With Italian top athletes Federico Nilo Maldini (silver, Paris 2024) and Paolo Monna (bronze, Paris 2024), RWS expands its international partner network in the air pistol discipline — strengthening its presence in global top-level sport. Two exceptional Italian shooters, united by their pursuit of precision, perfection, and the belief that the right ammunition makes all the difference.
Recent Success at the World Championship in Cairo
At the ongoing ISSF World Championship in Cairo, Maldini and Monna once again demonstrated their exceptional class. On November 10, together with their compatriot Mattia Scoda, they won the silver medal for Italy in the air pistol team event. This outstanding result highlights not only their consistent top-level performance but also marks an excellent start to their new partnership with RWS.
Federico Nilo Maldini – Young, Focused, and Hungry for Success
At just 23, he has already become a name to remember in the shooting world. Federico Nilo Maldini shone with silver at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and proved with multiple medals at World Cups and European Championships that he belongs among the world's elite. His strengths? Nerves of steel and the determination to squeeze out every tenth of a point.
“RWS stands for trust and precision.”
“Finding the right ammunition can be a real challenge – but perfect harmony between firearm and load doesn’t happen overnight. After my visit to the RWS Test Center, I left with a big smile on my face. That says it all.”
— Federico Nilo Maldini
Photo: ISSF
Paolo Monna – Experience, Precision, Passion
Paolo Monna, 26, brings what can only be described as top-level routine. Bronze at the 2024 Olympics, gold at the European Championships in Győr, silver at the 2023 World Cup Final in Doha — his record speaks for itself. For him, shooting is more than just technique: it’s about sensitivity, control, and trust — also in the equipment.
“I want to get the best out of every shot – and RWS gives me exactly that confidence. Precision is no coincidence; it’s the result of experience, passion, and quality.”
— Paolo Monna
Photo: ISSF
