JUVE PONTEDERA: Regoli 10, Lucchesi, Lemmi 12, Belli, Falchi 12, Maltomini 6, Mancini 7, Osas, Onwuta, Doveri 9, Di Lauro, Malfatti 7. Coach: Giambattista. FOLGORE BOLDRINI SADDLERY: Ferrati 2, Scardigli 8, Calugi 8, Galligani 8, Giachetti 9, Orsini Si. 9, Gazzarrini 8, Orsini St., Lorenzi ne, Menichetti 12, Orsucci ne All.: Pistolesi. Referees: Horse of Siena and Lodovichi of Impruneta. PONTEDERA – A few thrills at the end, but the Folgore Fucecchio also takes home race 2 of the play-out against Juventus Pontedera and grab the long-awaited one salvation. All without Simone Orsini for 38 minutes. Coach Pistolesi's most determined player was forced to leave the field after just two minutes due to injury. However, Folgore was good at sticking together, giving life to a spirited, physical and 'heartfelt' game. the vast marshland that occupies the heart of Tuscany between Empoli and Pontedera and laps the town of Fucecchio Its inhabitants were beginning to prepare to face another hard day like so many during that sad and tragic period of World War II Those who had been displaced from their homes because their homes were near areas that had been shelled by the Americans; those who went to gather sarello a marsh grass that was woven into woven items for domestic use (such as baskets chairs); those who went to work in the fields; and those who had stopped in this area the largest inland marsh in the entire Italian territory because they could not cross the front and had enough fruit here thanks to the farmers who brought nothing to market Those who went to feed their livestock or those who took refuge in the Marsh because it was believed to be a safe area could never reach and strike.That morning of August 23 one of the most terrible massacres was perpetrated not only in the territory of Empolese Valdelsa learned that many of the inhabitants of that area had hidden themselves right among the reeds of the Padule and certain that they were going to go for a sure shot It was a bloody and tragic roundup that broke the lives of numerous innocent civilians One hundred and seventy-four were the victims of that premeditated massacre: among them sixteen teenagers under the age of eighteen women and even children for the main purpose of striking a hard blow in the anti-partisan war a reaction against those who were on the side opposed to Nazi-fascist ideology the practice of terror had been deployed: in other words the Nazi-fascists wanted to make it clear to the population that anyone could be shot And this was done in order to block any rebellious anti-fascist thought and also to facilitate deportations of thousands of people who would later be employed in the construction of the Gothic Line a necessary defensive line made by building fortifications on the ridges of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines in order to prevent the Anglo-American allies from reaching the Po Valley The massacre was therefore carried out against the civilian population since the former were considered defenseless unable to defend themselves and therefore easier to eliminate All this was done through a plan well premeditated by the high commands and ruthlessly implemented by the appropriate war units to justify the killing of so many children: the latter would be guilty of helping the partisans bringing them supplies--impossible when one considers that many of the victims did not reach two or four years of age a frightening brutality that spared no one which was one of the main theaters of the horrendous slaughter those who mourned their fathers or mothers those who mourned their grandfathers or grandchildren but the whole community was involved and deeply scarred not least because the victims came from different villages in the swamp and its immediate surroundings: from Cintolese Many of those responsible for the massacre went unpunished because they could not be traced; still others received light sentences as in the case of the general of the Twenty-sixth Armored Division that operated in the Padule who got off with ten years’ imprisonment (but died in prison in Germany in 1950) or as was the case with Captain Joseph Strauch Marshal Fritz Jauss (identified as the commander of the squad that carried out the massacre) did not go to trial until the 2000s in Rome To keep the memory of this terrible episode in Italian history alive, the Museum of Local Memory(MuMeLoc) at once an ethnographic and historical museum The stories of the peasants of the plain of Fucecchio and its surroundings are intertwined with those of the massacre ceilings and floors take visitors to the middle of the swamps among the rustle of the wind that stirs the foliage and the croaking of the frogs A quotidianity made up of days in the middle of the marsh to fish for tench and eels of women who sit at the edges of farmhouses weaving wicker to produce flasks and baskets of farmers who go out to work the land returning only in the evening to write or recite according to a tradition typical of these areas A daily routine brutally interrupted on the morning of that August 23 The MuMeLoc has dedicated a long section of its exhibition itinerary to the massacre of the Marsh which in part also affected Cerreto Guidi (thirteen victims were counted there) Visitors can linger in front of videos of witnesses to the incident The museum tour has the flavor of a journey: one of those journeys of short duration The public is therefore accompanied inside the Fucecchio Marshes: the aim is to familiarize them with the history of the place (with particular attention to the history of the twentieth century: they become familiar with the economic context with the rise and fall of Fascism in between) and the nature that the marshland environment hosts Part of the narrative is entrusted to talking objects: real objects which placed on a special table set off dedicated videos the funnel-shaped baskets that were lowered into the water of the marsh for fishing (at the time they were made of wicker) and again a sickle starts the tale of a peasant woman who explains how the land was worked and the harvest was made in the early twentieth century or a box of old photographs and postcards evokes the memories of the local elders we come to the section dedicated to the massacre of the Fucecchio Marshes which occupies the central area of the museum by means of movable panels and video projections over two cores: the emotional core and the reflective core The emotional core takes us back to the day of the massacre A video projection on fog recreates the atmosphere of the swamp and as a background the hubbub of the citizens the moment of narration through testimonies documents: we talk about what happened on August 23 And it is precisely the testimonies that are one of the community’s most valuable assets Several have been collected in a volume entitled Fra la terra published in 2004 and edited by photographer Massimo D’Amato and historian Sandro Nannucci: a conspicuous collection of memories of the Fucecchio Marshes “The next morning [...] the first person to be found was my sister-in-law I had two sisters and my sister-in-law was in the house with my sister I had two sisters and my sister-in-law was in the house with one while my dad and my mom were in the house with that other one I get there and this sister started to tell me that nothing had happened and that my dad and my mom were at the other sister’s I get to the house and there were these brides over here [from the house next door] at one point the little girls who used to come over to give something to the beasts and get the stuff pass by and I asked them where Lia was and they said that she had been wounded: at that moment I had a feeling that she was dead I had found my wife murdered on the embankment loaded up and brought here where they had also brought those from the Lillo’s casino and they were in the square and they brought here the kind that women used for their trousseau and they put themselves in these crates even one on top of the other but in such a way that afterwards they took these sheets and put them in the coffins instead there in the crates it was a disaster.. anyway they managed to get crates made with four boards in the morning they took them to the church and then in the evening they took them to the cemetery with the truck that came to pick up the grain.” Rigoletta Pagni had been married just a year collecting tobacco: she and her husband survived the massacre he was far from the house but he heard everything because he had gone along the factory [the tobacco dryer] to the eaves of the padule and he heard screaming I am old - he was fifty-nine - you are a boy... had his mother and sister who had stayed home and so he might have been interested in seeing what was going on I’m not coming,“ and so he saw everything that happened my dad in approaching the house was seen and called by the Germans who were in the camp next door and he crouched down and two Germans took him one from one side and one from the other took him to a field and shot him and so it was left me and my mom alone I was impressed with the ones who didn’t show up.. and they could tell they didn’t want me.. they were in plain clothes and they were covering their faces with a rag.. So much so that when they shot my father there was one together with the Germans who had to teach him the way to the marsh.” One of the most touching testimonies is that of Marina Bini largely massacred by the Nazi-Fascists: in the year of the massacre she was a child of only twelve years old ten-year-old Aldo Pietro and six-year-old Giovanni Mario but my mom repeated to me that it was nothing but I got a good look at my Aunt Maggina and Norma and her little daughter who must have been four years old shot dead just as they were coming out of the hut with one of those wooden-handled guns that looked like a machine gun and it came out the other side and I started to call my mom but she didn’t answer and then I took my 11-month-old little brother who had also been wounded Out there was my ten-year-old brother right in front of the hut he had sortied out and been killed right there and my six-year-old brother leaning against it sitting on the hut So I started looking on the ground to see if anyone was alive it was also burning the hut where the laundry and clothing taken from the house had been put my eleven-month-old little brother had a hole in his thigh.” as objects and goods: so much so that MuMeLoc does not exhibit any objects These particular “objects” that are not touched continue to accompany visitors throughout the continuation of the itinerary which follows with the rooms dedicated to the recent developments of the Fucecchio Marshes (the section is entitled Stories in progress) and with the “personal traces”: in fact each visitor can leave a trace of himself on a special wall prepared for the purpose which aims to keep the museum dynamic also through the direct involvement of those who visit it And MuMeLoc is well aware that the discourse it wants to undertake is not exclusively local “Inside the museum,” reads a presentation “objects and memorabilia are not preserved using multimedia technologies to evoke the signs left by the past in the forms of the Tuscan landscape and in the memory of its inhabitants A local but not localist history and memory but always considered paradigmatic of a broader history national and international history.” emphasizes the values of a community and promotes social cohesion as argued by the great scholar Ivan Karp in his seminal essay on museology(Museum and Communities edited together with Christine Mullen Kreamer and Steven Lavine) it can certainly be said that the MuMeLoc in Cerreto Guidi fulfills this mission admirably And it does so with a living and engaging pathway to make visitors fully participate So that the past and memory can point the way to a better future Pallavolo Certaldo, according to predictions, was defeated in Colle di Val d'Elsa by GEP Larghi Volley by 3-1 (20-25; 25-16; 25-16; 25-19). Only in the first set did the red and whites fight well and win, but then the locals changed gear and won in the next three sets. The Certaldo players therefore remained in the penultimate position in the standings, now destined for relegation. In the men's field, the Jolly Volley Fucecchio was surprised at Rufina by Pol. Remo Masi who won 3-0 (25-18; 28-26; 25-17). However, the Fucecchiesi remain firmly third in the rankings and have guaranteed themselves permanence in the series C. Bianchi has launched its new Old Tuscany Italian Leather lineup with four holsters called the Cortona As the name of the the new holster lineup implies these new inside-the-waistband and outside-the-waistband models are crafted from fine Italian leather More about Bianchi Leather: “Established in 1958 by John Bianchi Bianchi Leather is a brand of the Safariland Group and has a rich history of handcrafted workmanship and functional design Its holsters and gun accessories have stood the test of time earning the trust of professionals around the globe From premier leather products to the durable AccuMold line for law enforcement Bianchi continues to deliver time-proven designs that are built to last.” The Cortona is a refined in-waistband design that offers durability and aesthetic sophistication it is the perfect complement for large semi-automatics Key features include red-dot optic compatibility a rugged spring steel belt clip and sturdy single-piece construction the Fucecchio provides a deep cant angle in full-grain leather outside-the-waistband holster Its open-top design allows for a fast time-to-target making it an ideal choice for everyday carry the Fucecchio features a flat rear profile for a close body fit premium grade leather construction and a 30-degree built-in cant The Lajatico is an outside-the-waistband holster It offers secure thumb-strap retention in a classic full-grain leather design Dual front belt loop options allow for a range of cant angles and an efficient draw The Lajatico boasts a flat rear profile for a close body fit and versatility to be worn on the left or right for cross-draw capability this model provides secure thumb-strap retention in full-grain leather outside-the-waistband holster makes it as visually appealing as it is functional The Vicopisano offers dual front belt loop options for various cant angles and features a front cross stitch detail flat rear profile for a close body fit and premium grade leather construction It can be worn on the right or left for cross-draw For more information, go to bianchileather.com Team Remington’s Madison Sharpe and Todd Hitch claim Main Event High Over All titles at 2025 U.S Magpul allows customizable sight picture selection by adding a hooded front sight variant to its MBUS Pro sight A short history of Winter Olympic Biathlon competition from 1960 to 1976 Highlights from the May 2025 issue of Shooting Sports USA Here’s a look at each product in the new MDT Nanoguard lineup Affiliate Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links. We earn from qualifying purchases. There’s something special about the look and feel of leather holsters. Bianchi agrees, and that’s why it has launched a new line of leather holsters for inside-the-waistband and outside-the-waistband carry. Known as the Old Tuscany line, it offers four options for shooters that will fit any carry style. the sole IWB holster among the Old Tuscany line It’s crafted from premium full grain leather and comes with one-piece construction There’s a sturdy steel slip that will accommodate belts up to two inches and the black metal slip features a U-shape retention point at the base but you can apply light upward pressure to the base of the clip and slide the holster free That’s a nice feature because it prevents having to take off your belt to remove the holstered firearm The Cortona features an open-top design with ample backing to prevent the gun from digging into your flesh which anyone who carries often will tell you is entirely unpleasant Guns in the holster ride vertically with little or no forward cant Next in the Old Tuscany line is the Fucecchio the OWB Fucecchio ($94) is also made from premium full-grain leather but features a sharp 30-degree cant which is beneficial for an open-top holster and a hex wrench for adjusting it is included The belt openings measure right at 1.75 inches flat backing is designed to fit close to the body The Lajatico ($92) is one of two new Old Tuscany holsters that feature a thumb strap for added security it features good-looking full-grain leather construction and can be worn in a cross-draw position or strong side and the Lajatico rides close to the body and could be worn concealed with a cover garment There are two forward belt cutouts that allow you to select from either a near-vertical or canted position and the one-inch-wide strap has a sturdy metal snap to ensure easy access and security Last of the new Old Tuscany holsters is the Vicopisano ($144) which is an OWB belt slide holster with thumb strap and dual belt cutouts that allow the wearer to adjust cant as needed it can also be worn in a cross-draw carry position The Vicopisano features bold accent stitching along the front I’m an unabashed fan of leather holsters My grandfather was a horseman and a part-time leatherworker making bridles and customizing saddles for cutting and reining horses I think the craftsmanship on these holsters is excellent and the stitching is heavy enough to hold up for years of use but the belt clip on the Cortona and the metal screws and thumb strap snaps on the other holsters are made from robust metal components I could do without some of the exterior lines on these holsters that are designed to mimic the geometry of the gun within because I think simple high-quality leather is all the aesthetics you need although I admittedly didn’t wear any of them for weeks on end But they all spent at least a couple days on my belt as I puttered around the range and office and did farm chores I spent the most time carrying the Cortona There’s a break-in period with new leather holsters and I inserted and drew the G19 many times to make certain that the leather and gun were mating up well The Cortona is a simple holster design that rides comfortably against the body and the fit was good enough that the holster secured the gun in position without impeding the draw The Cortona is a half-ounce heavier than my G19 Kydex IWB carry holster and the Bianchi is slightly bulkier than a competing Kydex model simply due to the thickness of the leather The holster I carried almost as much as the Cortona was the Fucecchio I’ve never carried much on the small of the back but if that’s your favored carry position The cutouts in the holster comfortably fit a 1.5-inch belt; a 1.75-incher will fit tightly The tension screw effectively squeezes the leather against the gun The gun rides with the grip facing sharply upward which works well when wearing a sport coat so long as you don’t have to sit down The body-hugging design prevents the holster from tipping away from the body due to the weight of the gun the leather is strong enough you can carry a full-size pistol this way without it sagging and access is good—provided you are flexible enough to reach the straight-up grip which is especially important on a small-of-back level 1 holster although it is more striking with its bold exterior stitching and has the added thumb strap The thumb-break design requires a downward press on the interior of the strap to unlock the gun I much prefer this design to holsters with outside thumb breaks because I want the break to be as close to my body—and as far away from the bad guy—as possible The dual-cant design with two belt cutouts that allow for a proper carry angle is a nice touch I also like that these holsters can be worn in a cross-draw fashion which makes them much more versatile for driving biking or any activity where you’re seated If I fall off my bike (which I rarely do) or roll my kayak (which I almost always do) I want to know that there’s some form of retention holding my gun in place Both the Vicopisano and Lajatico allow the pistol to ride comfortably close to the body without biting and both are cut for optics—although not all red dots may fit properly Guns with red dots that don’t extend beyond the front of the slide cut should fit although I admittedly struggled with the names But the names are the only awkward parts about these holsters They’re available to fit a variety of guns and you can expect the list to continue to grow so if you’ve always wanted a really good leather holster at a really good value The P-09 9mm family gets major upgrades with a new full-size and a new compact Handguns Editor Scott Rupp talks with S&W Rep Vince Perreault about how the Tempo Barrell System manages these quick cartridges Handguns Editor Scott Rupp talks with Streamlight Rep Brian Osborn about Wedge updates including tail cap switch and waterproofed USB charging port Handguns Editor Scott Rupp and Aaron Oelger from Hodgdon Powder Company discuss powder availability and new Winchester StaBALL Match and HD smokeless powders Handguns Editor Scott Rupp talks to Crossbreed Rep Nathan Engelking about the body-hugging Rogue Holster and Holster System with adjustable sidecar magazine carrier Smith & Wesson is first to create a production revolver in the popular .350 Legend cartridge Here is what handgun hunters can expect from this big-bore X-Frame revolver It deserves a spot on the list of stack-and-a-half micro 9 millimeters Smith & Wesson is chambering its excellent M&P 2.0 pistol in 10mm Auto and the result is a gun with high capacity and enough power to tackle any defensive task Smith & Wesson's latest M&P Shield is at the head of the micro/high-cap class Springfield's XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact OSP 10mm pistol is the perfect carry companion whether you're facing two- or four-legged predators Beretta's new APX A1 Carry shows that this historic brand is still competing in the modern market Federal's new.30 Super Carry pistol cartridge offers the equivalent of 9mm Luger performance with recoil and muzzle blast comparable with 9mm See All Other Magazines See All Special Interest Magazines Get the top Handguns stories delivered right to your inbox All Handguns subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine Get Digital Access Subscribe Now By signing up, I acknowledge that my email address is valid, and have read and accept the Terms of Use Between April and June, the Bel Paese dresses in color. Let’s discover together all the Infiorate in Italy, the flower carpet festivals  Corpus Domini (Body of the Lord) is generally celebrated on the first Sunday after Pentecost, so the dates vary each year. It is a religious event accompanied by processions and deeply felt by the public. This year, it will happen on Sunday, June 22, so most of the Infiorate will take place on the weekend of June 21–22, 2025. From Noale to Noto, passing through Spello, here we want to recommend the most beautiful and fascinating Infiorate in Italy you should not miss. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da proloco fucecchio (@proloco_fucecchio) Infiorate in Northern Italy come alive in several towns; here are the most famous.  Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Alessia Cavalli (@ale.cavalli13) Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Pian Dei Boschi Camping & Residence (@piandeiboschi) Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Mario Cadeddu (@mariocadeddu) Let’s complete our tour of northern Italy in Emilia-Romagna, in the town of Alseno (Piacenza), a Roman-era village also home to the Cistercian Abbey of Chiaravalle, founded in 1136. Each year, the Abbey hosts the Infiorata for Corpus Christi. Unlike traditional street carpets, the event takes place indoors, along the central nave of the Abbey, where religious paintings are surrounded by elaborate floral frames. The peaceful Gothic cloister and frescoes make this event doubly worth a visit. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Residenza San Jacopo (@residencesanjacopo) Moving to Central Italy, the flower festivals are truly numerous, and it’s hard to resist the temptation to see at least one. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da proloco fucecchio (@proloco_fucecchio) Also not to be missed is the traditional Infiorata of Fucecchio (Florence) - the dates are also still to be determined. If you’re near there, it’s a great opportunity to take a trip to Florence: take advantage of the Florence Pass to explore the city - saving time and money. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Marta Guastaveglia (@martaguastaveglia) The lush Umbria shines with its Infiorata in Spello It features a route of one and a half kilometer orchestrated by master infioratori who work on their designs throughout the year the compositions have become increasingly refined often conveying complex religious and social messages that require careful planning The masters themselves collect the materials in the surrounding countryside The images can range from 24 to 70 square meters and the floral carpets from a minimum of 12 meters to a maximum of 15 meters long The 2025 Infiorata will take place on the weekend of Corpus Domini but related events will begin the week before when the streets of this picturesque Umbrian town come alive with floral artists of all ages The Infiorata in nearby Assisi is less spectacular, but the town itself is well worth a visit, so why not go during the flower festival, which also usually takes place on the Corpus Domini weekend? Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Sara Bizzi (@sara_bizzi) Among the most well-known Infiorate in the Marche region is that of Montefiore dell’Aso (Ascoli Piceno) where a long floral carpet flows through the town The origins of this tradition—and even the town's name—seem to be connected to the goddess Flora Other notable events include the Infiorata of Cupra Montana (Ancona) and the one of Fermignano and Piobbico (Pesaro and Urbino) a beautiful medieval village at the foot of the hill crowned by the Brancaleoni Castle the event is called La Fiorita del Corpus Domini and your eyes won’t be able to look away from the brilliant yellows of broom flowers blending with the reds of roses and the greens of savory Also not to be forgotten is the Infiorata of Servigliano, in the province of Fermo, whose beautiful floral creations decorate the town streets and attract large crowds of local residents and visitors. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Alberto Proli (@albertoproli) Our Grand Tour of the Infiorate brings us to Latium. Let’s start with the largest of them all, the one of Alatri (Frosinone). The event is particularly meaningful here, due to the presence in the old city center of a relic from the Eucharistic Miracle of 1228, depicted in frescoes on the cathedral walls and preserved within the church itself. Also worth mentioning is the Infiorata of Bolsena, in the province of Viterbo, which will take place on June 22, 2025. Here too, stunning thousand hues tapestries will adorn the streets of the lake town, creating a moment of joy and wonder for all. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Ortona Live (@ortonalive) Let’s complete our floral journey through Central Italy in the Abruzzo region, with the Infiorata of the picturesque town of Roccascalegna (Chieti). Nestled among Abruzzo’s wild valleys, this village is also home to the famous and beautiful Castle. A local legend says that on Corpus Domini day, the first person to step on the noble floral carpet will be the parish priest, who then exits the church in a solemn procession carrying the Blessed Sacrament. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Gira_con_noi_sicilia (@gira_con_noi_sicilia) And here we are in the South. There are many Infiorate here as well, each worth admiring. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Antonella Lombardi (@lomb63) Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da (@nerobianco_settezero) In Campania, two flower carpet festivals stand out, both located in the province of Benevento. In San Bartolomeo in Galdo, alongside flowers, petals, and other natural elements, the artworks are also decorated using colored salt, seeds, sawdust, and coffee grounds. A continuous stream of shapes and shades weaves through the historic center, extending out to the neighborhoods and even the outskirts. The Infiorata of Cusano Mutri is also worth mentioning: thanks to the accurate work of volunteers who scour the countryside in the week leading up to the event, the village is filled with vibrant floral canvases, portraying not only religious themes but also social and contemporary topics. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da InApulia (@in_apulia) Apulia also boasts its own Infiorata. Heading toward the “heel” of the peninsula, you’ll find Patù (Lecce), in the lower Salento region, at the southern tip of Capo di Leuca. Here, simple flowers with intense colors are used to reflect the character of this land. The petals can also be turned into a fine powder, used to define the intricate details of the designs. The Infiorata is a perfect occasion to visit this charming Salento village, dressed up for the feast of Corpus Domini. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Andrea Giunta (@andregiu88) Continuing into Calabria, we find the Infiorata of Potenzoni di Briatico (Vibo Valentia), a tiny hamlet of just 250 residents. Four neighborhoods challenge, doing their best to honor this important tradition that brings the village to life - especially younger people, who take part in designing and creating the images. Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da francesco raffa, messina (@francky7305) Visualizza questo post su Instagram Un post condiviso da Tortolì in Fiore (@tortolinfiore) The end of our long floral journey lies in Sardinia reaches its twelfth edition this year and is beloved for its spectacular celebration of springtime in the Ogliastra region some of the most skilled flower artists in Italy fill the streets with intricate designs made of flower petals Music and good food accompany the festivities The Infiorate are a wonderful opportunity to discover lesser-known towns and villages and live their traditions Take advantage of the occasion—whether to learn more about this ancient craft or simply to admire these enchanting works of art They’re absolutely unmissable but just temporary and most of the Infiorate festivals will take place that weekend (though Be sure to check the official websites for the Infiorata you're interested in especially if the dates haven’t been confirmed yet Italy offers countless beautiful flower carpets festivals Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter dedicated to the Italian culture Check your email to confirm your subscription and receive special offers Top Attractions Colosseum Santa Maria Maggiore Vatican Museum Uffizi Gallery Pompeii Ruins Milan Cathedral Pantheon Vesuvius Florence Cathedral Sant'Angelo Castle Doge Palace Verona Arena Experiences Positano,Sorrento&Pompeii Tour Chianti Tour& San Gimignano Lake Como from Milan Romantic Sunset Boat Tour in Naples Capri Private Motorboat Tour Private Electric Cart Tour in Rome Abruzzo Basilicata Calabria Campania Emilia Romagna Friuli Venezia Giulia Lazio Liguria Lombardy Marche Molise Piedmont Apulia Sardinia Sicily Tuscany Trentino-Alto Adige Umbria Aosta Valley Veneto Italy like a local Hidden gems How to go to Attractions and Tours Unesco sites Latest news Best Tours and Experiences Art and culture Food and Flavours Best Places to Visit in Italy Places and Tours Exhibitions, events and shows History and Traditions About us Advertise with us Contact us Work with us Bianchi Leather has a new line of premium leather holsters with a European flair. Their Old Tuscany holsters are made from Italian leathers and built with old world style and quality.They’re available for a variety of carry and duty firearms from all of the major players Check out the release and a little about the holsters below four holsters that bring the warmth of old-world craftsmanship to modern revolver and pistol fits The Old Tuscany line is crafted from premium Italian leathers giving these classic designs new functionality and durability — nothing beats the feel of leather Fucecchio Deep Cant Belt Slide Holster The Fucecchio provides a deep cant angle in a full-grain leather outside the waistband holster designed for small-of-back concealment The open-top design allows for fast time-to-target Cortona Inside-the-Waistband Holster The Cortona is a refined in-waistband design that bring aesthetic sophistication to a class of holsters that aren’t meant to be seen the Cortona is a durable as it is attractive The Cortona is the perfect complement for large semi-automatics Lajatico Thumbsnap Belt Slide Holster The Lajatico provides secure thumb-strap retention in a classic full-grain leather outside the waistband design The dual front belt loop options allow for a range of cant angles for an efficient draw.$92.00 Vicopisano Thumbsnap Belt Slide Holster The Vicopisano provides secure thumb-strap retention in a full-grain leather outside the waistband holster with a refined aesthetic The contrast stitching accents make this holster as visually appealing as it is functional and the dual front belt loop options allow for a range of cant angles for an efficient draw and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" and insights to help you stay informed on the latest trends in gun culture Fucecchio, for its part, will try to exploit the home field advantage to start strong and impose its own rhythm right away, with the intent of putting its opponents under pressure and directing the progress of the series in its favor. Pontedera will thus be called to a new test of maturity, in which it will have to respond promptly to the initial outbursts of the home team, keeping a cool head and lucidity in the most delicate moments. The match, in fact, promises to be balanced and played above all on the mental level: emotional solidity, confidence in one's own means and the ability to remain focused in the decisive moments will make the difference. It will be essential for Juve to confirm the good things shown in the last outings, focusing on an aggressive defense, well-constructed attacks and a determined attitude. Every detail will count and a complete performance will be needed to achieve a positive result. A work that combines the works of four artists 1971) occupies the entirety of Fourteen ’s small space in the beautiful village of Tellaro (La Spezia) in Piazza Figoli: Fourteen thus becomes a contemporary Wunderkammer with the interventions of the four artists in harmonious dialogue The exhibition is part of the programming that the Fourteen Art Contemporary Art Observatory as it has for the past few years: titled Debacle the schedule opened with the exhibition featuring the works of Regina José Galindo and Massimo Mazzone continues through June 2.On the walls the public will find the two interventions by Maurizio Donzelli and Elena El Asmar working on the idea of saturation of the environment Both El Asmar and Donzelli have in fact reasoned around the variation of a theme that distends the image in a kaleidoscopic mode Gianluca Sgherri intervenes with some of his typical trompe l’oeil “piercing” the floor with some circular trapdoors that open onto unexpected scenarios Gabriele Landi’s intervention overlaps with Elena and Maurizio’s at the point where they meet relaunching the dialogue adding a further chromatic and three-dimensional reverberation to the whole An untitled exhibition that transforms a space into a choral work of art “The idea,” says Gabriele Landi “was to invite several artists to exhibit simultaneously in the view of the Debacle as the name of the exhibition states So he told me invite you in turn other artists to exhibit with you .. I chose to invite three friends with whom I feel I have a bond of syntony in the modus operandi: Elena El Asmar Besides the names I had no idea how to proceed Gianluca and Maurizio we gave each other a ’telematic appointment and within minutes we came up with the idea It was not a foregone conclusion the only one who knew all the artists was me but I have to say that things turned right away For all information you can visit Fourteen’s Facebook page Ponte a Egola, 20 April 2025 – The second day of "Pasqualando" a review that can easily be defined as “Easter by pedaling” It opened with the first and second year rookie race (single start for 76 athletes). A grey morning on the circuit of the industrial area of ​​Ponte a Egola, and a happy Easter for the Venetian Pietro Foffano of GS Mosole, first overall with a magnificent sprint in front of the whole group after a careful control of the race. Satisfaction also for the second place Vincenzo Vito of Team Cesaro Franco-Ballerini as he was the best of the first year, and for him as for Foffano this in Tuscany was the third victory of the season. A lively race with several athletes who also tried to break away from the group along the circuit ring but the conclusion was with a compact group and Foffano was the best of all overall. During the penultimate lap, Favilli made a breakaway and thus presented himself alone at the finish line on Via Del Cuoio, while his teammate Agnini went to take second place. The race, conducted at an average of over 44, had 92 runners taking part. ORDER OF ARRIVAL: 1)Emanuele Favilli (Iperfinish) Km 46,200, in 1h02', average km 44,590; 2)Edoardo Agnini (idem) at 25”; 3)Tommaso Fogli (Uc Empolese) at 27”; 4)Lorenzo Luci (Iperfinish) at 41”; 5)Aleksander Kolarski (Sancascianese); 6)Nieri; 7)Frosini; 8)Pascarella; 9)Spanio; 10)Moretti. The first athlete among the juniors was Agata Campana of BFT Burzoni (second overall), and in this category thanks to third place the Tuscan title was won by Elisa Ferri from Arezzo of Team Zhiraf Pagliaccia, while the provincial title went to Giulia Lepri, also of Zhiraf Pagliaccia. ORDER OF ARRIVAL (absolute): 1)Gaia Tormena (Isolman-Premac-Vittoria) - 1st elite - Km 63,800, in 1h30'40”, average km 42,221; 2)Agata Campana (BFT Burzoni) – 1st junior -; 3)Emanuela Zanetti (Isolmant Premac Vittoria); 4)Elisa Tottolo (Aromitalia 3T Vaiano) – 1st under 23 -; 5)Chantal Pegolo (Conscio Pedale del Sile); 6)Sacchi; 7)Crestanello; 8)Ferri; 9)Minichino; 10)Iaccarino. Nicole Bracco, born in 2011 (she was born in December), a brilliant standard-bearer for SC Maderno, does not forgive in Tuscany where she had already won in Castiglion Fibocchi in the province of Arezzo. In Ponte a Egola in the province of Pisa in the area of ​​the leather and hides district, won the penultimate race of the 10 scheduled for “Pasqualando” ahead of the Tuscans Colzi, Giovannetti and Micchi and Aurora Cerame, Bracco's teammate and who was the first among the 13-year-old athletes. About eighty young athletes took part in 10 laps of 22 km. The group was constantly compact, with some skirmishes and some escape attempts, then the epilogue with the victorious progression of Bracco to their fifth seasonal success. ORDER OF ARRIVAL (absolute): 1) Nicole Bracco (SC Cesano Maderno) km 22, in 33'26”, average km 39,482; 2) Sara Colzi (Capannori); 3) Olivia Giovannetti (Team Fabiana Luperini); 4) Sofia Micchi (Donoratico); 5) Aurora Cerame (Cesano Maderno) – 1st place in the first year -; 6) Rossi; 7) Bertolucci; 8) Genovese; 9) Sferragatta; 10) Bolletta.   Ammoland America’s oldest Second Amendment News outlet Home » Gear a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety professional and outdoor markets and one of Cadre Holdings Inc.’s (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) has introduced the newest edition to the Bianchi holster brand The Old Tuscany Italian Leather line introduces four exceptional holsters each with its own unique features and benefits “In keeping with the innovation and quality that Safariland and Bianchi products are known for we are thrilled to offer our customers new IWB and OWB holsters crafted from fine Italian leather,” said Eric Gasvoda “The Old Tuscany line is the perfect blend of quality is a brand of The Safariland Group and has a rich history of handcrafted workmanship and functional design From premier leather products to the durable AccuMold® line for law enforcement Bianchi continues to deliver time-proven designs that are built to last offers durability and aesthetic sophistication Key features include red dot sight compatibility the Fucecchio provides a deep cant angle in full-grain leather outside the waistband holster The Fucecchio features a flat rear profile for a close body fit offers secure thumb-strap retention in a classic full-grain leather design Dual front belt loop options allow for a range of cant angles and versatility to be worn on the left or right for cross-draw the Vicopisano provides secure thumb-strap retention in full-grain leather outside the waistband holster For more information about the Bianchi Old Tuscany Italian Leather line and new holsters for popular firearms, visit bianchileather.com Bianchi® has been a leading producer of holsters and accessories for the concealment and military markets worldwide for over 60 years Bianchi’s premier leather products are known for their time-proven designs Bianchi is a part of The Safariland Group family of brands The Safariland Group is a leading global provider of a broad range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety The Safariland Group offers a number of recognized brand names in these markets including Safariland® Armor is inherent in the lifesaving and protective products it delivers The Safariland Group is headquartered in Jacksonville The Safariland Group is a trade name of Safariland For leather I won’t do anything other than Bianchi or Safariland and they’re the same company We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns Other cookies are those that are being identified and have not been classified into any category as yet