The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) would like to recognize the generous sponsors of the 2023 Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament, who have donated an astounding $50,000 toward event prizes and giveaways to competitors attending the event.
Prizes to be awarded at the CMP Bianchi Cup include shooting mats, ammunition, various industry-leading pistols and even cash amounts, among other items.
The tournament is set to be held in Hallsville, Missouri, on May 23-26. Noted sponsors for the event include:
- Taurus USA
- Zero Bullets
- Creedmoor Sports
- House of Pain Ammunition
- EOTECH
- Dupage Trading
- Strum Ruger & Company
- Crimson Trace Brand – American Outdoor Brands
- Caldwell Division – American Outdoor Brands
- Frankford Arsenal Division
- Accuracy X
- Sig Sauer
- GLOCK/Media Two Interactive
- Windy City Sourcing
- Criterion Barrels
- RGuns
- Freestyle Graphix
Special thanks also goes to the CMP Bianchi Cup title sponsor, MidwayUSA, who has donated an incredible $25,000 for the tournament.
CMP 1911 Pistol and Ammo Giveaway:
REMINDER! Those who sign up for the CMP Bianchi Cup BEFORE May 1, 2023, will be automatically entered into the 1911 raffle. Additionally, 20 bricks (500 rounds per brick) of .22 pistol standard velocity surplus ammo will also be raffled, meaning 21 chances to win overall.
The raffle is open to U.S. citizens only. If a non-U.S. citizen is drawn, he or she will receive $500 in place of the 1911 pistol. Those who have already purchased a 1911 pistol are still permitted to win.
Learn more and register for the 2023 Bianchi Cup today at https://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-pistol-program/cmp-bianchi-cup/.
About the CMP Bianchi Cup:
The Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament, the second longest running pistol championship in the world, will be hosted by the CMP for the first time, May 23-26, 2023, at the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club in Missouri. An annual event since 1979, the Bianchi Cup is comprised of four events:
- The Practical Event, where competitors fire at distances from 10 yards to 50 yards under varying time limits from the shooting line.
- The Barricade Event, where competitors fire at targets on either side of the barricade at different distances and under varying time limits from within shooting boxes and behind barricades.
- The Falling Plate Event, where competitors fire at eight-inch round steel plates arranged in banks of six at distances from 10 to 25 yards under varying time limits.
- The Moving Target Event, where competitors fire from within shooting boxes at distances ranging from 10 to 25 yards at a target moving from left to right, with the target exposed for six seconds.
Competitors shoot from both standing and prone positions and are also required to shoot with both strong and weak hands at various stages. There are no makeup shots in the Bianchi Cup, adding to the difficulty of the event. If you have questions about the event, please feel free to reach out to CMP’s Pistol Coordinator, Jim Henderson, at jhenderson@thecmp.org.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearm safety and marksmanship training and to the promotion of marksmanship competition for citizens of the United States. For more information about the CMP and its programs, log onto www.TheCMP.org.
