2016 NRA Bianchi Cup Presented by MidwayUSA Comes to Columbia, MO May 24-28

By Justin Stakes

Harrisburg, PA -(AmmoLand.com)- The National Rifle Association announces MidwayUSA as the presenting sponsor of its 2016 National Action Pistol Championship for the eighth consecutive year.

Better known as the NRA Bianchi Cup for its world famous silver trophy, this major action pistol match will be held May 24-28, 2016 in Columbia, Missouri. Sign up to compete at https://bianchicup.nra.org/bianchiregistration.

“The Bianchi Cup has come a long way since its inception back in 1979, and it’s still as exciting as ever. Brenda and I look forward to watching some of the best competitive shooters in the world practice both discipline and marksmanship,” said Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA. “MidwayUSA is pleased to return as the presenting sponsor of the 2016 Bianchi Cup and we welcome first time and returning shooters to our home town of Columbia, Missouri.”

Founded in 1979 by former police officer and holster maker John Bianchi, the 192-shot NRA Bianchi Cup Presented by MidwayUSA tests competitors’ pistol skills in four events: Practical, Falling Plate, Barricade, and Moving Target. The competition attracts the top pistol shooters in the world and features representation by Australia, Canada, Germany, …Read the Rest

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