List of Bianchi Cup champions
| Official Site | |
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| Tournament Information | |
| Location |
 USA
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| Established | 1979 |
| Format | Multi-day, multi-stage Tournament |
| Purse | $500,000 in 2014 |
| Venue | Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club |
| Month Shot | May |
| Current Champion | |
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USA Doug Koenig
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| National Rifle Association | |
The NRA Bianchi Cup is the National Action Pistol Championship, the most prestigious event in Action Shooting. Since its inception in 1979, the match has been utilized as a proving ground for high-tech, cutting-edge firearm technology that competitors are encouraged to exploit due to the relatively unrestricted equipment rules in hopes that insights gained can be practically applied to law enforcement applications. It is the richest handgun shooting tournament in the world, drawing skilled pistol shooters from all over the globe. They come for glory, and the prize money. In 2014, there was $500,000 worth of cash and prizes up for grabs.
The Bianchi Cup was created in 1979 by John Bianchi, Bianchi International, and awarded to the winner of the Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament. NRA designated the Bianchi Cup as the National Action Pistol Championship in 1984 and assumed operational control of the tournament the next year. Bianchi International presented the Bianchi Cup to the NRA in 1985. The Cup is awarded annually to the National Action Pistol Champion.
Match Conditions
1979: An aggregate of 192 shots fired in four 48 shot matches: The Practical Event, The Barricade Event, The Falling Plate Event and the Moving Target Event (modified). Possible score of 1920-192X.
1985: An aggregate of 204 shots consisting of three 48 shot matches (The Barricade Event, The Falling Plate Event, The Moving Target Event (mod.) plus a 60 shot International Rapid Fire Event. Possible score 2040-204X.
1986: Returned to the conditions of 1979.
The Metallic Division was instituted with the 1998 Bianchi Cup.
The Women's Division was instituted with the 1980 Bianchi Cup.
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