NRA Competitive Shooting Programs|NRA Action Shooting Championships

The 2013 MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup will award the World Famous Silver Bianchi Cup as well as Division Champion Trophy Cups to the Metallic and Production Division.

This event draws shooters from all over the world. In 2012, international competitors haled from Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Russia, Switzerland, and the United States.

A newcomer's orientation will be held at the Competitor's meeting. Former & current Champions as well as the Match Staff will be in attendance to help new shooters in their first attempt at the MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup.

Awards are awarded to various categories to include high law enforcement, high woman, high junior, high international, high newcomer, high senior, high grand senior, high service, high semi-auto & high revolver.

We have instituted a few measures to lower entry fee cost. A registered competitor will receive a $50.00 discount for each friend who have never competed at the MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup, each "NEW" competitor would also have an entry fee of $200.00 We also offer reduced fees Juniors, Production Firearms, Active Duty Military and those that register early.

The MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup is a combination of Speed and Accuracy. Shooting at stationary and moving targets. It all starts with an Interest and the Adventure to try this shooting sport.

Entry Information

On-line Entry for 2013 is available at https://www.nrahq.org/compete/bianchi/Default.asp until May 10, 2013.

For more information on the 2013 35th MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup and a full list of this year's sponsors, you can view The Official 2013 MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup Program

Entry forms may be requested by writing to:

NRA Competitive Shooting Division
ATTN: Bianchi Cup Coordinator
11250 Waples Mill Rd.
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 267-1478 - NRA Bianchi Cup Coordinator
(703) 267-3941 - NRA Competition FAX

You may also send your request via email to: NRA Bianchi Cup Coordinator
(Please be sure to include your complete mailing address.)

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Special group rates are offered for those attending the 2013 NRA Bianchi Cup, you may make reservations at the Holiday Inn Executive Center by sending them an email or visiting their web site.

Bianchi Highlights

These events make up the 2013 Championship. There is a full description of all of them in the Official 2013 MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup Program.

The Blade Tech - Practical Event: From the appropriate shooting line, the shooter fires at distances from 10 yards to 50 yards under varying time limits.
The Safariland - Barricade Event: From within shooting boxes and behind barricades, a shooter fires at targets on either side of the barricade at different distances and under varying time limits.
The FNH-USA - Olin C. Barjenbruch Falling Plate Event: From the appropriate shooting line, the shooter fires at 8-inch round steel plates arranged in banks of six at distances from 10 to 25 yards under varying time limits.
The Sig Sauer - Moving Target Event: From within shooting boxes at distances ranging from 10 to 25 yards, the shooter fires at a target moving from left to right with the target being exposed for only 6 seconds
The Colt Speed Event: From within shooting boxes at 10 yards, the top 24 competitors are invited to compete head to head for the Colt Speed Event Title
The Colt Celebrity Pro-Am: Celebrities & Pro Competitors will compete head to head for the Celebrity Pro-Am Title
The FNH-USA 3-Gun Event: From within shooting boxes ranging from 8 yards to 50 yards using a pistol, shotgun and rifle under varying time limits

Competitors shoot from both standing and prone positions and are also required to shoot with both strong and weak hands at various stages.