The famed Bianchi Cup pistol match is featured today on Shooting USA television. This event, the top action pistol match on the planet, celebrates its 45th year in 2025. The CMP Bianchi Cup attracts the world’s leading pistol shooters, and this year the Cup added a new .22 LR rimfire pistol division. Adding rimfire competition is a big, positive update to this venerable competition.

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Bruce Piatt Wins 2025 Bianchi Cup
At the 2025 Bianchi Cup competition, Legendary competitive shooter and Team Vihtavuori member Bruce Piatt claimed his eighth Bianchi Cup title, securing victory at the 2025 Bianchi Cup with the only perfect score of 1920 in the match.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) now oversees the Bianchi Cup competition, previously run by the National Rifle Association. The 2025 Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Bianchi Cup, known as the gold standard in action pistol shooting, was hosted once again at the Green Valley Rifle and Pistol Club in Hallsville, Missouri, May 20-23, 2025. Participants from all over the world competed in the Falling Plates, Moving Target, Barricade, and Practical events.

This video features the 2025 CMP Bianchi Cup at the Green Valley Rifle and Pistol Club in Hallsville, Missouri. This video showcases the new class for .22 LR pistols. Watch talented rimfire pistol competitors firing .22-caliber pistols at steel plates. The new rimfire class allows much more affordable competition. High quality .22 LR match ammo is available for $11.50 for 50 rounds (just 23 cents/round). By contrast, a good box of .38 SPL match ammo can cost $0.60 to $1.10 per round (or more).

Mark your calendars for the return of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament. The second longest-running pistol championship in the world, the 2025 CMP Bianchi Cup is set to run May 20-23, 2025 at the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club in Hallsville, Missouri.

Registration for the 2025 CMP Bianchi Cup is now open. To Learn more about the 2025 CMP Bianchi Cup and register, vist the CMP 2025 Bianchi Cup Webpage.

About the CMP Bianchi Cup
The Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament was first held in 1979, making it the second longest running pistol championship in the world. This year, it will be hosted by the CMP May 20-23, 2025, at the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club in Missouri. The Bianchi Cup has been called the most prestigious pistol tournament in the world. Due to the high accuracy required in each stage of the Bianchi Cup, the tournament is considered one of the most difficult handgun championships on the planet.

The Bianchi Cup is Comprised of Four Events:

Practical Event: Competitors fire at distances from 10 yards to 50 yards under varying time limits from the shooting line.

Barricade Event: 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.

Falling Plate Event: Competitors fire at eight-inch round steel plates arranged in banks of six at distances from 10 to 25 yards under varying time limits.

Moving Target Event: 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.

Bianchi Cup Open Class Pistol — Features in Review

Above an Australian lady competitor shoots Open Class pistol. Note the large flared grip extension, ported muzzle compensator, and elevated optic. Open pistols may also have special custom fittings: wings for barricades, mover base for leads, and prone pad for stability. Open Class pistols rule at the Bianchi Cup: “Unlike USPSA, all divisions compete heads up at Bianchi. While Bianchi recognizes wins in other divisions, only the absolute top score can win the Cup. Since Bianchi is typically won only with a perfect score, and often by X count, guns other than open are not really competitive.” See Pistol-Training.com.

Position Shooting with Pistols at Bianchi Cup
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 make-up shots in the Bianchi Cup, adding to the difficulty.

Bianchi Cup 1911 Pistol Giveaway
Looking for a 1911 pistol? The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is giving away a vintage 1911 pistol (plus mags, holster, and ammo) for competitors who register for the upcoming 2025 CMP Bianchi Cup.

The 2025 Bianchi Cup match runs May 20-23 in Hallsville, Missouri. Those who sign up for the CMP Bianchi Cup BEFORE April 27, 2025 will be automatically entered to win.*

To have a chance to win, you must officially register for the 2025 Bianchi Cup. ALL paid registrants will be automatically entered for the raffle. To learn more and REGISTER for the 2023 Bianchi Cup, go to the CMP 2025 Bianchi Cup Web Page.

Mark your calendars for the return of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament! The second longest-running pistol championship in the world, the 2024 CMP Bianchi Cup is set to fire May 21-24, 2024 at the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club in Hallsville, Missouri.

Registration for the 2024 Bianchi Cup is now open. Learn more about the 2024 CMP Bianchi Cup and register today at TheCMP.org/bianchicup.

The Bianchi Cup is comprised of four events, including:

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 challenge.

The annual competition is popularly called the Bianchi Cup — from the trophy named for one of the founders, John Bianchi. Since it’s launch over 30 years ago, the match has become the richest handgun tournament in the world.

NEW FOR 2024! A Rimfire Division has been added to the Bianchi Cup to encourage participation from juniors not shooting centerfire pistols as well as adults who want to warm up for the Bianchi Cup in a less expensive manner. The Rimfire Division offers a memorable Bianchi Cup experience at a fraction of the ammo cost. This division will encompass the same basic rules for each of the current setups — Open, Production/Production Optics, Metallic and Revolver.

Bianchi Cup Open Class Pistol — Features in Review

The Bianchi Cup has been called the most prestigious pistol tournament in the world. Due to the high accuracy required in each stage of the Bianchi Cup, the tournament is considered one of the most difficult handgun championships on the planet.

Bianchi Cup — the Richest Handgun Match on the Planet

Over the past 30+ years the Bianchi Cup has become the richest handgun event in the world, with cash and prizes for the best scores on four stages of fire for both revolver and semi-auto pistol divisions.

Bianchi Cup — Classic Course of Fire
The Bianchi Cup is a combination of Speed and Accuracy. Competitors shoot from both standing and prone positions and are also required to shoot with both strong and weak hands at various stages. Stages may combine stationary and moving targets. The Course of Fire consists of four separate matches:: Practical, Barricade, and Moving Target, and Falling Plates. Each of the four events requires 48 shots to complete. 480 points are possible on each event. Three of the four are scored on the NRA tombstone P1 target. You must hit in the 10-ring or inner X-Ring on EVERY shot to shoot a “clean” 1920.

About the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club
The Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club, formerly the Chapman Training Academy, has been the annual host of the Bianchi Cup since its inception. The origin of the club days back to the 1930s and has played a major role in the creation of the practical shooting discipline. The facility holds several ranges, including two movers, a Bianchi barricade, two 50-yard Bianchi practical ranges, a 250-plus yard rifle range and a falling plates range. CLICK HERE for range information.