MidwayUSA Returns as Presenting Sponsor of The Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament

Columbia, MO -

MidwayUSA is pleased to return as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2022 The Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament and is excited to welcome shooters from across the world to Mid-Missouri.

“The prestigious Bianchi Cup has a longstanding history of showcasing some of the best pistol shooters in the world,” said Matt Fleming, President & CEO of MidwayUSA. “We’re pleased to partner with Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club in support of this great shooting sports tradition.”

Founded in 1979 by former police officer and holster maker John Bianchi, the Bianchi Cup is a premier stop on the action pistol tournament circuit. One of the longest running pistol championships in the world, the competition is open to all competitors who are members of their respective National Shooting Federations. Shooters will compete in several divisions across multiple events including the Barricade, Falling Plate, Practical, and Moving Target.

“All of us at the Green Valley Rifle and Pistol Club feel honored to have the privilege and responsibility of carrying on the great 43 year tradition of the Bianchi Cup Action Pistol Championship,” said Darren Maher, President of Green Valley Rifle and Pistol Club. “With the support of the shooters, Sponsors and the hard work of our volunteers we look forward to the future and completing a half century of Bianchi Cup excellence.”

This year’s competition will be held May 24-27 at the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club in Hallsville, Missouri. Spectators are invited to attend the championship each day. Eye and ear protection are required for all spectators and competitors. For more information, and complete match registration, please visit: https://www.practiscore.com/43nd-bianchi-cup-2022/register

About MidwayUSA

Both country kids from Missouri, Larry and Brenda Potterfield turned their passion for shooting sports into a career by opening a small gun shop in 1977 that would eventually become MidwayUSA (https://www.midwayusa.com). They instilled family values like honesty, integrity, and respect for others into the business, and strive to maintain this culture with each Employee added to their growing team. For over 44 years, MidwayUSA has maintained an unyielding focus on Customer Satisfaction and continues to offer JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING® for Shooting, Hunting and the Outdoors.

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