Jacksonville, Florida- safariland®a brand of the Safariland Group®, a leading global provider of security products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets and one of the key brands of Cadre Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) continues to listen to the market and we offer specialized printed limited edition sleeves. Safariland’s latest release is the extremely popular 6354RDS camo and 6304RDS wrapped Tiger Stripe Cordura.
“We’re going old school by bringing Safariland fan covers specifically in Tiger Stripe camo,” said Safariland VP of Trade Sales and Marketing Tim Drnec. “As the demand for these cases continues to grow, we are excited to bring these limited edition products to market and give our customers what they are asking for.”
Safariland holsters are the number one choice among tactical and everyday carry enthusiasts. The Tiger Stripe 6354RDS and 6304RDS holsters include versatility in fit, function, and compatibility with the best pistols in the game.
The Tiger Stripe camo pattern will be available on the 6354RDS holster along with the QLS 19 Locking Fork. This holster is specifically designed to fit firearms with red dot sights. The Automatic Locking System (ALS®) is an internal locking device that retains the firearm in all directions providing an added measure of security.
Additionally, the 6304RDS will also be available in Tiger Stripe. This holster provides an added measure of security, protecting the firearm with the ALS and SLS (Self-Locking System) systems, two distinct retention devices that continue to set the standard for all duty-rated holsters.
For more information on Safariland’s Tiger Stripe Camouflage Covers, visit safariland.com.
About Safariland Group
Safariland Group is a leading global provider of a wide range of safety and survival products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets. Safariland Group offers a number of well-known brands in these markets, including Safariland® Armor, work equipment and communications, Bianchi®Release®hatch®, Med-Ing®identifier® and nik®. Safariland Group’s mission, “Together, we save lives®”, is inherent to the rescue and protection products that it offers. The Safariland Group is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Safariland Group is a trading name of Safariland, LLC.
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Building food plots requires a considerable investment of time, money, and effort. However, land managers must take appropriate steps to maximize that investment; otherwise, it could be wasted. Site conditions, seed selection, and proper application of soil nutrients are important, but good germination rates will not be achieved without optimal seed-soil contact. Firminator’s built-in Cultipacker offers several advantages to ensure better germination rates and therefore a better return on investment.
Different soil conditions and seed selection require different treatments. With simple top link length adjustments, the Firminator’s lead pitch can be changed so the implement leans more or less over its blade assembly for deeper or shallower cuts. This also allows the cultipacker to roll on the ground with the extra weight of the frame transferred to it so it can be passed over the field to firm the seedbed before planting small seeds. A mid-range setting provides varying degrees of disc depth, while allowing the built-in cultipacker to maintain good soil contact and break up clods while leveling and firming the soil.
Unlike conventional single-application implements, the Firminator’s all-in-one configuration allows the soil to be firmed during the planting pass, so seed falls directly in front of the packer wheel, where it is pressed against the soil surface during a higher time. – and seed-soil contact that saves money.
The standard Firminator G3 and integrated cultipacker are suitable for most conditions. However, Ranew’s Outdoor Equipment also offers a professional grade Cultipacker upgrade. Its larger 16-inch wheels will roll easily over looser fine loamy or sandy soils that tend to flow up and over a smaller wheel. The larger wheels also add weight and surface area to allow the precision seeding system to work properly in all types of soil.
They also make a Heavy Duty Self Contained Cultipacker in a standard 6ft model with 9″ heavy duty cast iron cultipacker wheels, high speed greaseable bearings and category 1 and 2 hitch pins; and a professional model with upgraded 16-inch cast-iron cultipacker wheels to create the best possible seed-to-soil contact. Both models are built with the same heavy 3-inch square tubing as the Firminators frames and come in 6-, 8-, and 10-foot widths.
Cultipacker Specifications:
3 inch square tube frame
High Speed Greasable Bearings
Towing Method: 3pt Cat 1 or 2
Cultivator Width: 34″
Standard Model with 9″ Wheels
Professional Model with 16″ Wheels
Stock 6′, 8′ and 10′
Stand Alone Cultipacker offered in standard and professional models
Ranew Outdoor Gear Introduces The Firminator – The Firminator is by far the most versatile gear in the industry. The operator can choose from a wide range of angle and pitch adjustments to perform many different functions.
Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) and Hunting Matters welcome Jamison Smith.
Jamison Smith is the owner of Gun Cleaners of Houston and is secretary of the HSCF Board of Directors. He is also the HSCF Firearms Chairman. He has been a passionate hunter and outdoorsman since his father first took him hunting when he was three years old on her South Texas deer lease. He has carried on this legacy his entire life and continues to hunt with his father, as well as his sons. Jamison has hunted throughout Texas, the United States, and various international locations. His travels have enriched his passion and understanding for conservation.
Jamison owns and operates The Gun Cleaners-Houston and is involved in many conservation groups including Safari Club International, Ducks Unlimited, Back Country Hunters and Anglers, and The Teddy Roosevelt Conservation Fund, just to name a few.
About Hunting Matters Tune in to “Hunting Matters” with Houston Safari Club Foundation Executive Director Joe Betar as he engages in conversations with guests, from diverse backgrounds, who are passionate about hunting and conservation. Great discussions, news, hunting law updates and more! “Hunting Matters” airs every Saturday, 6 am to 7 am CDT on KPRC AM 950: Real Texas, Real Talk, a Houston iHeartMedia station and Houston’s Oldest Radio Station. “Hunting Matters” is also available via podcast on Apple/iTunes, iHeartMedia, Google, Overcast, PodBean, and Spreaker. Subscribe, listen, rate and comment. Hunting Matters has received a 2022 Gold AVA Digital Award, a 2022 NYX/Marcom Silver Award, and a 2022 MARCOM Gold Award.
About the Houston Safari Club Foundation The Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and the promotion of our hunting heritage. HSCF has awarded 646 scholarships totaling $2.92 million. HSCF conducts youth outdoor education programs, vocational training, hunter education, and field experiences throughout the year. HSCF has provided more than $4 million in grants for wildlife, habitat, and various hunter-funded conservation initiatives. HSCF is an independent organization, is not affiliated with Safari Club International (SCI) or its affiliates and is not a chapter or affiliate of any other organization. Visit our website at wehuntwegive.org or call 713.623.8844 for more information. HSCF. We hunt. We give.
What do astronauts need when they carry out a mission in space? We can think of some essentials like oxygen, food, water, medical supplies, and hygiene products needed for basic human needs within a unique zero-gravity environment. What else would they need to operate smoothly? Something else we use every day: pens.
Just like all other ordinary materials need modification to work well in space, astronaut pens need a different construction to write well in a gravity-free environment. Fisher Space Pen® created the AG7, the original Astronaut Space Pen, to answer this need. Fisher’s AG7 was then meticulously tested by NASA® for two years before beginning use on the historic Apollo 7 space mission in 1968. Since then, the original space pen has been used on all human spaceflight. Also, the pen has gained popularity among the general public for decades.
One of the most notable aspects of this AG7 is that its original design and material have remained the same as the early Fisher Space Pens on the Apollo CSM-101 spacecraft. The reason for the same frame and a half is simple but nothing short of impressive. The original Astronaut Space Pen was so well made that it didn’t need any changes for over 50 years! The solid brass body of the AG7 ballpoint pen is clad in an incredibly strong chrome layer, ensuring its stability while operating in a harsh and unique environment. The AG7’s rear click and side retraction mechanism make it easy to use with one hand and great for multitasking. With Fisher’s famous pressurized PR4 cartridge inside, the Original Astronaut Space Pen writes in zero gravity regardless of angles. The AG7’s writing ability is guaranteed even under water, in arctic conditions or in blistering heat.
The Original Astronaut Space Pen is proudly made in the USA using the highest quality materials sourced from around the world and in the USA. The pen ships in attractive packaging featuring the image of an astronaut landing on the moon, and gift wrapping and custom engraving are available for an additional cost. The pen measures just over five inches long and weighs just one ounce, so users will enjoy a compact, multi-functional tool to take with them on the go.
Not everyone is an astronaut. However, anyone can have this pen as part of the history of US space exploration in his pocket. The AG7 also makes a great gift for space mission enthusiasts or anyone who needs a lovely writing device that’s reliable beyond measure!
Fisher AG7 Features:
Rear click mechanism with side retract button
Brass composition with chrome finish.
Fisher Pressurized PR4 Black Ink Cartridge
Packaged in a gift box with an astronaut sleeve.
Fisher AG7 Specifications:
Length: 5.06 inches.
Width: 0.375 in.
Weight – 1 oz.
MSRP – $79
Fisher Space Pen Co. is a 74-year-old American manufacturer of pens, with the notable distinction of being the only pen used on every manned space flight since Apollo 7 in 1968 and more recently Space X. While pressurized The technology made it possible for NASA astronauts to write in space, it also provided writing capabilities in all weather, underwater, on oil and grease, and from -30 to +250 degrees Fahrenheit. These pens are the perfect tool for trade professionals, first responders, military, outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, backpackers, industrial manufacturers, underwater divers, and anyone who values a pen that won’t fail.
For more information please visit WWW.SPACEPEN.COM
Shoot United™ Movie Highlights the Excitement of Youth Shooting Sports and the Pursuit of Victory
In the highly competitive world of organized youth activities, thousands of athletes across the United States are turning to shooting sports. At the high school level, shooting sports are considered the fastest growing activity, with an increase in teams, coaches, athletes, and events.
The SST Ravens, a youth shooting sports team based near Seattle, Washington, is a group of more than 20 young athletes who consider shooting sports a part of their daily lives. Their story is captured in a newly released film, “Ink in the Sky,” presented by Shoot United.
The film provides a glimpse into the lives of the young men and women of the SST Ravens during their state tournament competition. More importantly, it captures the positive messages of shooting sports. It’s time spent with friends and family, and it’s an exciting competitive environment with highly talented athletes.
“Shooting sports have taught me how to trust my instincts and focus on what I can control, like my breathing and current target,” said Kamea Herrera, a member of the SST Ravens. “Everyone on our team helps and encourages each other, including our parents and coaches. It’s great to go to the shooting range with my dad and brother. I have been lucky enough to meet so many people who share their love of shooting sports while also improving my skills.”
Each year, more than 60 million adults participate in shooting sports. It is one of the most popular recreational activities in the country, drawing millions of participants from metropolitan areas and with varying degrees of experience with firearms.
“Shooting sports are extremely inclusive, with more and more people from widely diverse backgrounds joining the community,” said Jason Gilbertson, Shoot United’s director of marketing. “SST Ravens is a team built with parents, coaches and athletes coming together, working hard and growing together as a team. Shooting sports can offer as much as any other sport out there today, and it’s easier to get started than most people think.”
There are many resources and organizations that can help people new to shooting sports. To make shooting sports a part of your life and get involved with Shoot United, join us at ShootUnited.com, on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or Twitter. You can also learn more about shooting ranges near you by visiting Where to Shoot | Shoot United.
Shoot United: Committed to the safe, legal and responsible use of firearms
Shoot United is committed to the safe, legal, and responsible use of firearms. Shoot United supports key groups like the National Shooting Sports Foundation on a variety of issues important to our industry, including training and education, and targeted programs like Gun Owners Care and Project ChildSafe. Shoot United will continue to support programs, organizations and individuals that promote hunting and shooting sports activities in a positive and responsible environment. Any use of firearms by participating youth must be done under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult.
About shooting united
Shoot United™ is a dynamic initiative designed to promote all that is wholesome and wholesome about shooting sports and responsible firearms ownership. It’s time spent outdoors with family and friends. It’s Competition It’s one of the most fun and safe recreational activities in the country. The mission is to raise awareness and activate new entrants to the sport by sharing engaging and educational content, as well as providing resources where people can learn to participate in shooting sports and hunting activities.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) would like to announce the retirement of three long-time board members: Judith Legerski (Chair), Jon Bengtson (Treasurer), and Harry Sieben (Secretary). Each played an important role in founding the CMP as a renowned organization while also serving their country through charity and public office. The CMP would like to thank each one for their years of vital contributions to marksmanship and wish them well in their retirements.
Judith Legerski:
Judith Legerski was appointed to CMP’s original Board of Directors by the Secretary of the Army in 1996 when Congress privatized the company. She held various positions during her tenure, being elected president in October 2011 and serving in this position until her retirement in September 2022. Outside of the CMP, Legerski held several important positions, including serving as a member of the Department of Defense Advisory Committee for Women in services and in support of the Secretary of the Army as a civilian assistant for 28 years, now holding the title of civilian assistant emeritus. On top of all this, Legerski remained active in a number of community and state efforts.
Legerski guided the company from its inception, providing leadership through a period of dramatic and sustained growth. In addition to establishing many of the programs in existence today, she has always been a strong advocate of youth marksmanship and can be credited with the success and prestige of CMP’s Youth Air Rifle Camps. Judy has a true love of marksmanship and is known for shooting targets in Wyoming with her husband of 56 years, Don. The couple share three children and six grandchildren.
In the spring of 2023, the South CMP Center of Competence in Alabama will be formally dedicated as the Judith Legerski CMP Center of Competence to commemorate her contributions to youth marksmanship.
Jon Bentson:
Jon Bengtson was appointed to the CMP Board in August 1999. He served as Board Treasurer for most of his tenure and is credited with executive-level oversight of CMP’s finances as the company expanded exponentially. He was pleased to share his in-depth knowledge of financial management with CMP staff and was very much a mentor to CMP managers, instilling a wealth of knowledge during his time with the organization.
Bengtson was the Nevada civilian assistant to the Secretary of the Army from 1991 until his retirement in 2005. He is the founder of AirWire Technologies, a mobile network company, and has held various senior executive positions at International Game Technology, The Sands Regent Hotel Casino, Radica Games LTD and ShareGate Incorporated. Bengtson also served on various local charitable boards.
Major General (R) Harry Sieben:
Harry Sieben spent 24 years on the CMP Board of Directors, serving as Secretary and Vice Chairman of the Board. Sieben also played an invaluable role as CMP’s corporate counsel, where his legal acumen and common sense guided CMP through a series of complex actions. A lawyer with the Sieben Carey Law Firm in Minneapolis, Sieben previously served seven years in the US Army Reserve Military Intelligence Branch and 35 total years in active and reserve military service. He was a member of the Minnesota Air National Guard, where he served in many capacities, including acting adjutant general for the state of Minnesota, before being promoted to major general in 2003.
Sieben also served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1971 to 1985, elected president from 1981 to 1985. In October 2006, he was sworn in as Minnesota’s civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army and now holds the title of Emeritus Civilian Aide.
To continue his legacy, CMP has dedicated four $20,000 scholarships to be distributed to exceptional student-athletes, one each for retiring Board members, as well as in memory of Dr. Carolyn Hines, who was a of the founders of the CMP Scholarship. Program. Learn more at https://thecmp.org/youth/cmp-scholarship-program/.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearms safety and marksmanship training and the promotion of marksmanship competition for United States citizens. To learn more about the CMP and its programs, log on to www.TheCMP.org.
Custom-designed Gamakatsu® Fillet Knives are the newest edition to the stellar line of Gamakatsu outdoor and fishing products. Four different size fillet knives are designed in the USA with attention to detail. Gamakatsu hits all the right boxes when it comes to a practical and purpose-built fillet knife set for beginners or professionals.
The new Gamakatsu fillet knives are packed with features anglers will love. The flexible blade is supposed to “give” a little, allowing you to easily cut through the fish. This flexibility allows for more precise cuts needed for delicate meats. This style of blade makes it easy to quickly transform a whole fish into a set of precisely cut fillets.
Since they are designed to prepare fish, fillet knives often have to work in humid environments. Corrosion resistant steel that is easy to clean is a must. Gamakatsu’s line of fillet knives also feature 420J2 stainless steel blades with a DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) coating.
Anglers have the option to choose between four different knives depending on their needs. The GMKT6F has a 6-inch long blade and is ideal for small to medium sized fish. The 7-inch GMKT7FS features a scoop at the end of the handle for a quick and easy way to open and clean innards or remove blood lines. The two largest knives are the GMKT7.5F with a 7.5-inch long blade and the GMKT9F with the longest 9-inch long blade.
These custom-designed Gamakatsu fillet knives feature a blue and gray G-Grip handle: fiberglass-filled nylon and rubber coating for a secure grip. A simple blade guard-style sheath keeps knives safe to handle, clean and ready for service. Whichever you choose, rest assured that Gamakatsu’s custom-designed fillet knives will serve you well for years to come.
From humble beginnings as Japan’s smallest fishing hook manufacturer in 1955, Gamakatsu® Ltd has evolved into the world’s largest hook manufacturer. Over the years, manufacturing upgrades and cutting-edge innovations have fueled the rise of Gamakatsu® USA as a leading producer of fishing hooks, apparel, and fishing-related items.
When anglers buy Gamakatsu® hooks, they are buying an original product made exclusively by Gamakatsu®. Gamakatsu® continually tests new materials and strives to improve its products, already setting the standard for the rest of the industry.
For more information please visit WWW.GAMAKATSU.COM
From increasing opportunities to go to the countryside to making forests safe from catastrophic wildfires, NWTF’s conservation work has far-reaching impacts that benefit overall ecological value. The delisting of the gopher tortoise in much of its historical range is a recent demonstration.
Just as wild turkeys benefit from active forest management, so does the famed burrowing turtle of the southeast, gopherus polyphemus.
The keystone species was listed under the Endangered Species Act in 1987 as a threatened species in the western part of its range, that is, from Alabama to Louisiana. Since its initial listing more than three decades ago, the species has gone through several levels of listing, eventually encompassing the entire Southeast.
However, thanks to the efforts of private owners, state and federal agencies, and conservation partners, the species has been delisted as threatened in the eastern half of its range, including in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and most of Alabama. The tortoise will retain its threatened status in western Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The announcement was made in October by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
A turkey hunter in Florida stumbles upon a gopher tortoise while searching for Osceolas. Photo courtesy of NWTF staff.
The NWTF’s role in helping the tortoise is a result of the organization’s longleaf pine conservation efforts.
Longleaf pine ecosystems once dominated the Southeast, stretching from Virginia to Florida and spreading west to eastern Texas, almost mimicking the range of the gopher tortoise. Today, however, estimates show longleaf pine ecosystems encompass about 3% of its historical range and are highly fragmented.
The USFWS equates the decline of the gopher tortoise with the loss and fragmentation of these once abundant ecosystems, but states that the tortoises can be found in open stands of several other southern pine species. Like the tortoise, wild turkeys and many other species thrive in endangered longleaf pine ecosystems.
“Over time, longleaf pine ecosystems flourished due to natural fires, which retarded hardwoods and other pines that would otherwise create greater competition for forest resources,” said Doug Little, director of NWTF conservation operations for the East. “Burnt forests dominated by long leaves provide a mosaic of habitat for wild turkeys, including herbaceous understory for nesting and hatchling cover, openings for feeding and rearing hatchlings, while providing covered areas for hiding from predators. . A well-managed longleaf pine forest is best for wild turkeys.”
Land tortoises surely use these areas differently from turkeys; however, they benefit from these unique ecosystems and ongoing active management. The USFWS states that typical gopher tortoise habitat consists of an open canopy with a diverse variety of ground cover vegetation on sandy, well-drained soils with widely spaced trees and shrubs—the kind of place where you might also hear some noise. gobble up.
The NWTF works with private landowners, partners, and agencies to reinforce longleaf habitat by mimicking the natural disturbance of nature to create the early successional habitat mosaic in which turkeys, gopher tortoises, and a host of others thrive. Southeastern wildlife species.
Perhaps most notable has been NWTF’s involvement with the USDA Longleaf Pine Initiative, the US Longleaf Restoration Initiative, and NWTF’s National Forestry Initiative, all working in unison to provide forest stewardship. active on private and public lands throughout the Southeast that promote the health of existing longleaf pines. forests as well as the regeneration of species.
One of the main goals of the NWTF is to connect conservation work done on public land with that on private land. Creating contiguous longleaf habitat is an essential tactic for all involved in longleaf restoration as connected lands provide significantly better habitat than isolated patches.
“Whether on a national forest, a state WMA or working with private landowners, the NWTF has conservation programs in place to provide active management across the board,” Little said. “Our partners also have various programs and pathways to ensure this work gets done. Through this approach, the NWTF and our partners can connect these lands and create contiguous longleaf habitat.”
In addition to NWTF efforts at the national level, NWTF grassroots volunteers are involved in the cause and directly link their efforts to work at the landscape scale. Many NWTF Southeast state chapters dedicated their Super Fund dollars (funds that NWTF volunteers help raise) to active fire management projects that improve longleaf pine ecosystems, such as the Multi-State Implementation Teams and the Fire Management Program. of The Nature Conservancy Fire Management, to name a few.
“Did the NWTF specifically get involved in longleaf restoration to delist the tortoise? No, but we are proud that our efforts are connected to that conservation success,” said Mark Hatfield, national director of conservation services for the NWTF. “The return of the gopher tortoise shows how many different stakeholders in the conservation community come together with multiple interests and benefit an entire ecosystem.”
From the efforts of its dedicated volunteers to multi-partner conservation initiatives, the NWTF will continue its work throughout the Southeast to improve wild turkey habitat and longleaf pine ecosystems, and the additional benefits of the work, such as of the land tortoise, they are sure. growing up.
Buy a Suppressor, Receive a $200 Coupon for SilencerCo’s Online Store
SilencerCo has launched an end-of-year suppressor promotion that runs from November 15, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Any customer who purchases one of SilencerCo’s qualifying suppressors during this time period will receive a $200 coupon. at the SilencerCo store. Qualifying suppressors can be purchased through a SilencerCo dealer, to find a dealer click here.
The $200 coupon code will be valid from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023 and can be redeemed on any item sold in SilencerCo’s online store. To qualify, customers must register their newly purchased suppressor by January 20, 2023, providing proof of purchase and a completed Form 4. To register, click here.
“There is no limit to the number of qualified suppressors a customer can purchase,” said Jessica Kallam, vice president of marketing, customer service and warranty. “And customers will receive a $200 coupon for EVERY suppressor they register.”
Qualifying products (product must be in stock, no back orders):
Chimera 300 SU2616 (black), SU2645 (FDE) and SU2646 (white)
Saker 556K SU2256 (current) and SU851 (discontinued)
Saker 556 SU2255 (current) and SU245 (discontinued)
Omega 9K SU2643 (FDE only other colors not included in this promo)
Omega 45K SU2254
Harvester 300 SU627
Combine 338 SU666
Terms and Conditions
This promotion is open only to legal residents of the US who are 21 years of age or older. Void where prohibited. Employees of SIlencerCo and any of its distributors or dealers involved in this promotion are not eligible to participate. This offer cannot be combined with SilencerCo special program orders. SilencerCo reserves the right to end the promotion at any time.
Products must be purchased through a retailer between November 15, 2022 and December 31, 2022. A copy of your date-stamped receipt and a copy of your Form 4 will be required at registration.
No purchase quantity limit. Purchases must register before January 20, 2023.
SilencerCo is not responsible for late shipments. Products cannot be returned or exchanged for other products of similar value or for monetary exchange. Offer valid in states that allow muffler ownership.
Offer limited to products in stock at your distributor during the time of the promotion. Failure to submit the correct information and documents may result in a delay in processing your promotion registration.
The suppressor(s) must be paid in full between November 15 and December 31, 2022.
Each redemption must include one of the qualified suppressors
You must submit a date-stamped receipt and a copy of your submitted form 4
No limit on redemptions
no pending orders
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Coupon code valid from January 1 to June 30, 2023
Coupon code cannot be combined with SilencerCo web store sales
SilencerCo
SilencerCo, headquartered in West Valley, UT, is the nation’s leading designer and manufacturer of mufflers. Since our birth in 2008, our dedication to authenticity and innovation has never wavered. Today, we continue to focus on exceptional customer service and industry-leading products; products made by people with the utmost dedication to our industry. We are hunters, shooters, and gun enthusiasts, just like you. Our innovative and forward-thinking approach has allowed us to give the firearms industry what many said was impossible. This is what drives us to be better, to be the best. Because you, the shooter, the hunter, the Second Amendment lover, deserve the best.
HALLSVILLE, Mo. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is pleased to announce the addition of the Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament, the second oldest pistol championship in the world, to its match schedule in 2023. The CMP Bianchi Cup is scheduled to shoot May 23-26 at the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club in Hallsville, Missouri, and is sure to be the action gun competition of the year!
“The Bianchi Cup has been one of the most prestigious pistol events in history,” said Jim Henderson, CMP pistol coordinator. “The CMP is very excited to be involved, and we look forward to not only bringing what we do to the Bianchi Cup, but also expanding our presence in the popular action pistol sport.”
The winners of the 2022 Bianchi Cup, Benito Martínez (Absolute Champions Cup, Open Division); Ryan Franks (Metallic); Anthony Hienauer (Production Optics) and Chris Huddock (Production)
An annual event since 1979, the CMP Bianchi Cup is proud to have MidwayUSA, an industry leader in shooting, hunting and outdoor activities, as its title sponsor. The Bianchi Cup is made up of four events, including:
The practical eventwhere competitors shoot at distances from 10 to 50 yards under different time limits from the firing line.
The barricade eventwhere competitors shoot at targets on both sides of the barricade at different distances and under different time limits from within the shooting boxes and behind the barricades.
The falling plate eventwhere competitors fire eight-inch round steel plates arranged in banks of six at distances of 10 to 25 yards in varying time limits.
The moving target eventwhere competitors shoot from inside the 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 standing and prone positions and must also shoot with strong and weak hands in various stages. There are no recovery shots in the Bianchi Cup, which increases the difficulty of the event.
The 2023 Bianchi Cup will again be held at the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club in Hallsville, Mo.
“CMP is honored to host this historic and respected action pistol event,” said Christie Sewell, CMP Director of Programs. “Everyone at CMP looks forward to working with the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club to make this year’s Bianchi Cup a great success.”
With the arrival of the new CMP Action Pistol Program, we have created the CMP Action Pistol Competition Rules. Most of these rules are similar to those currently in use, but competitors are encouraged to review the CMP rules. There are changes in significant areas such as allowed equipment and pistol mods. Please familiarize yourself with these new rules to help eliminate any confusion on game day. An electronic version of the CMP Action Pistol Competition Rules will be published on the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-competitions-rulebooks/.
About the Bianchi Cup:
The Bianchi Cup was created by Ray Chapman (a WWII Navy veteran, law enforcement officer, and IPSC champion from the 1970s) and famed holster maker, California National Guard Major General, law enforcement officer and Hollywood cowboy John Bianchi. While discussing the current state of pistol competitions being held across the country at the time, Bianchi and Chapman realized there was a need for an event featuring a combination of the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) , Police Gun Combat and precision pistol shooting. styles, an idea that became the Bianchi Cup.
Over the years, the championship has been internationally recognized by top shooters from around the world, helping to create one of the fastest growing disciplines in the action shooting community. For details on the 2023 CMP Bianchi Cup, please visit the CMP website at https://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-pistol-program/cmp-bianchi-cup/.
About the Green Valley Rifle and Pistol Club:
The Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club, formerly the Chapman Training Academy, was named for Ray Chapman before his passing in 2008. The club has been the annual host of the Bianchi Cup since its inception. The origin of the club dates back to the 1930s and it has played an important role in creating the discipline of practical shooting. The facility has several firing ranges, including two motors, a Bianchi barricade, two 50-yard Bianchi practical ranges, a 250+-yard rifle range, and a tumbling plate shooting range. Find out more via the range website at https://www.gvshoot.com/.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. It is dedicated to firearms safety and marksmanship training and the promotion of marksmanship competition for United States citizens. To learn more about the CMP and its programs, log on to www.TheCMP.org.
