HALLSVILLE, Mo. – Regardless of battling a protracted chilly your complete occasion, Bruce Piatt, 64, of Damascus, PA, managed to deliver dwelling his eighth Bianchi Cup – a outstanding feat at probably the most revered occasions within the motion pistol world.
The Bianchi Cup, held since 1979, was facilitated this yr by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), Could 20-23 at Inexperienced Valley Rifle & Pistol Membership in Missouri and attended by over 120 people from a number of completely different nations, together with Australia, Switzerland, Germany and others. The CMP Bianchi Cup options a wide range of occasions for adults and juniors, with the Nationwide Champion decided from scores of all Bianchi Cup occasions (Sensible, Barricade, Mover and Falling Plates).
After successful the CMP Bianchi Cup in 2023 and touchdown in second by x-count to final yr’s winner, Doug Koenig, Piatt arrived able to reclaim his title in 2025. However, because it turned out, he wasn’t the one one out of kinds for the occasion.
The day earlier than match started, the pistol he’s relied on for the final three years proved off in its accuracy, so, last-minute, he determined to change to his eight-year-old backup gun. The transfer paid off, with Piatt changing into the one competitor to report an ideal 1920 rating and main Koenig by simply two factors general for one more victory.
The win was additionally one other mark within the back-and-forth contest between the 2 males – with one or the opposite incomes the Bianchi Cup practically yearly since 1992 (Piatt’s eight to Koenig’s 20).
General, the caliber of expertise on the ranges was excessive in 2025 – with the ultimate Mover competitors actually deciding the Bianchi Cup champion. Piatt finally earned the general win within the Mover (480-44X) in addition to the Sensible occasion (480-34X).
and Falling Plates.
“What a good time at The CMP Bianchi Cup!” stated Jim Henderson, CMP Pistol Supervisor. “Bruce Piatt did excellent. Congratulations to all of the winners, and an enormous thanks to all of the opponents, volunteers, the Inexperienced Valley employees and our superior sponsors!”
The lengthy checklist of beneficiant sponsors helped make the 2025 Bianchi Cup successful by offering practically $80,000 in money awards and donated prizes. A sequence response of personal donations additionally sparked one other $750 to go in direction of the volunteers on the occasion.
As a bonus to the 2025 CMP Bianchi Cup, a particular “Win Jim’s Cash” match was additionally held the place Henderson himself put up $300 of his personal money in a Manufacturing Optic course of fireplace – with out susceptible. It was an surprising addition that delivered much more pleasure to the competitors schedule.
“As I’m predominantly a Bullseye shooter, I assumed it could be enjoyable for individuals to have a little bit of a problem whereas ready for the awards on Friday,” Henderson defined. “It appeared like everybody beloved it and had a good time, and it appears I’ll have so as to add extra squads subsequent yr!”
Dustin Mattheyer, 48, Ellis, KS, received the enjoyable match with a rating of 1896-131X. Congratulations!
Subsequent up, the CMP will likely be getting ready for the 2025 Nationwide Pistol Matches – set for July 13-19 on the historic Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio! All expertise ranges welcome to attend. Be taught extra, register and see a full schedule of occasions at https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/national-trophy-pistol-games-matches/.
“I look ahead to seeing all of you out on the vary!” Henderson added.
Different Winners of the 2025 CMP Bianchi Cup:
Barricade: Nigel Gordon, 46, Rosenthal Heights, Queensland, Australia – 480-48X
Falling Plates: Troy Mattheyer, 62, Ellis, KS – 480-48X
2nd Gun Division:
Open: SSG Anthony Heinauer, 28, Fort Benning, GA – 1918-153X
Metallic: Craig Ginger, 64, Windellama, New South Wales, Australia – 1823-119X
Manufacturing Optic: Shawn Becker, 56, Harpers Ferry, WV – 1876-119X
2-Individual Workforce:
Metallic: Workforce Mates – Ryan & Filthy Phil (SFC Ryan Franks, Philip Kroczek) – 1901-126X
Manufacturing Optics: Germany Manufacturing Optics (Frank Reiche, Peter Hoffmann) – 1860-121X
Worldwide Workforce: Goal Pistol Australia A (Brett Foster, Craig Steadman) – 1910-154X
4-Individual Workforce: Making Motion Nice Once more (Bruce Piatt, Mark Itzstein, Joey De Leon, Douglas Koenig) – 1918-175X
Particular Classes:
Navy Veteran Champion: Nigel Gordon, 46, Rosenthal Heights, Queensland, Australia – 1904-156X
Regulation Enforcement Champion: Bruce Piatt, 64, Damascus, PA – 1920-174X
Energetic Service Champion: SSG Walter Johnson, 31, Pine Mountain, GA – 1916-180X
Worldwide Champion: Brett Foster, 48, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia – 1916-159X
Revolver Champion: Troy Simmons, 51, Chamberino, NM – 1899-132X
Worldwide Championship Awards:
General Open: Mark Itzstein, 55, Frisco, TX – 1918-162X
Metallic Nationwide Champion: SFC Ryan Franks, 37, Ellerslie, GA – 1912-145X
Manufacturing Nationwide Champion: SFC Michael Gasser, 42, Blythewood, SC – 1841-110X
Grand Senior Champion: Vance Schmid, 74, Marion, IL – 1916-156X
John Cameron Memorial Senior Champion: Troy Mattheyer, 62, Ellis, KS – 1912-145X
Roger E. Hawkins Memorial Junior Nationwide Champion: Bradley Koenig, 20, Deland, FL – 1912-147X
Lady Nationwide Champion: Elyce Sutton, 22, Emu Plains, New South Wales, Australia – 1910-149X
Manufacturing Optic Nationwide Champion: SSG Anthony Heinauer, 28, Fort Benning, GA – 1916-152X
Rimfire Division:
Open: Takumi Suzuki, 52, Mason, OH – 1916-156X
Metallic: Benjamin Dean, 39, New Albany, IN – 1516-69X
Manufacturing Optic: Caleb Farris, 19, Centertown, MO – 1779-89X
Junior: Qwentin Kallenbach, 17, Eugene, MO – 1886-136X
View a whole checklist of outcomes on the CMP’s Competitors Tracker web page at https://ct.thecmp.org/2025CMPBianchiCupResults.
See images of the occasion, obtainable without spending a dime obtain, at https://cmp1.zenfolio.com/f857836624.
Concerning the CMP Bianchi Cup:
The CMP Bianchi Cup is comprised of 4 occasions: the Sensible Occasion, Shifting Goal (Mover) Occasion, Barricade Occasion, and the Falling Plates Occasion. Rivals shoot from each standing and susceptible positions and are additionally required to shoot with robust and weak palms at numerous phases. There are not any make-up photographs within the CMP Bianchi Cup, including to its issue. Rivals hearth in Open, Metallic, Manufacturing and Manufacturing Optic courses inside every occasion in addition to Rimfire classes. Be taught extra in regards to the CMP Bianchi Cup at https://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-pistol-program/cmp-bianchi-cup/.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program is a federally chartered 501 (c) (3) non-profit company that locations its highest precedence on firearms security and marksmanship actions, with a deal with youth. CMP’s applications encourage private progress and construct life abilities, with such initiatives as its junior coaching and competitors applications, Affiliated Membership program and scholarships offering assist to residents of all backgrounds throughout the nation. Be taught extra in regards to the CMP at https://thecmp.org/.
