CMP Names Title Sponsor of 2026 CMP Bianchi Cup: SDS Arms!
January 21, 2026
HALLSVILLE, Mo. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is proud to announce the Title Sponsor of the 2026 CMP Bianchi Cup Action Pistol Tournament, SDS Arms!
SDS Arms is a leading firearms importer based in Knoxville, Tenn. With decades of experience between its founders in importation, manufacturing and engineering, along with numerous import partners around the globe, the company is committed to providing high-quality products to enthusiasts across the United States.
Through their Title Sponsorship, SDS Arms will be donating $35,000 toward the 2026 CMP Bianchi Cup.
“We’re thrilled to have a dynamic company like SDS Arms as our Title Sponsor for this year’s event,” said Jim Henderson, CMP Pistol Manager. “Their generosity will ensure our ability to provide an unforgettable experience for guests of the Bianchi Cup while helping us generate more opportunities around our growing Action Pistol program.”
“SDS has a proven record of excellence, and we are more than happy to partner with them at one of our most exciting pistol events of the year,” he added.
The second longest running pistol championship in the world, the 2026 CMP Bianchi Cup is set to fire May 21-24 at the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club in Hallsville, Mo.
The CMP Bianchi Cup is comprised of four events, including:
- Practical
- Barricade
- Falling Plate
- Moving Target
Though a world-class tournament, the CMP Bianchi Cup is open to adults and juniors of all experience levels!
Registration is now open! Sign up BEFORE May 1 and be automatically entered into a 1911 and ammo giveaway! Available to U.S. citizens only.
Find more about the 2026 CMP Bianchi Cup, including registration and rulebook links, at https://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-bianchi-cup/.
If you’d like to become a sponsor of the 2026 CMP Bianchi Cup, find more info at https://thecmp.org/sponsorship/#BianchiCup.
About the Bianchi Cup:
The Bianchi Cup was created by Ray Chapman (a WWII Marine veteran, law enforcement officer and IPSC champion of the 1970s), and famous holster maker, Major General of the California National Guard, law enforcement officer and Hollywood cowboy John Bianchi. While discussing the current state of pistol competitions that were being held across the country at the time, Bianchi and Chapman realized there was a need for an event that featured a mix of International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC), Police Pistol Combat and precision pistol shooting styles – an idea that became the Bianchi Cup.
Over the years, the championship has become internationally recognized by top shooters from around the world, helping to create one of the fastest growing disciplines in the action shooting community.