BaggerJoe Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 http://bianchicup.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/bianchi/2016BianchiProgramGuide.pdf I don't know how long it's been up, but the Official Program is posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 No Industry, Civilian, Etc teams? B-4 Team Entries There will only be an International Team Match with one 4 person team representing the United States of America. The top 4 US competitors from the previous year’s Bianchi Cup who are present in 2016 will form the US National Team. This is not to be confused with the USA World Teams that are picked for the NRA World Action Pistol Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blade Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I'm probably in the minority but I like the idea of this format. Always the chance of a dark horse coming in and shaking things up....^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPGMD Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 The sponsor list looks even smaller this year, nor do they list the amounts required to get to each level of sponsorship which are probably lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 They are actually higher. They want us to pay $1250 cash for a table in the building at the range. In the past it was $1000 in merchandise (retail value). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfieldshooter Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 The program makes interesting reading. Cut from 80 to 40 pages, no mention of the awards schedule for the main event ( that is the Tues-Fri matches for 90% of us) and I can't see a new shooters meeting.mentioned anywhere. Teams events have all but disappeared except an International event allowing one team per country if I read correctly; or is it only one US team allowed? It is going to be a different feeling this year and like most feelings there is good and bad and they are all subjective. To be fair I will leave my main post until after the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmbeckwith Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Looks like what Tom Built is being destroyed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPGMD Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 They are actually higher. They want us to pay $1250 cash for a table in the building at the range. In the past it was $1000 in merchandise (retail value). Yeah that is even worse, which means there are less prizes for the prize bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Yes - I'm pretty sure the cash will not stay at the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfieldshooter Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Kim +1 Coatesy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm iprod Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 A number of issues. Page 3. Competitor meeting? What day, I will assume Tuesday at this stage. Opening Ceremony was usually right before actual shooting begins. Looks like we have 30 minutes before first competitor is due to shoot to sort crap out. Really? Page 14: D-4 © Dropped gun, nothing about unloaded firearm. Are we back to the old rules. I know of a couple of guys who would have loved this 3 or 4 years back. (d) Gloves, must be worn during the whole event, does that mean (if you use a glove for metallic on the barricade) just abrricade or through all 4 matches? Sponsors: No Smith & Wesson, Glock or Zero?? WTF More or less to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantJ Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 All We are back to the original rules on a dropped gun. Loaded, instant disqualification. Unloaded is a safety violation, two safety violations will result in disqualification. Gloves - Can be worn for an "Event" we shoot 4 "events" to make up the match. You do not have to wear it for the entire match. If you want to use a glove or gloves for Barricade, you do not have to wear them on mover. Could have been worded a little better for sure. GrantJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantJ Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Please note - The program has been updated, information on the Championship round is now there, Appendix B GrantJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaggerJoe Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 I have a question about the wording in the Barricade Event. On page 24 in the "Notes" section at the bottom of the page it states "Competitors will not be permitted to 'Lock on to the Barricade'." I'm assuming its just for Production and Metallic, but the sentence stands alone so I hope it does not apply to all. Every Open shooter locks on. I may be reading too much into this Program, but the way things are going makes me wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfieldshooter Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I would assume it means Metallic and Production. It is exactly the same wording as the previous programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPGMD Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Yes - I'm pretty sure the cash will not stay at the match. Probably not, they also are no longer paying out to 50th in Production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Shooter Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Good...... Production guys don't need the money..... Open shooters have to more gadgets to buy / repair / replace.. C give the cash to open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm iprod Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I know it takes cash to run an event, but not taking goodies means that the money is not for prizes. It is going into the consolidated account. Some in cash and some in prizes means they are running the shoot and trying for it not to cost them a bunch, but still offer decent prizes to entice us plebs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911onr Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Anyone got their squadding yet? Sent my app in mid-January and my check hasn't been cashed either. Confirmed by phone the NRA has my application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 The program says squadding will be provided at sign in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911onr Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Guess I'd better read the program this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9146gt Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 All We are back to the original rules on a dropped gun. Loaded, instant disqualification. Unloaded is a safety violation, two safety violations will result in disqualification. Gloves - Can be worn for an "Event" we shoot 4 "events" to make up the match. You do not have to wear it for the entire match. If you want to use a glove or gloves for Barricade, you do not have to wear them on mover. Could have been worded a little better for sure. GrantJ Gloves is plural...so you have to use two gloves or more? Tom I hate spupid rules and rules that are impossible to inforce!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm iprod Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 For Production and Metallic you may use one or two gloves at the shooters discretion when shooting barricade or any other match, BUT, you must wear the same amount of gloves throughout that whole match. If you start with gloves one or two you finish with gloves one or two. Said gloves must not extend down the arm or form any type of artificial support to the hadns or arms. Baseball batter gloves (and similar) with an elastic stap to prevent the glove from slipping up the hand are considered legal, as they usually do not extened support past the knuckle of the wrist. Anything that is laced, taped or straped up the arm past the knuckle will be considered not legal (Boxing Glove Style). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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