Soldier of Fortune match

1979-2001
Columbia, Missouri

  • started in 1979
  • based on realistic fighting conditions
  • the beginning of 3-Gun shooting
  • ran for 29 consecutive years
  • one-third military, one-third law enforcement, one-third civilian competitor
  • no ‘gaming’ allowed
  • 2001 last Soldier of Fortune 3 gun match

Bianchi Cup

started in 1979
Hallsville, Missouri

  • brainchild of Ray Chapman & John Bianchi
  • mix of IPSC, Police Pistol Combat and NRA Conventional Bullseye
    – a revolutionary competition that changed the scope of competition shooting
  • Chapman Training Academy
  • 1984 National Action Pistol Championship