The National Rifle Association of America designated the Bianchi Cup as the "National Action Pistol Championship" in 1984 and assumed operational control of the tournament the next year.
The Cup is awarded annually to the National Action Pistol Champion.
plus a 60 shot International Rapid Fire Event.
[2][a] The Metallic Division was instituted with the 1998 Bianchi Cup.
The Women's Division was instituted with the 1980 Bianchi Cup.