Canning Action Match
Canning Action Match is one of the more dynamic handgun competitions run at Canning-area clubs in Western Australia, inspired by the famous NRA Bianchi Cup, which began in 1979 and combined techniques from law-enforcement training and practical shooting.
What is Canning Action Match
What is Canning Action Pistol Match?
Canning Action Match is a precision and speed handgun discipline that challenges competitors with a variety of structured shooting events.
It honours the traditional action pistol format while using the club’s unique range layout to create a fun but technically demanding competition.
Shooters must combine:
- Accuracy
- Speed
- Safe firearm handling
- Shooting from multiple distances and positions
Firearms Used and Divisions
Competitors may use:
- Rimfire pistols
- Centrefire pistols
Matches are divided into multiple classes, allowing shooters with different firearms and experience levels to compete fairly.
Types of Matches Used
Canning Action Pistol uses a wide variety of approved match formats. Examples include:
- Los Alamitos Pistol Match
- The Flying “M”
- The Moving Target
- International Rapid Fire (Modified)
- Advanced Military Pistol Match
- Practical Event
- Barricade Event
- Moving Target Event (Modified)
- Falling Plate Event / Speed Event
- Crawford Barricade Event
- Combat Event
- The Ambidextrous Match
- The Unsupported Standard Match
- The Speedload Challenge
Each event focuses on different shooting skills, such as:
- Rapid engagement
- One-handed shooting
- Barricade use
- Moving targets
- Speed reloading
Difficulty Level
Action Match is considered one of the more demanding handgun disciplines because it combines:
- Long-distance accuracy
- Rapid fire
- One-handed shooting
- Timed pressure
However, competitions usually use grading systems, so beginners can compete with shooters of similar skill levels.
Why Shooters Enjoy Action Match
Shooters like this discipline because it:
- Develops real shooting skills
- Includes many different match formats
- Provides technical challenges at every level
- Offers a pathway to international-level action pistol competition
In summary: Canning Action Pistol Match is a challenging, multi-event handgun competition inspired by the Bianchi Cup, combining precision, speed, and practical shooting skills.