SW LA Rifle & Pistol Club
The Crawfish Cup kicks off the annual action pistol season with NRA-registered regional and state championships held at the Southwest Louisiana Rifle & Pistol Club in Lake Charles. The 2026 event runs April 24-25, drawing amateur and professional competitors—including law enforcement, military marks...
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The Crawfish Cup kicks off the annual action pistol season with NRA-registered regional and state championships held at the Southwest Louisiana Rifle & Pistol Club in Lake Charles. The 2026 event runs April 24-25, drawing amateur and professional competitors—including law enforcement, military marksmanship teams, and shooters from around the country and world.
The club operates five dedicated competition ranges:
- •Practical & Barricade Range - Equipped with turning targets
- •Falling Plates Range - Locking plate system
- •Moving Target Ranges (2) - Rail movers for dynamic target transitions
- •Multi-Purpose Bay - Shotgun patterning, rifle, and general use
The Crawfish Cup offers year-round competition:
| Match Type | Frequency | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Action Pistol | Monthly | Multiple distances, practical and barricade events |
| Steel Matches | Monthly | Timed precision shooting |
| Bullseye | Monthly | Traditional handgun marksmanship |
| VFS Rifle | Multiple | Vertical Fire String rifle competition |
| Hunter Class | Seasonal | Practical rifle matches |
Practice on fully operational ranges is available Monday-Thursday. The club also hosts weekly practice sessions before major championships.
The Southwest Louisiana Rifle & Pistol Club holds meetings the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. New members can join for $99 total (dues + initiation) after two meetings. Club membership includes range access and participation in all scheduled matches.
George Mowbray, Match Director | [email protected] | P.O. Box 5655, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Warm up for the Bianchi Cup - The Crawfish Cup provides competitive pistol training at the regional level before the international Bianchi Cup Championship.
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