The Lapua Monarch Cup (LMC) is a series of World-Class Smallbore Rifle Silhouette Matches conducted throughout North American. The inaugural LMC was first conducted in 2022 with a (2) match series competition in both the USA and Mexico.
The 2023 LMC was expanded to a (3) match series competition in Canada, the USA and Mexico.The 2024 LMC reverted back to a (2) match series competition in the USA and Mexico. The 2024 LMC was once again the must-attend event of this year’s rifle silhouette shooting season in North America.
So don’t miss out in 2025 as your Lapua Monarch Cup Board has already begun planning for 2025. Competitors can once again compete within their respective classifications (Master, AAA, AA, & A), giving all shooters an opportunity for big cash prizes!
2024 Press Releases & Videos
New Due Dates for the LMC Solicitation Proposals to Host a Lapua Monarch Cup
Your LMC Board of Directors met at the NRA Silhouette National Championships at Ridgway in August 2024.
In this meeting, a new due date of NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 15 was established to submit a proposal for hosting a LMC Stage in 2025. This date was moved up from January 2025 to allow for more planning to make our 2025 LMC more successful.
For all those clubs in Mexico and Canada that planned on submitting a proposal, please note this change and plan accordingly.
NEW DATES FOR THE MEXICAN STAGE OF THE LAPUA MONARCH CUP!!!
Dear Silhouette Shooters,
We hope this message finds you well and in good spirits. It is with a mix of feelings that we write to inform you about a necessary change regarding the Mexican stage of the Lapua Monarch Cup. Originally planned for October 5-6, we have rescheduled the event to October 26-27.
This decision was not made lightly, and it comes from a place of deep respect for your time and dedication. Due to requirements from Mexican law enforcement agencies, the host range for the Lapua Monarch Cup must accommodate a championship match for their shooting teams which conflicts with our established dates. We understand that adjustments like these can disrupt plans, and for that, we sincerely apologize. We have taken great care to align the new dates with other silhouette matches in October to minimize any inconvenience for you.
Your support and understanding mean the world to us, and we are genuinely grateful for your flexibility during this transition. Your enthusiasm and passion for the sport inspire us every day, and we are committed to making the rescheduled event a memorable and rewarding experience for all.
Thank you once again for being a part of the Lapua Monarch Cup community. We look forward to seeing you on October 26-27 and celebrating our shared passion for shooting sports together.
Warmest regards,
The Lapua Monarch Cup Board of Directors
Official Lapua Monarch Cup Press Release Video!
Here is the Official 2024 Press Release Video from the Lapua Monarch Cup Board of Directors announcing the 2024 Lapua Monarch Cup! This covers the much anticipated match locations and match details you can learn about by clicking on the links below:
2024 Lapua Monarch Cup Official Video Announcement!
Lapua Monarch Cup Finalized for 2024
Lapua Monarch Cup Schedule is here! The Lapua Monarch Cup, in its third year, is a two-part series of smallbore standard rifle silhouette matches contested in the USA and either Canada or Mexico. In 2023, the cup featured a three-matches taking place in each participating country, for a total of 6 matches.
“After feedback received from participants from last year, we’re excited to announce a few changes to the match in 2024,” stated Erich Mietenkorte, Lapua Monarch Board Member. “The next evolution of the Lapua Monarch Cup will be two matches instead of three. The board of directors would like the Lapua Monarch Cup to be sustainable and accessible to as many shooters as possible while maintaining matches that are worthy of the prestige that the Lapua Monarch Cup brings. This means more prizes from our amazing sponsors at each match and larger payouts. Plus, less travel obligations.”
The Lapua Monarch Cup is centered around the annual US Smallbore Rifle Silhouette National Championships, with the second hosting country selected through proposal process. Schedule for 2024 is as follows:
1st Match – NRA Smallbore Rifle Silhouette National Championship – Ridgway Rifle Club, Ridgway, Pennsylvania, USA (July 28-30, 2024)
2nd Match Club De Tiro Saltillo Safari, Saltillo, Coahuila, México (Rescheduled to October 26-27, 2024)
Competitors earn scores from each match within their respective classification (Master, AAA, AA, & A), giving all shooters an opportunity for $25,000 in cash prizes to be distributed within the two countries.
Lapua Monarch Cup Board Members are Erich Mietenkorte, Daniel Salazar, Jason Marsh, Jose (Pepe) Valdes, and Chris Cawthorne. Adam Braverman, Lapua’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, serves as an advisor.
For registration information and complete Lapua Monarch Cup details, visit lapuamonarchcup.com.
For information on the North American Silhouette Shooting Association (NASSA), visit nassasilhouette.org
Here is the Official Lapua Monarch Cup Prize Table for Ridgway, Saltillo and the Aggregate released April 11, 2024!
About Us
With the 2022, 2023 & 2024 LMC’s in the books, this championship event is now recognized as a World-Class Event in Rifle Silhouette. Silhouette shooters from all over North America gathered to compete against the best. Friendships made and friendships renewed also made the Lapua Monarch Cup Series one to remember for all the participants. So come join us next year in 2025!
The birth of LMC began at the 2019 Mexico Smallbore Silhouette Championships in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. A small group of top Silhouette Shooters from Mexico, Canada and the USA met during this National Match and agreed to organize a North American Smallbore Silhouette Championship Series.
Work soon began with Lapua (Title Sponsor) & the Capstone Precision Group agreeing to back this newly created LMC Championship Series. Soon after, a LMC Board of Directors and Advisors was formed along with the establishment of the LMC Vision, Mission and Goals. While the Covid Epidemic delayed the launch of the LMC Championship Series until 2022, the dream born at the 2019 Mexican Nationals is now a successful reality and growing legacy!
Get ready and plan to attend next year’s 2025 Lapua Monarch Cup!
To learn more about the Lapua Monarch Cup Championship Series, click on the link below:
Match & Cash/Prize Awards Information
The match schedule for the 2024 Lapua Monarch Cup (LMC) is as follows:
- 1st Series Match – NRA Smallbore Rifle Silhouette National Championship (July 28-30, 2024) – Ridgway Rfile Club, Ridgway, PA, USA.
- 2nd Series Match – Club De Tiro Saltillo Safari – Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico (October 5-6, 2024).
Match criteria has been established to ensure the integrity of each match of the LMC.
The Lapua Monarch Cup Board of Directors has also set specific requirements for hosting an LMC Championship Match. They are open to all clubs in North America submitting a proposal to host one of these historic events!
To join us for the 2024 Lapua Monarch Cup, simply register for any of the 2024 LMC series matches as the match registration material becomes available. Scores will be used from these matches to award the winners.
For more 2024 LMC Match & Cash/Prize Information and Registration Details, click on the link below:
Travel Information
Many Rifle Silhouette shooters have never experienced crossing the International borders between Canada, Mexico and the USA to shoot a Leg of the Lapua Monarch Cup (LMC). Regardless of the country hosting the match, the Host Clubs and Match Directors are required to assist all Rifle Silhouette shooters from other countries with travel tips, accommodations, lodging and other logistical matters. This is done to ensure every shooter is encouraged to participate in all LMC matches, have an exceptional experience and do so in a safe and orderly manner.
Mexico, Canada and the USA all have specific requirements for traveling through Customs with a firearm. We have included a summary of information on these specific requirements to get you started. You will be rewarded with perhaps the highlight of your time shooting Rifle Silhouette!
To learn more about travel arrangements, click on the link below:
Lapua Monarch Cup Sponsors
The Lapua Monarch Cup (LMC) has been blessed to acquire numerous LMC Sponsors from the shooting community as well as relationships cultivated at the 2022-2024 SHOT Shows. We are very thankful for these Sponsors contributing to our prize tables to ensure that this is the biggest and best Rifle Silhouette event ever organized!
For a full listing and links to all 2023 Lapua Monarch Cup Sponsors, click on the link below:
Lapua Monarch Cup Results
Edgar Rueda is the 2024 Lapua Monarch Cup Champion!
Congratulations to Edgar Rueda, winning the 2024 Lapua Monarch Cup and being the 1st Mexican Shooter to capture the “LMC Top Shot” title since its inception in 2022!
With only 3 targets back after the 1st Stage in Ridgway, Edgar Rueda was well within striking distance and the advantage of being very familar with the Saltillo range and conditions. This, combined with his brother Pedro spotting for him, was unbeatable combination with a Dominant 2nd Stage Saltillo Performance!
For more LMC 1st Stage Results at Ridgway , click on the link below:
Jake Stine – 2023 Lapua Monarch Cup Champion!
The 2023 USA LMC final results are in the books and 19-year-old Jake Stine (USA) held on to his lead from the USA second series to win in Saltillo, Mexico! It has been a meteoric rise for West Texan Jake Stine in his five years of shooting Rifle Silhouette.
John Mullins (USA), tied with Jake coming into this 3rd and final series, ended up finishing 3rd overall. Gabriel Villareal (Mexico) would squeak by John Mullins with a fine performance for 2nd overall. We knew this would be a closely fought 2023 LMC Championship and the final results only proved this to be the case!
Dustin Flint – 2022 Lapua Monarch Cup Champion!
Congratulations to Dustin Flint (Baton Rouge, LA), the 2022 Lapua Monarch Cup Champion! Dustin was in a great position after winning the 1st Leg of the LMC Championship Series at the 2022 NRA National Smallbore Silhouette Championships in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, USA. He held on and added to his LMC points lead in the 2nd Leg of the LMC Championship Series in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico.
Congratulations were also in order to Nancy Leal Navarro’s performance in Saltillo to close out the LMC Championship Match Series in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. Simply outstanding shooting!
To see all competitors’ 2022, 2023 & 202$ LMC aggregate results, click on the link below:
Contact Us
Whether you are in the Shooting Sports Industry and interested in becoming a LMC Sponsor, a Silhouette Club interested in hosting a Lapua Monarch Cup Match or a Rifle Silhouette Shooter wanting more information on attending, we would love to hear from you!
For contact details, click on the link below: