The Leech Cup is an award name after Arthur Blennerhassett Leech, and given to long range shooters. It is the oldest trophy awarded in competitive target shooting in the United States. Firing is with rifles equipped with metallic, non-magnifying sights.

History

The cup was presented to the Amateur Rifle Club of New York by Arthur Blennerhassett Leech. He was the Captain of the Irish Rifle Team and in 1874 he had the cup made to celebrate his team coming to America. It was presented to the National Rifle Association

National Rifle Association

The National Rifle Association of America is an American non-profit 501 civil rights organization which advocates for the protection of the Second Amendment of the United States Bill of Rights and the promotion of firearm ownership rights as well as marksmanship, firearm safety, and the protection...

 in 1901 by the Amateur Rifle Club of New York. The Cup was lost in 1913 and was not recovered until 1927. The trophy is
awarded each year in the NRA National High Power Championships.

Winners

• David Tubb (2004)
• Corporal Charles B. Winder
  Charles B. Winder
  Charles B. Winder of Ohio was a Corporal in the Ohio Army National Guard. He was the winner of the Leech Cup in 1903 in Sea Girt, New Jersey....
  
   of the Ohio National Guard
  Ohio National Guard
  The Ohio National Guard comprises:* Ohio Army National Guard* Ohio Air National Guard-External links:* compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History...
  
  (1903)