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The Forty-Ninth IPSC General Assembly has successfully concluded!

The Forty-Ninth IPSC General Assembly has successfully concluded!

Held at the Protea Hotel in Klerksdorp, South Africa, on Saturday, 20 September 2025, this year’s IPSC General Assembly was filled with important discussions, updates, and exciting decisions for the future of IPSC. A total of 75 voting Regions and 2 proxies participated to shape the future of our sport!

 

Thank you to all the Regions and representatives who made their voices heard. Your involvement is vital in advancing IPSC worldwide! Stay tuned for upcoming initiatives and developments inspired by this gathering. 

 

Key highlights:

 

🔹 Mr. Vitaly Kryuchin was re-elected as IPSC President by a unanimous vote at the 49th General Assembly held on September 20th, 2025, in South Africa!

He will lead the organization for the next four-year term (2026-2029), continuing his dedicated service to the IPSC community. Congratulations, Mr. Kryuchin!

 

🔹 Several new Regions have received provisional acceptance for one year, marking a significant step forward in our growing global community! 🎉✨

Please welcome aboard:

🇮🇳 India 

🇱🇺 Luxembourg 

🇯🇴 Jordan

 

🔹 Annual Regional Status Recognition 2024 🥇🥈🥉 Congratulations to the outstanding Regions for their achievements in 2024!

 

  • 🏆 1st Place: IPSC Brazil
  • 🥈 2nd Place: IPSC Philippines
  • 🥉 3rd Place: IPSC Germany
  • And a special shoutout to the Most Improved Region: 🌟 IPSC Thailand 🌟

 

Thank you all for your dedication and efforts in growing and strengthening the sport worldwide! 🎯🌍

 

🔹 Division Proposals & New Division Announcement

 

OPTICS DIVISION – this new division is approved by the vote of the GA and aims to further diversify our sport!

 

🔹 Announcement: New Categories Adopted 🔹

 

  • IPSC is pleased to inform all participants that new competition categories have been officially adopted across all disciplines: Lady Junior Individual and Team Categories. These additions aim to promote inclusivity and encourage more female junior shooters to participate at all levels of competition.

 

  • Athletes competing in the Junior and Lady Junior Individual and Team categories across all IPSC disciplines will remain in their respective categories until December 31st of the year they reach the relevant age limit. This rule aims to provide stability and consistency for young athletes as they develop in their respective categories.

 

🔔 Notice:  More Rules amendments will be announced separately soon. Please stay tuned for updates to ensure you are informed of any changes. 

 

🔹 Competition Updates 🔹

 

2026: 

– Pan-American Handgun Championship: Aruba, 22-30 August 2026 

– European Handgun Championship: Hungary, first two weeks of June 2026 

– Shotgun World Shoot V: Greece, Corinth, last two weeks of September 2026 

 

2027: 

– Rifle World Shoot: Mongolia, 20 July – 10 August 2027 (to be confirmed in 2026) 

– Australasian Handgun Championship: Thailand 

 

2028: 

– African Handgun Championship: Zimbabwe, July 2028 

– Latin American Handgun Championship: Guatemala, late October – November 2028 

 

 

🔹 Competition Venues 🔹

 

2027: 

– Pan-American PCC Championship: El Salvador, 19-27 March 2027 

 

2028: 

– PCC World Shoot II: Hungary 

– Mini Rifle World Shoot II: Hungary 

 

2029: 

– European Shotgun Championship: Greece (preliminary)

– Handgun World Shoot XXI: Italy

– Action Air World Shoot III: Indonesia

 

Stay tuned for further updates and details! 🌍🎯

 

🔹 Date and place of next 50th IPSC General Assembly 🔹

 

– 2026 IPSC General Assembly: 

 

The venue for the 2026 IPSC General Assembly will be in Greece, concurrent with the Shotgun World Shoot V: 

  Location: Greece, Corinth 

  Dates: Last two weeks of September 2026

 

 

#IPSC #GeneralAssembly #Klerksdorp #SouthAfrica #Competition #TeamIPSC #EventResults #LookingAhead

 

The 2025 IPSC Handgun World Shoot is about to kick off in Matlosana, South Africa!

The 2025 IPSC Handgun World Shoot is about to kick off in Matlosana, South Africa!

On September 12, at the Frontier Shooting Range, our dedicated Range Officers gathered for their briefing, led by IROA President Dino Evangelinos. It was a key moment as they prepared to deliver their best at this prestigious event.

A special highlight: IPSC Major Partner EARMOR presented all Range Officers with professional headsets, showcasing their unwavering support and respect for IROA team members.

As HWS XX begins, we’re looking forward to the pre-match activities and the main event. IPSC welcomes all competitors—wishing every athlete success, and we can’t wait to see the action unfold!

Match Sponsor — CZ

#IPSC #WorldShoot2025 #Matlosana #FrontierShootingRange #RangeOfficers #EARMOR #MajorPartner

IPSC welcomes its new Headsets and Hearing Protection Major Partner – EARMOR

IPSC welcomes its new Headsets and Hearing Protection Major Partner – EARMOR

IPSC welcomes its new Headsets and Hearing Protection Major Partner – EARMOR

by IPSCWorld | September 1, 2025 | News and Announcements

We are excited to announce a groundbreaking one-year partnership between the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) and EARMOR in Headsets and Hearing Protection area. For the first time, IPSC has appointed a headset brand as its Major Partner.

EARMOR is specialized in hearing protection headsets designed for shooting sports and law enforcement. EARMOR’s headsets have been exported to more than 50 countries and regions around the world, providing professional solutions for millions of professional users around the world. This collaboration aims to enhance the safety, comfort, and performance of athletes around the world.

Under this partnership, IPSC athletes and affiliates will have access to cutting-edge EARMOR hearing protection products tailored specifically for practical shooting sports. EARMOR’s advanced technology ensures superior hearing protection while allowing clear communication and situational awareness, crucial for optimal performance and safety.

“This partnership demonstrates our dedication to giving the IPSC community the greatest equipment and resources possible, promoting safer and more pleasurable shooting experiences around the world.” – said IPSC President Mr. Vitaly Kryuchin.

Together, IPSC and EARMOR are committed to advancing safety and excellence in the sport of practical shooting, develop excellence in sports gear and equipment for the best of athletes globally.

 

For more information, please visit www.ipsc.org and https://www.earmor.com   

 

#IPSC #EARMOR #ShootingSafety #HearingProtection #Partnership #MajorPartner

IPSC Launches 50th Anniversary Logo to Celebrate its Milestone Moment in 2026

IPSC Launches 50th Anniversary Logo to Celebrate its Milestone Moment in 2026

IPSC – International Practical Shooting Confederation has unveiled its special 50th-anniversary logo, celebrating next year 2026 the five decades of excellence in shooting sports. This commemorative design highlights the IPSC organization’s rich history and commitment to innovation, featuring distinctive elements that symbolize its legacy and future. The new logo will be prominently displayed across official materials, events, and merchandise to honor this milestone.

In 1976, the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) was officially formed at a conference in Columbia, Missouri, with Jeff Cooper as the first President. The 1976 conference established the foundational principles, constitution, and rules for the sport of practical shooting, centered around the motto Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas (Accuracy, Power, Speed).

Today IPSC recognizes all the shooting disciplines – Handgun, Rifle, Shotgun, Mini-Rifle, and Action Air, and is actively present in 108  countries, all categories: men, women, juniors, and seniors are recognized.

Join us in commemorating this remarkable milestone in 2026!

-DVC-

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President’s Newsletter – August 2025

President’s Newsletter – August 2025

Dear Regional Directors,

I would like to share some news from the recent Executive Council and Continental Council meetings:

  1. ESS report. 74 Regions are using the IPSC ESS system now. Import permits for the Handgun World Shoot are being worked on and the status will be updated in the athletes’ profiles. The section “Profile” in the ESS is available for the Regional Directors, so the Regional Directors can see how many teams and competitors in each division are registered to the match.
  2. Next year IPSC will celebrate its 50th anniversary. A brief discussion regarding the planned activities was conducted. All ideas and proposals are encouraged to be shared. A discussion regarding whether a Range Master is eligible to participate as an athlete in a Pre-Match continued. Various opinions were expressed during the meeting. The Rules Committee will continue to review and address this matter further.
  3. The meeting discussed concerns about the Sig Sauer P320 firearm. It was agreed to conduct additional testing of the P320, particularly for the firearms registered for the upcoming World Shoot.
  4. Final Agenda for the upcoming General Assembly was presented to the meeting. It will be sent to the Regional Directors in a short while.
  5. The applications submitted by Jordan and India were reviewed during the meeting. It was subsequently decided to recommend to the Assembly that these Regions be accepted on a provisional basis for a period of one year.
  6. The nomination of Emily Ngan (Hong Kong) for the position of Action Air Shooting Director was approved by the meeting. Her expertise and dedication to the sport are expected to significantly contribute to the development of the discipline.
  7. Regional Director for Germany, Sigrid Schuh was invited to join IPSC Continental Council as a Central Europe representative.
  8. The IPSC Executive Council supported the Rules Committee’s opinion that the use of the TriggerTech ACE Trigger System for Glock (“the trigger”) is not permitted in any of the IPSC Handgun Divisions as it does not comply with the current IPSC Handgun Competition Rules. The primary reason being that there is no visible safety and no practical way for Match Officials to check whether or not the safety has been applied and is functioning correctly during a match. Additionally, as the handgun’s original firearm manufacturer back plate must be replaced when fitting the trigger, it does not comply with the requirements of Production Division and Production Optics Division.

Dear Regional Directors, please pay attention that this information will be published in the official IPSC Facebook page 18 hours after this letter is sent.

You can share this information with your Board members, but please don’t publish it before the official announcement in IPSC Facebook page.

 

Best regards,

Vitaly Kryuchin

IPSC President

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Estimados Directores Regionales,

Me gustaría compartir algunas noticias de las recientes reuniones del Consejo Ejecutivo y del Consejo Continental:

  1. Informe del Sistema ESS. 74 regiones están utilizando actualmente el sistema IPSC ESS. Se está trabajando en los permisos de importación para el Handgun World Shoot y el estado se actualizará en los perfiles de los atletas. La sección “Perfil” en el ESS está disponible para los Directores Regionales, por lo que los Directores Regionales pueden ver cuántos equipos y competidores de cada División están registrados para la competencia.
  2. El próximo año, IPSC celebrará el 50 aniversario. Se llevó a cabo una breve discusión sobre las actividades planificadas. Se anima a compartir todas las ideas y propuestas. Continuó una discusión sobre si un Range Master es elegible para participar como atleta en un Pre-Match. Durante la reunión se expresaron varias opiniones. El Comité de Reglas continuará revisando y abordando este asunto más a fondo.
  3. En la reunión se discutieron las preocupaciones sobre el arma de fuego Sig Sauer P320. Se acordó realizar pruebas adicionales del P320, particularmente para las armas de fuego registradas para el próximo World Shoot.
  4. En la reunión se presentó la agenda final de la próxima Asamblea General. Se enviará a los Directores Regionales en poco tiempo.
  5. Las solicitudes presentadas por Jordania y la India fueron examinadas durante la reunión. Posteriormente se decidió recomendar a la Asamblea que estas regiones fueran aceptadas con carácter provisional por un período de un año.
  6. La nominación de Emily Ngan (Hong Kong) para el puesto de Directora de Tiro Aéreo de Acción (Action Air) fue aprobada por la reunión. Se espera que su experiencia y dedicación al deporte contribuyan significativamente al desarrollo de la disciplina.
  7. La Directora Regional para Alemania, Sigrid Schuh, fue invitada a unirse al Consejo Continental de IPSC como representante de Europa Central.
  8. El Consejo Ejecutivo de IPSC apoyó la opinión del Comité de Reglas de que el uso del sistema de gatillo TriggerTech ACE para Glock (“el gatillo”) no está permitido en ninguna de las divisiones de armas de fuego de IPSC, ya que no cumple con las Reglas de Competencia de Armas de Fuego de IPSC actuales. La razón principal es que no hay seguridad visible ni forma práctica para que los oficiales del partido verifiquen si la seguridad se ha aplicado o no y funciona correctamente durante una competencia. Además, como la placa trasera original del fabricante del arma de fuego debe reemplazarse al colocar el gatillo, no cumple con los requisitos de la División de Producción y la División de Óptica de Producción.

Estimados Directores Regionales, por favor presten atención a que esta información se publicará en la página oficial de Facebook de IPSC 18 horas después de que se envíe esta carta.

Puede compartir esta información con los miembros de su Junta, pero no la publique antes del anuncio oficial en la página de Facebook de IPSC.

Presidente de IPSC

Vitaly Kryuchin

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