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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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La versión en español está abajo.


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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President’s Newsletter – August 2025

President’s Newsletter – July 2025

La versión en español está abajo.

Dear Regional Directors,

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

  1. ESS report. Several new features have been developed to enhance system management. Additionally, new color options were introduced to improve user convenience. Some features were implemented based on feedback received from CROs and ROs participating in the European Shotgun Championship. An increasing number of Regions are now using the system.
  2. A clarification regarding the Rule proposal submitted by the Regions was discussed during the meeting. It was clarified that if there are insufficient competitors for Super Junior Category to be recognized, all competitors registered in this Category will automatically be transferred to Junior Category. If there are insufficient competitors for Grand Junior Category to be recognized, all competitors registered in this Category will automatically be transferred to Super Junior Category. (Subject to approval by the IPSC General Assembly)
  1. A discussion took place regarding whether a Range Master is eligible to participate as an athlete in a Pre-Match. Various opinions were expressed during the meeting. The Rules Committee will continue to review and address this matter further.

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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ESPAÑOL

Estimados Directores Regionales,

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

  1. Informe del Sistema ESS. Se han desarrollado varias características nuevas para mejorar la gestión del sistema. Además, se introdujeron nuevas opciones de color para mejorar la comodidad del usuario. Algunas características se implementaron en función de los comentarios recibidos por CROs y ROs que participaron en el Campeonato Europeo de Escopeta. Un número cada vez mayor de Regiones están utilizando el sistema.
  2. Durante la reunión se discutió una aclaración sobre la propuesta de Regla presentada por las Regiones. Se aclaró que si no hay suficientes competidores para que la Categoría Súper Junior sea reconocida, todos los competidores inscritos en esta Categoría serán transferidos automáticamente a la Categoría Junior. Si no hay suficientes competidores para que la Categoría Grand Junior sea reconocida, todos los competidores registrados en esta Categoría serán transferidos automáticamente a la Categoría Super Junior. (Sujeto a la aprobación de la Asamblea General del IPSC)
  1. Se llevó a cabo una discusión sobre si un Range Master es elegible para participar como atleta en un Pre-Match. Durante la reunión se expresaron diversas opiniones. El Comité de Reglas continuará revisando y abordando este asunto más a fondo.

Estimados Directores Regionales, por favor tengan en cuenta 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.

Vitaly Kryuchin
Presidente del IPSC
ipsc.org

CZ Shooting Team athletes take home 13 medals from the CZ Extreme Euro Open!

CZ Shooting Team athletes take home 13 medals from the CZ Extreme Euro Open!

CZ Shooting Team athletes take home 13 medals from the CZ Extreme Euro Open!

 

Sport shooters representing Ceska zbrojovka brought back six gold, four silver, and three bronze medals from Hodonice, along with four Czech national champion titles.

 

Uhersky Brod (3 July 2025)

 

The CZ Shooting Team achieved another outstanding success at the prestigious CZ Extreme Euro Open, an IPSC practical shooting competition held from 26 to 28 June 2025 at the shooting range in Hodonice near Znojmo. This year, the event also served as the Czech National Championship, meaning that the highest-ranked Czech shooter in each division earned the national champion title.

 

The CZ Extreme Euro Open is one of the largest and most demanding competitions of the shooting season and, in terms of size and competition level, it is comparable to the World Championship. This year’s event attracted 1,138 shooters from 59 countries, including many elite competitors. Participants faced 30 dynamic and technically challenging stages that, despite their difficulty, allowed for smooth and enjoyable shooting. Weather conditions were changeable, with alternating heat and thunderstorms.

Members of the CZ Shooting Team delivered excellent performances, confirming their place among the world’s best shooters.

In the OPEN division, Robin Sebo claimed victory with a flawless performance, securing both the gold medal and the Czech national champion title. Martina Sera took silver in the Lady category and also became the Czech national champion. Both team members competed in this division with CZ 75 TS CZECHMATE pistols.

In the PRODUCTION division, Argentinian shooter Juan Pablo Duran won silver and his compatriot German Romitelli took bronze. Serbian shooter Ljubisa Momcilovic defended his title in the Senior category, while Italy’s Camilla Almici dominated the Lady category. All CZ Shooting Team members in this division competed with CZ SHADOW 2 ORANGE pistols.

The highly contested PRODUCTION OPTICS division was again dominated by France’s Eric Grauffel. Martin Kamenicek secured bronze and the Czech national champion title, while junior shooter Robin Grauffel won his category and placed seventh overall. CZ Shooting Team shooters used CZ SHADOW 2 OR pistols in this division.

In the STANDARD division, Filipino shooter Kahlil Adrian Viray earned silver, and Zdenek Liehne took bronze along with the Czech national champion title. In the Senior category, gold went to Josef Rakusan and silver to Petr Znamenacek. Team members competed with CZ TS 2 ORANGE pistols in this division.

The CZ Extreme Euro Open 2025 served as an important preparation event for many shooters ahead of the upcoming World Championship, which will take place at the end of September in South Africa.

Ceska zbrojovka a.s., as the general partner of the CZ Extreme Euro Open, would like to thank the organisers for the excellent preparation and smooth running of the competition, the referees for their dedication, and all shooters for their participation and sportsmanship. We congratulate all medallists and wish them continued success this season. Congratulations also go to all new Czech national champions – Robin Sebo (OPEN division), Martina Sera (OPEN division), Martin Kamenicek (PRODUCTION OPTICS division), and Zdenek Liehne (STANDARD division).

 

Competition results:

 

OPEN division Overall (122 competitors)

  1. Robin Sebo (CZE), CZ Shooting Team 100 %
  2. Marek Neumann (CZE)                                    98,93 %
  3. Erik Stjernlof (SWE)                             98,34 %

 

OPEN division, Lady category

  1. Martina Sera (CZE), CZ Shooting Team

 

PRODUCTION division Overall (195 competitors)

  1. Michal Stepan (CZE)                             100 %
  2. Juan Pablo Duran (ARG), CZ Shooting Team 96,68 %
  3. German Romitelli (ARG), CZ Shooting Team 96,28 %

 

PRODUCTION division, Senior category

  1. Ljubisa Momcilovic (SER), CZ Shooting Team

 

PRODUCTION division, Lady category

  1. Camilla Almici (ITA), CZ Shooting Team

 

PRODUCTION OPTICS division Overall (199 competitors)

  1. Eric Grauffel (FRA), CZ Shooting Team 100 %
  2. Jacob Hetherington (USA)               91,11%
  3. Martin Kamenicek (CZE), CZ Shooting Team 90,29 %
  4. Robin Grauffel (FRA), CZ Shooting Team 84,36 %

 

PRODUCTION OPTICS division, Junior category

  1. Robin Grauffel (FRA), CZ Shooting Team

 

STANDARD division Overall (110 competitors)

  1. Rolly Nathaniel Tecson (PHI)               100%
  2. Kahlil Adrian Viray (PHI), CZ Shooting Team 97,05 %
  3. Zdenek Liehne (CZE), CZ Shooting Team 91,41 %
  4. Josef Rakusan (CZE), CZ Shooting Team 82,26 %
  5. Petr Znamenacek (CZE), CZ Shooting Team 77,77 %

 

STANDARD division, Senior category

  1. Josef Rakusan (CZE), CZ Shooting Team
  2. Petr Znamenacek (CZE), CZ Shooting Team
The 2025 IPSC European Shotgun Championship, held in June 20-28 in Buzsák, Hungary, is now complete!

The 2025 IPSC European Shotgun Championship, held in June 20-28 in Buzsák, Hungary, is now complete!

The 2025 IPSC European Shotgun Championship, held in June 20-28 in Buzsák, Hungary, is now complete!

 

Congratulations to all 2025 ESC’s competitors and winners! Your commitment, talent, skill, and sporting spirit are truly admirable.

 

Bravo to everyone who participated and made the event a memorable celebration of excellence in shooting sports! We appreciate all our supporters, partners, and match sponsors!

For the complete Final Results – Click HERE

All of the Range Officers deserve a huge thank you for their outstanding work at the range!

 

Cheers and applause to the Champions and see you all again in Greece at the 2026 IPSC Shotgun World Shoot!

 

DVC