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IPSC Welcomes Double Alpha Academy as Strategic Partner

IPSC Welcomes Double Alpha Academy as Strategic Partner

Double Alpha Academy (DAA) Officially Named an IPSC Strategic Partner in the field of ‘DAA Shooting Rigs and Bags’.  The partnership agreement signed at the IPSC European Handgun Championship taking place in Hungary from May 30 to June 13, 2026.

For years, DAA has been a cornerstone of the practical shooting world, renowned for its relentless commitment to quality, innovation, and competitor – focused design. This new strategic partnership formalizes our shared vision of elevating the sport and providing IPSC athletes with the most reliable, high-performance gear on the market. 

“We are incredibly proud to welcome DAA as an IPSC Strategic Partner,” said the IPSC President Vitaly Kryuchin. “Their dedication to manufacturing top-tier shooting rigs and bags aligns perfectly with our mission to support and empower athletes globally. Thank you for your continued passion and dedication to the sport of IPSC.” 

“IPSC has been the main focus of DAA for over 20 years. It is our passion and our motivation,” said DAA General Manager Saul Kirsch. We are proud to now be a Strategic Partner of IPSC and work together to further promote and grow the sport we love”.

 Whether you are a Champion or just starting your IPSC journey, you can trust that DAA’s Strategic Partner status guarantees gear built for the demands of the course of fire. 

 

Learn More & Explore the Gear:

 

Visit the official DAA website to discover the latest lineup of DAA Shooting Rigs and Bags. 

🌐 https://www.doublealpha.biz/holsters-and-rigs  

 

International Practical Shooting Confederation 

🌐 www.ipsc.org   

 

Scientific Research at the European Handgun Championship 2026

Scientific Research at the European Handgun Championship 2026

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH at the European Handgun Championship 2026

IPSC is partnering with the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens to run a scientific study during EHC 2026.

Researchers will measure and analyze shooter performance using professional equipment — on-site, during the championship.

What it involves:
– Short questionnaire about your shooting background
– One performance assessment session with research equipment
– All data is fully anonymous

Who can join:
– Any active IPSC competitor, any Division, any Classification
– 18+
– Fully voluntary

📅 Starting 8 June 2026
📩 [email protected]

Tag someone who should sign up 👇

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#IPSC #EHC2026 #EuropeanHandgunChampionship2026 #IPSCResearch #ShootingSports #SportScience

CZ Shooting Team Dominates The CZ Extreme Euro Open 2026

CZ Shooting Team Dominates The CZ Extreme Euro Open 2026

IPSC sport is very technical and the success attained by athletes depends on the quality of their equipment. In much the same way as IPSC Representatives are contributing to the development of the sport, companies that produce the equipment are also helping to fuel its ongoing progress. The Global Partnership with CZ helps bring the best products to market and allows our athletes to achieve better results.

CZ Shooting Team. CZ Extreme Euro Open 2026

May 24–30, 2026. Hodonice, Czech Republic.
1,097 competitors. 59 countries. 30 stages.

CZ Shooting Team concluded the competition with 13 medals — 8 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze.

OPEN Division
Robin Sebo (CZE) — 1st place, 100%
Miroslav Havlicek (CZE) — 2nd place, 93.92%
Martina Sera (CZE) — 1st place, Lady category
CZ 75 TS CZECHMATE

OPTICS Division
Eric Grauffel (FRA) — 1st place, 100%
CZ TS 3 ORANGE

PRODUCTION OPTICS Division
Edcel John Gino (PHI) — 1st place, 100%
Martin Kamenicek (CZE) — 2nd place, 95.37%
Robin Grauffel (FRA) — 1st place, Junior category
CZ SHADOW 2 ORANGE OR

STANDARD Division
Zdenek Liehne (CZE) — 1st place, 100%
Josef Rakusan (CZE) — 3rd place, 98.08%
Josef Rakusan (CZE) — 1st place, Senior category
Petr Znamenacek (CZE) — 2nd place, Senior category
CZ TS 2 ORANGE

PRODUCTION Division
Juan Pablo Duran (ARG) — 3rd place, 92.94%
Frantisek Blaha (SVK) — 1st place, Super Junior category
CZ SHADOW 2 ORANGE / CZ SHADOW 2

The team now moves to Hungary for the IPSC European Handgun Championship 2026.

IROA Announces Exclusive Global Partnership In Hearing Protection With EARMOR For 2026 Competition Season

IROA Announces Exclusive Global Partnership In Hearing Protection With EARMOR For 2026 Competition Season

Landmark Agreement Establishes EARMOR as Official Hearing Protection Partner for IROA at IPSC Level 4 and Level 5 Matches in 2026.

 

The International Range Officers Association (IROA) welcomes its new exclusive strategic partner – EARMOR, the innovative auditory safety brand as the official partner of hearing protection equipment for all certified Range Officers officiating at IPSC Continental Championships (Level 4) and IPSC World Shoots (Level 5) throughout the 2026 competition season.

This landmark collaboration underscores IROA’s unwavering commitment to the health, safety, and operational readiness of its global network of match officials.

“As the governing body for IPSC Range Officials worldwide, IROA’s highest priority is ensuring our personnel operate in the safe and effective conditions,” said Dino Evangelinos IROA President. “EARMOR’s cutting-edge technology, ergonomic design, and great performance in high-noise environments make them reliable partner to protect the hearing health of our dedicated Range Officers while enhancing on-range communication clarity.”

Under the terms of the agreement, all IROA-certified Range Officers serving at designated Level 4 and Level 5 IPSC competitions in 2026 will be equipped with EARMOR’s hearing protection systems. The selected product line features advanced electronic noise suppression, ambient sound amplification for situational awareness, and seamless integration with competition communication workflows – ensuring officials maintain peak performance without compromising auditory safety.

“We are honored to partner with IROA and support the professionals who uphold the integrity and safety of international practical shooting,” said Fred Wang EARMOR Global Director. “This collaboration allows us to deploy our most advanced auditory protection solutions where they matter most- protecting the experts who keep our sport safe, fair, and world-class.”

The partnership will launch at the upcoming European Handgun Championship in Hungary in June 2026, with full deployment across all sanctioned Level 4 and Level 5 competitions through the conclusion of the 2026 season.

Join ITA’s next webinar, Ask the Expert: Intelligence & Investigations.

Join ITA’s next webinar, Ask the Expert: Intelligence & Investigations.

Join the International Testing Agency (ITA) webinar, Intelligence & Investigations.

Webinar description:
Join us for our fifth webinar of 2026, Ask the Expert: Intelligence & Investigations, featuring Nick Iliffe, ITA Head of Intelligence and Investigations. This session will provide an overview of the topic, along with practical insights and expert answers to your questions.

To make the most of this event, we encourage you to submit your questions in advance via the registration link by 11 May. We will address as many questions as possible during the live session, and there will also be dedicated time at the end for a live Q&A.

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and engage with a leading expert in the field.

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