May 5, 2020
IPSC is pleased to announce the cooperation with the SHIELD SIGHTS as an official Major Partner in the field of the
IPSC Handgun red dot sight space. IPSC and SHIELD SIGHTS share a common interest in promoting the IPSC idea
worldwide.
Shield Sights manufactures high performance red dot sights. Based on in-depth knowledge, accumulated through 30 years
in the industry, Shield Sights are continually seeking to develop innovative products that will enable to hit the target early.
“Our sport is a technical sport. The success of athletes depends on the quality of the equipment. Companies producing
equipment for our athletes are also developing sports as we, IPSC officials. Therefore, we attach the highest importance
to partnership with companies producing and supplying sports products to our athletes. Because only in such close
cooperation are victories and the best products for humanity born!” said Vitaly Kryuchin, IPSC President.
“Shield Sights are proud to be partnering with IPSC and look forward to an exciting future as the sport continues to
develop. Our company’s founder, Jeremy White was one of the early UKPSA members and has remained a key member
since. Competing in over 8 IPSC World Shoots, the core principles that drive the design of our sights, come from years of
experience competing at the highest level in IPSC and our philosophy that has flourished from this remarkable journey is
Fit, Form & Function (Fit – the most efficient interconnection between sight and gun. Form – the sight is small, light and
clear whilst offering the best visual characteristics. Function – the sight improves the shooters ability to hit any chosen
target early). Shield Sights are made by shooters, for shooters.” said James White, Managing Director, Shield Sights.
In 2019 IPSC updated the rule books and two new divisions IPSC Production Optics and IPSC Production Optics Light in
the IPSC Handgun Competition appeared. Today in IPSC matches the optical/electronic sights are allowed for use of the
athletes in three IPSC Handgun divisions such as Open division, Production Optics and Production Optics Light divisions.
For more information, please contact: [email protected]
Apr 22, 2020
Official Message from the IPSC President, Mr. Vitaly Kryuchin:
Dear Regional Directors, Athletes, Instructors, Trainers and Range Officers,
Dear Partners, Sponsors, Patrons and all the IPSC Officials,
I would like to inform you about the decision of the IPSC Executive Council to make a change in the IPSC Calendar for 2020-2022 years. These changes were approved at today’s meeting according to the majority vote of the IPSC Regional Directors with the request and consent of the host Regions.
1. Handgun World Shoot XIX and General Assembly 2020, Pattaya, Thailand postponed to November/December 2021.
2. Shotgun World Shoot IV 2021, Pattaya, Thailand postponed to November/December 2022.
3. Action Air World Shoot II 2021 is postponed to 2022. The date will be announced later.
4. PCC World Shoot 2021 is postponed to 2022. The date will be announced later.
IPSC is monitoring the situation and we are following the recommendations provided by the World Health Organization, the GAISF, and other leading health and sports authorities around the world. We are also fully aware of the recommendations on travel and restrictions imposed by airline companies and Governments.
Stay Safe!
DVC
Vitaly Kryuchin
IPSC President
Apr 7, 2020
April 7, 2020
IPSC and CZ enter into global partnership in the field of ‘IPSC Handgun’
IPSC and CZ are pleased to announce the Global partnership in the field of ‘IPSC Handgun’. The common goal is support IPSC athletes, sport itself, and improve the safe gun-handling culture worldwide.
CZ has supported sport shooting disciplines for years. Now, another important step in our support of dynamic sport shooting is the global partnership of CZ (Česká zbrojovka a.s.) with the IPSC (International Practical Shooting Confederation). Furthermore, we are proud to announce too that Česká zbrojovka a.s. becomes a partner of the IPSC Handgun World Shoot XIX in Thailand, the most important competition in the upcoming IPSC shooting season.
The worldwide IPSC organization promotes, maintains and improves the sport of practical shooting, organizes competitions around the world and promotes safe and recreational use of firearms. And it is precisely these goals that CZ decided to support with its work. CZ is looking forward to the cooperation, which aims to support athletes and the sport itself.
“We are convinced that mutual partnership will benefit both parties and we believe that it will be able to reach new IPSC members and contribute to the popularization of this exceptional sport. IPSC teaches discipline, sport spirit and self-control. It develops perception, strength, confidence and speed. It is a great pleasure for us to contribute to the development of anyone who devotes to this fast-growing sport, its foundations and principles.” said Jakub Sondel, CMO at CZ.
“Our sport is a technical sport. The success of athletes depends on the quality of the equipment. Companies producing equipment for our athletes are also developing sports as we, IPSC officials. Therefore, we attach the highest importance to the partnership with companies producing and supplying sports products to our athletes. Because only in such close cooperation are victories and the best products for humanity born! The Global Partnership with Česká zbrojovka a.s. in the field of ‘IPSC Handgun’ will bring the best products to the market, will help our athletes to show better results and will improve the safe gun-handling culture worldwide.” said Vitaly Kryuchin, IPSC President.
Česká zbrojovka a.s. is part of the international holding Česká zbrojovka Group. It is a leading engineering company specializing in the manufacture and sales of small arms, including accessories (ammunition, ballistic products etc.). The company also provides comprehensive solutions for hunting and sport as well as for armed forces.
Website: https://www.czub.cz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CZfirearms/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/czguns/?hl=cs
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbdPQRXAzqkD0VFwEwmsgqQ
The International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) recognizes all the shooting disciplines – Handgun, Rifle, Shotgun, and Action Air. In IPSC stage the result being points scored on targets divided by the time needed to complete a stage. The athlete must be the most accurate and fastest to win! Therefore, the competitions are very exciting for athletes and interesting for spectators. At IPSC, responsible and safe gun handling is the most important qualification any athlete must possess… fun and camaraderie surely follow! Today IPSC is actively present in 105 countries, all categories: men, women, juniors and seniors are recognized.
Website: https://www.ipsc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IPSCWorld/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IPSCWorld
Apr 6, 2020
Message from IPSC President Mr. Vitaly Kryuchin in regards to International Day of Sport for Development and Peace:
Dear Friends,
Today is the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace!
Let me wish all of you to stay safe and healthy!
Until now IPSC represents more than 200,000 athletes from 104 countries!
In response to global developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace will focus on the health benefits of physical activity, especially in this time of uncertainty and social distancing.
Now in many Regions, it is impossible to train in the ranges. Supporting this initiative and in order to improve our skills, let’s train at home more! We can dry fire the draw, reloading, low position, barricade, strong and weak hand – this is a big range of technical skills to develop! But please strictly follow safety rules! No live ammo near you! Safety is First!
Let’s encourage the world to stay healthy and strong by posting your home training on your social media accounts using the hashtags #StayHealthywithIPSC.
For the International Day of Sport this year, let’s #BeActive and healthy to beat #COVID19.
Vitaly Kryuchin,
IPSC President
Mar 4, 2020
IPSC and KAHLES enter into global partnership for riflescopes in the field of ‘IPSC Rifle’
03/03/2020
IPSC is pleased to announce the cooperation with the KAHLES as an official partner for rifle scopes in the field of ‘IPSC Rifle’. The common goal is to promote the sport shooting disciplines of IPSC and to contribute to further expanding the IPSC community of today more than 200.000 members worldwide.
KAHLES shares the passion and professionalism of ambitious shooters and support their aspiration to continually enhancing performance.
Thereby KAHLES’s focus is on sporting competition, striving for perfection, responsible fiream handling and safety in shooting sports. IPSC as a sporting discipline represents all of this in a perfect way.
With this step, KAHLES wants to continue on the chosen path of close networking with the IPSC community, in order to constantly sharpening their understanding of the challenges of this sport and of the resulting product requirements. Only through a deep understanding of user requirements, the company is able to continuously improve its products and thus provide best possible support to the shooting community.
“Our sport is a technical sport. The success of athletes depends on the quality of the equipment. Companies producing equipment for our athletes are also developing sports as we, IPSC officials. Therefore, we attach the highest importance to partnership with companies producing and supplying sports products to our athletes. Because only in such close cooperation are victories and the best products for humanity born!” said Vitaly Kryuchin, IPSC President.
A perfect example of this is the new K18i, which was developed with the support of top shooters from the IPSC and 3-Gun scene and which is uncompromisingly optimized for these disciplines.
IPSC and KAHLES are looking forward to the partnership which should benefit mainly the shooting sport and the shooters.
For more information, please follow the link: https://www.kahles.at/en/news/details/news/ipsc-und-kahles-schliessen-kooperationpartnerschaft/?tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=67dd9a14bfaee8b6b724af2d7a10432e
