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. 

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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   

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.

IPSC Launches Global Donation Button to Empower Supporters Worldwide in Advancing Practical Shooting Sports

The International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) has launched a new online donation button on its website, ipsc.org/donate, to enhance public engagement and support its global mission to promote safe, fair, and inclusive practical shooting as a dynamic international recognized sport.

This feature marks a significant step forward in enhancing public engagement and allows individuals, clubs, and organizations to easily contribute to IPSC’s development programs and initiatives. With just one click, supporters can now directly fund initiatives that strengthen the sport at all levels—from grassroots to elite competition.

“We believe in the power of community,” said IPSC President Vitaly Kryuchin. “This donation button lets our passionate global family to play a direct role in shaping the future of our sport. Every contribution, big or small, helps us build a more accessible and innovative practical shooting community.”

Fuelling Innovation and Inclusion Through Community Support

Funds will support key programs including:
– Electronic Scoring System (ESS) development for fair competitions.
– Youth Development Programs for safe firearm handling and leadership.
– Scientific and educational resources for athletes and officials.
– Regional Development Initiatives in assisting emerging regions with equipment, training, and event infrastructure.

Multiple Pathways to Support IPSC’s Mission

IPSC offers pathways for engagement and impact:

– Partnership Program: Collaborative alliances with companies and organizations aligned with IPSC’s values and aimed to global sports development based on long-term goals.
– Sponsorship Program: Brand visibility and support for major matches and championships, and outreach advertising campaigns.
– Patrons Program: A dedicated circle of long-term benefactors providing sustained support for IPSC sports legacy initiatives.
All donations are processed securely with transparency in financial governance.

How to Contribute

Visit ipsc.org/donate and to support IPSC click the Donation button. Contributions via credit/debit cards or secure payments.

For partnership or sponsorship inquiries, contact [email protected]
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Shaping the Future of Practical Shooting—Together

Sahara Dry has joined IPSC as a Dry Grip Aid for Shooting Strategic Partner, providing innovative, mess-free grip enhancement solutions for shooting sports

Their products ensure dry, slip-free grip with one application, making them safe for firearms and effective in any weather. It helps you stay in control — whether you’re running drills, clearing a stage, or landing a perfect shot. Sahara Dry aligns with IPSC’s mission to promote excellence in practical shooting. 

Welcome, Sahara Dry! Together, we aim for precision and success.

Stay tuned for great offers and upcoming collaborations as Sahara Dry helps us elevate the standards of the sport.

For more information, please visit www.ipsc.org and https://www.saharadry.com/sport/shooting

Shooters who sported CZ colors in Hodonice won five gold, four silver and three bronze medals!

Uhersky Brod, Czech Republic (24 June 2024)

Members of the CZ Shooting Team had impressive victories at the IPSC’s CZ Extreme Euro Open competition, which took place from 20 to 22 June 2024 at the Hodonice shooting range, near the Czech city of Znojmo. This competition is one of the biggest and most difficult of the shooting season, with the largest attendance of sport shooters from all over the world. A total of 1,093 shooters from 55 countries participated in this year’s competition.

The CZ Extreme Euro Open is an IPSC Level III shooting competition. This year’s event was very well organized, with shooters facing thirty attractive, but difficult, stages. Individual stages allowed competitors to shoot on the move and enjoy each of them at the same time. Members of the CZ Shooting Team skillfully advanced through the stages and achieved excellent results.

Due to his stellar performance, Robin Sebo won the gold medal in the OPEN division. Miroslav Havlicek secured the bronze. Martina Sera dominated the Lady category and deservedly took home the gold medal. All members of the CZ Shooting Team utilized CZ 75 TS CZECHMATE pistols when competing in the OPEN division.

In the popular PRODUCTION division, which had the most competitors, the silver medal went to Argentine shooter German Romitelli, who is a member of the CZ Shooting Team. Portuguese shooter Miguel Ramos finished in fourth place and Argentine Juan Pablo Duran came in fifth. In the Senior category, Serbian shooter Ljubisa Momcilovic defended his European Championship title and added another gold medal to the CZ Shooting Team’s collection. The silver medal in the Lady category was won by Italian Camilla Almici. In the PRODUCTION division, all members of the CZ Shooting Team had the CZ SHADOW 2 ORANGE model in hand.

The PRODUCTION OPTICS division was dominated by Frenchman Eric Grauffel. Martin Kamenicek came in second and thus secured the silver medal. The bronze went to Filipino Edcel John Gino. In the Junior category, French shooter Robin Grauffel took home the silver. The excellent results seen in the PRODUCTION OPTICS division were achieved through the use of CZ SHADOW 2 ORANGE OR pistols.

Members of the CZ Shooting Team also achieved impressive results in the STANDARD division. The gold medal was won by the excellent performance of Filipino Kahlil Adrian Viray. The bronze medal was won by Zdenek Liehne and Josef Rakusan finished in fourth place. The use of CZ TS 2 ORANGE pistols by these competitors was a contributing factor to their success.

As a proud general partner of the CZ Extreme Euro Open, CZ thanks the organizers for their valued cooperation and ensuring smooth operation of the entire competition, the judges for their commitment, and all shooters who participated in the event. We would like to congratulate the winners and wish them much success in the competitions that follow this season.

Results of the competition:

OPEN division Overall (109 competitors)

1. Robin Sebo (CZE), CZ Shooting Team 100 %
2. Angel Angelov (AUT)                      98,41 %
3. Miroslav Havlicek (CZE), CZ Shooting Team 98,26 %

OPEN division, Lady category

1. Martina Sera (CZE), CZ Shooting Team

PRODUCTION division Overall (215 competitors)

1. Michal Stepan (CZE) 100 %
2. German Romitelli (ARG), CZ Shooting Team 99,76 %
3. Aleksa Popovic (SER) 99,40 %
4. Miguel Ramos (POR), CZ Shooting Team 98,84 %
5. Juan Pablo Duran (ARG), CZ Shooting Team 97,12 %

PRODUCTION division, Senior category

1. Ljubisa Momcilovic (SER), CZ Shooting Team

PRODUCTION division, Lady category

1. Petra Nemcova (CZE)
2. Camilla Almici (ITA), CZ Shooting Team

PRODUCTION OPTICS division Overall (180 competitors)

1. Eric Grauffel (FRA), CZ Shooting Team 100 %
2. Martin Kamenicek (CZE), CZ Shooting Team 95,39 %
3. Edcel John Gino (PHI), CZ Shooting Team 94,69 %

PRODUCTION OPTICS division, Junior category

1. Dan Koudelka (CZE)
2. Robin Grauffel (FRA), CZ Shooting Team

STANDARD division Overall (121 competitors)

1. Kahlil Adrian Viray (PHI), CZ Shooting Team 100 %
2. Giacomo Bolzoni (ITA)                     97,03 %
3. Zdenek Liehne (CZE), CZ Shooting Team               91,40 %
4. Josef Rakusan (CZE), CZ Shooting Team               90,68 %

The CZ Shooting Team puts CZ firearms in the hands of the world’s best shooters, with the aim of achieving spectacular results. Competing in accordance with IPSC rules is a dynamic sport discipline, where speed is combined with accuracy. It consists of several divisions, with the most important being OPEN, PRODUCTION, PRODUCTION OPTICS and STANDARD. During the course of the competition, shooters must complete challenging stages, where he or she shoots at both static and moving targets from different positions or when on the move. The best way to approach each stage is not predefined. It is up to each shooter how they go through them. Only the score for each stage is important, which takes into account the speed and accuracy of the competitor‘s shooting.