IPSC and SAPSA Welcome You to South Africa!

IPSC and SAPSA Welcome You to South Africa!

IPSC and SAPSA Welcome You to South Africa! 

The 2024 AHC will serve as the perfect Level IV IPSC match for preparation for the 2025 Handgun World Shoot. Don’t miss the opportunity to compete against the world’s best!
 
Africa Handgun Championship, September 2024
 
We are excited to announce the upcoming 2024 African Handgun Championship, which will be held from September 22 to 29, 2024, in the picturesque city of Matlosana, South Africa at the Frontier Shooting Range,. This championship promises to be an exhilarating event, and we invite you to participate alongside athletes from around the world.
 

Event Details:

Schedule:

Pre-Match Day 1: September 22

Opening Ceremony: September 24

Main Match Days: September 25 – 28

Awards Ceremony: September 29

 
Why Attend?
 
World Shoot 2025 Preview: The 2024 African Handgun Championship will take place at the same range location as the IPSC Handgun World Shoot 2025. By participating, you’ll have a unique opportunity to familiarize yourself with the range, weather conditions, and shooting environment that will be featured in the World Shoot next year. Gain a competitive edge by preparing on the same grounds!
 
Experience South Africa: South Africa is a land of infinite wonders waiting to be explored. From its diverse landscapes to its warm hospitality, you’ll find yourself captivated by the magic of this country. Extend your stay and discover the beauty beyond the shooting range.
 
Networking and Camaraderie: Connect with fellow shooters, share experiences, and forge lasting friendships. The African Handgun Championship is not just about competition; it’s about building a global shooting community.
 

Firearms Information: Before traveling to South Africa, please review all the necessary information regarding bringing your firearms, storage, and transport. Visit our website for detailed guidelines.

Accommodations: Explore the available accommodations in Matlosana and choose the one that suits your preferences. Whether you prefer luxury hotels or cozy guesthouses, South Africa has something for everyone.

For more information, visit the official 2024 African Handgun Championship website

We look forward to welcoming you to Matlosana for an unforgettable championship. 

The South African Practical Shooting Association

IPSC is taking part in the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2024

IPSC is taking part in the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2024

IPSC News

April 4, 2024

IPSC is taking part in the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2024

The International Practical Shooting Confederation, together with UKPSA, will take part in the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2024, on 7-11 April 2024 in Birmingham, West Midlands. IPSC Booth number: 42

IPSC is a participant in the exhibition and will be represented by a 18m2 booth and a joint IPSC – UKPSA delegation.

At the IPSC booth, attendees will be able to get acquainted with IPSC sports and take part in a fun shooting stage with Action Air pistols.

IPSC-UKPSA delegates will assist with all safety measures and sports requirements.

“We are taking part in the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit for the second time. The first time IPSC attended and supported this event in 2019. It was in Australia. This is the largest international event in the world of sports and business. We are pleased to represent our sport to the international sports community and will continue our work to move towards Olympic recognition,” said IPSC President Mr. Vitaly Kryuchin.

UKPSA Regional Director Kevin Strowger added: “This is a fantastic opportunity for UKPSA members to support the Sport and we are very proud to be able to represent IPSC at this historic event. The team have been working incredibly hard to prepare and if you are at the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit we look forward to meeting you, so please do visit the stand to say hello.”

https://www.sportaccord.sport/2024-wsbs/exhibitor/international-practical-shooting-confederation/

The SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit brings together around 1,500 leaders and key decision makers from over 120 International Federations (IFs), the International Olympic Committee, and organisations involved in the business of sport.

The Summit provides an unrivalled platform enabling global business leaders and host cities to have access to all the International Federations and their stakeholders in one location over several days.

This unique, week-long event is a combination of official sports meetings, social networking gatherings, a themed conference programme, and exhibition space enabling International Federations, industry, cities and regions to showcase and advance their sport, services and facilities.

IPSC President visited new IPSC Egyptian Region and attended  the ISSF World Cup 2024 Opening in Cairo

IPSC President visited new IPSC Egyptian Region and attended the ISSF World Cup 2024 Opening in Cairo

IPSC President visited new IPSC Egyptian Region and attended the ISSF World Cup 2024 Opening in Cairo

IPSC News, January 30, 2024

IPSC President Vitaly Kryuchin together with IROA Officials attended Cairo, Egypt, with the working trip, where from January 18 to 26, 2024 they held a series of MISIA and IROA seminars, official meetings with regional representatives of the IPSC Egyptian Region and attended the official opening of the ISSF World Cup 2024.

“Together with IROA we provided MISIA handgun level I and NROI Seminars level I in Egypt. 12 participants passed the MISIA Shooting test, and 50 NROI members passed the exam as well.

Many thanks to ISSF Africa President and IPSC Egypt Regional Director Mr. Hazem Hosny, to IROA President Dino Evangelinos, IROA Official Rudy Marchelo, we provided successfully all the seminars and required knowledge to all the participants to support the new IPSC Region” said IPSC President Vitaly Kryuchin. 

During the visit, the IPSC President met the ISSF President Mr Luciano Rossi and attended the ISSF World Cup 2024, which started with the Cairo, Egypt for the Shotgun/Rifle/Pistol events. The ISSF World Cup 2024 will be held across several cities with athletes from across the globe competing for medals in rifle, pistol and shotgun events.

IPSC China Region Adopts IPSC-ESS as Official Electronic Scoring System

IPSC China Region Adopts IPSC-ESS as Official Electronic Scoring System

IPSC China Region Adopts IPSC-ESS as Official Electronic Scoring System

IPSC China recently conducted the 2024 CPSF Action Air Invitational Tournament and successfully used the IPSC-ESS (IPSC Electronic Scoring System), adopting the system as the official platform to manage future matches and scoring control.

IPSC-ESS is the official sports scoring platform that allows match organizers and athletes to plan their match calendar and immediately see their ongoing match results.

IPSC-ESS is the official IPSC platform launched globally to provide quick access to match results.

IPSC will be present at SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2024

IPSC will be present at SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2024

The International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) will be present at SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2024 from 7 to 11 April in Birmingham and the West Midlands.

SportAccord is the world’s premier and most exclusive sports summit. It is the only place where you can meet all International Sport Federations. In 2024, the Summit will welcome over 1,500 global sports leaders and key decision makers.

“SportAccord Summit participation is one more IPSC step to the Olympic recognition!” IPSC President Vitaly Kryuchin said.

The IPSC delegation will be represented at the SportAccord Summit 2024 by both headquarters’ members and Regional Directors. The Confederation will be represented with a stand (stand 42) and will share information about the IPSC sport during all days of the Summit and its Exhibition.

IPSC will take part in the SportAccord Summit for the third time. IPSC took part in the Summit for the first time in 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand and in 2019 in Gold Coast, Australia with the help of Australia IPSC Region.

 

SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit

 

The SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit brings together around 1,500 leaders and key decision makers from over 120 International Federations (IFs), the International Olympic Committee, and organisations involved in the business of sport.

The Summit provides an unrivalled platform enabling global business leaders and host cities to have access to all the International Federations and their stakeholders in one location over several days.

This unique event is a combination of official sports meetings, networking gatherings, a themed conference programme, and exhibition space enabling International Federations, industry, cities and regions to showcase and advance their sport, services and facilities.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE 2024 EDITION WEBSITE

IPSC will be present at SHOT SHOW 2024

IPSC will be present at SHOT SHOW 2024

The International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) will be present at SHOT Show 2024 from 23 to 26 January in Las Vegas, USA, one of the world’s largest professional events for the sport shooting, hunting and outdoor industry.

 

  • IPSC Booth: 43362
  • Location: The Venetian Expo Level 1

 

“Participation in the SHOT Show gives us the opportunity to present our sport to the professional community, meet with our long-term partners and introduce IPSC Sport to new players in the professional sport shooting market”, said IPSC President Vitaly Kryuchin.

 

The IPSC delegation will be represented at the SHOT Show 2024 by both headquarters’ members and Regional Directors. The IPSC delegation is represented by IPSC Vice President Friedrich Gepperth, IROA President Dino Evangelinos, IPSC Sponsorship Director – Vice President for New Regions Alain Joly, IROA Vice President Jose Carlos Belino and IPSC Treasurer Roland Dahlman.

 

For more information, please visit: https://shotshow.org