Dear IPSC Family,

As we welcome 2026, I extend warm wishes to all – Athletes, Range Officers, Officials, Instructors and Trainers, Volunteers, Partners, Sponsors, Patrons and Supporters—from every corner of our global shooting community.
 
I thank our Regional Directors for their trust and for electing me to a new presidential term! I will do everything in my power to justify your trust!

2025 was marked by the First PCC and Mini Rifle WS, the biggest by participants HWS and the First in our History IPSC participation in SEA Games together with Olympic Disciplines!
 
Also in 2025, IPSC welcomed three new regions: Jordan, India, and Luxembourg, enhancing our global sports community.
 
We are now joyfully stepping into the Jubilee Year 2026—the great 50th anniversary of the founding of the International Practical Shooting Confederation!  
 
Wishing you joy, patience and accuracy in your training and match participation in 2026.

Historic Milestone for IPSC at the SEA Games Thailand 2025

 

The 33rd edition of the multi-sport event 2025 SEA Games in Thailand run from 9-20 December, featuring 13,657 athletes from 10 Southeast Asian countries across 50 sports, both traditional and Olympic, hosted in Bangkok and Chonburi.

 

For the very first time in IPSC history, practical shooting took center stage at a major international multi-sport event—the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand!

 

This wasn’t just another match. IPSC competed as part of the International Zone Competition, held every two years under the umbrella of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)—marking our first-ever participation alongside Olympic-recognized international federations. The next edition will be in Malaysia in 2027.

 

Here’s what made this debut truly special:

 

• 18 meticulously designed stages—6 each designed by IPSC regions: Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia
• 65 IPSC top athletes (men and ladies) representing 5 nations: Thailand, Philippines, Laos, Indonesia, and Malaysia
• A uniquely structured format, tailored for fairness and preparation

 

Key Innovations & Differences from Standard IPSC Matches:

 

• Full stages design released 6 months in advance—with exact measurements for distances, wall heights, door widths, and port sizes. Athletes could rebuild these stages at their home ranges to train with precision long before arriving in Thailand.
• 2-hour full course walk-through before the match—giving every competitor equal opportunity to visualize and plan.
• Scoring process: After shooting the stage, each athlete walked the stage with the Range Officer to review every target hit and confirm their score before signing the electronic score sheet. A level of accountability rarely possible in large IPSC matches with a big number of participants.
• IPSC’s own Electronic Scoring System (ESS) was used—ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and real-time results.
• And our favorite touch: Instead of shouting “QUIET PLEASE!”—Range Officers simply raised a printed banner. Silent and effective!

 

One notable restriction: No swingers or moving targets were allowed. Olympic officials required that all stages be fully replicable at the hoe ranges of competitors and predictable to them for equal training before the competition, so dynamic elements were excluded.

While we missed that extra layer of challenge, IPSC fully respects the goal of standardized, equitable preparation for all athletes.

 

This debut wasn’t just about medals—it was about visibility, legitimacy, and the future of practical shooting on the global sports stage.

 

IPSC extends its huge congratulations to every athlete, official, and IPSC Regions who helped make this historic moment possible. You have paved the way for IPSC to grow beyond our community and into the wider world of international sport.

 

From Thailand 2025 — to Malaysia 2027! 🥇

 

 

#IPSC #SEAGames2025 #PracticalShooting #ShootingSports #IOC #IPSCHistory #Thailand #Malaysia2027 #FairPlay #InnovationInSport #ESS

Held at the Protea Hotel in Klerksdorp, South Africa, on Saturday, 20 September 2025, this year’s IPSC General Assembly was filled with important discussions, updates, and exciting decisions for the future of IPSC. A total of 75 voting Regions and 2 proxies participated to shape the future of our sport!

 

Thank you to all the Regions and representatives who made their voices heard. Your involvement is vital in advancing IPSC worldwide! Stay tuned for upcoming initiatives and developments inspired by this gathering. 

 

Key highlights:

 

🔹 Mr. Vitaly Kryuchin was re-elected as IPSC President by a unanimous vote at the 49th General Assembly held on September 20th, 2025, in South Africa!

He will lead the organization for the next four-year term (2026-2029), continuing his dedicated service to the IPSC community. Congratulations, Mr. Kryuchin!

 

🔹 Several new Regions have received provisional acceptance for one year, marking a significant step forward in our growing global community! 🎉✨

Please welcome aboard:

🇮🇳 India 

🇱🇺 Luxembourg 

🇯🇴 Jordan

 

🔹 Annual Regional Status Recognition 2024 🥇🥈🥉 Congratulations to the outstanding Regions for their achievements in 2024!

 

• 🏆 1st Place: IPSC Brazil
• 🥈 2nd Place: IPSC Philippines
• 🥉 3rd Place: IPSC Germany
• And a special shoutout to the Most Improved Region: 🌟 IPSC Thailand 🌟

 

Thank you all for your dedication and efforts in growing and strengthening the sport worldwide! 🎯🌍

 

🔹 Division Proposals & New Division Announcement

 

OPTICS DIVISION – this new division is approved by the vote of the GA and aims to further diversify our sport!

 

🔹 Announcement: New Categories Adopted 🔹

 

• IPSC is pleased to inform all participants that new competition categories have been officially adopted across all disciplines: Lady Junior Individual and Team Categories. These additions aim to promote inclusivity and encourage more female junior shooters to participate at all levels of competition.

 

• Athletes competing in the Junior and Lady Junior Individual and Team categories across all IPSC disciplines will remain in their respective categories until December 31st of the year they reach the relevant age limit. This rule aims to provide stability and consistency for young athletes as they develop in their respective categories.

 

🔔 Notice:  More Rules amendments will be announced separately soon. Please stay tuned for updates to ensure you are informed of any changes. 

 

🔹 Competition Updates 🔹

 

2026: 

– Pan-American Handgun Championship: Aruba, 22-30 August 2026 

– European Handgun Championship: Hungary, first two weeks of June 2026 

– Shotgun World Shoot V: Greece, Corinth, last two weeks of September 2026 

 

2027: 

– Rifle World Shoot: Mongolia, 20 July – 10 August 2027 (to be confirmed in 2026) 

– Australasian Handgun Championship: Thailand 

 

2028: 

– African Handgun Championship: Zimbabwe, July 2028 

– Latin American Handgun Championship: Guatemala, late October – November 2028 

 

 

🔹 Competition Venues 🔹

 

2027: 

– Pan-American PCC Championship: El Salvador, 19-27 March 2027 

 

2028: 

– PCC World Shoot II: Hungary 

– Mini Rifle World Shoot II: Hungary 

 

2029: 

– European Shotgun Championship: Greece (preliminary)

– Handgun World Shoot XXI: Italy

– Action Air World Shoot III: Indonesia

 

Stay tuned for further updates and details! 🌍🎯

 

🔹 Date and place of next 50^th IPSC General Assembly 🔹

 

– 2026 IPSC General Assembly: 

 

The venue for the 2026 IPSC General Assembly will be in Greece, concurrent with the Shotgun World Shoot V: 

  Location: Greece, Corinth 

  Dates: Last two weeks of September 2026

 

 

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