IPSC News
A Few Words to Our Beloved Sponsors and Partners
Behind every stage, every shot, every moment of the European Handgun Championship 2026 in Hungary stood people and companies who believe in and support the development of IPSC sport and chose to be part of it. To each and every one of our Sponsors and...
IPSC Welcomes Vector Optics as Major Partner
Vector Optics Officially Named IPSC Major Partner in the field of ‘IPSC Red Dot Sights, Range Finders & Spotting Scopes’The partnership agreement signed at the IPSC European Handgun Championship 2026 in Hungary. This new partnership formalizes our...
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...
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...
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...
IPSC Congratulates THPSA (Thailand Practical Shooting Association) on its 40th Anniversary
Fellow Athletes! Dear IPSC Family!This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the International Practical Shooting Confederation and the 40th anniversary of the Thailand Practical Shooting Association.Since 1986, the THPSA has developed a community of...
President’s Newsletter – March 2025
Dear Regional Directors, Competitors and Friends:I am pleased to share with you a summary of key decisions and discussions from the latest meeting of the IPSC Continental Council and IPSC Executive Council.A new protocol for submitting pistols for...
AIMS President Mr. Stephan Fox Congratulates IPSC On Its 50th Anniversary
In recognition of a landmark milestone, Mr. Stephan Fox, President of the Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport (AIMS) and United Through Sports, extended a heartfelt congratulatory letter to Mr. Vitaly Kryuchin, President of the...
Celebrating our 50th Anniversary at IWA OutdoorClassics Show in Nürnberg
What an incredible time celebrating the IPSC 50th Anniversary at @iwa_outdoorclassics in Nürnberg. We were happy to meet so many friends, partners, athletes of the IPSC family from all over the world. Moments like these remind us that IPSC is more than a sport - it’s...
IPSC at SHOT Show 2026
IPSC at SHOT Show 2026Thank you to everyone who met with us during SHOT Show 2026.The event provided a strong professional environment for productive discussions with our partners, colleagues, and long-standing collaborators.Our conversations focused on...
IPSC to Participate in SHOT Show 2026 and Celebrate Its 50th Anniversary
IPSC to Participate in SHOT Show 2026 and Celebrate Its 50th AnniversaryThe International Practical Shooting Confederation will take part in SHOT Show 2026, held from 20 to 23 January 2026 in Las Vegas, USA, one of the world’s premier exhibitions for the...
IPSC President’s Newsletter – December 2025
La versión en español está abajo. Dear Regional Directors, I would like to share some news from the recent Executive Council meeting: The meeting discussed the SEA Games competition, highlighting its significance as a major event with Olympic and...
Happy New Year Message from IPSC President
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...
Historic Milestone for IPSC at the SEA Games Thailand 2025
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...
IPSC Launches Global Donation Button to Empower Supporters Worldwide in Advancing Practical Shooting Sports
IPSC Launches Global Donation Button to Empower Supporters Worldwide in Advancing Practical Shooting SportsThe International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) has launched a new online donation button on its website, ipsc.org/donate, to enhance...
IPSC welcomes its new Dry Grip Aid Strategic Partner – SAHARA DRY
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...
President’s Newsletter – October 2025
La versión en español está abajo. Dear Regional Directors, I would like to share some news from the recent Executive Council meetings: Next year IPSC will celebrate its 50th anniversary. A brief discussion regarding the planned activities was conducted. All ideas and...
The Forty-Ninth IPSC General Assembly has successfully concluded!
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...
The 2025 IPSC Handgun World Shoot is about to kick off in Matlosana, South Africa!
On September 12, at the Frontier Shooting Range, our dedicated Range Officers gathered for their briefing, led by IROA President Dino Evangelinos. It was a key moment as they prepared to deliver their best at this prestigious event. A special highlight: IPSC Major...
IPSC welcomes its new Headsets and Hearing Protection Major Partner – EARMOR
IPSC welcomes its new Headsets and Hearing Protection Major Partner – EARMOR by IPSCWorld | September 1, 2025 | News and Announcements We are excited to announce a groundbreaking one-year partnership between the International Practical Shooting...
IPSC Launches 50th Anniversary Logo to Celebrate its Milestone Moment in 2026
IPSC – International Practical Shooting Confederation has unveiled its special 50th-anniversary logo, celebrating next year 2026 the five decades of excellence in shooting sports. This commemorative design highlights the IPSC organization's rich history...
President’s Newsletter – August 2025
Dear Regional Directors, I would like to share some news from the recent Executive Council and Continental Council meetings: ESS report. 74 Regions are using the IPSC ESS system now. Import permits for the Handgun World Shoot are being worked on and the status will be...
President’s Newsletter – July 2025
La versión en español está abajo. Dear Regional Directors, I would like to share some news from the recent Executive Council and Continental Council meetings: ESS report. Several new features have been developed to enhance system management. Additionally, new color...
CZ Shooting Team athletes take home 13 medals from the CZ Extreme Euro Open!
CZ Shooting Team athletes take home 13 medals from the CZ Extreme Euro Open! Sport shooters representing Ceska zbrojovka brought back six gold, four silver, and three bronze medals from Hodonice, along with four Czech national champion titles. Uhersky Brod...
The 2025 IPSC European Shotgun Championship, held in June 20-28 in Buzsák, Hungary, is now complete!
The 2025 IPSC European Shotgun Championship, held in June 20-28 in Buzsák, Hungary, is now complete! Congratulations to all 2025 ESC’s competitors and winners! Your commitment, talent, skill, and sporting spirit are truly admirable. Bravo to...
The Inaugural 2025 PCC / Mini Rifle World Shoot Set The Bar For Excellence in PCC/MR Shooting!
The 2025 IPSC PCC / Mini Rifle World Shoot has come to a close in Znojmo, Czech Republic, marking a truly exceptional Inaugural Championship for the PCC/MR Discipline. With over 1,100 athletes from across the globe, 30 expertly designed stages, and...
IPSC President’s Newsletter – June 2025
La versión en español está abajo. Dear Regional Directors, I would like to share some news from the recent Executive Council and Continental Council meetings: ESS report. Email notifications to participants of Level IV-V matches have been...
IPSC President’s Newsletter – April 2025
La versión en español está abajo. Dear Regional Directors, I would like to share some news from the recent Executive Council meetings: ESS report. New features have been developed in the system: Range Officers have access only to the stages they are...
ITA’s March monthly webinar is dedicated to “Ask the Expert: Testing”.
ITA’s March monthly webinar is dedicated to “Ask the Expert: Testing”. Join ITA for the third webinar of 2025 focused on Ask the Expert: Testing, featuring Jack Pinnick-Gray, ITA Senior Testing Officer. This session will provide an overview of the topic,...
President’s Newsletter – February 2025
Dear Regional Directors, I would like to share some news from the recent Executive Council and Continental Council meetings: ESS report. The registration and scoring system was presented to the meetings. It was noted that registrations for the PCC/MR World Shoot and...
