World Shoot XX · Handgun
Christian Sailer Goes Back-to-Back — World Shoot XX Wraps in South Africa
The IPSC Handgun World Shoot XX concluded in Matlosana, South Africa
with American Christian Sailer claiming the Open division title for the
second consecutive World Shoot — repeating his 2022 Thailand victory.
France's Eric Grauffel added a Production Optics gold to his record haul,
his ninth world championship in total. Rolly Tecson (Philippines) defended
the Standard division crown, and Slovenia's Robert Černigoj took Classic.
Mason Lane (USA) won Production, Michael Poggie (USA) Revolver.
The event introduced the Lady Senior category for the first time at a
World Shoot, with South Africa's Eurika Du Plooy winning the inaugural
Lady Senior Standard gold on home soil.
2025
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World Shoot · Rifle
Kyle Litzie and Lena Miculek Take Rifle World Shoot III in Finland
The IPSC Rifle World Shoot III was held in Liminka, Finland in 2024.
Kyle Litzie (USA) won the Open division overall title, with Lena Miculek
(USA) claiming Lady Open gold. Sami Hautamäki delivered a dominant
performance for host nation Finland, winning Standard division overall.
Finland's Lilian Telanne took Lady Standard. In Manual Action Bolt,
Mongolia's Dashdemberel Sodnomjamts claimed gold in a result that
foreshadows Mongolia hosting the next Rifle World Shoot in 2027.
Sweden's Hugo Rinaldo won Junior Open.
2024
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World Shoot · Shotgun
Scott Greene Wins Open at IPSC Shotgun World Shoot IV in Pattaya
The IPSC Shotgun World Shoot IV (2023, Pattaya, Thailand) saw American
Scott Greene claim Open gold ahead of Marcin Tausiewicz (Poland) and
Vladimir Subbotin (Turkey). Brazil's Lucas Roth de Oliveira won Standard.
Finland dominated Modified with Raine Peltokoski taking gold and Sami
Hautamäki silver. Jaakko Viitala (Finland) won Manual. In the Lady
categories, Lena Miculek (USA) claimed Standard gold while Lanny Barnes
Siggins (USA) took Open. The next Shotgun World Shoot (V) heads to
Corinth, Greece in late September 2026.
2023
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European Championship
IPSC European Handgun Championship 2026 Confirmed for Buzsák, Hungary
The IPSC European Handgun Championship — held every three years —
returns to Hungary in 2026, this time at Buzsák. The previous editions
were held in Corinth, Greece (2023) and Belgrade, Serbia (2019).
The 2019 championships saw Eric Grauffel win Production for France,
Martin Kameníček (Czech Republic) take Production Optics gold, and
Jorge Ballesteros (Spain) claim Open. Hungary last hosted the European
Championship in 2016 at Felsőtárkány. Registration and dates expected
from the Hungarian national region shortly.
2026
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Rifle · 2027
Mongolia Wins Bid for IPSC Rifle World Shoot IV in 2027
Mongolia has been awarded hosting rights for the IPSC Rifle World Shoot IV
in 2027, following Dashdemberel Sodnomjamts' gold medal in Manual Action
Bolt at the 2024 Rifle World Shoot in Finland. The award marks a milestone
for IPSC's expansion into Central Asia and will be the first World Shoot
of any discipline held in Mongolia. Infrastructure planning is underway.
Announced 2024
2 min read
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Equipment
Glock 17 Gen6 Hits the Market — First 1,000 Rounds Through an IPSC Course
The Glock 17 Gen6 has launched with significant changes for competition
shooters: expanded RTF6 grip texture, enlarged beavertail, deepened
trigger guard undercut, flat-faced polymer trigger, purpose-designed optic
cut with adapter plates, and deeper front/rear serrations. A review
running the pistol through a two-day IPSC basic course recorded zero
malfunctions across 1,200 rounds. The Gen6's thumb rest feature has
sparked debate about Production division eligibility — always verify
against the current IPSC approved list.
April 2026
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Legend
Eric Grauffel: Nine World Titles and Counting
France's Eric Grauffel is now the most decorated competitor in IPSC
history, holding nine world championship titles across Open, Standard,
Production, and Production Optics divisions. His latest came at World
Shoot XX in South Africa (2025), winning Production Optics. He had
previously won Production at World Shoot XIX in Thailand (2022).
Grauffel's first world title came in 1999, spanning an extraordinary
26-year window at the absolute top of the sport.
2025
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Philippines
The Philippines: Practical Shooting's Reigning Superpower
Rolly Tecson's Standard division victory at World Shoot XX continued the
Philippines' remarkable dominance of international IPSC competition.
Kahlil Adrian Viray won Standard at World Shoot XIX (2022), Jeufro Emil
Lejano claimed Classic gold at the same event, and Genesis Pible (Lady
Standard) brought additional medals. The Philippines national programme
consistently fields competitors at the very top of the sport across
multiple disciplines and divisions.
2025
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Growth
Production Optics Becomes IPSC's Fastest-Growing Division
Entry data from Level III+ matches across multiple IPSC regions confirms
that Production Optics has overtaken standard Production in raw
participation numbers at many major events. As factory PO-ready pistols
from Glock, CZ, Sig Sauer, and Springfield Armory arrive with purpose-built
optic cuts and co-witness sights, the barrier to entry has dropped sharply.
Division entry numbers at the 2023 European Championship and the 2025 World
Shoot both reflect this shift.
2025–2026
3 min read
Organization
IPSC Reaches 108 Member Regions Under President Vitaly Kryuchin
The International Practical Shooting Confederation, headquartered in
Amsterdam, now encompasses 108 member regions across Africa, the Americas,
Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania. Founded in May 1976 in
Columbia, Missouri — with Jeff Cooper as inaugural president — IPSC is the
world's largest shooting sport association. President Vitaly Kryuchin,
serving since 2018, has overseen continued expansion and the global growth
of Production Optics and Action Air disciplines.
2026
2 min read
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Lady Senior
Lady Senior Category Debuts at World Shoot Level — Du Plooy Wins at Home
World Shoot XX in Matlosana, South Africa marked the debut of the Lady
Senior category at a Handgun World Shoot. South Africa's Eurika Du Plooy
won the inaugural Lady Senior Standard title on home soil — a milestone
for both South African shooting and inclusive competition development
within IPSC globally. The Shotgun World Shoot IV in 2023 had already
run a Lady Senior Standard category, won by Jane Van Wyk (South Africa).
2025
2 min read
World Shoot XXI
Handgun World Shoot XXI: Bid Process Opens — Who's In the Running?
With World Shoot XX completed, IPSC has opened the formal host bid process
for the 2028 Handgun World Shoot XXI. The event requires facilities for
3,000+ competitors across a minimum of 30 stages over five shooting days.
Multiple European nations with established large-scale match infrastructure
are expected to submit bids, alongside potential candidates from the
Americas and Asia-Pacific. A decision from the IPSC Executive Council
is expected before the end of 2026.
2026
3 min read
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