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The Greater Bay Area Sport Marksman Club has signed up to sponsor the 2025 IDPA National Championship presented by Beretta. This club offers opportunities for shooting enthusiasts across the Greater Bay Area and beyond t…

Taurus, known for producing professional grade pistols, has signed on to sponsor the 2025 IDPA National Championship match presented by Beretta. The 2025 IDPA National Championship match is scheduled for Sept. 18-20, 202…

IDPA HQ has announced that All Alpha, Osight, and NexTorch will be sponsors of the 2025 IDPA National Championship Presented by Beretta match. Osight, a sister brand of Olight, is in the firearms optics market and is kno…

ProMag/Archangel/Mission Specific Ventures (MSV), and TechwearUSA have signed on together to sponsor the 2025 IDPA US National Championship presented by Beretta. Joyce Wilson, Executive Director of IDPA said, “We really …

Layered Ballistics and Eternal Networks have signed up to sponsor the 2025 IDPA National Championship presented by Beretta. Layered Ballistics offers reloading and holster accessories, IDPA test boxes, and dry fire targe…

Gunnr, makers of scopes for firearms, including the Odin LPVO, has signed up to sponsor the 2025 IDPA National Championship presented by Beretta. The 2025 IDPA National Championship match is scheduled for Sept. 18-20, 20…

Viktos has signed up to sponsor the 2025 IDPA National Championship presented by Beretta. Viktos designs and manufactures tactical apparel, footwear, gloves, and gear. Their products are designed for both tactical profes…

Nighthawk Custom, a custom firearm manufacturer headquartered in Berryville, AR, has signed on to sponsor the 2025 IDPA US National Championship presented by Beretta. Nighthawk Custom was formed in 2004 by a group of fou…

The Mumford Coldwater shooting club has signed on to sponsor the 2025 IDPA National Championship presented by Beretta. Mumford Coldwater is a social organization, based out of Atlanta, GA, with active shooting members pa…

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is proud to announce Lux Tactical will be an official sponsor of the 2025 IDPA National Championship, to be held Sept. 18-20, 2025, at the Mission 160 Range in Whitew…

Go Fast Don’t Suck has signed on to sponsor the 2025 IDPA National Championship presented by Beretta. Go Fast, Don’t Suck is a shirt design company that also manufactures dry fire targets, match banners, and offers a hos…

The International Defensive Pistol Association, Inc. (IDPA), in response to numerous reports and videos, is immediately prohibiting the use of the SIG Sauer P320 in all of it’s variants from any competition or event unde…

IDPA HQ is happy to announce that TechWear USA has signed on to sponsor the 2025 IDPA National Championship Presented by Beretta match. TechWear USA, a leading innovator in performance shooting apparel, will sponsor the …

IDPA HQ is happy to announce that Warren Tactical has signed on to sponsor of the 2025 IDPA National Championship Presented by Beretta match. Warren Tactical Series, makers of pistol sights for law enforcement, concealed…

The International Defensive Pistol Association is pleased to announce that IDPA China Official will be sponsoring the 2025 IDPA National Championship Presented by Beretta match. “IDPA is very pleased to renew our partner…

Canik Firearms, known for producing high quality, great value, superior pistols, is back as a sponsor of the 2025 IDPA US National Championship. Canik has embraced the competitive shooting sports with award winning pisto…

IDPA HQ is happy to announce that Tex-Star Gunworks will be sponsoring the 2025 IDPA National Championship Presented by Beretta match. Tex-Star Gunworks has been in the gunsmithing business for over a dozen years, provid…

We are thrilled to have so many amazing sponsors for the 2025 IDPA National Championship Presented by Beretta. We still have sponsorship opportunities available. If you are interested in seeing your company or brand repr…

IDPA HQ is happy to announce that Hunters HD Gold will be sponsoring the 2025 IDPA National Championship Presented by Beretta match. Since Hunters HD Gold opened over 40 years ago, they have produced the best possible le…

Wilson Combat, the industry-leading innovator in high-performance and custom 1911 pistols, will be returning as one of the firearms industry sponsors of the 2025 IDPA National Championship presented by Beretta. Executive…

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is excited to announce that the National Shooting Sports Foundation has signed on as Lunch Sponsor of the 2025 IDPA US National Championship Presented by Beretta matc…

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is happy to announce that JP Rifles has signed on as the official Banquet Sponsor of the 2025 IDPA National Championship Presented by Beretta match. JP Enterprises ma…

Shawn Hallinan has been appointed as Area Coordinator for Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Alaska, effective immediately. Prior to becoming AC, Shawn was the Washington State Coordinator. His home clubs…

We are thrilled to have so many amazing sponsors for the 2025 IDPA National Championship Presented by Beretta. We have already managed to acquire so many incredible supporters that we only have a few sponsorship opportun…

The Q2 issue of the 2025 Tactical Journal is now released! You can view all issues of the Tactical Journal by clicking here.



We are thrilled to have so many amazing sponsors for the 2025 IDPA National Championship Presented by Beretta. We still have sponsorship opportunities available. If you are interested in seeing your company or brand repr…

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Headquarters is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Wong as the International Point of Contact (IPOC) for Canada. He succeeds Brian Bukowski, who has resigned…

Registration for the 2025 IDPA National Championship Presented by Beretta is now open! You can click here to register. The match will be held September 18-20 at Mission 160 in Whitewright, Texas. Competitors that are sel…

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA), the fastest growing shooting sport in the country, is proud to announce Beretta USA as the official sponsor for the 2025 IDPA US National Championship Presented by B…

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is introducing a Continuing Education program designed to enhance clarity and consistency in rule enforcement for competitors and match staff. Available on the Down Z…

Competitor registration for the 2025 IDPA National Championship will open on April 21 at 9 a.m. Central. The 2025 IDPA National Championship will be held Sept. 18-20 at Mission 160 in Whitewright, Texas. You can find mor…



The 2025 Q1 issue of the Tactical Journal is now posted. You can view the Tactical Journal issue by clicking here.

IDPA Headquarters has announced the appointment of Avalon van der Heever as the new International Point of Contact (IPOC) for the continent of Africa. Avalon’s home club is at his own range, the Ballito Defensive Sports …

Registration for the 2025 IDPA National Championship Safety Officer and Staff Entry is now open! We are looking for dedicated staff to help run this year’s National Championship. The 2025 IDPA National Championship is sc…

The 2025 Rulebook documents have been posted. The changes go into effect February 1, 2025. Visit https://www.idpa.com/updates-to-rulebook-and-mar/ for more information on the changes. You can download the new documents a…

IDPA HQ will open registration for the 2025 IDPA National Championship Safety Officer and Staff Entry on Feb. 15. We are looking for dedicated staff to help run this year’s National Championship. The 2025 IDPA National C…

IDPA Headquarters is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Sendele as Area Coordinator (AC) for the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota effective Jan. 13, 2025. Sendele is a member of Badge…

IDPA Headquarters is pleased to announce the appointment of Seth Hayden as Area Coordinator (AC) for the states of Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Mississippi effective Jan. 7, 2025. Seth is from Montgomery, AL and hi…

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At IDPA, we value the passion and dedication of our shooting community and appreciate the discussions that arise from competitive rulings. We understand that in the heat of competition, some calls may be interpreted diff…

IDPA Regional Area Coordinator Leads have announced some minor updates to the sport rulebooks as listed below. These updates are nominal and will take effect Feb. 1, 2025. Please reach out to your Area Coordinator or Int…

IDPA Regional Area Coordinator Leads have announced some minor updates to the sport rulebooks. These updates are nominal and will take effect Feb. 1, 2025. To view the entire announcement please view the 12/17/2024 issue…

Would you use your firearm or a legal weapon to defend yourself – or others? According to a report published in October, 2023 – approximately 80 percent of criminal defendants in the US struggle to afford a private attor…



Great news, the latest edition of the Tactical Journal is online for our members to enjoy! We’ve got full coverage of the 2024 IDPA National Championship Presented by Beretta, including the match reviews by the match dir…

This year we have experienced some of the most dramatic economic challenges we have ever seen. Like you, our organization has experienced an accelerated increase in utility costs, insurance costs, National Championship c…

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IDPA Headquarters is please to announce the appointment of Tamás Illés as International Point of Contact (IPOC) for the countries of Switzerland, Germany, and Austria, effective Nov. 26, 2024. Tamás, originally from Kisk…

Use code IDPA2024 for 15% off purchases over $25. All subscriptions, match fees, affiliate items, gift certificate purchases, test boxes, tape, and pasters are excluded. Sale ends at midnight Central time December 1, 202…

IDPA HQ is happy to announce that Joyce Hernandez from Miami has accepted the role as State Coordinator for Florida. Joyce is Miami born and raised and joined IDPA in 2019. Despite having a permit and carrying every day …