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Our brand has landed a featured spot on LiveFire, a major leap forward that we’re sure you’ll appreciate! But that’s not all – LiveFire is so grateful for all our IDPA members, that they are also rolling out an exclusive…

Greetings to all of our US membership, We are always respectful of your email inboxes as we know you are inundated, as we are, by too many emails that are unsolicited. In this case, we feel it is imperative to reach out.…

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We are excited to announce that the Q3 Tactical Journal is online for members to enjoy! We have a great “Meet the MD” with Shawn Hallinan, and an article all about the love/hate relationship we have with the PCC by John …

We are thrilled to announce that NITECORE is the EXCLUSIVE DARK STAGE SPONSOR of the 2024 IDPA National Championship!Join us with it from Aug 12th to 17th and enjoy a special treat from Nitecore Store . Use discount code…

We are excited that the CMP Range is expanding! Due to the construction activities, parking is more limited than usual. Please be sure to be considerate when parking, and carpool if you are able. We will have someone dir…

The Nats matchbook is out! You can view online at or download the PDF directly. Updated Friday, August 9, 2024.

We are so very grateful to JP Rifles for sponsoring the 2024 IDPA National Championship Presented by Beretta. They have also generously offered discounts to IDPA members! Please use code IDPA24 to get 10% off rifles and …

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 2024 IDPA National Championship presented by Beretta. Executive…

Hunters HD Gold, maker of the ultimate hunting and shooting enhancing eyewear, is back as a sponsor at the 2024 IDPA US National Championship Presented by Beretta. Since Hunters HD Gold opened over 40 years ago, they hav…

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is happy to announce that JP Rifles has signed on as the official Event Sponsor of the 2024 IDPA US National Championship Presented by Beretta match. JP Enterprises m…

Go Fast Don’t Suck, makers of action pistol accessories like match banners, dry fire targets, and other custom gear, has signed on to sponsor the 2024 IDPA US National Championship presented by Beretta. Go Fast, Don’t Su…

Still don’t have your ammo for IDPA Nationals yet? Precision One Ammunition is offering a 10% discount on the softest shooting and most consistent production round on the market! And don’t forget, NO Shipping Costs! The …

Check back often for updated match information, including the matchbook.

IDPA HQ will be closed Thursday, July 4th. We will reopen for regular business Monday, July 8, 2024. We pray for everyone’s safety, and for the future of this great nation. Your HQ Staff: Joyce Mandy Kitty Chris

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is happy to announce that JP Rifles has signed on as the official Event Sponsor of the 2024 IDPA US National Championship Presented by Beretta match. JP Enterprises m…

Dragos Vasile Manea, a member of the Full Protection Shooting Club in Rome, Italy, has been named the new International Point of Contact (IPOC) for Italy. Dragos has actively participated in IDPA competitions since 2013,…

If you are joining us in Talladega for the 2024 IDPA National Championship Presented by Beretta, we have a few things worth visiting and checking out while you are in the area! Obviously CMP Talladega tops the list, but …

Don’t miss out tomorrow on the official IDPA Facebook page, when Rich Brown and Mike Seeklander from the American Warrior Society join us to talk about he specter of nuclear war. We will delve into the history, likelihoo…

Thank you to everyone that signed up to join us in Talladega for the 2024 IDPA National Championship Presented by Beretta! We are so excited to have a full match and we can’t wait to see you all at the range! We will be …

Precision One Ammunition is proud to announce that they are a sponsor partner for the 2024 IDPA National Championship at Talladega CMP. With so many competitors switching to Precision One for superior accuracy, cleanline…

IDPA Headquarters announced that Barnabas Antali has been appointed as the International Point of Contact (IPOC) for Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Moldova, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, and Serb…

IDPA HQ is excited to announce that the latest issue of the IDPA Tactical Journal is online! Members can access the Tactical Journal anytime by visiting the Tactical Journal library under the Resources tab. We hope you e…



Rick Lund from Florida has resigned as Regional Area Coordinator Lead (RACL) of the Eastern United States. Rick has been our team leader for updating rulebooks, stepping in to help with matches whenever needed, and runni…

We’ve got great news for the folks interested in the National Championship, but low on points. As of this morning, we have reached the maximum number of shooters the match can accommodate. But registration closes May 31s…

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is excited to announce that Beretta has signed on as the official Event Sponsor of the 2024 IDPA US National Championship Presented by Beretta match. The Internationa…

Don’t miss out on tomorrow morning’s training with Mike Seeklander. He will discuss the keys to carrying in the appendix position. This includes proper deciding to carry appendix, risks and benefits, holster selection, d…

Be one of the first five competitors to register for the 2024 IDPA National Championship and receive a $50 IDPA gift certificate.* *Registration includes receiving notification from HQ and payment for the match. Gift cer…

Mark your calendars! Registration for the 2024 IDPA National Championship will open April 15th! Don’t miss out!

The Oh So Important Fine Print Sweepstakes/Giveaways are open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (including District of Columbia) who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry, unless…

The International Defensive Pistol Associate (IDPA) is celebrating National Women’s Month now through March 31st. Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside…

We have another amazing training opportunity LIVE, tomorrow! Be sure to set your alarm for 9:30 AM Central! We look forward to seeing you on the official IDPA Facebook page for Defensive Rifle – Transitioning to a Second…

IDPA HQ has opened registration for the 2024 IDPA National Championship Safety Officer and Staff Entry. We are looking for dedicated staff to help run this year’s National Championship. The 2024 IDPA National Championshi…

We have another amazing training opportunity LIVE, on Facebook tomorrow! Be sure to set your alarm for 9:30 AM Central! We look forward to seeing you on the official IDPA Facebook page for Defensive Rifle – Transitioning…

IDPA HQ will open registration for the 2024 IDPA National Championship Safety Officer and Staff Entry on February 15, 2024. We are looking for dedicated staff to help run this year’s National Championship. The 2024 IDPA …

IDPA HQ is happy to announce that John Lawrence from Merit, TX has accepted the role as State Coordinator for Texas effective February 1, 2024. John started shooting IDPA in 2014 and since that time his wife, Memarie, an…

Be sure to join us on the official IDPA Facebook page tomorrow morning for more great training from Mike Seeklander! He’ll cover Pistol Caliber Carbine – Extreme Roll Out and Shoulder Switching will cover: – When to swit…

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A new IDPA Area Coordinator has been announced for the Central United States. Bora Angel has stepped down as the Area Coordinator (AC) of the Central United States. Bora has served IDPA as an Area Coordinator from 2020 t…

IDPA HQ Announces Date and Location for 2025 National Championship IDPA HQ is happy to announce that the 2025 IDPA National Championship match will be held September 18 – 20, 2025, at the Mission 160 Gun Range in Whitewr…

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Precision One Ammunition is proud to announce that we are a sponsor partner for the 2024 IDPA National Championship at Talladega CMP. With so many competitors switching to Precision One for superior accuracy, cleanliness…