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Dear Friends and IDPA members, Family has been on my mind lately, as we approach Christmas and a new year. Nothing is more important to me than family. But a family can be defined as much more than blood relatives. I’m s…

IDPA HQ will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 25th, through January 1, 2024, so that we may enjoy this most blessed holiday with our families and friends. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Merry Christmas a…

IDPA HQ has listened to feedback from members, match directors, and match volunteers about the rules and updates released February 2023. We wanted to make sure that holster rules and the appeals process were clear enough…

IDPA HQ Announces Date and Location for 2024 National Championship IDPA HQ is happy to announce that the 2024 IDPA National Championship match will be held August 15 – 17, 2024, at the CMP Marksmanship Park in Talladega,…



We are excited to announce that we are publishing the 2023 Q4 digital IDPA Tactical Journal today. All editions of The Tactical Journal are in the same location they’ve always been for members, at https://www.idpa.com/ta…

Renew your membership, or join as a new member during January or February 2024 for a $200 certificate good at HuntersHDGold.com. INTERNATIONAL: Good for Single Vision Prescription or NON-Prescription ONLY. NO PROGRESSIVE…

Don’t miss out, tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of our Black Friday sale! Save up to 15% off in the Pro Shop! Coupon Code: IDPA2023 Valid Nov. 23, 2023 at 1:00 PM, through midnight Central time Nov. 27, 2023. …

Join us on Facebook Wednesday, LIVE, for training with Mike Seeklander! He’ll cover Defensive Handgun – Guns, Gear, Holsters, Striker vs. Single Action will discuss everything and anything related to Defensive carry guns…

f you had ammo shipped to CMP, you can’t pick it up with your range waiver from CMP, it will only be available for pickup when you check in with IDPA staff in the Action Pistol area. Visit the area right next to the stat…

The 2023 IDPA World Championship Fueled by Beretta matchbook is online and available as a PDF and an online, interactive version here.

The 2023 IDPA World Championship Fueled by Beretta matchbook will be coming out tomorrow morning! Stay tuned for announcements early tomorrow morning!



We’ve partnered with industry leaders Laser Ammo to bring you custom, IDPA member pricing on training tools designed to take your game to the next level! You can find all four custom-built, IDPA specific training package…

DPA HQ is thrilled to announce that PremEar has signed on to sponsor of the 2023 IDPA World Championship Presented by Beretta. PremEar, makers of custom hearing products for industrial, shooting, motor sports and music i…

IDPA HQ is happy to announce that Emerson Gear has signed on to sponsor the 2023 IDPA World Championship Presented by Beretta match. Emerson Gear produces quality tactical gear and clothing. They sell tactical concealmen…

We’re grateful for our generous sponsor’s Techwear for the custom designed 2023 IDPA World Championship VNeck jerseys! You can order yours at TechwearUSA.

The Mumford Coldwater shooting club has signed on to sponsor the 2023 IDPA World Championship presented by Beretta. Mumford Coldwater is a social organization, based out of Atlanta, GA, with active shooting members parti…

Mike Seeklander’s training company, Shooting-Performance, has signed on to sponsor the 2023 IDPA World Championship presented by Beretta. Shooting-Performance is a full-service training company. Mike Seeklander has exten…

Go Fast Don’t Suck, makers of custom jerseys, match banners and other great gear, has signed on to sponsor the 2023 IDPA World Championship presented by Beretta. Go Fast, Don’t Suck is a group of practical shooters that …

Langdon Tactical has signed up to sponsor the 2023 IDPA World Championship presented by Beretta. “We’re incredibly grateful to have industry sponsors like Langdon Tactical supporting our World Championship match,” said J…

Thank you to everyone that applied to compete in the 2023 IDPA World Championship Fueled by Beretta. We had more than 600 shooters apply from more than 24 countries around the world! Today emails are going out to all the…

Texas based CHL Targets, maker of IDPA targets and pre-painted non-threats, has signed on to sponsor the 2023 IDPA World Championship presented by Beretta. CHL Targets, Co is a, manufacturer of targets for a wide variety…



We are excited to announce that we are publishing the 2023 Q2 digital IDPA Tactical Journal today. This issue contains a great “Meet the MD” with Szymon Anders, a Winter Classic Match Review, and an IDPA themed wedding! …

Score Shot, producer of a new efficient scoring system, has signed up to sponsor at the 2023 IDPA World Championship presented by Beretta. “We’re so excited to have Score Shot back as a match sponsor. We want to encourag…

Remembering the brave and honoring their sacrifice. Thank you to all who served and protected our freedoms. #MemorialDay

Taurus, known for producing professional grade pistols, has signed on to sponsor the 2023 IDPA World Championship match presented by Beretta. The 2023 IDPA World Championship match is scheduled for October 12 – 14, 2023 …

Dark Star Gear of Pittsburgh, PA, has signed on to sponsor the 2023 IDPA World Championship match presented by Beretta. The 2023 IDPA World Championship match is scheduled for October 12 – 14, 2023 at the CMP Marksmanshi…

This LIVEstream will cover the competition handgun draw process (attack, not scoop), and the three key index points you can use to help make your draw faster and more consistent. Don't miss this live stream! Gear Needed:…

GLOCK, the nation’s leading pistol provider to American law enforcement agencies and maker of some of the most popular pistols used in the shooting sports, is back as a sponsor at the 2023 IDPA World Championship Match P…

IDPA HQ is happy to announce that Warren Tactical has signed on to sponsor of the 2023 IDPA World Championship Presented by Beretta match. Warren Tactical Series, makers of pistol sights for law enforcement, concealed ca…

This LIVEstream will cover the competition handgun draw process (attack, not scoop), and the three key index points you can use to help make your draw faster and more consistent. Don’t miss this live stream, Tuesday, Apr…

Don’t miss out! Register now! Match starts: October 12, 2023 @ 8:00 AM · Match ends: October 14, 2023 @ 6:00 PM Location: CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park 4387 Turner Mill Rd Talladega, Alabama 35160 The 2023 IDPA World C…

IDPA HQ is thrilled to announce that Wilson Combat will be returning as a sponsor of the 2023 IDPA World Championship Presented by Beretta match. Wilson Combat has been building truly custom firearms to our customer’s ex…

IDPA HQ is happy to announce that Hunters HD Gold will be sponsoring the 2023 IDPA World Championship Presented by Beretta match. Since Hunters HD Gold opened over 40 years ago, they have produced the best possible lense…

Join us on our official IDPA Facebook page for more Defensive Handgun – Grip/Trigger/Sights training with Mike Seeklander tomorrow morning! He’ll cover GTS (Grip, Trigger, Sights). This Live Stream will cover the details…

IDPA HQ is excited to announce that Homestead Training Center in Florida will be sponsoring the 2023 IDPA World Championship Presented by Beretta match. Joyce Wilson, IDPA Executive Director, said “Ranges like Homestead …

IDPA is excited to announce that Beretta has signed on as the official Event Sponsor of the 2023 IDPA World Championship Presented by Beretta match. The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is the governing …

Mike Seeklander will be back with more amazing LIVE training March 1st on the official IDPA Facebook channel. In the meantime you can see all his great training videos on our Youtube channel.

IDPA has opened registration for the Safety Officer and Staff Entry. We are looking for dedicated staff to help run this year’s National Championship. The 2023 IDPA US World Championship is scheduled for October 12-14, 2…

IDPA is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Wilkerson as a new Area Coordinator for the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Headquarters is balancing the geographic area encompassing t…

We are looking for friendly faces to help us represent IDPA at the NRA Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, IN this year! We’ll be in booth #2743 April 14-16, 2023. We are hoping you can come help us answer questions about ID…

If you’re interested in volunteering to work the 2023 World Championship match as a Safety Officer or Chief Safety Officer, please keep an eye out for the announcement on 2/1/23. The staff signup will open on 2/1/23 and …

We hope you can join us this Tuesday evening at 6 pm Central time for a live AMA with the Hoosier Daddy Match Director, Mike Philley! Mike will cover all things related to the Hoosier Daddy Classic v8.0, Tier 3 match hel…

We hope you’ll join us on the official IDPA Facebook page tomorrow morning for some valuable defensive training with Mike Seeklander! He’ll be covering “Defensive Handgun – Survival Shooting (Injured)” January 11, 2023, …

Combat Shotgun - This livestream will cover the most coveted weapon in most arsenals, the shotgun! Learn about set up, as well as the shoot, load sequence for the good ole pump shotgun as a home defense tool. Get 30 days…

Arthur “Cody” Claxton has assumed the role of AC for the New England states that include: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York while maintaining his role in Virginia, Mary…

We are back in the office here at HQ, ready to kick off a great year, full of some amazing matches!!! Feel free to contact us if you need any help!

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