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Did Riser's poor first day tank his whole match? How good is Todd Wiedell at mixing a drink? Did Donny beat the spread? All this and more will be answered...

Did Riser's poor first day tank his whole match? How good is Todd Wiedell at mixing a drink? Did Donny beat the spread? All this and more will be answered...

View in Browser July 28, 2026 TOP NEWS IDPA World Championship coming to Alabama in 2027 IDPA The International Defensive Pistol Association is excited to announce that the Fifth IDPA World Championship will take …

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is proud to announce Lux Tactical will be an official sponsor of the 2026 IDPA National Championship match scheduled for Sept. 24-26, 2026, at the Cardinal Shooting C…

Canadian freeze on sales and distribution puts clamp on newcomers, restricting growth of the sport

IDPA HQ is happy to announce that CHL Targets has signed on to sponsor of the 2026 IDPA National Championship Presented by JP Enterprises match. CHL provides high quality targets and pasters to shooting sports around the…

Updated bylaws, a promotion for Rick Brotzel to chief technology officer and a formal host-selection process for USPSA Nationals mark the association’s answer to five years of expansion.

Riser is in Minnesota after the first day of USPSA Multigun Nationals. Penalties are stacking up a bit, and the weather is like being on the sun is there was more humidity. But the stages are great, the squad is great, t…

The Team SIG Sauer shooter finished nearly 24 seconds ahead of runner-up A.J. Anthony across three days of USPSA Multigun competition.

The Tasco ProPoint PDP3 is an old-school cool optic that falls into the retro world, but remains both affordable & usable.

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is excited to announce that the Fifth IDPA World Championship will take place September 15–18, 2027, at the prestigious Brock’s Gap Training Center in Pell City, Alab…

Riser is in Minnesota after the first day of USPSA Multigun Nationals. Penalties are stacking up a bit, and the weather is like being on the sun is there was more humidity. But the stages are great, the squad is great, t…

Horner leads the field at U.S. Practical Shooting Association’s Multigun Nationals NEWINGTON, N.H., (July 21, 2026) – SIG SAUER, an industry-leading manufac ...

/PRNewswire/ -- SIG SAUER, an industry-leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, and advanced concepts, congratulates Team SIG...

View in Browser July 21, 2026 TOP NEWS I'll never carry alone Clayton Wagner, Mid-South District Manager — Delta Defense, LLC Don't get me wrong, I have carried alone. In fact, for most of my adult life I did, but I…

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is pleased to announce that Leapers, Inc., manufacturer of the UTG® line of firearm accessories, has signed on as an official sponsor of the 2026 IDPA National Champi…

That's right. I'm switching guns completely 80 something days before the 2026 Shotgun World shoot. Oh boy... this is gonna be interesting haha. Thanks for following along!

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 2026 IDPA National Championship presented by JP Enterprises. Ex…

The NROI staff are back into the mailbag for this episode as well as doing a deep dive into the NROI RO Incident process. There are also updates for staff working Race Gun Nationals and Factory Gun Nationals. Note: Trans…

Veteran RO Jay Worden shares field-tested methods for running a squad, from roll call and stage briefings to scoring calls and safety enforcement.

View in Browser July 14, 2026 INDUSTRY NEWS Carrying the Springfield SA-35 Compact GunDigest The very first pistol I ever bought was a Hi-Power clone, and to this day, it remains my favorite handgun. Besides the pla…

Charter USPSA member Heinie co-founded the 1911 Single Stack Classic at PASA in Barry, Ill., in the mid-1990s and remains one of the country’s premier custom pistol builders.

USPSA 2023 Carry Optics Nationals Official Matchbook, June 23-25 for competitorsThis is at the Cardinal Shooting Center, in Marengo, OH, north of Columbus about 30 minutes, just off I-71. From what I

I read a little about a high level competitor and instructor named Ben Stoeger. Why was he suspended by USPSA? Is it true he did some malicious things? Ben seems like a likable fellow in his videos.

The ladies teaching ROSE Retreat and SIG SAUER Academy classes bring firearms skills with an understanding of how women learn.

City hosting 2026 Canadian handgun championships, July 27-Aug. 2

View in Browser July 7, 2026 TOP NEWS Nighthawk Custom to sponsor the 2026 IDPA National Championship presented by JP Enterprises IDPA Nighthawk Custom, a custom firearm manufacturer headquartered in Berryville, Ark…

Nighthawk Custom, a custom firearm manufacturer headquartered in Berryville, AR, has signed on to sponsor the 2026 IDPA US National Championship presented by JP Enterprises. Nighthawk Custom was formed in 2004 by a group…

Go Fast Don’t Suck has signed on to sponsor the 2026 IDPA National Championship presented by JP Enterprises. Go Fast, Don’t Suck is a shirt design company that also manufactures dry fire targets, match banners, and offer…

Brian sits down with Alan Turner to mark his two-year anniversary at USPSA. An army brat who grew up on bases from Fort Huachuca to Fort Drum, Alan has been around firearms his entire life and was a competitive discus an…

Veteran RO Jay Worden draws on 30-plus years of major matches to walk through the tools, prep work and stage-reading habits that keep a USPSA stage safe and running on time.

MD Tim Dunderi on the 2026 USPSA Multigun Nationals: the stage design, a stacked Open super squad, and who to watch when it kicks off July 17 at Forest Lake.

IPSC TRADEMARK NOTICE Trademark AcknowledgmentInternational Practical Shooting Confederation, IPSC ®™, the IPSC name, IPSC logos, emblems, designs, trade names, service marks, trademarks, internet domain names, and relat…

Finished 6th in Limited Optics at the 2026 Battle at the Peak Colorado State USPSA Championship. Lower than I was hoping after last year, but considering this is my second match since 2025 Race Gun Nationals, and my firs…

In 1975 a guy named Richard Davis invited some friends – including some cops whose lives had been saved by Davis’ Second Chance brand body armor – to a pistol match at his place in Central Lake, Michigan. The targets wer…

View in Browser June 30, 2026 TOP NEWS Taurus to sponsor the 2026 IDPA National Championship presented by JP Enterprises IDPA Taurus, known for producing professional grade pistols, has signed on to sponsor the 2026…

Layered Ballistics and Eternal Networks have signed up to sponsor the 2026 IDPA National Championship presented by JP Enterprises. Layered Ballistics offers reloading and holster accessories, IDPA test boxes, and dry fir…

Source: WADA-ADA CommunicationsMontreal, 29 June 2026With the 1 January 2027 implementation date of the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code (Code) approaching, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to announce the launc…

Taurus, known for producing professional grade pistols, has signed on to sponsor the 2026 IDPA National Championship match presented by JP Enterprises. The 2026 IDPA National Championship match is scheduled for Sept. 24-…

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Ben Czyzewski joins the podcast for the second time, Ben placed 11th in Carry optics at the 2025 Factory gun nationals.

We are pleased to announce the inaugural USPSA Report to the Membership, a new annual event scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern. This event will be held online and is open to all USPSA members. T…

We are pleased to announce the inaugural USPSA Report to the Membership, a new annual event scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern. This event will be held online and is open to all USPSA members. T…

View in Browser June 23, 2026 TOP NEWS ProMag, ArchAngel, Mission Specific Ventures, and TechWear USA to sponsor the 2026 IDPA National Championship presented by JP Enterprises IDPA ProMag/Archangel/Mission Specific…

IDPA HQ is happy to announce that Hunters HD Gold will be sponsoring the 2026 IDPA National Championship Presented by JP Enterprises match. Since Hunters HD Gold opened over 40 years ago, they have produced the best poss…

From being a fan watching the World Championships to creating his dream by joining Team Tanfoglio—this is how Patrick fell in love with the Open Division. 🎯✨ #shootingsports #tatical #firearms #gunsdaily #competition…

ProMag/Archangel/Mission Specific Ventures (MSV), and TechwearUSA have signed on together to sponsor the 2026 IDPA US National Championship presented by JP Enterprises. Joyce Wilson, Executive Director of IDPA said, “We …

Members of the CZ Shooting Team won four gold, four silver, and two bronze medals in the individual events at the IPSC European Championships. They also brought home four European championship titles, five individual IPS…

Morning light swept across the Bianchi Cup range in Hallsville, Missouri, signaling the start of another high‑stakes test of accuracy and composure. The...

View in Browser June 16, 2026 TOP NEWS IDPA and USCCA Partnership Announced IDPA The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is proud to announce its recent partnership with the U.S. Concealed Carry Associ…

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is proud to announce their recent partnership with the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA). “We are delighted to partner with USCCA”, said Joyce Wilson, Executiv…

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 an…

We're 3 months in and the training is starting to get real. I'm starting to feel the benefits of all of this training. Come along with me as we prep for the Shotgun World Shoot in September in Greece.

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 …

View in Browser June 9, 2026 TOP NEWS New IDPA Area Coordinator for West Coast IDPA Fred Mowrey from Elk Grove, Calif., has been appointed as the new IDPA Area Coordinator for California, Washington and Oregon, effe…

Fred Mowrey from Elk Grove, CA, has been appointed as the new IDPA Area Coordinator for CA, WA, and OR, effective immediately. A member of the Sacramento Defensive Pistol Shooters, Fred shoots in the following divisions:…

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You're watching the official opening ceremony livestream of the 2026 European Handgun Championship event here in Buzsák, Hungary. Over 65 countries and 1700+ competitors, this is the largest IPSC match ever held! Stay …

IPSC SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH Where Science Meets The Shot For the first time in the history of IPSC, a dedicated scientific research program is exploring the physiology, psychology, and performance science behind competitive…