President’s Page
President’s Page – August 2025
Mid-2025 Highlights and AchievementsDear IPSC Regional Directors, Athletes and Officials, As we reach the halfway point of 2025, it’s my pleasure to provide an overview of the remarkable progress and key highlights that have defined our sport so far this year. Together, we continue to elevate...
President’s Page – June 2025
2025 Shooting Season is Here!Dear IPSC members and friends, It is with great pride and excitement that I welcome you all to a new year of dynamic shooting — the IPSC Shooting Season 2025 is now officially open!This year, our calendar is brimming with thrilling opportunities: four major Continental...
Vitaly Kryuchin
President, IPSC
Since becoming IPSC president, Vitaly Kryuchin has spearheaded major initiatives, including the development of the IPSC Junior Program to engage youth in the sport and the creation of a transgender policy to foster inclusivity. He also advanced international training standards through the Main International Shooting Instructors Association (MISIA), ensuring high-quality, uniform coaching worldwide.
Mr. Kryuchin has led the push for Olympic recognition of IPSC, strengthened partnerships with global trainer organizations, and supported match cycle reforms such as introducing World Cups between World Shoots. His oversight extended to equipment rules, notably advocating for expanding optics options in PCC, and promoting athlete safety and global participation despite evolving firearm laws.
IPSC Around The World!
50th Anniversary of Germany’s BDS: Bund Deutscher Sportschützen
The year 2025 is very important for the IPSC Region Germany: The shooting confederation BDS (Bund Deutscher Sportschützen) has it’s 50th anniversary and at the same time representing Germany in the IPSC for 35 years. Text: Stefan WingertText: Stefan WingertPhotos:...
IPSC Action Air Present in Hong Kong
The Corinth Shooting Range, located just 80 km from Athens, Greece, was the venue for the highly anticipated Canal Challenge Match 2025, held from April 9-13, 2025.Hosting another big event like this in such a short period of time have put challenges to the management...
Canal Challenge 2025
The Corinth Shooting Range, located just 80 km from Athens, Greece, was the venue for the highly anticipated Canal Challenge Match 2025, held from April 9-13, 2025.This international mix created a vibrant and competitive atmosphere throughout the match, ensuring that...
Regional Report: IPSC Barbados
In 2015, under the auspices of Smoking Barrels andin collaboration with IPSC Barbados Inc., and with theassistance of Mr. Alastair Stewart we were able to hostour first Level 3 match. In 2024 we are about to host ourIPSC National Handgun Championship to concludethe...
Las Gabias Welcomed Spain’s Fiercest IPSC Competitors
In March 2025, the picturesque town of Las Gabias in Granadawas the setting for the I Fase Copa Presidente, held on March 7that the renowned CEAR Juan Carlos I Shooting Range, known forhosting a previous ISSF World Cup.Las Gabias, where history meetsserenity—embrace...
