UKPSA NEWS

Introduction to IPSC Rifle for UK competitors

What is IPSC Rifle? Think minirifle but with a bigger bang and targets placed at greater distances, therefore creating (arguably) a greater challenge than minirifle. Rifle is primarily shot with a semi-automatic rifle, the most common being .223. There are however, two manual divisions which should be considered: MAB – Manual action bolt MAC – Manual action contemporary Both divisions are still bound to the same rules of minimum power factor for both minor and major scorin

Nov 19

Mini Rifle World Shoot II - Buzsák, Hungary - 2028

I am very honoured to be asked to undertake the role of Mini Rifle National Squad Director for the next World Shoot. I learned a great deal supporting the National Squad for this year's MRWS in the Czech Republic, some things I will do the same, some things I will do very differently. I’m very keen to start the focus on the 2028 World Shoot. In 2026 I will publish a more detailed brief which will include the selection criteria. However for 2026, for those interested in select

Nov 11

Shotgun World Shoot Greece 2026

This is an exciting time for the UKPSA with several internationals coming up in 2026. One of the biggest is the Shotgun World Shoot in Greece - 28th September to 3rd October. Nick du Plessis has been appointed as the Shotgun National Squad Director and with less than a year to the match is keen to start training and selection activities. Would you like to participate in the competition? If you do, please complete this form before November 4th . Any questions contact o

Oct 29

In memoriam

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of one of our long serving members – Alan Wragg. Alan passed away in mid September after a battle with cancer. Alan’s UKPSA membership number was 39. He has contributed to practical shooting in many ways across the forty plus years he was a member. Starting in the distant days of handgun shooting onto shotgun, full bore rifle, LBP and Mini Rifle, he was very knowledgeable about IPSC shooting. As a range official he

Oct 19

Meet Your New Sports Council!

We’re thrilled to announce the results of the recent Sports Council Elections! Please join us in congratulating your new Associate Directors: Ken Trail – Clubs Chris Toner – Communications and Diversity Vanessa Duffy – Competitions Sharon Sell – GB Performance Jason Clark – NROI President Steffan Davies – Training These six passionate individuals will form the new Sports Council, with Kevin Strowger (Regional Director) stepping in as Chair. Their first meeting is set f

Oct 19

CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS

Your passion for IPSC shooting is the engine that drives our sport, and we can't thrive without your invaluable contribution! We're transitioning into a truly membership-led organisation, making your involvement more crucial than ever. Ready to dive in and make a tangible impact? Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your journey, there are countless ways to get involved and shape the future of IPSC shooting. Every hour you dedicate helps ensure our sport's continued

Oct 15

2025 Summer Postal League

The 2025 UKPSA Summer Postal Leagues are now completed and the results can be accessed by the links below. Congratulations to all the winners! Huge thanks to everyone involved in delivering these competitions. From the stage designers to all the competitors who supported the ethos of the Postal Leagues. Most importantly those club members who built and ran the stages, recorded the scores and uploaded them to SSI. Without them there would be no competition. The UKPSA will be a

Oct 8