UKPSA NEWS

Dear Members, As we approach our next AGM on Jun 21, 2026, we are opening nominations for the Charity Board roles due for election this year. This is your opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership and governance of the UKPSA. Available Roles The following Trustee positions are available for election for a 3 year term, click on the role for the full role description: Chair Lay Member Treasurer These roles are part of our staggered election process designed to ens

We are pleased to confirm the selection of the following teams and individual athletes to represent Great Britain at the European Handgun Championship, Buzsák, Hungary 2026. This reflects their hard work and performance, and we wish them the best as they compete internationally. Teams Production Optics overall Gareth Bland Peter Bland Hongji Yu James Titcumb Production Optics Senior Justin Cooper Tim Gardener Richard Ingram Sonny Bayly Individual Athletes David May Dave Mer

We are proud to announce the selection of the following teams and individual athletes to represent Great Britain at the IPSC Shotgun World Shoot, Corinth, Greece 2026. Their dedication, skill, and commitment have earned them this opportunity to compete on the world stage, and we wish them every success. UKPSA National Squads OPEN Overall team 1. Heng Fan 2. Ben Ducker 3. Eduard Nicorici 4. TBC Individual athlete 1. Zak Moussa 2. Matthew Orton

IPSC and UKPSA are working closely together to develop solutions around lead restrictions impacting our sport. Kev Strowger (GB RD) and Julia Hilger-Ellis (GB DOPA) are now regularly meeting with IPSC President Vitaly Kryuchin and VP Friedrich Gepperth to address the challenges posed not only in the UK, but across Europe. While each country faces its own nuances of lead restrictions, there are shared concerns—such as the use of birdshot—that are being actively explored coll

It is great to see the new UKPSA competition season up and running with two very successful level 2 matches kicking off the year, both hosted by Sterling Sport Club. It was great to see Hannah Mawdsley picking up a medal at the Thaw mini rifle match, and very fitting as she did it on International Womans Day. And the Ready Steady Go Shotgun match saw some of the best GB shooters start their bid for British champion. Congratulations and well done to Sterling for hosting two g

One of our UKPSA-affiliated clubs was approached by their local Sunday newspaper for comment following remarks made by a family member of a victim of the tragic Dunblane massacre, 30 years ago. The newspaper asked for clarification and context regarding practical shooting and its place within the UK sport. Below is the UKPSA response on behalf of our affiliated clubs to the questions raised about our sport: IPSC shooting, governed in the UK by the UKPSA and organised by affil

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Andrew Duffy's passing. A true titan in UK shooting sports, Andy was a dedicated competitor, a respected official, and a generous instructor whose enthusiasm touched every discipline he pursued. Of Scottish parents Andrew Duffy was born in Dulwich in May 1958 Andrew’s unique style and passion for shooting, whether with a handgun, shotgun, or rifle, were clear for all to see. His involvement in the sport spans several decades,

With the first IPSC matches of the year already up and running, thoughts turn to the new competition season. 2026 already looks like it will be a bumper year for IPSC competition in Great Britain, with over twenty national and international matches already in the calendar. Even more pleasing, we have multiple level 3 (international) matches not just in IPSC Shotgun, but also in IPSC Action Air, IPSC Mini Rifle and IPSC .22LR Handgun. In January, the new Charity Board and Spor

The UKPSA is pleased to announce a new partnership with firearmslicensing.net with the aim to support members, who may be experiencing challenges with police firearms licensing teams. Effective and consistent licensing processes are essential to the stability and growth of our sport, and we recognise the impact that delays or unclear decisions can have on your ability to participate in the sport fully. So if you are encountering difficulties with any part of your certificat

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

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

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

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

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 Clarke – 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

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

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