UKPSA NEWS

Some NROI Members at the Shotgun World Shoot (plus a fellow NTSA member!). Hello Colleagues, So, it’s been a while since the last Red Shirt News, but as our competition year starts to draw to a close, I thought it was time to do a round-up of the latest news. As RM of the last two L3 Shotgun matches in Wales and Humberside, I want to thank those of you who came to work at them for delivering the matches to our usual high standards. As always, your efforts across the entire ye

I write this soon after my return from the IPSC Shotgun World Championship in Greece. Team GB put in some good performances with both individual and team medals, and I would like to congratulate all our athletes who completed a challenging course of fire competing against the best IPSC shooters in the world. I would also like to highlight the splendid work of the GB match officials. Two stages were led by GB match officials and the two other were individually singled out for

The recent Shotgun World Shoot in Greece was an excellent competition, with some brilliant performances, very close results and several GB competitors narrowly missing out on podium finishes. This was a challenging match, with fast stages, tight no-shoots and some very early starts for everyone! The standard of competition has risen significantly since World Shoot 4, and it was clear that the bar has been raised across the board. Nevertheless the GB team brought home plenty o

Call for Nominations! We are actively seeking passionate volunteers to help shape the future of practical shooting! We strongly encourage all UKPSA members—especially our newer and younger members—to step forward and bring fresh perspectives, energy, and ideas to our governing bodies. Open Positions: Associate Director – Training (3-Year Term) Associate Director – Communications & Diversity (3-Year Term) Associate Director – Disciplines (2-Year Term) Head

The United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association congratulates all UKPSA members attending World Shoot. Qualifying for World Shoot is a great achievement and reflects the hard work and dedication of every competitor selected to attend. We are proud of everyone representing the United Kingdom and the UKPSA on the world stage, and we wish all competitors a safe, successful, and enjoyable match. Good luck to all UKPSA members competing at World Shoot—we look forward to followin

I would like to thank everyone who attended the UKPSA Annual General Meeting where myself, along with Ben Ducker and Gareth Cooper were re-elected to serve on the Charity Board. There were no candidates standing against the current incumbents and membership votes were cast as follows: Chair Martyn Spence Votes For 160 Against 19 Treasurer Gareth Cooper Votes For 160 Against 11 Lay Member Ben Ducker Votes For 160 Against 8 I would like to thank our General Secretary, Jayne Law

We are pleased to announce that our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on 21st June at 7:00 PM via Microsoft Teams. We encourage all members to review the necessary documentation (below) in preparation for this meeting to ensure you are fully informed on our current financial standing and governance. Meeting Materials: To prepare for the discussion, please review the following documents: AGM 2026 Agenda Annual Accounts 2025/26 Treasurers Commentary 2025 AGM DRAFT mi

UKPSA Annual Reports Released: Join Us for the AGM on 21st June The UKPSA Charity Board has officially released the annual reports from our 7 Trustees. These documents are now available below for all members to read. They offer an open, transparent look back at everything our community has achieved, the milestones we have reached, and the challenges we have navigated together over the last 12 months. Why Your Attendance Matters The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is not just a f

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

The UKPSA would like to proudly announce and congratulate the athletes following selected to represent Great Britain at the upcoming European Handgun Championship. LIST OF NAMES and DIVISIONS also include the ROs. This is a great achievement and recognition of the dedication, discipline, and hard work each competitor has shown throughout the season. On behalf of the UKPSA community, we wish all of our athletes the very best of luck as they prepare to compete against some of

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 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,