The Long-Awaited Championship After what seemed like an eternity, the European Handgun Championships finally took place this September in Corinth, Greece. Prospective competitors had spent the previous year meeting the criteria to attend with 20 people making up the final team from Great Britain. For a country that still has a handgun ban in place...
The UK Practical Shooting Association (UKPSA) is thrilled to announce that the Team GB Handgun team will be participating in the European Handgun Championship in Greece. This prestigious event is set to be a remarkable showcase of talent, skill, and precision, and Team GB is geared up to make a significant impact. Match Details: Location:...
We need your support! The United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association (UKPSA) urges all our valued members to actively participate in the latest government firearms consultation. This is a golden opportunity for you to have a say in shaping the future of firearms legislation in the UK and safeguarding the future of practical shooting sports. ...
The International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) has issued fresh interpretations for their competition rules. These interpretations were released in compliance with Section 11.8 of the IPSC Competition Rules. Please note that they are pending ratification or modification at the next IPSC Assembly. 1. Optical/Electronic Sights There have been specific interpretations for optical/electronic sights across multiple...
Exciting times ahead for shooting enthusiasts! The much-anticipated UKPSA Summer Postal Leagues have officially launched and Round 1 is here. As we come together in the spirit of friendly competition, it’s time to get those gears ready and be part of an exhilarating journey. This summer, we present to you four different categories in which...
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Roger Stockbridge, a respected founding member of the United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association (UKPSA). Roger’s contribution to the UKPSA and the sport of practical shooting was significant and enduring. His membership number, 45, was an affectionate nod to his preferred calibre, rather than a...
The UKPSA participated in the Northern Shooting Show with a stand dedicated to promoting the exciting world of practical shooting. With a demo stage at the show, visitors had the chance to experience the adrenaline-pumping sport first hand. /*! elementor – v3.12.2 – 23-04-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} On Friday, the association set...
Exciting news for UKPSA members and practical shotgun fans! The official match website for the 2023 Shotgun World Shoot is now live and available at https://2023sws.worldshoot.org/. With new information being uploaded daily, you’ll want to bookmark the website and keep checking back to stay up-to-date. The 2023 Shotgun World Shoot is the prestigious event of...
The United Kingdom Practical Shooting Association (UKPSA) is excited to announce the release of the new IPSC rulebooks, effective from 25th April 2023. These updated rulebooks bring enhancements and improvements to the sport of practical shooting, ensuring that our members have access to the most up-to-date and comprehensive guidelines for each discipline. In order to...
The Association was recently presented with the opportunity to put 4 members of the Metropolitan Police Firearms Licensing Department through a UKPSA Long Gun Safety Course so that they might better understand the needs of practical shooters in their area. It was hosted at Ham & Petersham RPC’s excellent facilities and was a resounding success,...
