The International Range Officers Association (IROA) is part of the IPSC and is responsible for training and certifying its own dedicated zone officers who are responsible for the safe, fair and compliant conduct of the games. In addition, each PSIC region has its own National Institute of Range Officers (INOR) within OIRIO. In a playground, IROA and NROI officials can work together in the ranks: a competition organizer creates a series of “stages” (corresponding to a set of IPSC design rules), each using different numbers and targets to create a shooting challenge that participants must solve as accurately and quickly as possible. Only one participant draws one level at a time and at all times this participant is under the direct observation and control of a trained range officer, whose main task is to enforce the safety rules of the game. From 2019, the Production division will be divided into Production, Production Optics and Production Optics Lite. Production optics are based on production rules, but are allowed with an optical viewfinder. The optical visor can only be mounted on the unchanged slide. Shelf handles or other protrusions of the optical visor or its mounting are not allowed. Even ordinary production handguns without optical sights can follow in this sector. Production Optics Lite is similar, except that the complete handgun must meet a weight limit of 1000 grams The dominant pistol used in IPSC at its launch was the Colt 1911 in .45 ACP.

Over the years, as firearms technology and calibers have improved, the choice for the competitor has increased. There are now many models and manufacturers of firearms used in the IPPC. The 1911 firearm still makes up a large part of the equipment used by competitors. The sport of practical shooting grew out of competitions in California in the 1950s with the goal of developing handgun capabilities for defensive use, but quickly evolved into a pure sport with little basis for its original purpose. The sport quickly spread to Europe, Australia, South America and Africa. The IPSC was founded in May 1976 when hands-on shooting enthusiasts from around the world attended a conference in Columbia, Missouri, to create a constitution and establish the rules of the sport. [3] [4] Jeff Cooper was the first president of the IPSC. Today, there are over 100 active PSIC regions,[1] making shooting an important international sport with a strong focus on firearms safety. Through international rules concerning firearms, equipment and the organization of games, it tries to unite the three elements of precision, power and speed, which is also the motto of the IPSC, the Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas (DVC), Latin for “precision, power, speed”.

Only large-calibre weapons are used, that is, for handguns, 9×19 mm is the smallest caliber, and competitors try to get the most points in the shortest possible time. It should be noted that complex and costly changes are not required to start IPSC registration. Most ready-made pistols are perfectly adequate, and most shooters strive to reach the limits of a standard boxing pistol. Production has been the most popular field since 2016. The division allows very few modifications and is limited to typical “off-the-shelf” service pistols, which must be explicitly approved and listed on the IPSC list of production divisions. The maximum barrel length is 127 mm (5 inches). The handgun must be dual-acting (DA/SA, DAO or Striker fired) and must have a minimum trigger weight. Percussion trigger handguns have a minimum trigger of 1.36 kg for each trigger, while DA/SA handguns only need a minimum trigger of 2.27 kg for the first double-action trigger (no weight limit for subsequent single-action triggers). Avid full-powered handgun shooters can enter up to 5 different divisions depending on the type of weapon used. In addition to full weapons, IPSC sport shooting with small-caliber pistols with .22 long rifle rimfire cartridges and airsoft pistols is becoming increasingly popular.

No matter which division you enter, the right choice of weapon is absolutely crucial. The choice of a weapon therefore plays an important role in sporting success. The following cases of handguns are currently permitted in IPSC sport shooting. The IPSC rules are the foundation of our sport, as are the rules of each sport. The rules set standards for competitions around the world and ensure safety and order in our sport. When shooting with a two-handed handle, the supporting hand exerts pressure in the handle and the strong hand exerts less pressure to maintain dexterity. The grip of the gun should be firm enough to hold the gun safely, but not so firm as to shake the competitor`s hands. Major: 170, Minor: 125 factor points.

The favorites here are also revolvers in the 9mm Luger and .45 ACP pistol calibers, as the crescent moon of the full moon metal clips can be recharged very quickly. Only open sights are allowed and there is no limit to the capacity of the cylinders, but a maximum of 6 shots can be fired before reloading. The gun came out of the holster, still with the fuse on and the trigger finger away from the trigger. When the muzzle releases the case, it should immediately point downwards. Standard division small calibre pistol: In standard division, the same rules apply to open view firearms.