IPSC Handgun World Shoots
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The IPSC Handgun World Shoot is the highest level handgun match within the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) which consists of several days and at least 30 separate courses of fire.[2] The Handgun World Shoots are held triennially on a rotational cycle with the other two main IPSC disciplines Rifle and Shotgun.
Quick Facts Formerly, Classification ...
Formerly | Practical pistol[1] |
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Classification | ICS (IPSC Classification System) |
Sport | Practical shooting |
Founded | In the 1970s |
Motto | "Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas" (DVC), Latin for "precision, power, speed" |
No. of teams | National teams |
Country | Over 100 |
Venue(s) | Shooting ranges |
Confederation | African, Australasian, European and Pan-American Zones |
Most recent champion(s) | Ben Stoeger (2017) |
Most titles | Eric Grauffel (9 times) |
Qualification | Region dependent number of slots. Regional selection procedures. |
Level on pyramid | 5 |
Domestic cup(s) | National championships |
Related competitions | IPSC Rifle, Shotgun and Action Air World Shoots |
Official website | ipsc |
2022 IPSC Handgun World Shoot |
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World Shoot main matches are held over six days with five days of shooting and one rest day, making the competition a shooting marathon where strategy and mental focus is of critical importance.[3][4]