2029 Handgun World Shoot Qualifier

Event:  2029 Handgun World Shoot

Location: Italy

Date: TBA

Selection for the 2029 Handgun World Shoot will follow the USPSA World Shoot Policy, effective Jan 1, 2026 or newer as revised by the USPSA Board of Directors.  All provisions of that policy are included in this announcement.

3.0 Application Deadline

• Applications must be received by Nov 15, 2028. This date is subject to change and is approximately 10 months before the first day of the match.
• Applications are available at https://ipsc-usa.com/
• No verbal, email or direct-message applications are accepted.

4.2 Qualification Requirements

• To qualify you must participate in at least 3 of the 6 matches.  Your best 3 scores will be used.
• You must achieve a minimum threshold score of 60% 
• Divisions and categories must meet the minimum registration level to be recognized per the USPSA or IPSC rules.

4.3 Approved Qualifier Matches

• 2026 IPSC Nationals (HQ1)
  • Date: Oct 2 - 4 ,2026
  • Location: Bulger PA
  • https://practiscore.com/2026-us-ipsc-nationals-by-belt/register
• 2026 Racegun Nationals - Open, Standard, Optics (HQ2)
  • Date: Aug 21-23, 2026
  • Location: Cardinal, OH
• 2026 Factory Gun Nationals - Production Optics, Production, Classic, Revolver (HQ3)
  • Date: Sep 18-20, 2026
  • Location: St George, UT
• 2027 IPSC Nationals (HQ4)
  • Date: TBA
  • Location: TBA
• 2027 USPSA National Championship for each division (HQ5)
  • Date: TBA
  • Location: TBA
• 2028 IPSC Nationals (HQ6)
  • Date: TBA
  • Location: TBA
• 2028 USPSA National Championships for each division (HQ7)
  • Date: TBA
  • Location: TBA

8.0 Withdrawal and Refund

Withdrawal and Refund will be per the USPSA World Shoot Policy, effective Jan 1, 2026 or newer as revised by the USPSA Board of Directors.

9.0 Financial Support

USPSA will provide reimbursement for eligible competitors.

• Division Team members may receive 100% of match fee
• Category Team members may receive 100% of match fee
• Individual competitors may receive up to 50% of match 
• Reimbursements are made only after the World Shoot scores are final and are contingent on you participating in the World Shoot.

Last Update: December 30, 2025