IPSC (INTERNATIONAL PRACTICAL SHOOTING CONFEDERATION)

The art of shooting can be traced since the middle ages but it was more concentrated  as activities for spending time like hunting or more to work force. However , on 19^th century that shooting developed more into sport activity and started to spread all over the world. Competitive IPSC – Style shooting developed in southern California in the  1950 ‘s and spread to many other countries namely  Australia, South America, Europe and Southern Africa. In May 1976, International Pistol Conference was held in Colombia where sport men from all around the world met and to determine the structure, organization and future of IPSC marksmanship. A constitution was established  and constitution was exited. The words ( accuracy, power and speed) was reconized as essential element and have become the foundation of IPSC Shooting.

IPSC reconized all the shooting disciplines including- Handgun,Pistol,Rifle, Shotgun and Action Air. IPSC shooters need to blend accuraacy, power and speed into a winning combination. They need to have proficiency in various type of targets. Multiple targets, moving targets, target that react when hit (reactive target)penalty target,partially cover target, obstacle, movements. competitive strategies and other technique are all apart of IPSC to keep shooters challenged and spectator engage.

IPSC introduced in Kelab Menembak Kedah Selatan

On 2012 last year, IPSC Program was introduced for Pistol to enhance the quality of shooting discipline for pistol gun. Furthermore, the objective to held IPSC is to promote more dynamic, challenging and interesting shooting sport among youngsters in Kedah especially who lives in Kulim. In other hand, this program all was introduced as an innovation in shooting sport for enhance experience shooters with addition of introduction of technologies in shooting. On Jun 2012, the first IPSC Montly Shooting Competition was held in Kelab Menembak Kedah Selatan shooting range in Padang Tembak. This activity will be held every Sunday on 4th week every month.

Getting started with IPSC Program in Kelab Menembak Kedah Selatan

We welcome who ever need more info and interested to experience them. For time being, our club receiving many members and most of them tried this program and activity successfully. Some have a smile of satisfaction trying on this IPSC Program with other experienced shooters.

As in any other recreational activity there is virtually no limit you may spend on firearms and associated equipment. However, to get start in IPSC shooting, all that required is a reliable firearms, suitable equipment, ammunition, eye and ear protection, and a big dose of enthusiasm. So if think you are ready, why not you try them right now. Make them into your favorite sport for healthy life.