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2025 IPSC

Handgun World Shoot

September 11-28, 2025
Matlosana, South Africa.

Match Sponsor

Firearms Information

Find all the information you need to know to bring your firearms to South Africa, Permits and Deadlines.

Schedule of Events

All the important dates: IROA and MISIA Seminars, Registration, Opening and Closing Ceremonies and more!

Accomodations

South Africa is a magic land of infinite wonders that you have to explore! Make sure you check the official RSA Tourism.

The Range

The Frontier Shooting Range is one of the best shooting facilities in the Country.

Make sure you read all information about the range, facilities and procedures.

About World Shoot XX

IPSC Celebrates Its Milestone World Shoot XX, and South Africa is the Perfect Location! 

1,800+ Competitors from 50 Countries

Range Location

The match will be held at the Frontier Shooting Range, in the city of Matlosana.

Important Dates

Sept. 16: Pre-Match Day 1
Sept. 20: General Assembly
Sept. 21: Opening Ceremony
Sept. 22: Main Match Day 1
Sept. 28: Awards Ceremony

Tourism South Africa

South Africa is here to welcome all visitors with many attractions, great food and wonderful people!

FAQs

Before contacting Match Organizers, please check this page for more info.

Squadding

Stay Tuned! Coming Soon Squadding for Pre and Main Match will be announced - check with your Regional Director for more details.

Match Registration

To shoot this match, please Contact your Regional Director HERE.

Schedule of Events

Important Deadlines and all the Information About the Match - click HERE.

News and Updates

Stay Informed with Everything That Is Happening in HWS.

MISIA Seminars

Click HERE to Register to the MISIA Seminars.

​”It is with immense pleasure that I invite you all to the 2025 IPSC Handgun World Shoot – we can’t wait to see you and introduce you to all the natural wonders Africa has to offer

Johnny Loupellis

Match Director

The Host City

Welcome to Matlosana

The City of Matlosana is conformed by three adjacent towns: Stilfontein, Klerksdorp and Orkney.

The city is full of wonderful natural sight seeings, historical sites, museums, shopping and restaurants.

Match News and Important Updates

FAQs

IPSC Level V Matches are the highest level of IPSC competition and competitors must be active IPSC members of their respective Regions, in good standing and approved by their Regional Directors

If you wish to attend and compete on this match, you can contact your Regional Director with the option below

I would like to shoot the match. Can you give me a slot?

No. You must apply for a slot from the Regional Director of your Region of residence.

I am a Regional Director but I cannot shoot the Pre-Match. Can I transfer my slot to another party from my Region?

No. The Regional Director’s slot is not transferable. It can only be used by the Regional Director or by his official delegate representing him at the IPSC Assembly when the Regional Director is personally unable to attend.

My friends and I are sponsored by a company. Can we register a team under their name?

No. At Level IV and higher IPSC competitions, teams can only be registered under the name of the Region. However, subject to the approval of your Regional Director, you might be permitted to wear shirts or logos supplied by your sponsor.

I want to shoot with my friend from another region. How can I arrange this?

His or Her Regional Director and yours must both submit a written request to the Match Organizers.

My friends and I would like to form a team. Who should I contact?

Team requests are only accepted from Regional Directors. Note that each Region can only field one team in each Division and Division/Category listed in Appendix A1 of the rulebooks.

Where can I obtain information about being a Match Sponsor?

Please send an email to [email protected]

Questions?

If you are attending World Shoot XX, your first point of contact is always your Regional Director.
Find your Region’s e-mail address HERE

Email Match Director: [email protected]