IPSC Shotgun World Shoots
The IPSC Shotgun World Shoot is the highest level shotgun match within the International Practical Shooting Confederation and consists of several days and at least 30 separate courses of fire. The Shotgun World Shoots are held triennially on a rotational cycle with the other two main IPSC disciplines Handgun and Rifle.
History
The first Shotgun World Shoot was held in 2012 in Debrecen, Hungary, and consisted of 30 stages over 5 days and over 400 competitors. The subsequent 2015 Shotgun World Shoot was held at the "Le Tre Piume" shooting range near Agna, Italy. The match had 30 stages over 5 days, and 635 competitors from 30 nations. The 2018 Shotgun World Shoot was held at the National Shooting Centre in Châteauroux, Franceand consisted of 30 stages over 7 days, and 656 competitors from 39 nations. The fourth Shotgun World Shoot has been awarded to Thailand, and was planned to be held in 2021, but moved to 2023 due to COVID-19. The next World Shoot is held in Corinth, Greece late September 2026.
List of Shotgun World Shoots
- 2012 Shotgun World Shoot in Debrecen, Hungary
- 2015 Shotgun World Shoot in Agna, Italy
- 2018 Shotgun World Shoot at the National Shooting Centre, Châteauroux, France
- 2023 Shotgun World Shoot in Pattaya,Thailand. Pushed to 2023 due to COVID.
- 2026 Shotgun World Shoot in Corinth, Greece