Reach 25,000 Tactical and Practical Shooting Sports Professionals and Enthusiasts with International Defensive Pistol Association
Members include handgun-carrying individuals from all walks of life—veterans, law-enforcement officers, everyday concealed-carry permit holders, blue- and white-collar professionals—who participate as competitive shooters at local and national club events. They typically hold roles such as firearms instructors, range safety officers, club match directors or enthusiasts who carry in their personal life and engage in a sport built around practical defensive shooting. The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) represents practitioners of practical‐defensive pistol shooting—primarily everyday carriers, law‑enforcement shooters, and competitive amateurs—counting over 25,000 members across more than 70 countries. Founded in 1996, the association offers advertisers access to a highly engaged audience of firearm‑savvy, gear‑focused individuals with strong product purchasing potential and loyalty to the sport’s ecosystem.
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