Marianas Practical Shooting Association
The Marianas Practical Shooting Association (MPSA) is a Guamanian association for practical shooting.
| Abbreviation | MPSA |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Guam Shooting Sports Federation |
| Formation | 2017 |
| Location |
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| Website | islandshooters |
History edit
Formerly the Guam Shooting Sports Federation (GSSF) had existed since the 1970s,[1] which held practical shooting competitions and an annual Steel Challenge speed-shooting championships on the islands.[2]
In 2001, Guam and Micronesia were provisionally accepted as members of the IPSC,[3] In addition to civilian sport and recreation, GSSF has also hosted matches for law enforcement officers.[4] In 2010, GSSF worked on putting together a team to represent Guam in the Pacific Games and 2012 Olympics.[5]
In 2016, the Marianas Practical Shooting Association (MPSA) initially formed[6] before being formally founded in 2017, and has since represented Guam in several international practical shooting competitions.[6][7][8][9] From 2017, the Marianas Practical Shooting Association took on the IPSC representation on the islands.[1][10][11][12] Steel Challenge shooting on the island has since been hosted by the separate organization Guam United Alpha Marksman Club which is affiliated with Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA).[13]
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References edit
- ^ a b GNOC overlooked shooting federation | Guam Sports | postguam.com
- ^ Guam's top shooters square off - KUAM.com-KUAM News: On Air. Online. On Demand.
- ^ Twenty-Fifth IPSC General Assembly - Philippsburg, Germany, August 2001
- ^ Another spring enrollment record! - Guam Community College | GCC Guam
- ^ Guam Shooting Federation holds competition - KUAM.com-KUAM News: On Air. Online. On Demand.
- ^ a b GUAM AIMS HIGH IN PRACTICAL SHOOTING – GSPN – Guam Sports Network
- ^ Practical shooting association concludes 2023 with a bang | Sports | guampdn.com
- ^ SPORTS: Guam’s national range officers participate in the 2023 IPSC European Handgun Championship | Guam Sports | postguam.com
- ^ Local shooting association looking to make a mark on the international stage | Sports | postguam.com
- ^ Forty-First IPSC General Assembly - Chateauroux, France, August 2017
- ^ Forty-Second IPSC General Assembly - Pattaya, Thailand, September 2018
- ^ The Guam Shooting Sports Federation
- ^ Gun club to host shooting tournament | Guam Sports | postguam.com
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