Everything You Need to Know: 2025 IDPA National Championship
September 18–20, 2025 | Mission 160 Gun Range, Whitewright, Texas This is a Tier 5 match — the highest level of IDPA competition. Founded by 2023 World Champion Kevin Harding, Mission 160 provides a premier outdoor pistol venue built specifically for national-level defensive shooting. Scenario-based...
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September 18–20, 2025 | Mission 160 Gun Range, Whitewright, Texas
This is a Tier 5 match — the highest level of IDPA competition. Founded by 2023 World Champion Kevin Harding, Mission 160 provides a premier outdoor pistol venue built specifically for national-level defensive shooting.
Scenario-based stages test the fundamentals under match pressure: draw from concealment, accuracy through transitions, reloads, and real-world defensive tactics. Tight scoring means minimal error margin. Expect elite competitors from across the country.
| Division | Details |
|---|---|
| SSP | Stock Service Pistol |
| ESP | Enhanced Service Pistol |
| CDP | Custom Defensive Pistol |
| CCP | Compact Carry Pistol |
| REV | Revolver |
| BUG | Back-Up Gun |
| CO | Carry Optics |
| PCC | Pistol Caliber Carbine |
Optional categories: Lady, Junior, Senior, Law Enforcement, Military, International
Registration opens April 21, 2025 at 9 a.m. Central Time via IDPA.com. Current IDPA membership and classification required. Spots fill quickly.
- •Location: Mission 160 Range, north of McKinney (Dallas-Fort Worth area)
- •Airports: DFW International and Dallas Love Field nearby
- •Range amenities: Equipment check, chrono station, stage briefing areas, vendor booths, spectator space
- •Register early — championship spots are limited
- •Verify division-specific rules and concealment requirements
- •Practice match-like drills: cover-based shooting, target transitions, reloads under pressure
- •Watch previous nationals footage on YouTube to understand stage flow
- •Plan accommodations early (hotels, RV parking, campsites available nearby)
Elite-level competition, gear validation under match stress, real-world defensive drills, and direct connection with IDPA community and industry vendors.