The International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) is a global organization that promotes practical shooting as a sport. Founded in 1976, it focuses on dynamic shooting competitions where participants engage targets in various scenarios, emphasizing speed, accuracy, and power. The sport is open to all skill levels and encourages safe firearm handling. IPSC competitions are held in multiple formats, including pistol, rifle, and shotgun events. Participants are scored based on their performance in stages that test their shooting abilities under time constraints. The organization also sets safety standards and rules to ensure a fair and secure environment for all competitors.