USCCA to Sponsor the 2026 IDPA National Championship Presented by JP Enterprises
The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is proud to announce that the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) has signed on as an official sponsor of the 2026 IDPA National Championship Presented by JP Enterprises.
USCCA is one of the nation’s leading organizations dedicated to providing responsible firearm owners with education, training, self-defense liability protection and resources designed to help members prepare for the before, during and after of a lawful act of self-defense. 
Through its sponsorship of the 2026 National Championship, USCCA continues its commitment to promoting responsible firearm ownership and supporting the defensive shooting sports community. The sponsorship builds on the partnership announced earlier this year between IDPA and USCCA and creates additional opportunities to serve members of both organizations.
“We are excited to welcome USCCA as a sponsor of the 2026 IDPA National Championship,” said Joyce Wilson, Executive Director of IDPA. “Our organizations share a commitment to education, safety and preparing responsibly armed citizens through practical training. USCCA’s support reinforces that shared mission while helping us deliver an exceptional championship experience for our competitors.”
The 2026 IDPA National Championship will be held September 24–26, 2026, at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio. Approximately 400 of the nation’s top defensive pistol competitors will test their skills on realistic courses of fire designed to emphasize safe firearm handling, accuracy and sound decision-making under pressure.
USCCA will be on-site throughout the National Championship with special promotions and information for IDPA members.
“We value our growing relationship with USCCA and appreciate its investment in our members and the sport of defensive pistol competition,” Wilson added. “Partnerships like this strengthen the shooting sports community and encourage responsible firearm ownership through education and training.”
IDPA extends its appreciation to USCCA for its support and looks forward to working together to make the 2026 IDPA National Championship a memorable event for competitors, staff and spectators.
For more information about the International Defensive Pistol Association or to join more than 23,000 IDPA members competing around the world, visit IDPA.com.
About the International Defensive Pistol Association
The International Defensive Pistol Association is the governing body of a shooting sport that simulates self-defense scenarios and real-life encounters. IDPA competition is designed to provide a safe and challenging environment in which participants can develop practical firearm-handling skills while competing with equipment suitable for concealed carry. For more information, visit IDPA.com.
About USCCA
The United States Concealed Carry Association provides responsibly armed Americans with world-class education, training and self-defense resources. Through member education, training and benefits, the USCCA empowers Americans to protect themselves and those they love while promoting the safe, responsible exercise of the right to self-defense. Trusted by more than 860,000 members, the USCCA serves responsibly armed Americans with the tools, knowledge and support they need before, during and after a self-defense incident. More more information, visit USCCA.com