We hold two monthly matches at the Bandera Gun Club.

Bandera IDPA / Defensive Matches on the 2nd Saturday of the month.

Bandera Steel Challenge Matches on the 3rd Saturday of the month.

Beginning shooters welcome! 

To encourage younger competitors, all under-30-year-old first-timers get their first registration free!

Bandera IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association) and Bandera Steel Challenge are your “Gateway to the Shooting Sports!”   We specialize in helping new competitors get a strong start in a supportive, safe, and FUN environment!

Why should you compete? Watch Massad Ayoob, one of the giants in the defensive skills community, tell you why it might save your life:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utTNX5S5uME

For full details on what you’ll need, and to register online:  

  1. If you don’t already have a free PractiScore account, all you need is name and email, and a password. Click here to create one: https://practiscore.com/signup
  2. Sign in to PractiScore and search “Matches” for: