Kenya's top shooters are gearing up for the inaugural 2022 International Defensive Pistol Association- IDPA Patron's Shoot Championships, scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the National Gun Owners Association's (NGAO) premier shooting range in Kirigiti, Kiambu County.
The event, touted as one of the biggest on Kenya's 2022 IDPA shooting calendar, has attracted a record 120 shooters from all over the world, including units from the Kenya Police Service, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), the National Intelligence Service (NIS), and civilians who are licensed firearm holders.
Speaking to The Standard sports, NGAO-Kenya Chairman Martin Chengo said the patron's shoot is a new entry into the NGAO fold, offering a unique opportunity for sports shooters to showcase their prowess in shooting sports.
According to Match Director Anthony Wahome, all top Kenyan pistol shooters have confirmed attendance, promising a thrilling competition. The event will feature top guns such as Master Ibrahim Ndung'u, Master Eng Robert Nyamongo, Master Eric Wachira, and Master Eng Sammy Onyango, among others.
The two-day shoot will commence on Friday with Safety Officers and Chief Safety Officers, comprising 10 courses of fire and following IDPA rules and safety protocols. A fun shoot will also be held on the same day, open to members of the public.
