Proposed Match Date is May 8 & 9, 2026
Registration Opens December 2025!
About the Match
The 2026 Gateway IDPA Missouri State Championship is a Tier 3 match sanctioned under the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) hosted by Arnold Rifle and Pistol Club (ARPC). Like last year, this match will be a charitable fundraiser for The BackStoppers Inc., something that has historically been an important part of the state matches at ARPC.
This match is open to all IDPA classifications (novice and above), in the following divisions:
- Carry Optics (CO)
- Stock Service Pistol (SSP)
- Enhanced Service Pistol (ESP)
- Custom Defensive Pistol (CDP)
- Compact Carry Pistol (CCP)
- Back-up Gun (BUG)
- Revolver (REV)
- Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC)
In addition to the standard IDPA categories, we will be celebrating additional ones such as High Firefighter, High EMS, High Veteran, and High First Responder (Retired) with special consideration for irons & optics specific awards.
2026 Match Details
The match will be held the second weekend of on May 2026. Friday the 8th is the Staff competition, and the 9th will be for the remaining competitors.
The match fee is $125, due at registration and before squadding. Additional charity donation opportunities will be available at registration as well as in-person at the match.
A meal will be available at no additional cost to guests. and preferences and/or allergy information will be collected at registration.
There will be (at least) 9 Scenario, and 2 Standards stages.
Minimum round count will be approximately 192.
There will be a mandatory equipment check and chronograph testing, though courtesy checks will be available on Friday during the Staff Competition.
Arnold Rifle and Pistol Club located at 8343 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart, Missouri 63012.
