McHenry Shooting Sports

07/09/2026

Just a little dark stage action at our match last night!

05/13/2026

Match starts: August 22rd @ 9:00 AM · Match ends: August 22rd, 2026 when shooting is complete The 2026 Dairyland Duel will be a Tier 2 match with 9 stages with a minimum round count of 150. Divisions will be limited to ESP, SSP, CCP and CDP. Match setup will be on Friday August 21nd, starting at 8a...

02/06/2026

Iron sights only match that is not too far away and run by a great group of people!

01/19/2026

New for 2026 we are starting an annual level 2 match. Registration for the Brew City Open 2026 goes live February 1st. $135 entry, lunch, t shirt, prizes. 10 stages shot over a single day. Come on out and have fun. Link below.

https://practiscore.com/brew-city-open-2026/register

01/11/2026

This match is close enough to drive, shoot and drive home the same day.
Great match year after year and the staff makes for an enjoyable day of shooting!!

01/01/2026

01/01/2026

IDPA Regional Area Coordinator Leads have announced updates to the sport rulebooks with highlighted revisions listed below. Look for a detailed article on the revisions in the first quarter of the Tactical Journal. These updates will take effect on January 15, 2026. Please reach out to your Area Coordinator or International Point of Contact with questions.

2026 IDPA Rulebook:
2.2.3– A Firearm with a non-functional manual safety is a DQ.
2.9.1.3– Muzzle exclusion Zone only required for doorknobs and handles.
3.2.1.5– Targets in the open are a higher priority than targets available from cover.
3.2.3 – Update the definition of activated targets and how they can be engaged.
3.5.10.3– Vision Barriers provide protection for reloads.
5.2.2.4- Intentionally engaging (discharging the firearm) at anything other than a target or an activator is an FP.
8.1.3.5– BUG is now 8+1.

2026 Equipment Appendices:
A.6.2.1.3– .380 ACP removed from BUG.

2026 Match Administration Rules:
M-3.2.18 – All classes must be recognized at Tier Two Matches.
M-4.1 – Awards are required to 5th place.
M-18.7 – Match Performance Promotion revised to beating 10.

You can view the new documents on our website:
https://www.idpa.com/idpa-match-rules/

01/01/2026

We are excited to announce the 2026 Northern Illinois Section Championship is happening May 23-24 2026 at the Aurora Sportsman’s Club in Waterman, IL!

A huge thank you to our Title Sponsor- Stealth Arms for jumping on with all the support!

We will be announcing the rest of the sponsors and more details such as stages and prizes in the following weeks.

Registration opens January 22 at 8:00am CST.

We are still looking for RO/CRO and staff. If you have an interest in helping out there is a link in our bio to a form. Thanks!

The important info is below.

MATCH REGISTRATION:
- Match Fee: $165
- Registration opens January 22 at 8:00 AM CT
- USPSA Level II Match - You MUST be a current USPSA member on the first day of the match
- RO and CRO’s are needed, please see link below for early registration for Staff Day

RO/CRO - VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
- Match fee comped
- Free Staff jersey
- Lunch provided during staff match and all worked days
- Entry into staff prize drawing during staff appreciation dinner Saturday evening
- Early registration
Sign up to volunteer: https://forms.gle/4xnfhBEnqGQHSGuYA

REFUND POLICY:
- Full refund if withdrawn before March 9 (minus $15 credit card & handling fee)
- 50% refund if withdrawn March 10 through May 1 (minus $25 credit card & handling fee)
- No refunds after May 1

01/01/2026

Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year!!