GLC Shooting Academy Returns As Major Sponsor Of Comp-Tac Republic Of Texas IDPA Championship

BERRYVILLE, Ark. – IDPA announced that GLC Shooting Academy, a Texas based shooting school founded by Gordon Carrell and dedicated to improving shooters’ skills for recreation, competition or self-defense, has returned as one of the major sponsors of the Comp-Tac Republic of Texas IDPA Championship.

In addition to sponsoring the match, Gordon Carrell will be competing as the defending Texas SSP division champion. A title he was held for the last 11 years.

“There are a number of IDPA shooters who have risen through the ranks thanks to the training they’ve received from Gordon and his GLC Shooting Academy. His broader commitment to IDPA is well known as he is not only one of the sport’s top shooters but also heavily involved as a leading voice in helping grow IDPA,” said Joyce Wilson, executive director of IDPA.

GLC Shooting Academy joins Academi, Atlanta Arms & Ammo, Bayou Bullets, Black Bullets International, BrianEnos.com, Brownells, ESCA Tech, Front Sight Firearms Training Institute, GraphXCentral.com, Gun Goddess, The Hearing and Balance Clinic, Hornady, Lee Precision, Lone Star Medics, Safariland, Sierra Bullets, Smith & Alexander, Starline Brass, Target Barn, UniqueTek.com, Zero Bullet Company and Comp-Tac Victory Gear, the title sponsor of the match, in supporting the sold-out Republic of Texas IDPA Championship.

Serving as the state’s premier defensive pistol shooting competition and state championship match, the 2014 Comp-Tac Republic of Texas IDPA Championship will take place Saturday, May 24 at the Triple C Tactical Range in Cresson, Texas. The event is being hosted by the Collin County IDPA club.

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