International Gun Organizations

International Gun Organizations: Groups That Work Across Borders

Firearm ownership, hunting and the shooting sports do not stop at national borders, and neither do the organizations that support them. This page gathers international bodies that govern competitive shooting, represent hunters and collectors worldwide, or advocate for civilian arms rights at the global level, including before international forums where firearm policy affecting American gun owners can be shaped.

Minuteman University.com currently lists 7 international organizations below, ranging from the federation that runs Olympic shooting to a collectors’ association founded in 1955. Each profile summarizes the group’s history, headquarters and focus so 2A advocates can understand who operates on the world stage.

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ISSF: Founded in 1907 and known as the International Shooting Union (UIT) until 1998, it governs Olympic rifle, pistol and shotgun events.
IPSC: Created in 1976, the International Practical Shooting Confederation has affiliates in more than 100 regions and balances accuracy, power and speed.
Safari Club International: Based in Tucson, Arizona since 1972, with more than 55,000 members and 190 chapters worldwide.
IAA: Began as the Cartridge Collector’s Club in 1955 and took the International Ammunition Association name in 1993.
IAPCAR: The International Association for the Protection of Civilian Arms Rights, founded in 2010 by Alan Gottlieb with co-founder Julianne Versnel.