Contact Kevin Grant at Kevingrant26@gmail.com for more information.
SMOKING BARRELS'
REGIONAL STANDOFF 2026 (THE BARBADOS OPEN)
Dear Shooters
On behalf of the Smoking Barrels team, I would like to invite you to attend the Regional Stand Off 2026 (The Barbados Open) " IPSC level III competition. This match will take place at the Barbados Clay Target Shooting Association, located at Searles, Christ Church. This competition will span over a three (3) day period, from the 26th June to the 28th June. 2026. It is always a pleasure having our Regional and International colleagues here on the island to enjoy our exciting competitions, as well as our island's culture.
Below are the details for the competition:
Registration fee: US$ 200 ($75 of this amount relates to firearm processing fees) There is an additional fee of $75usd for the importation of ammunition.
Registration fee (PCC):US$ 200 ($75 of this amount relates to firearm processing fees) There is an additional fee of $75usd for the importation of ammunition.
Registration for both PCC and another pistol division US$350.00
Team Registration: US $100 ($25 per person) MAXIMUM 4 Man team (lowest overall score is dropped) 3 man team can also register (all overall scores will be used)
Deadline for registration is May 27th, 2026
Firearms & ammunition permits: All final firearms information MUST be received on or before 27th, May 2026 (no exceptions and/or changes after that date)
Stages : 18 (+ chronograph)
Minimum rounds: 292 (excluding chronograph)
Ammunition Cost: 9mm - $25 usd per box
9mm major - $75 usd per box (Box of 500 rounds - $700usd)
.40 cal - $30 usd per box
.38 super / 9x23 - $35 usd per box
AMMUNITION CAN BE IMPORTED, KINDLY STATE THE AMOUNT & CALIBER ON REGISTRATION FORM.
Fired cases: Must be left at range
Unfired live rounds: Cannot be re-exported
Divisions recognized: Open, Standard, Production, Production Optics, Optics, PCC
(subject to Appendix A2 of the IPSC rulebook)
Categories recognized IPSC: Lady, Senior & Super Senior
Function firing bay: Will not be available. Function firing on request (Range Master) only
Shooting range location: Barbados Clay Target Shooting Association, Searles Christ Church
Range surface: Dirt, grass and sand
Temperature : The monthly average temperature in Barbados in June is 88° F or 31° C
Squading: Timetable
Shooting format (pre-match IPSC):Full day format (Range Officers Only) 9 stages break 9 stages on the 26th June 2026.
Shooting format (main match IPSC): Half day format. Competitors will shoot 10 stages on 27th June and 8 stages on the 28th June.
Shooting order within squad: According to IROA format
Logistics: Food and refreshments will be for sale at the range. Remember to bring sun block and head wear to the range.
Arbitration fee: US$ 100
More match info
Please note that the pre-match is only available to Regional Directors, Match Officials, Sponsors and other persons specifically authorized by the Match Director (rule 6.6.2).
Unless there are exceptional circumstances, other persons will not be permitted to shoot the pre-match.
ALL competitors must be approved by their Regional Director prior to commencement of the pre-match.
Stages
The courses of fire will not be published on our website, until May 18th, 2025 at the earliest.
Please note that the courses of fire published here and/or in the official match booklet are not necessarily identical or final, as changes are often made during the official physical course inspection and approval process.
However, all changes, if any, will be completed prior to commencement of the pre-match.
Contact us:
If there are any queries please contact me at kevingrant26@gmail.com or call (246) 256-6170.
Yours truly
Kevin Grant
Director - Smoking Barrels
To register please click the link below.