BERRYVILLE, AR – Federal Premium Ammunition, the industry's widest variety of ammunition offerings for every facet of the shooting sports, is back as a major sponsor of one of IDPA's most popular matches, the IDPA US National Championship. Federal Premium Ammunition is generously donating ammunition for the two charity side matches, Home for our Troops and Learn to Shoot Again where all money raised will go to helping our Veterans.

"Federal Premium has a long record of supporting the shooting sports and we are very pleased to have them choose to sponsor our match. With their generous support, we look forward to making a very positive impact for the two charities.  We're delighted to once again be working with Federal Premium," said Robert Ray, membership and marketing director for IDPA.

Federal Premium Ammunition joins Comp-Tac Victory Gear, USCCA, Walther, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Wilson Combat, Montana Gold, and Blackwater Precision as a gold level sponsor of the championship which takes place September 28th thru the 30thth at the Triple C Tactical Training Range in Cresson, Texas.

"Federal Ammunition is honored once again to partner with the IDPA and is proud to be a part of an organization that has been the benchmark of the shooting world." Devon Harris, Shooting Promotions Manager.

IDPA US National Championship, now in its 21st consecutive year, serves as a highly desirable match and draws upwards of 300 of the best IDPA shooters to Cresson, Texas to compete at the hosting facility, Triple C Tactical Training Range.
For more information on IDPA, the IDPA US Nationals or to join the more than 25,000 members competing each week, visit www.IDPA.com.

You can further connect with the IDPA community through IDPA's social media, such as @OfficialIDPA on Twitter and ShootIDPA on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Tumblr, or check for regular news and updates on the organization's DOWN ZERO Blog.

About Federal Premium
Federal Premium is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of consumer products in the growing outdoor sports and recreation markets. Federal has an unparalleled commitment to conservation and safety in the industry.
For more information go to www.federalpremium.com

About IDPA:
Founded in 1996, the International Defensive Pistol Association is the international governing body for IDPA competition which offers shooters a fun, safe, and challenging format to practice and test their gun handling skills through defensive-based scenarios. Today IDPA stands as the fastest growing shooting sport in the United States with over 25,000 members from all 50 states and 54 foreign countries. IDPA's 400+ affiliated clubs offer weekly and monthly matches as well as host major championships.