IAPS stands for International Airsoft Practical Shooting. It’s a dynamic shooting sport where speed, precision, and safety come together. In the Netherlands, IAPS is organized under the NABV (Nederlandse Airsoft Belangen Vereniging – Dutch Airsoft Association).
IAPS is all about sporting challenges: shooters complete a course as quickly as possible while hitting targets from various angles and distances. You need to think fast, move well, and shoot accurately.
One popular competition is the annual Dutch Open, which attracts participants from both the Netherlands and abroad.
To participate, you’ll need a NABV membership, valid ID, and you must be at least 18 years old. Wearing protective eyewear is mandatory, as is the use of approved replicas and holsters.
GBB pistol (e.g., Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa)
Holster and magazines (Ghost)
Magazine pouches (Ghost)
Speedloader
Airsoft BBs (0.25g – 0.30g, e.g., Specna Arms)
Safety glasses (mandatory)
Open Pistol – pistol with a Red Dot sight
Standard Pistol – no Red Dot
Production – must be a double-action or safe-action pistol
Production Optics – pistol with Red Dot sight mounted directly on the slide
You can find more information and the official rules here:
NABV Rulebook Handgun IAPS v2.5 (PDF)
Bunker 501 has an amazing and friendly shooting team — both in airsoft and real steel!
Team members include: Hans, Jolanda, Zaid, Gerhard, Ingemar, André, Arend, Harry, Nick, and Sabine.
Team Bunker 501 has already won many awards!
A new shooting location will be opening soon in Enschede, where IAPS training sessions will also resume.
Are you curious about this exciting sport?
You’re always welcome to drop by one of our training sessions. Who knows — we might see you there!
Want more info?
Send an email to: jolanda@bunker501.nl
