The Galactic Pistol Alliance Defender Cup hosted by ZSA-USA
2026 ZSA-USA Galactic Pistol Alliance (GPA) "Defender Cup"
Match starts Friday 28 Aug 2026 @ 1000
Match ends Saturday 29 Aug 2026 @ 1800
Location: Competition side of Flatwoods
111 2nd Amendment Lane
Hubert, NC 28539
-Our 1st Annual North Carolina GPA Championship level match honoring all Military and Law Enforcement.
-This match welcomes all shooters to enjoy a great match with friendly, helpful RO's in a low stress environment. If you have never shot a larger match before, this is a perfect place to start.
-The match will have 14-16 stages comprised of a balance of short (6-10 rounds) medium (11-18 rounds) and long (19-24 rounds). There will be a pick-up gun or 2, and some very unique shooting positions and challenges. Plan on a minimum round count of 245 rounds, bring at least 300 rounds.
-You MUST be a GPA member (first year is FREE!) to participate in the match, and only those with an initial classification may win prizes. To get an initial classification, simply shoot a GPA match prior to this event. All GPA rules and divisions/classifications will be in effect, please go to GPA website for the simple and well written rules.
-All shooters must be present on the range by 0900 to complete registration and payment and receive safety brief, with all shooting to start at 1000. Our range goes cold at 1800.
-Prizes/trophies will be awarded as per GPA guidelines. Thursday is for match staff and invited shooters only, and Friday and Saturday are for all shooters. In addition to trophies, shooters may also earn ammo, courtesy of Defender Ammunition (defenderammunition.com), a North Carolina based Veteran owned/operated business.
-Match fee is $75.00, ALL Military (USMC, USN, USA, USAF, USCG, USSF), active duty, reserve, retired or Veteran (must show ID proving Military service) and ALL Law Enforcement personnel, currently sworn or retired (local, State or Federal) will shoot for $50.00. Registration is here on Practice Score, but all payments will be cash on the range when you arrive.
-We are located just 7 miles East of the main gate at Camp Lejeune and a few miles inland of Emerald Island, NC with numerous hotels and restaurants all within minutes of the range. Please join us for our first BIG GPA match on the Coast of North Carolina!!