The morning mist still clung to the autumn leaves when the first shots rang out, marking the beginning of a weekend that shooters wouldn’t soon forget. The New England Regional GPA Championships proved to be a resounding success, drawing top-tier competitors from across the region to test their mettle in a masterclass of stage design.
At the center of it all was Match Director Jason Lamprey, who completely knocked it out of the park. Facing high expectations, Lamprey delivered a grueling yet exhilarating course of fire consisting of 12 innovative and challenging stages. Each stage was a distinct puzzle, carefully crafted to push shooters past their comfort zones and demand a perfect balance of speed, precision, and tactical thinking.
From the first buzzer to the final clear-pistol command, the atmosphere was electric. Competitors moved through the stages whispering strategy, analyzing angles, and marveling at the creativity layout. Some stages required navigating awkward shooting positions under tight time constraints, while others tested long-range accuracy under pressure. There were no "gimme" targets; every hit had to be earned, and every clean stage felt like a massive victory.
As the final scores were tallied and the trophy presentation began, the consensus among the tired but smiling competitors was unanimous: Jason Lamprey and his dedicated crew had raised the bar for what a regional championship should be. The camaraderie was high, the execution was flawless, and the New England GPA community left the range already anticipating what next year's match would bring.
A small sample of a few of the 2026 NER GPA Championship stages.
Competitors Agree
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Mason Lane
USPSA Limited National Champion, IDPA Distinguished Master
“The last New England regional match I attended was hands down the best IDPA match I’ve ever shot. I know I can always count on exceptional production value, interesting and diverse activated targets and overall fantastic stages you just don’t find anywhere else. It’s a “don’t miss” match for me, NER IDPA has it going on.” -

Mark Redl
"King of New England" CDP Champion
“The New England Regional Championship is the match that I look forward to every year. The match is one of the few that puts the shooter and his equipment to the test. The NERC is one of the very few IDPA matches that allows the shooter choices on the approach to solving the stage.” -

Phil Strader
USPSA Grandmaster
“If you’ve ever thought about shooting a larger IDPA match, the New England Regional is the one you should attend. I’ve been shooting IDPA for 20 years, and this one never fails to be one of the best. The production value is second to none, and is what all IDPA majors should be measured against. Hopefully I’ll see you there.” -

Mike Seeklander
IDPA World, National Champion, Distinguished Master
“I always enjoy shooting with the NER IDPA group. Their stages are fun and accessible to shooters of all levels, but challenging as well!” -

Mandy Bachman
IDPA Master
I finally got a chance to attend the New England Regional in 2022. I have nothing but great things to say about my experience. This is a match full of fun, creative and challenging stages. The match staff was top notch. I will definitely be coming back!
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Courtesy of David Bell Droneography

