Shooter Injures Leg in Accidental Discharge at Andorra IPSC Competition

A shooter suffered a minor leg injury after accidentally discharging his pistol during an IPSC competition at the Centre Esportiu dels Serradells on Sunday morning.

The incident occurred around 10:40am, when the experienced participant struggled to draw his .40 calibre handgun from its holster. Police sources and competition judges reported that a loose screw securing the holster to the shooter's belt caused the weapon to catch, leading to an unintended trigger pull while it was still pointed towards his leg.

Judges alerted the police about 30 minutes later, prompting an investigation into what appeared to be improper weapon handling. A fellow competitor, a healthcare professional, provided initial treatment at the scene before an ambulance transported the man to hospital for further care. Doctors treated a clean wound, applied necessary dressings and medication, and discharged him shortly afterwards.

The shooter rejoined his fellow competitors—not to resume shooting, but to take part in a communal lunch. Organisers and officials described the mishap as unfortunate but not unusual in precision shooting events, which have grown in popularity. They noted it caused no serious harm and followed standard protocols, unlike some recent shooting incidents at the Serradells gallery that drew criticism for handling.

Police continue to examine the circumstances, but sources emphasise the event's routine nature and the prompt response. No other injuries were reported among participants in the Club Andorrà de Tir de Precisió's competition.