Sport: IPSC

Firearm model: CZ Shadow 2, CZ Shadow 2 Orange, 

IPSC Division, Category: Production, Overall

Nationality: Portuguese

Year of birth: 1989

City, Country of residence: Lisboa, Portugal

Occupation: Police officer

Languages: Portuguese, English

How and at what age did you start with sport shooting and competing in the IPSC?
I came across IPSC by chance because there was a shooting range very close to my house. So I only had the opportunity to start at the age of 21.

What do you like best about the IPSC?
The opportunity to challenge myself every day in order to achieve your goals. I am addicted to the emotions that competition provides

Why did you choose CZ?
It is very easy because it is the best gun on the market to compete in IPSC.

How and why did you join the CZ Shooting Team?
Throughout all these years in sports, belonging to the CZ Shooting Team was a dream. After a lot of effort and never giving up, I managed to join the team after the World Shoot 2025.

How do you prepare for a competition?
My preparation is based on three main areas. Shooting, physical part, and mental part. Depending on the stage of the season, each one of them takes on a specific importance to be able to be best prepared, to be able to compete at my best level.

What is a best advice you were ever given?
Always give everything you have and never give up no matter how difficult it seems.

What is your biggest success in the IPSC?
Always having a strong desire to train and improve over these 15 years and never having stopped trying. the results appear afterwards In terms of results, it was 8th place in the World Shoot 2025.

How would you rate your weapon? (Handling, Accuracy, etc.)
 It is very difficult to evaluate, because the CZ Shadow 2 Orange is without a doubt an exceptional gun where all the characteristics are at the highest level when all combined.