1979 IPSC Handgun World Shoot

1979 IPSC Handgun World Shoot IV
LocationRoodepoort, Johannesburg, South Africa
Dates10. to 19. September 1970
Competitors185 from 15 nations
Medalists
gold medal 
silver medal 
bronze medal 

The 1979 IPSC Handgun World Shoot IV held in Johannesburg, South Africa was the fourth IPSC Handgun World Shoot, and was won by Jimmy Von Sorgenfrei, one of the top seeds before the championship. Leading up to the championship, the South African team had many good competitors, making the team selection tough. Seemingly out of nowhere Jimmy Von Sorgenfrei had appeared on the competition circuit, improving his performances consistently throughout the year before the championship, and was selected for the South African National Team of five men.