INSIDE - Glock Sport Shooting Foundation
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INSIDE - Glock Sport Shooting Foundation
Volume II, 2014 + NEW INSIDE GSSF Goes International Pg 2 - 5 Membership Benefits Pg 6 - 7 RangeMasters’ Corner Pg 8 GSSF Welcome and Rules Pg 10 - 37 GSSF Lingo Pg 37 - 40 Staff Spotlight Pg 41 Indoor League Pg 46 - 53 Member’s Corner Pg 54 - 62 Juniors’ Corner Pg 63 New Lifetime Members Pg 63 Photo Gallery Pg 65 - 80 © 2014 GLOCK, Inc. Heading South: GSSF Goes International The GLOCK Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF) was founded in 1991 and in those 24 years there have been hundreds of GSSF outdoor matches and thousands of GSSF indoor league matches. Between both GSSF venues, we have had more than 250,000 match entries during this period and with the exception of 1 match in Ontario, Canada with 48 match entries in 1995; all of those entries have been fired in the U.S. – until now! On October 18, 2014 GSSF went international again with our first match ever in the Southern Hemisphere. GSSF teamed up with GLOCK Vice President to the Americas Luiz Horta or ‘Tatai’ as he is known and Julio Lestido and his staff with GLOCK’s Uruguay distributor, Silvercat, to bring the GSSF philosophy to GLOCK pistol aficionados in Uruguay. Tatai and Julio, along with other GLOCK representatives from Hong Kong and Belgium, flew in and proceeded to display their shooting prowess by placing highly in the overall match results. The seed has germinated and is now growing quickly! The contingent from South America had already organized and held an IDPA styled match in Uruguay and had run it for the last eight years. That annual match is called the “Jornada.” The idea for that match was to substitute the GSSF stages for the IDPA courses of fire. The next question was could all involved organize a match using GSSF procedures in just 4 months and work out all the logistics? Getting computers programmed, match supplies shipped internationally, banners made and Range Officers outfitted and up to speed with GSSF rules proved to be challenging. GLOCK staff on three different continents pulled together and worked out all the details. The IX Jornada GSSF match was held on October 18, 2014, in Montevideo, Uruguay and was the first official GSSF match held outside of North America. For several years now, various members of the U.S. Training and GSSF staffs have been working closely with representatives from GLOCK’s other facilities around the world. As our passion for GSSF-style action shooting was expressed to our international GLOCK family, the decision was made to figure out a way to let a few others in on Obviously, the firearms laws and regulations in our fun. We planted a seed and hoped to grow Uruguay are different from the United States. This something great. would affect who was eligible to participate in the match and what type of awards were appropriate. Since a GLOCK International Training Conference As you may imagine, there were other small was set for the Atlanta, GA offices in early June, issues such as how many divisions would be it seemed fitting to try to arrange for some of offered, specialty awards and a few more. the international staff to fly in a few days early and shoot the ‘Sweet Home Alabama Challenge II’ GSSF match relatively nearby just outside (continued on page 5) Montgomery, AL. Page 2 THE GLOCK REPORT Page 3 Page 4 THE GLOCK REPORT As first matches go, a good strategy is to keep it small and manageable in order to keep it safe for the range and safety officers as well as the competitors. A decision was made to limit match size to 120 entrants who had to register before the match date (no walk ups were permitted) and the match was shortened to a 1-day format from the typical U.S. 2-day weekend format. The ROs did a fantastic job and got all entries finished in about 4-5 hours. The match probably could have supported 250 entrants and this knowledge will help with plans for possible future international matches. We would like to express our gratitude to the people responsible for making this event happen: VP Luiz ‘Tatai’ Horta and Laura Segovia and staff from GLOCK America S.A., Julio Lestido and Carolina Carrau and staff from Silvercat and the experienced RO’s from past Jornada’s. These men and women who volunteered their time, made an extraordinary effort to create a memorable and safe match for the attendees. GSSF Field Ops Supervisor Scott Gilbertson traveled down to assist with the match and was treated royally by his hosts all week. Strengthening the ‘going global’ concept, was that the top ‘Junior Male’ and also ‘High Overall Civilian’, Dimitri Poleschuck, is the son of a foreign diplomat assigned to Uruguay. ‘High Civilian Senior’ was Mario Vanoli. ‘High Adult Female’ was Liliana Amato. ‘High Guardian’ was Eduardo Gre. ‘High Senior Guardian’ was Ruben Camino. ‘High Guardian Female’ was Mahia Tapia. ‘High Super Senior’ was Raul Lecumberry. Congratulations to all the winners and many thanks to everyone involved in making this match a great success. It goes without saying that it was just a matter of time before GSSF matches would go global, and Uruguay was the natural first step. As GSSF expands its footprint, the good fortune of camaraderie and fun will be evident to those who venture to the range and try the match. With a GLOCK in hand and a friendly venue to hold a match, it will be interesting to see just how many more people may one day compete in this now global sport. Page 5 Membership Benefits Initial Membership Package Your initial membership package will include a copy of the GLOCK Annual magazine, a range bag, a copy of the GLOCK Report detailing the GSSF program itself, and several other promotional items. Matches Nationwide The biggest single benefit is to allow you to compete in the GSSF matches themselves. There are over fifty of these per year, nationwide, at outdoor venues. Prizes at an average outdoor match amount to 26 firearms and $5,625 in cash awards. The larger the match, the larger the number of and greater the quality of the awards. With record-setting attendance, our Conyers, GA match in 2014 awarded a total of 78 firearms and $28,350 in cash awards. There are also over one hundred indoor leage match series nationwide each year. These are held at GLOCK Stocking Dealers who also run indoor ranges. Firearm and other GLOCK item awards are also a feature of these matches. Armorer’s Classes As a GSSF member you are allowed access to the basic GLOCK Armorer’s class. As a GLOCK owner, this teaches you how to detail strip and maintain your GLOCK collection. CMP Affiliation GSSF is affiliated with the Civilian Marksmanship Program. The CMP makes World War II-era military long guns and ammunition for them available to those eligible to purchase at preferential prices. Pistol Purchase Program New members who join for two or more years and all renewing GSSF members are eligible to participate in the Pistol Purchase Program, as allowable by local laws. Eligible members will receive a coupon which can be used at participating dealers. More information on this program can be found in the GSSF FAQs on page 7. Page 6 THE GLOCK REPORT Frequently Asked Questions How do I receive a pistol purchase coupon? If you are a renewing member you will automatically receive a new member card and coupon. If you are a new member you will need to join for a minimum of 2 years. When you receive your member packet you will receive a member card and coupon. They are located on the bottom of the welcome letter. You will receive one coupon per year as long as you are a current member. If you are a new member joining for one year, you will not receive a coupon until you renew your membership. If you don’t receive your coupon, you can email us at gssf@glock.us with your name and member number (if you know it) to request one. Can I pre-register for an Indoor League Match? You do not pre-register for an indoor match. You will register at the match, you can also join and renew at the match. How do I use my pistol purchase coupon? GSSF Pistol Purchase Coupons must be used at a dealer that carries law enforcement GLOCK models. If you have a dealer near you that sells to Law Enforcement you can contact them to see if they are participating in the program. If you do not know of any dealers near you, call the GSSF office at 770-437-4718 for assistance. Can I bring a friend to watch the match? Yes, they will need to stop by registration and sign a liability form. They will also need to bring hearing and eye protection with them. If I do not pre-register for an outdoor match can I still shoot? Yes, you can register at the match and join or renew. If you pre-register it will save you time, you won’t have to stand in registration lines at the match. If you are pre-registering please note that pre-registrations have to be into GSSF by noon, Eastern time, the Wednesday before the match. That gives staff time to get all paperwork packed and ready to go to the match. When will the match results be posted? The preliminary results will be posted soon after the match. If there is an error in your results please email GSSF with your name and the match I am new to GSSF and shooting competitions. name. Please let us know in which division and Everything can be found on our website, which course of fire the error is located. The match www.gssfonline.com. For new shooters it will help will be finalized in approximately 4 weeks. If we if you read the sign in procedure, “GSSF made have a heavy match schedule it will take longer to easy,” and new competitor briefing. Those are finalize matches. Once the match is finalized you located under the “Hot Topics” link. You can only will see the prizes for that match listed with the shoot each division one time per match. If you scores. want to shoot more than one gun you need to shoot different divisions. If you still have questions you can email us or you can call 770-437-4718. Page 7 RangeMasters’ Corner: Junior Masters A “Master” is defined as a skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity. In GSSF, Master status is achieved by consistently being the top amateur in your chosen divisions. Making Master is the culmination of hard work, dedication and the support of friends and family. Shooting is an integral part of life in many GSSF families. Andrea Boone, who travels regionally with her family, competes alongside her parents Tony and Michelle. Andrea credits involvement with friends and family, from backyard soda cans to the course of fire at GSSF, as keys to her success. “I believe that I have made lifetime friendships through this wonderful sport that we have in common,” she said. Andrea made Master this year and is poised to achieve her goal of beating her Dad, who is a top Master in GSSF competition. Firearms safety and skill are often developed at a young age. Parker Wallace began shooting air rifles as a child and developed a passion for pistols more recently. His first experience was with his Grandfather’s service pistol, which he and his family took to a local range. “It was a great introduction to shooting with my family,” said Parker. He added, “I am thankful for all the support my family has given me in the shooting sports, I’m just lucky Dad likes to shoot too!” Junior Master Shooter Jacob Delaney translated success in GSSF to other areas of his life as well. He credits shooting sports with making him more responsible in school and varsity sports. “Shooting competitively has also helped my confidence in school and other activities,” said Jacob. He also competes in baseball, wrestling, trap shooting and grassland competitions. A master of any discipline credits hard work and determination as precursors to success. Junior Masters have learned that these traits also produce responsibility, focus and determination. They are students of the sport and are determined to grow as shooters, leaders and responsible citizens. GSSF Junior Master Shooters: Andrea Boone Jacob Delaney Brian Hampton Jason Katz Parker Wallace Tim Yackley MEMORABLE MOMENTS My most memorable GSSF moment was sitting in the living room with my family and my Dad looked over and said, “You just made Master, so now you’re shooting with the big dogs.” -Jacob Delaney FAVORITE MATCH My favorite GSSF Match Location has been Morganton, NC. That match came highly recommended when my Dad and I first got started shooting. Morganton is very organized, never short on volunteers, and very efficient. -Parker Wallace ADVICE TO YOUNGER SHOOTERS Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do it, male or female, YOU CAN DO IT!!! -Andrea Boone Page 8 THE GLOCK REPORT 2014 Match of the Year It was a hard choice this year, as there were several matches in the running for this Top Award that is only given to one match. With that being said, on behalf of all Rangemasters at GSSF we are proud to announce the 2014 Outdoor Match of the Year ---- The Griffin Classic IV, which is held at the Griffin Gun Club in Griffin, Georgia. The Host Club has a group of dedicated volunteers, including the leaders of the match Glenn Webber and Leonard Johnson, that have taken this match to the second biggest GSSF Match on the books. They were involved from start to finish and work on this throughout the year at a club level. Congratulations to Glenn and Leonard and all the club members and volunteers that helped make this award happen. Great Job and we look forward to making another record in the upcoming year. Page 9 Welcome to GSSF! TABLE OF CONTENTS 10.00 Introduction 20.00 Safety Considerations 30.00 Advice for Beginners 40.00 The Stock Gun and Modifications 50.00 Ammunition 60.00 Transporting Firearms to and from the Range 70.00 Transporting Firearms on the Range 80.00 Weather and Emergencies 90.00 Membership and Registration 100.00 Competitor Briefings 110.00 Arriving at the Stage 120.00 How long will it take me to shoot the match? 130.00 Stage Procedures 140.00 Side Events 150.00 Targets 160.00 Scoring 170.00 Competitor Divisions 180.00 Teams 190.00 Match Results and Awards 10.00 Introduction Congratulations on taking aim at becoming a better shooter and a more knowledgeable, safer firearm owner. In GSSF you will have a blast with firearm owners who share your same interests. We are happy to have you as a member of a group dedicated to the basic principles of firearm handling skills and safety. GSSF members have an active role in the future of sport shooting and firearm ownership. Your comments and suggestions will help us keep our goals and direction on target. GSSF members are eligible to compete in any GSSF match throughout the country. Regardless of your ability, you can compete for prizes and cash at every match. You may choose to shoot on either Saturday, Sunday or both days. Matches consist of three “stages of fire” with both paper and steel targets. Competitors can usually complete all stages of the match in one day. Registration opens at about 9:00AM each day and closes at either 2:00PM or 3:00PM depending on the time of year. Shooting begins after 9:00AM and continues until all registered entries have completed their stages or we run out of daylight, whichever happens first. GSSF membership is required of all competitors. Initial annual memberships remain $35, renewals are $25, and lifetime memberships are $350. We also have one, two, three and five year membership options as well. Join GSSF as a family and save even more! There are also discounted Law Enforcement memberships available for multiple members of the same Law Enforcement agency. You may join GSSF by mail or at a match by paying with cash, check, money order or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover). You also have the option to fax your membership application, paying with one of the credit cards listed above. Your initial membership package includes a GLOCK decal, The GLOCK Annual magazine, a GSSF gun pouch, and a personalized membership card. You will also receive information about GSSF matches in this and future editions of The GLOCK Report. The GLOCK Report is issued periodically to keep you up to date on upcoming GSSF events and to provide you with the latest news and information for GLOCK owners. You must be a current member in order to compete in GSSF matches. GLOCK Firearms may also be available to members at better than normal retail prices through GLOCK’s network of Subdistributors. GSSF members are also eligible to attend GLOCK Armorers schools formerly available only to Law Enforcement officers and professional Gunsmiths. This edition of The GLOCK Report, details the GSSF program for the upcoming match season for the calendar year. Even if you are a longtime GSSF member, you will want to read this edition closely to stay informed of new changes to the GSSF program. Please be aware that this edition of The GLOCK Report may be the only “match announcement” you receive by mail for the upcoming season. Be sure to mark your Page 10 THE GLOCK REPORT calendar for great GSSF matches and keep this edition handy for future reference. If you happen to misplace your GLOCK Report, please write or fax us with your name and current address. We will be happy to send you another copy. We ask that you read this edition carefully before contacting GSSF with any questions you may have. If you find that you still cannot find the answers you need, please feel free to write, e-mail or fax us. 20.00Safety Considerations 20.05 The fundamental mission of GSSF is to introduce new shooters into the world of competitive shooting. The rules and procedures necessary for everyone to safely and enjoyably attend a competitive shooting event may be somewhat different from what you are used to at your local shooting range, local shooting club, or the back pasture back home where you plink tin The latest information on GSSF can always be cans. We therefore must insist that you follow the found at www.gssfonline.com. There you can safety and match rules and procedures detailed find previous and current editions of The GLOCK here and not those that you may be used to Report, and get match information and registration elsewhere. The GSSF Range Masters will make forms for upcoming matches. Check it out! final decisions regarding inappropriate actions or behavior. We hope you will want to participate in our matches. Remember you do not need to be a competitive 20.10 As a firearms owner and user, you shooter to belong to GSSF. GSSF matches are must take responsibility for the safe handling and a great place to safely shoot and have fun with storage of your firearms. WE DO NOT ALLOW your GLOCK pistol. At most matches, a factory MEMBERS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW PROPER certified GLOCK armorer will be glad to examine SAFETY PROCEDURES TO COMPETE IN GSSF your firearm and perform free field maintenance MATCHES. Anyone not following safety rules will work. You are welcome to come and watch a be required to leave the range. GSSF stresses the match at no charge. Family members and friends following basic rules of firearm safety. are always encouraged to attend and observe or participate as well. All spectators and competitors 20.20 Safety Rules will be required to sign a simple liability waiver and 1. Handle all firearms as if they were loaded. wear proper eye and ear protection. 2. Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction. GSSF would like to thank our Host Clubs and 3. Keep your finger out of the firearm’s trigger volunteer Range Officers who help to make GSSF guard and off the trigger until you have aligned matches fun and safe. Their dedication is the key the firearm’s sights on a safe target and you to making our program a success. Please take the have made the decision to fire. time to thank our Hosts and Range Officers when 4. Always be certain that your target and the you see them at the range. Do your part in helping surrounding area are safe before firing. set steel and paste targets. Welcome once again, 5. In addition, whenever you handle a firearm, the and we’ll see you at a GSSF match soon! first thing you should do (while keeping it pointed in a safe direction with your finger outside the For more information about GSSF, write or fax us at: trigger guard) is to determine whether or not GSSF the firearm is loaded. If the firearm is a semiP.O. Box 1254 automatic pistol first check to see that no Smyrna, GA 30081 magazine is inserted in the magazine well. Fax (770) 437-4719 Secondly, open the action and check that no Remember to visit our website, www.gssfonline.com! round is loaded in the firing chamber. 6. Thoroughly read the instruction manual supplied with your firearm. Page 11 7. Before firing your firearm, you should routinely make sure your firearm is in good working order and the barrel is clear of dirt and obstructions. 8. Use only ammunition recommended by the firearm manufacturer, and always be certain the ammunition matches the caliber of your firearm. 9. Always wear quality ear and eye protection when shooting or observing shooting. 10.Never use firearms while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 11.Store all firearms unloaded and secured in a safe storage case, inaccessible to children and untrained adults. 12.Federal, state and local laws regulate the transportation of firearms. Always transport your firearms in a safe, unloaded condition and in accordance with applicable laws. 20.80 Unsportsmanlike Conduct. It is GSSF’s mission to ensure all have a safe and fun time at GSSF matches. At no time will the GSSF staff, Range Officers and Range Master tolerate gross, unsportsmanlike conduct or threats of violence by anyone attending GSSF matches. Anyone acting in such a manner will be required to leave the range. 20.85 Emotional Displays. Displays of ill temper and/or other displays of emotions not compatible with the environment of a shooting competition may lead to the individual being asked to leave the range, and/or possible termination of GSSF Membership. 20.90 Negligent Discharge. A negligent discharge is unsafe and will result in disqualification. 20.30 Please remember your firearm is 30.00Advice for Beginners your responsibility. Failure to follow safety rules will result in disqualification and removal from the 30.10 If you are a new shooter it is best to range. seek the advice and instruction of a professional firearms instructor in your area. The type of class 20.40 Competitors who are not able to or classes you attend depends upon your intended safely handle and fire a GLOCK firearm will not use of your firearm. be allowed to compete in GSSF matches. If a competitor is unable to compete safely, as 30.20 Once you have learned the basics determined by the Range Officers and Range of safely handling and firing your firearm you can Master, the competitor will be refunded their improve your firearm skills before shooting any entries at the match. match by setting goals for yourself and practicing. Practice dry firing (manipulating the firearm with 20.50 Eye and Ear Protection. Everyone no ammunition) to help you achieve this goal. must wear eye and ear protection at GSSF matches (glasses and ear plugs/muffs). 30.30 Only perform dry firing with an unloaded firearm. You should not have any 20.60 Drugs and Alcohol. At no time will magazines with ammunition in the same room with anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol be you. Stand in a position that will support a steady allowed to participate in a GSSF match. hold. Grip the firearm firmly with both hands. Point the empty firearm in a safe direction with the sights 20.70 Safety Zones. Unloaded firearms in correct alignment with your target. Focus your may be handled in designated safety zones. dominant eye on the front sight and keep the front ABSOLUTELY NO AMMUNITION IS TO BE sight in line with the rear sight notch and target. HANDLED IN SAFETY ZONES. You may handle Press the trigger until the striker falls, always ammunition and load your magazines elsewhere keeping the sights aligned with the target. Your on the range, but NOT in designated safety zones. goal is to be able to drop the striker while your sights remain unwaveringly fixed upon your aiming point. Draw back the slide slightly; just enough Page 12 THE GLOCK REPORT to reset the trigger mechanism and resume your normal shooting grip. Repeat as necessary until 40.30Allowable Modifications to “Stock” the sights remain on target every time you pull the 1. “Hogue Grip”-type sleeves, “A-Grip” panels, “skateboard tape” or other non-permanent trigger and drop the striker. grip-enhancing materials that do not materially 30.40 When you feel confident, practice alter the function of the stock firearm live firing at a shooting range. Use the techniques 2. Slide and barrel stripping and/or refinishing you practiced dry firing. Remember that stages of 3. Pearce Grip, Inc. grip extenders only on G26, fire and targets may change, but the techniques for G27, G29, G30, G33, G36, G39, and G42 shooting both accurately and quickly are always magazines the same. 4. Aftermarket replacement non-metallic base plates on magazines 30.50 A new shooter should concentrate 5. Post and notch sights (“patridge” sights) on accuracy more than speed. Shoot at your own excluding any sight requiring slide modifications. speed to the best of your ability and have fun! Please note that fiber-optic and “express” sights are approved. 40.0 The Stock GLOCK and Modifications 6. Aftermarket “Beavertail” grip extensions for Pre-GLOCK Gen 4 (Gen 3 & prior) models 40.10 Stock GLOCK Philosophy. It is our that are similar in dimensions, appearance intention to keep Amateur-Stock and Master-Stock and function to those now available for certain divisions on a “level playing field” by ensuring GLOCK Gen 4 models. Necessary usage of the use of stock GLOCK firearms in all divisions permanent adhesives to affix such Beavertail except for the Unlimited division. We want to avoid units is permitted. an equipment race in our sport and will not allow firearm modifications that provide an artificial and You may use any combination of GLOCK-produced mechanical competitive advantage. The goal is firearms parts that do not result in a significant to test individual skill where everyone is using competitive advantage in the Stock divisions and comparable equipment. that are, in the sole opinion of the match armorer, 40.20 Stock GLOCK Definition. For the safe to utilize. Amateur-Civilian, Amateur-Guardian, Amateur or Master-Subcompact, Amateur or Master-Heavy Metal, Amateur or Master-Competition, Amateur or Master-Major Subcompact, Amateur and Master-Master Stock, Amateur or Master Pocket GLOCK and GLOCK Girl Side Match divisions: GLOCK FIREARMS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE “STOCK” IF ALL FIREARM COMPONENTS ARE OR EVER HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE FROM GLOCK, INC. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED BELOW. If any component is not or has never been available from GLOCK, Inc. or if the firearm has been physically modified except as otherwise specifically noted below, it is not “stock” and is therefore restricted to use in the Amateur or Master-Unlimited division only. 40.40 Specific Non-Compliant Modifications in the “Stock” Divisions: 1. Any non-post and notch sight. This includes “Ghost Ring” or laser, electronic and optical sights. Please note that fiber-optic and express sights are permitted. 2. Wrap-around “magazine sleeves” on magazines. 3. Aftermarket component parts to be used in the Amateur-Civilian, Amateur-Guardian, Amateur or Master Subcompact, Amateur or Master Heavy Metal, Amateur and Master MasterStock, Amateur or Master Competition, Amateur or Master Pocket GLOCKs, Amateur or Master Major Subcompact, and GLOCK Girl Side Match divisions except as otherwise provided for in Section 40.30. 4. Aftermarket barrels. Page 13 5. Aftermarket recoil spring guide/recoil reducer assemblies. 6. Aftermarket extended slide stop levers. 7. Firing pins (modified/aftermarket). 8. Connectors (modified/aftermarket). 9. Metallic magazine well “funnels” or “slugs”. 10.Lights or other barrel weights including GLOCKproduced light/laser units. 11.Aftermarket metallic replacement frames. 12.Any modification deemed by the Range Master to create an unfair competitive advantage 13.Non-factory “stippling”.(Stippling that is burned or cut into the polymer frame)Grip enhancing materials affixed by permanent means, such as epoxy glues, which constitute a permanent modification to the firearm. 40.50 All firearms are subject to inspection at the matches for appropriate classification. Random inspections may occur at GSSF matches. If a GLOCK pistol is deemed illegal for a Stock division, if possible the competitor’s entry will be moved to the Amateur or Master Unlimited division. Refunds will not be given to those who fail inspection. GLOCK Model G25, 28, 42 Ammunition .380 Auto (9mm Short, 9mm Kurz) G17, 17L, 19, 26 or 34 9 x 19mm, (9mm Luger, (including applicable 9mm Parabellum) “C” models) G31, 32 or 33 (including .357 Auto applicable “C” models) G22, 23, 24, 27 or 35 .40 Auto (including applicable “C” models) G20 or 29 (including 10mm Auto applicable “C” models) G21, 30, 36 or 41 .45 Auto (including applicable “C” models) G37, 38, 39 .45 G.A.P. 50.20 Reloaded or commercially remanufactured ammunition may not meet Small Arms Ammunition and Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI) specifications and may be extremely dangerous. The warranty on your GLOCK firearm is void if you use reloaded ammunition. With 45.0 Illegal parts in the “Unlimited” reloaded ammunition, there is no way to verify the standards used by the reloader. Be aware Division: 1. “Carbine Conversion” units (no shoulder that many brands of imported ammunition are not manufactured to SAAMI specifications. The stocks) quality of such ammunition can vary widely. 2. Aftermarket metallic replacement frames. 3. Any conversion kit that does not fire a round Be aware that you almost certainly for which GLOCK manufactures a firearm (see 50.30 will not be able to purchase ammunition at GSSF section 50.) matches. Please ensure that you obtain sufficient ammunition prior to attending the match and 50.00Ammunition transport it in accordance with the laws of the 50.10 GLOCK, Inc. strongly recommends states in which you are traveling. the use of high quality commercially manufactured ammunition. Make sure ammunition is in serviceable condition and matches the caliber of your firearm. Here is a guide to the proper ammunition to use in your GLOCK firearm as of the date of publication of this edition of the GLOCK Report.: 50.35 New Jersey. Be aware that in the State of New Jersey those who do not hold the appropriate license from the State of New Jersey cannot legally purchase nor even legally borrow nor loan ammunition to another person. Such licenses are effectively only available to residents of New Jersey. Therefore any non-residents of New Jersey who attend a GSSF match held in New Jersey will NOT be able to legally purchase ammunition Page 14 THE GLOCK REPORT while in New Jersey. Nor will they be able to legally borrow nor loan ammunition to others attending the match. The only way to legally exchange ammunition will be if an appropriately licensed New Jersey resident provides the ammunition to another appropriately licensed New Jersey resident. If you do not hold the appropriate license it will behoove you to bring sufficient ammunition to shoot all of your chosen match Divisions and not run short. You will not be able to look to others to legally obtain such ammunition if you run short, nor will you be able to provide ammunition to others who may run short. 70.00Transport of Firearms and Equipment at the Range. 70.10 GSSF matches are conducted as “cold” ranges. No participants, including law enforcement officers and civilians with concealed carry permits, may carry loaded firearms. Except when actually on the firing line and under the direct supervision of a Range Officer or while being transported in a suitable container, all firearms must be unloaded with the magazine out and the chamber empty. While carrying in a holster, the magazine must be out, the chamber must be empty and the slide must be locked to the rear. As 50.37 While traveling through the State a basic safety precaution we require that all GSSF of New Jersey, do not transport ammunition that competitors refrain from handling their firearms it is loaded into magazines. This is in violation of any more than is absolutely necessary to compete New Jersey State Law. Keep all ammunition in a in the match. container separated from your empty magazines. Firearms can only be handled when: 50.40 Suggested Ammunition Amounts. 1. You are under direct command and supervision We recommend you bring a minimum of 150 of a Range Officer (usually, on the firing line rounds for each division you intend to shoot. itself while no one is downrange of you). 2. You are dealing with the GLOCK Armorer. 50.50 GSSF matches are “lost brass” 3. You are in a designated Safety Zone. Handling matches. You will not be allowed to pick up spent ammunition is not allowed in safety zones. cases at any time. If you handle your firearm at any other time or 60.00Transport of Firearms to and from the anywhere other than a designated safety area, you Range risk being disqualified from any further participation in the match due to unsafe gun handling practices. 60.10 Check applicable state laws to ensure that you are traveling legally with your firearm and Acceptable means to transport your firearm: ammunition. Some states require you to lock your 1. Unloaded, with the slide locked to the rear in a ammunition, firearm, or both separately. holster that safely retains your GLOCK pistol 2. Unloaded in a closed GLOCK box 60.20 If you plan to travel by air, contact 3. Unloaded in a shooting bag, box, briefcase, your airline, obtain their requirements for backpack, or similar container. transport of firearms and ammunition, and pack accordingly. Penalties for transporting firearms At GSSF matches it is never appropriate to carry and ammunition not in accordance with airline or a firearm from one place to another in your hand. federal requirements can be severe. It must be in one of the acceptable means of transport listed above. 60.30 Carry this brochure with you as verification that you are on your way to or from a 70.20 Even though the GSSF courses of GSSF match. fire do not require that you either holster a loaded firearm or draw a loaded firearm from a holster, we recommend that you use a holster during the Page 15 match. You can use any belt holster if the firearm stays firmly in the holster with the slide locked to the rear. We recommend holsters that cover the trigger and have a retaining device that holds the firearm firmly in place. We do not allow the use of shoulder holsters due to the difficulties in drawing or reinserting the firearm without pointing the firearm in an unsafe direction in a match environment. 90.00Membership and Registration 90.10 GSSF membership. Your initial membership package may include but is not limited to, a GLOCK decal, The GLOCK Report, The GLOCK Annual magazine, a GSSF cap or small gun bag, and a personalized membership card. Membership Payment Options: New Individual 70.30 When you have completed the match please refrain from handling or loading and holstering your firearm until you have left the premises of the match host club. Please contact the Range Master if you have any questions. New Guardian Renewing New Individual Family Renewing Agency Family 1 $35 $25 $25 $90 $70 $45* year 2 $60 $50 $50 $160 $140 year 3 $80 $60 $60 $230 $170 80.00Weather & Emergencies year 80.10 Weather & Emergencies. In the 5 $125 $95 $95 $350 $255 case of severe weather and emergencies, year GSSF reserves the right to suspend or cancel Life $350 $350 --$900 --competitions at any time. Family Memberships are open to immediate family members only. Grandparents are considered 80.20 Weather and Bagging Targets. In the immediate family. Children must be under the age case of wet weather, targets may be covered with of 21. see-through plastic bags in order to keep GSSF matches running. Bags will only be used in rainy *Agency Memberships are open to officers in the conditions. The GSSF Range Master will decide if same agency. For the first three (3) officers, the and when targets will be covered or “bagged” and fee is $45 and an additional $15 for each officer “unbagged.” Every effort will be made to ensure over the original three. stages are run consistently. 80.30 The standard method to set steel targets on “GLOCK ‘M” will be what has in the past been referred to as “Wind Rules” and/or “ring and paint”. There will be one “hard set” steel target on each setup of “GLOCK ‘M”. This steel target must be struck once per string of fire, and repainted between match entries. For those GSSF host clubs with sufficient steel targets of a “knock down” nature, 3 such “knock down” targets may be erected. If “knock down” steel is erected, such steel must be knocked down to score, unless circumstances are such that “wind rules/ring & paint” should be used. For the “Pocket GLOCKs” Division, “ring and paint” scoring will apply to both the GLOCK ‘M and GLOCK the Plates stages at all times. 90.15 The GSSF membership fees have changed several times over the years. There are many irretrievable documents in circulation that reflect obsolete membership fees. GSSF subsequently receives some membership applications that include insufficient fees. If paid in cash, check, or money order the membership application and fees will be returned to the applicant for correction. If paid by credit card GSSF will charge the appropriate then-current membership fees. GSSF membership is required of all competitors. Entry fees are $25 per division when you: 1. Pre-register 2. Join GSSF at a match Page 16 THE GLOCK REPORT 3. Renew your GSSF membership at a match not received one full week prior to the match, you 4. Those who register at the match pay $35 ($25 will have to register at the match and pay the $10 entry fee + $10 administration fee) for the first administration fee. entry and $25 for any additional entries. 90.45 Due to the phenomenal growth in 90.20 Range Officer fees: GSSF participation, many GSSF Host Clubs are • Initial Membership $ $25 approaching the maximum number of GSSF match • Renewals $25 entries that their facilities can accommodate. In • Entry per Division $25 such cases it may be necessary to restrict certain One of several options available to Range Officers designated matches to “Pre-Registration only”, or who help staff a given GSSF match is the option to “Pre-Registration with Walk Up” entries restricted join GSSF and/or to shoot one no-charge match to those joining GSSF at the match itself” or entry, waiving the normal $25 fees, depending on “Pre-Registration with a limited number of “Walk how many match days the Range Officer works Up” entries permitted depending upon prevailing the Match. The Membership requirement and conditions at that time and place” or whatever membership fee is NOT waived except by working arrangement makes the most sense at that time as a Range Officer. The Range Officer must be or place.. To ensure your own participation at a current, paid-up GSSF member in order to the GSSF matches you wish to attend, we again compete even if the match fee itself is waived. strongly recommend our pre-registration option at the earliest opportunity you have to make such 90.30 Registration/Membership forms for pre-registered entries. the current GSSF season may be found in this and other current editions of The GLOCK Report and 90.50 GSSF does not issue confirmations on our website, www.gssfonline.com. Do not use for pre-registered competitors. Please do not forms published in prior years as the information contact GSSF for confirmation. and fees listed on them may be obsolete. 90.60 For competitors who have pre90.40 We strongly recommend our registered for a match but were unable to attend, pre-registration option. This allows us to have GSSF will issue credit vouchers at the time that processed all of your paperwork and data entry the final match results and awards are processed. before you arrive and allows us to have pre-printed Credit vouchers may be used for membership fees your scoresheet labels so they are ready for you and/or registration fees at future matches. Only when you arrive. This gets you out on the range as original vouchers will be accepted. GSSF will not fast as possible and you do not have to stand in accept faxes or copies of credit vouchers. line for very long. You may do this by mail, e-mail, or fax. We will not accept pre-registration without 90.70 GSSF does not accept new proper payment. Mailed applications must either memberships, renewals, or match registrations include a check or money order, VISA, Discover, over the telephone. or MasterCard credit card information for fees. Applications that are e-mailed or faxed must include 90.80 At registration you will register (prethe appropriate credit card information. If payment registered or walk-up registration), sign a liability is by credit card but the applicant has incorrectly release, obtain your scoresheet labels and read or calculated the payment amount, GSSF reserves receive a competitor briefing. Be sure to tell the the right to make the appropriate corrections and registration personnel if you are pre-registered for charge the correct amount. Please ensure that the match. Confirm the accuracy of registration your pre-registration entry is received at least one information for the division and any special week prior to the match. If your pre-registration is categories you are eligible for. Page 17 90.90 Visit www.gssfonline.com for current match information. Registration is conducted on a “first come, first served” basis. Pre-register to reserve your entry into the match. 100.00 Competitor Briefings 100.10 If this is your first GSSF match you should review a written competitor briefing. Once you have reviewed the competitor briefing package, see the Range Master or Match Registrar if you have any questions. 110.00 entries, make sure that the Range Officer places a single label from each of your entries on each of the appropriate scoresheets. If the Range Officer inadvertently places two labels from the same entry on two of the same stage scoresheets GSSF may not be able to tell which scoresheet actually reflects which entry. If you find that a Range Officer has made this error either seek out the Range Officers from that stage to make appropriate written clarifications on the scoresheets or if necessary seek out the Range Master immediately so that we may sort the matter out and avoid problems later when the scores are processed. Arriving at the Stage Multiple, functionally identical, stage setups are often erected to better accommodate large numbers of competitors. You will not necessarily shoot each available stage setup. You must successfully complete all three match stages, “Five to GLOCK”, “GLOCK the Plates”, and “GLOCK ‘M” in order to have completed a match entry. We have encountered new competitors who shoot one stage twice, one stage once, and the third stage not at all or some similar incomplete combination simply because they did not read and understand the basics of GSSF competition. They shot stage setups in the sequence in which they encountered them as they walked into the range complex. We have no choice but to “99.99” or “DNF” such entries with no refund if the error is not caught and corrected before the end of the match. 110.10 Squad times are not pre-assigned. You are free to shoot on Saturday and Sunday until all of your entries are complete. Typically, more competitors wish to shoot on Saturday. Be advised, if a majority of competitors show up in the same time frame, you may have longer wait periods before beginning to shoot. Plan to spend the entire day, even if you registered between 9am12pm. If you arrive Saturday and cannot complete all your entries, you have the option to return on Sunday. For those competitors who begin to shoot a division entry but are unable to complete all three stages (DNF- “Did Not Finish”) any unfired “string” times will be assigned a time of “99.99” seconds and any unfired target scores will be scored as “misses”. This will cause the competitor’s score to be listed at or near the bottom of the Division scores, but the DNF entry will remain eligible for random awards. Refer to Rule 120.20. 110.20 Sign-In & Squadding Procedure: Determining who has priority on a particular stage Competitors will receive labels at Registration with is based upon two factors. First, what time you name, entry #, division, category, pistol and match arrived and completed the registration process code in the place of scoresheets. The labels will that day, first come, first served. This is determined be placed onto scoresheets kept at each individual by your signing up on the appropriate stage signstage of fire set-up. Keep your labels in a safe place in sheets at each of your chosen stage of fire until the Range Officer at a given stage places setups immediately after you have completed your labels on scoresheets and squads you. the registration process and have received your scoresheet labels. Second, competitors who You will receive three labels for each individual happen to be handy at a particular stage location match entry. One label for each of the “Five to when the time comes for the Range Officers to GLOCK”, “GLOCK the Plates”, and “GLOCK ‘M” form the next “squad” of shooters. By following match stages that you must complete to make the sign-in & squadding procedures detailed below up a complete match entry. If you have multiple you’ll have a more pleasant match experience. Not Page 18 THE GLOCK REPORT understanding and not following the organizational procedures will cause unnecessary and frustrating delays for yourself and others. Competitors and Range Officers must follow this sign-in & squadding procedure: If at any time these procedures are not being followed, please contact the GSSF Range Master. You may ask any of the volunteer Range Officers where to locate the GSSF Range Master at any time. 1. To establish your “first come, first served” priority for the day, immediately after you have completed the registration process and have received your scoresheet labels you must sign in at each of the three match stage locations of your choice. Write your name, entry information, entry number, and importantly, the time you signed the sheet. The time you signed the sheet should go on the right side of the page. Leave the left side column blank unless you intend to stay and shoot the stage at that time. If there are multiple bays set up with identical stage setups, be sure to return to the same stage location to shoot that stage. 2. Once a competitor has returned to shoot a stage where they previously signed in, the competitor should mark an “X” to the left of his or her name on the sign-in sheet so the Range Officers know he or she is there and awaiting his or her turn to shoot. If the competitor does not mark an “X” to the left of his or her name, the Range Officer will have no way to know he or she is present when it is time to squad competitors. 3. DO NOT mark an “X” to the left of your name if you plan to leave the sign-in area for an extended time period such as, leaving to shoot one or more of the other stages first. The “X”s marked to the left of competitor’s names indicates which competitors are present and waiting to be squadded. 4. The Range Officer will squad those competitors marked with an “X” to the left of their names and will mark the time that the competitor was squadded to the left of the competitor’s line(s) on the sign-up sheet. New squads will be formed once the previous squad is down to 5. 6. 7. 8. their last few entries. Range Officers should avoid squadding an excessive number of entries at a time per available stage setup. If excessive numbers of entries are squadded at one time, unacceptable delays may occur for competitors who signed in at an earlier time of day when they return to shoot the stage. Have the Range Officer place your labels on the appropriate scoresheet(s) and placed in the squad shooting order. The labeled scoresheets will be kept and administered by the Range Officers to enable them to control the proper shooting order. A device called a “Squadding Tree” consisting of cardboard or plastic strips, “binder” clamps, and usually, target stands may be used to hold the squad scoresheets in the shooting order for all to see. Range Officers should generally fill the then-available slots on the “Squadding Tree”, one sheet, one slot, and then stop. This is generally 12 to 16 scoresheets. After being squadded, the Range Officer will cross the competitors’ name off the sign-up list, preferably with a hi-lighter so the underlying information can still be read at need. Once a Squadding Tree order has been established, newly-returning competitors who may have signed up on the sign-up sheets before those who are then squadded will not be inserted into the existing shooting order. Their entries will be given the appropriate priority during the next squadding process conducted after the current squad has completed or is near to completing, their then-squadded entries. 110.30 Range Officers have the authority to make reasonable alterations to the shooting order. 110.40 Exception for Range Officers. Range Officers may be placed at or near the top of the shooting order upon their request. This will allow them to finish competing as soon as possible and get back to manning their respective stage. 110.50 Handling multiple competitor entries. With two possible exceptions, Competitors entering more than two divisions will only be allowed to shoot two consecutive entries in succession. Page 19 One exception is that a competitor who has to be listed at or near the bottom of the division no more than three entries may shoot them in scores, but the DNF entry will remain eligible for succession if no one in the squad objects. random awards. The second exception is at particularly large GSSF matches. Certain specifically designated “Express Lane” bays may be established where the 2-3 gun limitation is specifically waived for competitors shooting more than 3 entries. In such Express Lane bays, Shooters may still shoot one, two, or three entries but should be aware that the shooter in front of them is not obliged to relinquish the shooting position until he or she is finished with it. 120.30 We will not allow non-Range Officer competitors any special consideration (no “shootthrough”) in shooting the match quickly and leaving for any personal reasons. 120.40 Unless you are the “up,” “on deck,” or “in the hole” competitor, we encourage you to help the Range Officers as much as possible, especially with respect to resetting steel targets and taping targets after they have been scored. 120.00 How long will it take to shoot the If you are in any doubt as to whether a particular target has been scored or not, ask the Range match? Officers first before you tape it. Your help is greatly 120.10 GSSF matches are held on appreciated! weekends throughout the country. Check out Stage Procedures www.gssfonline.com for a complete schedule. 130.00 Members have the option to choose when they 130.10 Each host club range has its own wish to compete, on either Saturday, Sunday or safety considerations, range design and range both days. construction constraints. At all matches you will shoot targets at distances ranging from 5 to 25 120.20 GSSF gives competitors the option yards. Steel targets are a minimum distance of to register and complete their entries over a two 10 yards from the shooter for safety. The Range day period as they choose within the registration Master may change target distances, target hours and daylight conditions. Conditions vary spacing, and target heights above ground based from match to match. There are many variables on range conditions. involved such as time of day you arrive, how many competitors have signed in, how many stage 130.20 You are expected to read and setups are available, and weather conditions. We understand the stage description before you suggest that you plan to spend the entire day at are called to the firing line. The descriptions are the range. It may take the entire day(s) to complete published later in this document and are usually your entry(s). Every attempt will be made to run posted at the stage locations. Discuss the stage shooters through as quickly as possible. Under with your fellow competitors and watch how other most circumstances if you have to leave before competitors shoot the stage ahead of you. Please completing all of your stages you will be declared decide how you will shoot the stage before you are “99.99” or “DNF” (did not finish) for any stages you called to the line. did not complete. If you were not able to finish all Be sure to load your magazines of your match stages on Saturday, you may return 130.22 on Sunday to finish. Please plan your attendance before you are called to the line. If you have fewer accordingly. For those competitors who begin to magazines available than the number of strings shoot a division entry but are unable to complete of fire that the stage calls for, prearrange for a all three courses of fire (DNF), any uncompleted bystander to reload your expended magazines as times will be assigned a time of “99.99” seconds you proceed through your strings of fire. This will and any missing target scores will be scored as limit delays in running the stage. This will also help “Misses”. This will cause the competitor’s score you to concentrate on your shooting. Page 20 THE GLOCK REPORT 130.25 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE YOU TO TOUCH YOUR FIREARM UNTIL EVERYONE HAS RETURNED BEHIND THE FIRING LINE AND THE RANGE OFFICER DIRECTS YOU TO HANDLE YOUR FIREARM. • the start signal, bring the gun up from the shoulders (not up from the wrists) and engage your targets. “Tucked in Ready”. Hold your firearm in your hands, with your forearms, anywhere from the elbows to the wrists, touching your torso, forearms parallel to the ground or angled slightly down towards the ground. The GLOCK muzzle is pointed into the impact berm behind the targets, roughly parallel to the ground or lower. On the start signal, bring the gun up and engage your targets 130.30 When you are the “on deck” competitor and the “up” competitor in front of you has finished shooting, has secured their equipment and has moved downrange with the Range Officers to witness scoring, feel free to step up to the shooting position and lay out your magazines. Wait for the Range Officers to return from scoring, pasting, and resetting the targets so they may give you instructions to handle your • Finger(s) must be outside of the firearm’s firearm at the appropriate time. trigger guard until the “start” buzzer sounds. 130.40 REPEAT: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE YOU TO TOUCH YOUR FIREARM UNTIL EVERYONE HAS RETURNED BEHIND THE FIRING LINE AND THE RANGE OFFICER DIRECTS YOU TO HANDLE YOUR FIREARM. The traditional command that allows you to handle your firearm is “Load and make ready”. This is often shortened to “Make Ready”. 130.70 Make sure you keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction (towards the targets/ inside the berms) at all times especially when loading, reloading and unloading. In particular when unloading, do not swing the muzzle 90 degrees to the left (for right handers) or 90 degrees to the right (for left handers). This may cause the muzzle to point in the direction of 130.50 Please listen to the Range Officer’s those on adjacent stage setups. Always keep the explanations carefully. The Range Officers are muzzle pointed in the direction of the targets as there to safely assist you and make your experience you manipulate the slide. Failure to maintain safe more enjoyable. They welcome your questions. muzzle direction will disqualify you from the match. You may also call the Range Master for a review and clarification of the rules. 130.80 When you have completed shooting your entry, the Range Officer will instruct you to 130.55 To avoid confusion, check that the unload and show clear. Regardless of whether scorer is about to start scoring YOUR scoresheet you plan to shoot another entry, your firearm must and not someone else’s. If you have multiple be holstered or secured in a suitable container entries, make sure that the scorer is scoring the (see Transport of Firearms and Equipment at entry you are actually shooting at that time and the Range, 70.10) before anyone can proceed not scoring on one of your other scoresheets. downrange. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE FIREARMS TO BE LEFT OUT IN THE OPEN AND 130.60 Start position. Follow Range Officer UNATTENDED AT THE SHOOTING POSITION instructions at all times at each stage. After the WHEN ANYONE IS DOWN RANGE EVEN IF Range Officer has directed you to handle and load THE FIREARM WAS JUST USED TO SHOOT your firearm (“Make Ready”), you will start in one THE LAST ENTRY AND WILL BE USED AGAIN of the two acceptable “ready” positions. TO SHOOT THE NEXT ENTRY. • “Low Ready”. Hold your firearm in your hands, pointed downward towards the ground at an 130.82 When you have finished shooting approximately 45 degree down angle. On your immediate entry or entries at a given stage Page 21 pack up and remove all of your equipment and paraphernalia from the shooting position, or at least place it off to one side and out of the way, so that the next shooter may begin laying out his or her magazines or otherwise prepare to shoot. Do not let your paraphernalia to “just sit” at the shooting position while the scoring and stage reset process is going on unless you are going to shoot another entry immediately. from your carbon copies BEFORE you leave the match. If you thereby identify a scoring error, seek out the Range Officers at the stage setup where you shot that stage, and/or the GSSF Personnel in attendance so that proper remedial action may be taken. 130.90 Even if your scoresheets are recorded correctly, “Garbage In, Garbage Out” data entry errors may occur and may go undetected when 130.85 PAY ATTENTION TO THE SCORING GSSF processes the scores. Therefore, compare PROCESS! We strongly suggest that you “look the carbon copies of your scoresheets against the over the Range Officer’s shoulder” as he calls out interim match results posted on www.gssfonline. the hits on your targets and as they are recorded com as soon as possible after they are posted. If on your scoresheet! there are any discrepancies you do not understand contact GSSF immediately so they may recheck Although the Range Officers do the scoring YOU, your scores and data entry and make any required NOT THE RANGE OFFICER, are responsible for corrections before the scores are finalized and the accuracy or inaccuracy, as the case may be, of awards are posted. the score entered on your scoresheet. If a Range Officer knew he or she was making an error, he or The best way to notify GSSF to check and possibly she would not make it in the first place! correct a score is via e-mail at gssf@glock.us. Give GSSF your name, which match it was, the You may initial your scoresheet after it has been entry number, which stage is in question, and scored. The specific purpose of initialing your the specific time or target line in question if you scoresheet is to allow you the time and opportunity can identify it. GSSF personnel will retrieve the to review your scoresheet and confirm that it is original scoresheet in question, compare it against complete and correct BEFORE you initial it. the data entered, make any required correction, and will rerun and repost the preliminary results Even if it was actually the Range Officer who periodically until no more corrections are received. made a scoring error it is YOUR responsibility to After a suitable interval, results will be finalized, recognize or find it and alert the Range Officers or awards awarded, and thereafter no further GSSF Personnel to it in a timely manner so they corrections will be entertained. may take the proper remedial action while it can still be corrected. The later an error is detected, Remember, at GSSF matches it is as important to the more difficult it is to correct. have fun as it is to compete. Please relax and have a good time! If a carbon copy is available take your copy of the scoresheet from the Range Officer. Once the 140.00 Warm-up Events targets are pasted, no changes will be permitted on your scoresheet unless the appropriate Range 140.10 When range conditions permit you Officer(s) concur with a correction. may participate in warm-up events. These are separate events not included in the main scoring The original scoresheets always stay with the of the GSSF match. Warm up events are subject to Range Officers and are eventually passed on to the availability of the necessary range space and the Match Registrar to be tallied. equipment to conduct them and Range Officers to man them. We strongly suggest that you calculate your score Page 22 THE GLOCK REPORT 150.00Targets 150.30 Target Replacement. Targets will be replaced at the discretion of the Range Officers 150.10 You will shoot several different types and Range Master when the “B” scoring ring of targets at GSSF matches. These will most often on the targets is obscured by pasters and shots be: cannot be accurately scored. NRA D-1 Target, any similar NRA target, suitably modified IPSC/USPSA or IDPA targets, 150.40 Weather and Bagging Targets. In the or other target, or possibly a proprietary target case of wet weather, targets may be covered with see-through plastic bags in order to keep GSSF matches running. The Range Master will decide if and when targets will be covered or “bagged” and “unbagged.” 160.00Scoring Steel Pepper Poppers 160.10 GLOCK Scoring. Each individual string of fire is timed. Hits in a given zone of the target may or may not add additional seconds to your total time. The lowest aggregate time for all stages wins the division. Steel Hit 0 seconds A or B Hit 0 seconds. Hit in either zone is scored “B”. See 160.15 C Hit +1seconds D Hit +3 seconds 8” Steel Plates Miss +10 seconds Steel targets sometimes depend upon what the Procedural+10 seconds (Earned by the individual host club has available for use. Shapes, competitor if he or she commits course of fire sizes, and layouts of steel targets may vary from infractions, attempts to gain an unfair competitive match to match but will be reasonably identical advantage, or causes unnecessary delay.) within a given match. Normal steel target setup on “GLOCK ‘M” will be 150.20 Official NRA D-1 target sources are what is known as “Wind Rules” and/or “Ring and subject to change without notice. This information Paint.” A single steel target will be set on each is for the use of our members only and is not to be setup of “GLOCK ‘M” that must be successfully hit construed as an endorsement of these suppliers once per string of fire. In scoring “edge” hits, the “streak” of the bullet glancing off the edge of the by GLOCK, Professional or GSSF. target must touch the face edge of the target in The Target Barn LE Targets, Inc. order to score. Range Officers should be mindful PO Box 352454 8802 West 35W to paint the edges of steel targets in order to judge Toledo, OH 43635Service Drive NE any such edge hits. 2454 Blaine, MN 55449(419) 829-2242 6740 This target will be repainted between entries. (419)829-2107 fax 888-489-7830 www.targetbarn.com Fax 651-645-5360 As an option, three steel targets may be installed www.letargets.com per “GLOCK ‘M” stage setup in “knock down” mode. When used, Steel must fall to score. Page 23 Calibration is performed by the Range Master with factory 9x19mm ammunition, with a low (below the circle on a standard Pepper Popper) hit on steel targets. If steel fails to fall after a defined hit, the target may be re-shot by the range staff to test calibration. When operating in “knock down” mode, when targets will be painted is at the discretion of the Range Officers. 160.30 If you do not initial your scoresheet, GSSF will assume you accept your scores as written. 160.40 Range Officers may grant reshoots if a non-recoverable scoring error is detected at the time you review and initial your scoresheet. 160.45 If you failed to detect a scoring error “Wind Rules” and “Knock down” scoring may at the time you initialed your scoresheet but find it be used alternately within the same match if the later as you review your carbon copy AND before situation calls for it. you have left the range and while the match is still in progress and an appropriate stage setup is “Pocket GLOCK” match entries will always be still available, you may reshoot the stage. See the operated in “Ring and Paint” mode for “GLOCK Range Officers at the stage where you shot and the Plates” as well as “GLOCK ‘M”. Plate Racks where the error occurred, or see the Range Master will be re-painted before every “Pocket GLOCK” or Match Registrar if necessary. In such instances entry is shot. Again, in scoring “edge” hits, the Range Officers may place the competitor near the “streak” of the bullet glancing off the edge of the top of the then-current shooting order so they may target must touch the face edge of the target in reshoot their score without excessive delay. order to score. Range Officers should be mindful to paint the edges of steel targets in order to judge 160.50 Once all of each respective stage any such edge hits. setups have been torn down, it is too late to reshoot any erroneous scores. Be sure to verify 160.15 “A” and “B” hits are both scored the correctness of each of your scores, preferably “Zero” seconds and historically were only before you leave the stage location, but in any differentiated for very rare tie-breaking purposes. case before you leave the match. To facilitate scoring and target pasting all hits within either or both the “A” and/or “B” zones will 170.00 COMPETITOR DIVISIONS, CATEGORIES & be scored as “B” hits. Should a tie occur under CLASSES such circumstances the tie will be resolved by (1) offers the following the lower aggregate “C” hit count between both 170.10 GSSF “Five to GLOCK” and “GLOCK ‘M”. Should a tie competition divisions: not be resolved by (1) the tie will be resolved by • Civilian (open to Amateur competitors only) (2) the lower aggregate time of all 4 strings of fire • Guardian (open to Amateur competitors only) in “GLOCK the Plates”. Should a tie still not be • Subcompact (open to both Amateur and Master competitors with separate prizes for each) resolved by (2) the tie shall be resolved by (3) the lower aggregate time of all seven strings of fire in • Competition (open to both Amateur and Master competitors with separate prizes for each ) “GLOCK the Plates” and “GLOCK ‘M”. • Heavy Metal (open to both Amateur and Master competitors with separate prizes for each) 160.20 Review your scores behind the firing line with the Range Officer. Check your • Major-Subcompact (open to both Amateur and Master competitors with separate prizes for scoresheets to ensure correct information is each) complete before initialing your scoresheet. By initialing your scoresheet you are agreeing that • Unlimited (open to both Amateur and Master competitors with separate prizes for each) your scores are correct as they are written on the • Master-Stock (open to both Amateur and scoresheet. Page 24 THE GLOCK REPORT Master competitors with one set of prizes for both) • Pocket GLOCKs (open to both Amateur and Master competitors with separate prizes for each • GLOCK Girl Side Match (open to both Amateur and Master female competitors with one set of prizes for both) or combination of factors, will any competitor be awarded more than three (3) GLOCK pistols as an Amateur. Should a competitor win his or her third such GLOCK pistol within a match wherein he or she also would have “won” another firearm or other awards in another Division or Subdivision, GSSF will award the appropriate awards at its own discretion. 170.20 You may shoot any of the above divisions that you are eligible to compete in only once per match. If a competitor mistakenly enters one division twice and the error is not caught and corrected at the time, the competitor’s first entry in that division will stand. The second such entry will, at the sole option of GSSF, be reclassified to whatever other division is judged to be most suitable under the circumstances. 170.50 Definition of “Master” 1. The competitor is a professional shooter. 2. The competitor has won three (3) GLOCK firearms as “high overall” in any division at previous GSSF matches. 3. The competitor has finished in the top 25 percentile of a non- GSSF major shooting competition (State-level championship or above. At least three Master or above shooters must have shot the same competition 170.30 Definition of “Amateur” against whom the GSSF member’s relative 1. The competitor is not a professional shooter. performance can be compared). 2. The competitor has not won three (3) GLOCK 4. The competitor is classified “Master” or above firearms as “high overall” at previous GSSF in NRA, PPC, ICORE, IPSC/USPSA, Cowboy matches. Action or similar shooting disciplines. 3. The competitor has not finished in the top 5. “Master” ranking in IDPA shall no longer count 25 percentile of a non-GSSF major shooting towards “Master” status in GSSF. competition. (A major competition is a state 6. The competitor is a member of an armed forces championship or higher level match.) pistol shooting team. 4. The competitor is not classified “Master” or 7. The competitor is a member of a (non-GSSF) above in NRA, PPC, ICORE, IPSC/USPSA, law enforcement organization-sponsored pistol Cowboy Action or similar shooting disciplines. shooting team. GSSF reserves the authority to determine 8. Some shooting disciplines do not have a formal what qualifies as the equivalent of “Master” for “Master” or similar ranking system. GSSF GSSF’s purposes in other disciplines or not. reserves the authority to adjudge the relative 5. The competitor is not a member of an armed Amateur versus Master skill level of any shooter forces pistol shooting team. in question and classify them accordingly. 6. The competitor is not a member of a (nonGSSF) law enforcement organization- 170.60 Should it come to the attention sponsored pistol shooting team. of GSSF that a Master class competitor has inadvertently entered and shot in any of the 170.40 Amateur competitors who win Amateur divisions GSSF reserves the right to firearm awards other than as “high overall” are not change the respective competitor’s entries to included in determining Master class status. another appropriate Division as can best be done at the time. Any such entries that cannot 170.45 Under no circumstances of match be properly reclassified will be declared “DNF” scheduling or attendance, or the timing of the and the competitor’s entry fee(s) will be credited issuance of match awards, or any other factor appropriately. Page 25 170.65 If you have competed as a “Master” the same law enforcement functions and duties in the past under GSSF’s then existent rules and as full-time officers of the agency. (Unarmed believe you no longer qualify as a “Master” in auxiliary members of law enforcement agencies GSSF as now defined above, make your case to are not included.) GSSF for return to “Amateur” status and it will be 3. The competitor is a member of any of the considered on an individual basis. United States Armed Services (Army, National If you reached “Master” status by means of Guard, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast winning three GLOCK firearms awards as “High Guard) serving active duty or in the reserves. Overall”, reversions to “Amateur” status will not be 4. The competitor is a full-time salaried railroad considered. police officer, penal institution guard, industrial police officer, bank guard or armored/express 170.70 Guardian to Civilian “Cross over”. company guard who is armed while on duty. Those eligible for the Guardian division are defined 5. The competitor is a full-time or volunteer below (170.80). All others compete as civilians. firefighter or paramedic. Competitors in the Guardian division may, at their 6. The competitor is retired from any of the above option, choose to “cross over” and compete in the positions and receiving benefits from the Amateur-Civilian division at a particular match. If organization. they do so, they may not compete in AmateurGuardian at that same match. 170.90 Firearms used in the Civilian, Guardian, and Master-Stock divisions. Adult (>18) Guardian competitors should be aware competitors may use stock non-compensated that this rule is a relic of an obsolete GSSF G17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27,29, 30, 31, 32, Award distribution system whereby it was often 33, 37, 38 and 39 GLOCK firearms. If G38 or G39 to a Guardian’s advantage to shoot in the Civilian firearms are used it is recommended that G37 category instead. This is no longer the case and magazines be used. If a competitor possesses a in most instances it is now to the advantage of an compensated model of one of the above (G17C, eligible Guardian competitor to remain in Guardian. 19C, 20C, 21C, 22C, 23C, 31C, or 32C) and a GLOCK-produced non-compensated barrel for 170.80 Definition of Guardian that firearm model, the competitor may use their “C” model firearm combined with the GLOCKGenerally speaking, those who are in a “hazardous produced non-compensated barrel to shoot their public service” position, their equivalents in private Civilian, Guardian, or Master-Stock entries. Junior industry, or eligible retirees thereof. (<18) competitors may also use “C” and “longslide” models (G-17C, 17L, 19C, 20C, 21C, 22C, 1. The competitor is a full-time law enforcement 23C, 24, 24C, 31C, 32C, 34, 35, 41) to shoot officer of a duly constituted agency of a in the Civilian or Master-Stock divisions. GSSF municipal, county, state or federal government, reserves the right to add at any time any new or is a full-time firearms instructor in a law GLOCK firearm to these Divisions should GLOCK, enforcement agency or police academy. Inc introduce such a firearm whose characteristics The competitor must provide official, current are comparable to those models presently identification from their agency if he or she is a included. full-time civilian firearm instructor. 2. The competitor is an officer of a reserve or SUBCOMPACT auxiliary unit of a law enforcement agency named above. The appointing authority must 170.100 This division is for all competitors, both authorize the competitor to carry arms while on Amateur and Master, who wish to compete with duty and authorizes the competitor to perform their stock subcompact model (G26, 27, 29, Page 26 THE GLOCK REPORT 30, 33 and 39) GLOCK firearms. All competitors compete as either Amateurs or Masters and there are no special category awards. Please note that in this Division you may load up to eleven rounds and will shoot every available cardboard target with two (2) rounds per string as is the case with every other Division EXCEPT Major Subcompact and Pocket GLOCK. GSSF reserves the right to at any time add any new GLOCK firearm to this Division should GLOCK, Inc introduce such a firearm whose characteristics are comparable to those models presently included.. BOTH COMPETITORS AND RANGE OFFICERS SHOULD NOTE THAT A GREAT DEAL OF CONFUSION ARISES BETWEEN THE SUBCOMPACT AND MAJOR SUBCOMPACT DIVISIONS. BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND BOTH THE SIMILARITIES AS WELL AS THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THEM ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE ACTING AS A RANGE OFFICER AND/OR SHOOT BOTH DIVISIONS AT THE SAME MATCH. MAJOR SUBCOMPACT 170.110 This Division was specifically designed to accommodate the GLOCK G36 which holds a maximum of 7 rounds. To allow more competitors who do not happen to own the G36 but who do own comparable subcompact firearms (G29, 30, 39) those GLOCK models may also be used. You may only load a total of seven (7) rounds per string of fire no matter how many rounds your particular firearm was designed to hold. All competitors compete as either Amateurs or Masters and there are no special category awards. Please note that in this Division, and in the “Pocket GLOCKs” Division, you will shoot every available cardboard target with one (1) round only per string. GSSF reserves the right to at any time add any new GLOCK firearm to this Division should GLOCK, Inc introduce such a firearm whose characteristics are comparable to those models presently included. HEAVY METAL 170.111 This Division is for all competitors, both Amateur and Master, who wish to compete with their stock GLOCK Models G20, 21, 29, 30, 37, 38, and 39 GLOCK firearms. Adult (>18) competitors may use stock non-compensated models of these GLOCK firearms. If a competitor possesses a compensated model of one of the above (G20C, 21C) and a GLOCK-produced non-compensated barrel for that firearm model, the competitor may use their “C” model firearm combined with the GLOCK-produced noncompensated barrel to shoot their Heavy Metal entry. Junior (<18) competitors may also use “C” models (G20C, 21C) with their standard compensated barrels or a G41. If G38 or G39 firearms are used it is required that G38 magazines with a GLOCK-produced extension giving them a 9+1=10 rounds total capacity, and/ or G37 magazines be used. Please note that in this Division you may load up to eleven rounds and will shoot every available cardboard target with two (2) rounds per string as is the case with every other Division EXCEPT Major Subcompact and Pocket GLOCKs. GSSF reserves the right to at any time add any new GLOCK firearm to this Division should GLOCK, Inc introduce such a firearm whose characteristics are comparable to those models presently included. COMPETITION 170.120 This division is for all competitors, both Amateur and Master who wish to compete with stock competition GLOCK firearms. Competitors may use stock “long-slide” (G17L/LC, 24/24C, 34,35, and 41) model firearms, or any stock firearms used in the Civilian, Guardian, Heavy Metal, or Master-Stock divisions (G17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 37, 38, 39and 41 or any stock factory compensated (G17C, 19C, 20C, 21C, 22C, 23C, 31C, or 32C) firearms. The only stock GLOCK firearm models excluded from this division are the G36 and G42 (due to their relatively limited magazine capacity). All competitors compete as either Amateurs or Page 27 Masters and there are no special category awards. GSSF reserves the right to at any time add any new GLOCK firearm to this Division should GLOCK, Inc introduce such a firearm whose characteristics are comparable to those models presently included. Guardian, Heavy Metal, or Master-Stock divisions (G17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 37, 38 and 39), or any stock factory compensated (G17C, 19C, 20C, 21C, 22C, 23C, 31C, or 32C) firearms. The only stock GLOCK firearm models excluded from this Match are the G36 and G42 UNLIMITED (due to their relatively limited magazine capacity). GSSF reserves the right to at any time add any new 170.130 This division is open to all competitors; GLOCK firearm to this Match should GLOCK, Inc both Master and Amateur, who use a GLOCK introduce such a firearm whose characteristics are firearm that has aftermarket components or comparable to those models presently included. modifications that are not allowed in the “stock” divisions (see section 40.00). Competitors may POCKET GLOCKS also use the same stock GLOCK firearm they used in firing the Civilian, Guardian, Subcompact, 170.160 This Division was specifically Competition, Heavy Metal, or Master-Stock designed to accommodate the GLOCK G42 which divisions. The only stock GLOCK models excluded holds a maximum of 7 rounds. Should a GLOCK from this division are the G36 and G42 (due to their Model G28 appear at a GSSF match it may be relatively limited magazine capacity). Shoulder- used in this Division. The competitor may only stock devices and similar “Carbine Conversion load a total of seven (7) rounds per string of fire Units” may not be used. All competitors compete no matter how many rounds regardless of the as either Amateurs or Masters and there are no number of rounds that the G28 was designed to special category awards. GSSF reserves the right hold. All competitors compete as either Amateurs to at any time add any new GLOCK firearm to or Masters and there are no special category this Division should GLOCK, Inc introduce such a awards. Please note that in this Division, and in firearm whose characteristics are comparable to the “Major Subcompact” Division you will shoot those models presently included. every available cardboard target with one (1) round only per string. GSSF reserves the right to MASTER-STOCK at any time add any new GLOCK firearm to this Division should GLOCK, Inc introduce such a 170.140 This division is open to all competitors, firearm whose characteristics are comparable to both Master and Amateur. The following applies: those models presently included. 1. There will be no differentiation between competitors who are Civilians or Guardians. 180.00Teams 2. All competitors compete equally and there are no special category awards. 180.10 Teams may be formed from 3 competitors in the following respective divisions GLOCK GIRLS SIDE MATCH only: • Civilian Teams (3 competitors) 170.150 This Match will run concurrently • Within Civilian Division only, “Junior” Teams (3 with all other GSSF matches. It is open to all Juniors, either or both Male and/or Female) female competitors, whether Amateur or Master. • Guardian Teams (3 competitors) All will compete equally and there will be no • Master Stock Teams (3 competitors) Special Recognition awards. Competitors may • GLOCK Girls Side Match (3 competitors) freely compete in the concurrent “main” GSSF match as well. Competitors may use stock “long- Cost per Team Entry is $10.00. slide” (G17L/LC, 24/24C, 34, 35 and 41) model firearms, or any stock firearms used in the Civilian, 180.20 Team scores may not include scores Page 28 THE GLOCK REPORT from the Subcompact, Competition, Heavy Metal, Major Subcompact, Pocket GLOCKs, or Unlimited divisions, nor may single teams be made up of combinations of Civilian and Guardian competitors. Competitors may register for one such team per division per match only. 180.30 Team registration sheets must be complete to be accepted. This includes contact information, team name and entry numbers for all participants. Team forms (with any changes) will only be accepted at Registration at the match. Team registration is closed when registration closes for the match on Sunday. Team forms mailed or faxed to GSSF will not be accepted. Repostings may not take place for several days after discrepancies have been reported. When there have been no further corrections for a reasonable time the prize information will be added, results and awards posted, and awards issued. Any discrepancies found after that time will not be corrected. Hard copies of match results will only be mailed to those match participants who specifically request by mail or fax that a hard copy be sent to them. 190.10 “Preliminary” or “Raw” scores will be posted on GSSF’s website, www.gssfonline. com following the match. This initial posting will not include any prize distribution information. Competitors should check their carbon scoresheet copies against the preliminary raw scores for accuracy. If any apparent discrepancies are found, competitors finding apparent errors should report them to GSSF as soon as possible. The best way to contact GSSF about scoring discrepancies is to via e-mail at gssf@glock.us. The scoring will be reviewed, appropriate corrections made, and corrected preliminary results reposted. 190.24 FIREARMS AWARD, MATCH COMPENSATION, AND RANGE OFFICER FIREARMS CERTIFICATES MUST BE REDEEMED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THE DATE OF THE MATCH FOR WHICH THEY WERE ISSUED. THERE WILL BE NO “GRACE PERIOD” ONCE THE ONE YEAR PERIOD HAS EXPIRED. 190.20 Prize Allocation. There will be two classes of awards. “Performance” awards based upon each individual competitor’s winning performance within the “Stock” Division of the 180.40 Team awards are 1st, 2nd and 3rd Match or each Division he or she shoots and place plaques (depending on the number of team “Random” awards based upon the overall size entries). Only one plaque is normally awarded per of the match. Random awards will be distributed team. If you wish additional plaques, please contact across the entire match and will not be Divisionour plaque vendor. The plaque vendor (current as specific. of December 2014) is subject to change without notice. The number and types of both “Performance” and “Random” awards will directly coincide with Universal Pro Shop the final number of valid match entries completed 4330 C. R. 630 East within each Subdivision, Division, or the Match, as Frostproof, Florida 33843 the case may be. Phone # 863-635-3425 190.22 CHECKS ISSUED FOR CASH Fax # 863-635-5277 AWARDS MUST BE CASHED WITHIN SIX MONTHS 180.50 $10 Team fees paid for teams OF THE DATE OF THE CHECK. THERE WILL BE NO subsequently found to be ineligible will not be “GRACE PERIOD” ONCE THE SIX MONTH PERIOD HAS EXPIRED. CHECKS NOT CASHED WITHIN THE refunded. ALLOTTED TIME WILL BE VOID AND WILL NOT BE REPLACED. 190.00 Match Results and Awards 190.25 MatchMeister. The MatchMeister “Performance” award will continue to go to the single best performance among the Civilian, Guardian, Subcompact, Competition, Heavy Metal, or MasterStock divisions by either an Amateur or Page 29 Master competitor. The prize will be a GLOCK firearms certificate. The MatchMeister award will supersede any other awards within the Division or Subdivision within which the MatchMeister award was awarded. All other awards within that Division or Subdivision will be awarded to the other participants within that Division or Subdivision. 190.30 Special Category Performance Awards. GSSF awards $75 Special Category Performance cash awards within the Civilian and Guardian divisions. These are awarded to the highest-placing competitors who qualify and clearly indicate their eligibility for such when they register. There is no extra fee required to compete for these awards. Division Special Category Award Guardian High Guardian Female Civilian High Adult Female (18 years and over) Civilian High Junior Female (under 18 years) Civilian High Junior Male (under 18 years) Civilian or High Senior (55 to 65 years old) Guardian Civilian or High Super Senior (65 years and Guardian older) Civilian or High Challenged (physically Guardian handicapped) Please note that the Special Category Performance awards do not apply to the Subcompact, Competition, Heavy Metal, Master-Stock, Major Subcompact, Pocket GLOCKs, or Unlimited divisions. All competitors who choose to compete within those divisions compete head to head without regard to age, gender, physical handicaps or Civilian or Guardian status. 190.32 Guardian (Amateur only) Competition (Amateur) Competition (Master) Subcompact (Amateur) Subcompact (Master) Major Subcompact (Amateur) Major Subcompact (Master) Heavy Metal (Amateur) Performance Awards Division/ Category Entries 1 st Place 2nd Award Place Award 3rd Place Award MatchMeister N/A Pistol --- --- Civilian (Amateur only) <10 $100 $75 E-Tool 10-14 Pistol E-Tool Knife Heavy Metal (Master) Page 30 15-17 Pistol $100 E-Tool >17 Pistol $100 $75 <10 $100 $75 E-Tool 10-14 Pistol E-Tool Knife 15-17 Pistol $100 E-Tool >17 Pistol $100 $75 <10 $100 $75 E-Tool 10-14 Pistol E-Tool Knife 15-17 Pistol $100 E-Tool >17 Pistol $100 $75 <10 $100 --- --- 10-14 Pistol --- --- 15-17 Pistol $100 --- >17 Pistol $100 $75 <10 $100 $75 E-Tool 10-14 Pistol E-Tool Knife 15-17 Pistol $100 E-Tool >17 Pistol $100 $75 <10 $100 --- --- 10-14 Pistol --- --- 15-17 Pistol $100 --- >17 Pistol $100 $75 <10 $100 $75 E-Tool 10-14 Pistol E-Tool Knife 15-17 Pistol $100 E-Tool >17 Pistol $100 $75 <10 $100 --- --- 10-14 Pistol --- --- 15-17 Pistol $100 --- >17 Pistol $100 $75 <10 $100 $75 E-Tool 10-14 Pistol E-Tool Knife 15-17 Pistol $100 E-Tool >17 Pistol $100 $75 <10 $100 --- --- 10-14 Pistol --- --- 15-17 Pistol $100 --- >17 Pistol $100 $75 THE GLOCK REPORT Master Stock (Amateur and Master) Pocket GLOCKs (Amateur) Pocket GLOCKs (Master) Unlimited (Amateur) <10 $100 $75 E-Tool 10-14 Pistol E-Tool Knife 15-17 Pistol $100 E-Tool >17 Pistol $100 $75 <10 $100 $75 E-Tool 10-14 Pistol E-Tool Knife 15-17 Pistol $100 E-Tool >17 Pistol $100 $75 <10 $100 --- --- 10-14 Pistol --- --- 15-17 Pistol $100 --- >17 Pistol $100 $75 <10 $100 $75 E-Tool 10-14 Pistol E-Tool Knife 15-17 Pistol $100 E-Tool >17 Pistol $100 $75 <10 $100 --- --- 10-14 Pistol --- --- 15-17 Pistol $100 --- >17 Pistol $100 $75 GLOCK Girls Side Match All $100 --- --- High Junior Male (<18) (Civilian) All $75 High Junior Female (<18) (Civilian) All $75 High Adult Female (>18) (Civilian) All $75 High Guardian Female (Guardian) All $75 High Challenged (Civilian or Guardian) All $75 High Senior (>55, <65) (Civilian or Guardian) All $75 Unlimited (Master) High Super Senior (>, = 65) (Civilian or Guardian) All $75 190.60 Random Awards. For all matches 174 entries or less, a total of one GLOCK Firearm and nineteen (19) GLOCK Field Knives will be awarded at random. 190.60.1 Beginning with the 175th match entry, three cash awards of $50 or as appropriate, a 2 year GSSF membership extension will be randomly awarded across the entire match for every subsequent ten match entries. For every such $50/2 year membership extension awarded one less knife award will be awarded. At the 225th match entry and at every 30th match entry thereafter a GLOCK firearms certificate will be awarded at random across the entire match. The combination of Performance and Random Awards will be awarded as follows, based upon the final number of total match entries. Performance Awards as detailed in Sections 190.30 and 190.32 plus the following Random Awards: Total Match Knives Entries $50/2yr Pistols < or = 174 175-184 185-194 195-204 205-214 215-224 0 3 6 9 12 15 1 1 1 1 1 1 19 16 13 10 7 4 Total Entries 225-234 235-244 245-254 255-264 265-274 275-284 285-294 295-304 Page 31 $50/2yr 18 21 24 24 27 30 30 33 Pistols 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 305-314 315-324 325-334 335-344 345-354 355-364 365-374 375-384 385-394 395-404 405-414 415-424 425-434 435-444 445-454 455-464 465-474 475-484 485-494 495-504 505-514 515-524 525-534 535-544 545-554 555-564 565-574 575-584 585-594 595-604 605-614 615-624 625-634 635-644 645-654 655-664 665-675 675-684 685-694 695-704 36 36 39 42 42 45 48 48 51 54 54 57 60 60 63 66 66 69 72 72 75 78 78 81 84 84 87 90 90 93 96 96 99 102 102 105 108 108 111 114 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 17 17 705-714 715-724 725-734 735-744 745-754 755-764 765-774 775-784 785-794 795-804 805-814 815-824 825-834 835-844 845-854 855-864 865-874 875-884 885-894 895-904 905-914 915-924 925-934 935-944 945-954 955-964 965-974 975-984 985-994 995-1004 1005-1014 1015-1024 1025-1034 1035-1044 1045-1054 1055-1064 1065-1074 1075-1084 1085-1094 1095-1104 Page 32 114 117 120 120 123 126 126 129 132 132 135 138 138 141 144 144 147 150 150 153 156 156 159 162 162 165 168 168 171 174 174 177 180 180 183 186 186 189 192 192 18 18 18 19 19 19 20 20 20 21 21 21 22 22 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 25 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 31 THE GLOCK REPORT 1105-1114 1115-1124 1125-1134 1135-1144 1145-1154 1155-1164 1165-1174 1175-1184 1185-1194 1195-1204 1205-1214 1215-1224 1225-1234 1235-1244 1245-1254 1255-1264 1265-1274 1275-1284 1285-1294 1295-1304 1305-1314 1315-1324 1325-1334 1335-1344 1345-1354 1355-1364 1365-1374 1375-1384 1385-1394 1395-1405 1405-1415 1415-1425 1425-1435 1435-1445 1445-1454 1455-1464 1465-1474 1475-1484 1485-1494 1495-1504 195 198 198 201 204 204 207 210 210 213 216 216 219 222 222 225 228 228 231 234 234 237 240 240 243 246 246 249 252 252 255 258 258 261 264 264 267 270 270 273 31 31 32 32 32 33 33 33 34 34 34 35 35 35 36 36 36 37 37 37 38 38 38 39 39 39 40 40 40 41 41 41 42 42 42 43 43 43 44 44 1505-1514 276 44 1515-1524 276 45 1525-1534 279 45 1535-1544 282 45 1545-1554 282 46 1555-1564 285 46 1565-1574 288 46 1575-1584 288 47 1585-1594 291 47 1595-1604 294 47 1605-1614 294 48 1615-1624 297 48 1625-1634 300 48 1635-1644 300 49 1645-1654 303 49 1655-1664 306 49 1665-1674 306 50 1675-1684 309 50 1685-1694 312 50 1695-1704 312 51 1705-1714 315 51 And continuing in this pattern if a match should exceed this size. 190.60.2 Random firearms awards will be awarded across the board of all match entries. A Random firearms award will not supersede a Performance firearms award. 190.60.4 Random firearms awards are not subject to “Share the Wealth” rule 190.120. 190.60.6 Random cash awards will be awarded across the board of all match entries. A random cash award will not supersede a larger Performance award. 190.60.8 Membership Extension in lieu of $50 Random Cash awards. The $50 random cash awards will only be awarded to those winning members whose membership expiration dates are more than one year from the match date. For those winning members whose membership expiration dates are less than one year from the match date Page 33 the member will receive an automatic two-year entry in the New Member Drawing. New members extension of his or her GSSF membership in lieu who bring themselves to the match and who shoot of a $50 random award. the match are also eligible for this Drawing. GSSF members bringing a new competitor must notify 190.60.10 GLOCK Girl Side Match Random the Match Registrar if they are participating in the Awards. Drawing with the new member during Registration hours, at the match. If a current member wishes < 10 $100 1st place No Pistols Performance to “claim” a new member they must do so at award Registration in the company of the new member 10-19 $100 1st place 1 pistol who can verify that the current member did indeed Performance bring him or her to the match. No exceptions. award + If two new members attend a match together, 20-29 $100 1st place 2 pistols they can “claim” each other; however they must Performance be present together at registration. No “New award + … Continuing in the same pattern should a Member” may be claimed twice by two other new or current GSSF members. New Member Drawing match exceed this size … registration will be closed when registration closes 190.70 Firearm Awards. Except as otherwise at GSSF matches. No exceptions. GSSF will not provided herein, basic no-charge firearm awards accept phone/mailed Membership Drawing entry are the winner’s choice of an available GLOCK requests after Registration closes for that given (pre-Gen 4 model) G17, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 31, match. For the purposes of this section, “New 32, 33, or 42 firearm equipped with standard fixed Member” shall include any GSSF member who polymer sights. Other GLOCK firearm models joined GSSF within one year prior to the match are available subject to the winner’s payment of date, but who has NOT attended any previous the appropriate upgrade fee to GLOCK, Inc. (see outdoor GSSF match during that prior year. Award Firearm Upgrades, 190.75). 190.75 Award Firearm Upgrades. There is no upgrade fee involved if the winner of a firearm chooses any of the available basic pre-Gen 4 models G17, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, or 42 firearms with fixed polymer sights. If the winner wishes to upgrade their award firearm to another of GLOCK, Inc.’s available models they may do so by paying the applicable award firearm upgrade fee detailed in the voucher the winner receives. All award firearms are subject to availability. Upgrade fees include applicable federal excise taxes and shipping charges, but do not include any applicable state or local taxes levied on upgrade fees. 190.80 Membership Promotion – New Member Drawing. GSSF will award one firearm award certificate per match as follows. For each new GSSF member who shoots the match a new or existing GSSF member who also shoots the match brings to the match, he or she will receive one 190.120 Master Class Firearms Award Distribution. In order to “share the wealth” of firearms awards among our Master class competitors, any one individual Master-class competitor may win one (1), but only one, “Performance” firearm award per GSSF match. This paragraph shall not be construed as meaning that any one Master, through some combination of first, second, or other place finishes, may be awarded more than one “Performance” firearm award per match. If the Master-rated competitor is the top finisher in more than one division, he or she will receive the firearm awarded under one of the divisions (at GSSF’s sole option) and the next available cash award if any in the other division(s). The “priority” order of such firearms awards will be “MatchMeister”, then “MasterStock”, then “Unlimited”, then “Competition” then “Subcompact” then “Heavy Metal” then “MajorSub” then “Pocket GLOCKs” (Upgraded awards). “Random” firearms awards are not subject to this rule. Page 34 THE GLOCK REPORT 190.125 Amateur Class Firearms Award Distribution. Should a priority order be necessary for Amateur firearms awards, the order will be “MatchMeister” if won by an Amateur, “MasterStock” if won by an Amateur, then “Civilian” or “Guardian” as the case may be, then “Unlimited”, then “Competition” then “Subcompact” then “Heavy Metal” then “MajorSub” then “Pocket GLOCKs” 190.130 Non-Firearm Awards to Junior Competitors. Due to federal law, firearms may not be awarded to competitors who will not reach their 21st birthday within the GLOCK Professional thencurrent fiscal/calendar year. GLOCK Professional’s fiscal year always closes as of December 31. Where permitted by State law it may be possible for a GSSF competitor who has reached the age of 18 but who is less than 21 years of age to transfer his or her legal interest in a firearms award to a parent or legal guardian. If this is the case, contact GSSF to explore the matter. a lifetime membership, GSSF will award $200 cash and eight (8) $25 vouchers ($200 value) redeemable for entries to future GSSF matches.. If these awards are not appropriate to a particular award situation GSSF reserves the right to make a suitable alternate award on a case by case basis. 190.150 Firearm Awards to California Residents. Residents of California may only receive GLOCK firearms that have been “approved” by the state. If such approval has expired at the time any such awards are to be issued, GSSF, at its sole option, may issue the above-described NonFirearm awards in lieu of the normal Firearms Certificate. For the latest information concerning such certifications we suggest you consult the California state internet website at www.caag.state. ca.us. California residents should also be aware that Federally Licensed dealers within California must also be licensed as a “California Firearms Dealer”. When submitting an award certificate for redemption in accordance with Section 190.160 below, the Dealer must include both a copy of his Federal Firearms License as well as a copy of his letter from the California Department of Justice acknowledging his status as a California Firearms Dealer. (CFD). GSSF no longer issues Bonds. Junior Competitors will receive a lifetime membership and $100 check in lieu of a GLOCK firearms certificate. If the junior already has a lifetime membership, GSSF Firearm Award Deliveries. will award $200 cash and eight (8) $25 vouchers 190.160 ($200 value) redeemable for entries to future Competitors receiving firearm award certificates must redeem their certificates by mail within one GSSF matches. year of the Match date for which the award was 190.140 Non-Firearm awards to competitors issued. Please follow the detailed instructions residing outside the United States of America or included with the certificate. In order to process in states with laws or regulations that preclude award certificates, GLOCK, Inc must be mailed an the award of firearms, or certain firearms, to their acceptable copy of the current Federal Firearms residents. In recent years some state governments License (FFL) of the FFL holder to whom the (Massachusetts in particular) have created or competitor wishes the GLOCK firearm award be may create laws, regulations, or other conditions sent. Award submissions will not be accepted whereby GLOCK, Inc. may not deliver GLOCK without a current copy of the relevant FFL firearms, or certain models of GLOCK firearms regardless whether an FFL holder has an FFL or to winning GSSF members who reside in those even multiple FFLs on file with GLOCK, Inc or not. states. It is also not practical to award firearms If the FFL holder is hesitant to release a copy of across international borders, the Canadian border the FFL, complete the award certificate and bring in particular. GSSF no longer issues Bonds. an envelope with appropriate postage to the FFL In such instances GSSF will award a lifetime holder and request that the FFL holder mail the membership and $100 check in lieu of a GLOCK certificate to GLOCK, Inc. along with their FFL firearms certificate. If the member already has copy. Page 35 Most Award certificates will be processed within 20 weeks upon their arrival at GLOCK Professional. Please inquire about the status of an award firearm only after the 20-week processing period has lapsed. GLOCK produces particular models of GLOCK firearms based upon the number of orders that are in hand for that particular model. The less demand there is for a particular model, the longer it will be between production runs for that model. Therefore, the 20-week processing period should be considered as an approximation ONLY and NOT as a commitment as to a specific delivery period. The actual delivery time for any given model may actually be in excess of 20 weeks. 190.170 Taxes. GSSF is required to report to the Internal Revenue Service any competitor who wins the aggregate cash equivalent of $600 or more per calendar year in firearms, cash, and/ or Non-Firearm awards at GSSF matches. We are also required to provide a 1099 statement to these competitors. For reporting purposes we will therefore require the Social Security numbers of any competitors who participate in GSSF matches who exceed $600 in winnings in a calendar year. Social Security numbers will be kept confidential. GSSF P.O. Box 1254 Smyrna, GA 30081 Ph. (770) 437-4718 Fax (770) 437-4719 www.gssfonline.com BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN! QUICK REFERENCE INDEX Amateur, Definition Ammunition, Minimums Ammunition, Reloaded Awards, Performance Awards, Random Calibration Competition Division 170.30 50.40 50.20 190.30 190.60 160.10 170.120 Competitor Briefings Divisions DNF Emergencies Family Membership GLOCK Girl Side Match Guardian, Definition Heavy Metal Division Holsters Juniors Liability Forms Lost Brass Major Subcompact Division Master, Definition Master Stock Division Match Meister Match Procedures Match Results Membership Fees Multiple Competitor Entries Negligent Discharge Non-Firearm Awards Pre-Registration Procedural Range Officers, priority Registration Registration Fees Safety, Firearms Handling & Safety Zones Safety Rules Scoring Side Events Sign-In for Stages Social Security Numbers Special Category Awards Stage Procedures Stock Definition Stock Modifications Subcompact Division Page 36 100.1 170.00 120.20 80.10 90.00 170.150 170.80 170.111 70.20 190.3x, 190.130 90.80 50.50 170.110 170.50 170.140 190.25 70 through 130 190.10 90.10 110.50 20.90 190.130, 190.140 90.40 160.10 110.40 90.00 90.10 20.70, 70.10 20.00 160.10 140.00 110.20 190.170 190.30 130.00 40.20 40.30, 40.40 170.100 THE GLOCK REPORT Targets, Steel Targets, Paper Taxes Teams Travel, Air 150.10 150.20 190.170 180.00 60.20 Travel, To and From the Range Unlimited Division Unsportsmanlike Conduct Weather 60.10 170.130 20.80 80.00 GSSF Lingo 180 or “One Eighty”: Ammo: Armorer: Bagged / Unbagged: Barrel: Brass: Calibrate: Category: Chamber: Squadding Tree Class: Imagine a line between the shooter and the center of the target array the shooter is to engage. The “180” is an Invisible line or plane perpendicular to that center line running directly through the shooter’s outstretched hands. Generally parallel to the impact berm at the back of the range. Under no circumstance is the muzzle of the firearm to point behind that line or plane for safety reasons. Ammunition Person certified by GLOCK to inspect and perform maintenance and repairs on GLOCK pistols. Usually present at every outdoor GSSF match. Subject to the overriding work and travel requirements of GLOCK personnel, so presence of an Armorer at any given GSSF match cannot be guaranteed. Targets covered or uncovered with clear plastic bags in wet conditions. Component of the GLOCK pistol that fits into the slide. Cartridge case ejected from the firearm. Test of steel targets to ensure they will fall when hit by 9x19 factory ammunition, performed by the Range Master. Special recognition within a division at GSSF matches. Refers to the area of barrel where loaded rounds are fed and are to be fired. An assemblage of cardboard, “binder” clamps, and target stands used to hold the scoresheets of an established “squad” in the proper shooting order for all to see. Designates the ability level of the competitor (Amateur or Master). Cold: Courses of Fire: D-1’s: Division: Double Tap: DNF: Draw: Engage: Entry: Page 37 Describes the status of the range and means that loaded firearms are not permitted on the range. GLOCK’M, Five to GLOCK and GLOCK the Plates. “Tombstone” shaped paper (NRA) targets with scoring rings used at GSSF matches. Civilian, Guardian, Subcompact, Heavy Metal, Competition, Major Subcompact, Master-Stock,, Unlimited, GLOCK Girl Side Match, and Pocket GLOCKs Divisions. Amateurs may compete in up to eight (nine if female) divisions at GSSF matches. Master class shooters may compete in up to seven (eight if female) divisions. Within certain Divisions Amateurs and Masters may be competing for different prize “sets” so that one is not taking prizes away from the other. Two shots fired on one target consecutively without reacquiring a separate sight picture before the second shot. Generally a VERY close range tactic that is not recommended for GSSF matches as the target distances are too far for it to be sufficiently accurate, especially for Amateur-rated competitors. Did Not Finish. A competitor who did not finish all three required courses of fire per entry. When a firearm is removed from a holster. To be done with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times. To fire a shot(s) at a target. Payment and registration for one division at GSSF matches. Eject: Refers to the action of spent cases or loaded ammunition. Spent cases are “ejected” from the side of the GLOCK pistol after being fired. “Eyes and Range command warning indicating Ears”: that live fire is about to commence or recommence and that all in the vicinity should don or already be wearing proper eye and ear protection. Freestyle: Method of shooting where it is the shooter’s preference on which hand(s) to use. Usually means to shoot using both hands to hold the handgun. Factory Ammunition produced commercially Ammunition: using virgin components. Feed: Refers to the action of bullets pushed up from the magazine and into the chamber of the barrel before being fired. “Finger”: Warning to remove your finger from the trigger and keep it out of the trigger guard until the start signal is given. “Frag”: Fragment of a bullet after it has struck a hard, usually steel, surface. Can fly with surprising energy and distance. They are a primary reason why eye protection must be worn by all present at all times while shooting is in progress even if the shooting is taking place in a nearby shooting bay. Frame: Lower grip portion of the GLOCK pistol. “Hot”: Describes the status of the range. “Going Hot” means that there is or soon will be a loaded firearm on the range, usually further means that firing is imminent, and that all present should ensure that their eye and ear protection are in place. “In the hole”: As in Baseball, the shooter third in line to shoot the stage. Labels: Peel-off labels received at Registration showing competitor’s name, entry number, entry type, gun model, and other entry information. Affixed to scoresheets at the stage when the competitor is squadded to shoot that stage. Lewis Prize Distribution: Quasi-random method of distributing awards based on number of division entries divided to create award classes. Used at GSSF Indoor League matches. “Limp-wrist”: Failing to hold the pistol firmly usually resulting in malfunctions. “Load and Range command to withdraw the make ready” firearm from whatever holster or or “Make container it may be in, take a “sight picture” with the unloaded firearm if Ready”: the shooter wishes to do so, insert a loaded magazine into the firearm, feed a round into the chamber and assume the start position. Low Ready: Start position for every stage where muzzle is pointed in the direction of the targets, at or parallel to the ground with both arms tucked in so that the forearms touch the torso. Mag: Magazine Mike: Miss on a target “Muzzle”: Warning, usually shouted by the Range Officer, to watch the direction your muzzle is pointed. That your muzzle is approaching the “180”. Usually an indication that you are not properly watching your muzzle direction. Negligent Unintended and inherently unsafe Discharge: discharge of the firearm. Grounds for ejection from match. “On deck”: As in Baseball, the shooter second in line to shoot the stage. Overhand Support hand used to pull the slide Method: to the rear by pulling back on the rear slide serrations. Pasters: Tan colored stickers used to cover holes made by shots fired on target. Plates: Steel discs used in GLOCK the Plates. Usually 8” in diameter but can vary from club to club. Popper: Steel target used in the GLOCK’M. Procedural: Earned by the competitor if he or she commits course of fire infractions or causes unnecessary delay adding 10 seconds to total stage time per occurrence. Page 38 THE GLOCK REPORT Preregistered: Range Master: Range Officer: Raw Scores: “Ready?” or “Are you Ready”? Registration: Reload: Reloads: Reshoot: Rounds: Safety Zone: Competitor who has registered for the match in advance by e-mail, fax, mail. Forms may be found online at www.gssfonline.com. E-mail address is gssf@glock.us. GSSF employee in charge who oversees Range Officers and all procedural and safety issues on the range. Final judge of any disputes. Host club person who immediately supervises range safety and the competitor as he or she shoots the stage. Interim scores posted without awards. Question asked by Range Officer before “standby” command. If not ready, the shooter should clearly say “Not Ready”. If ready, the shooter should either say so, nod, or otherwise indicate to the Range Officer that he or she is ready to shoot. If shooter does not respond to the question at all, Range Officer will assume that the shooter is ready and proceed to the “Standby” command. Where you pay, receive your scoresheet labels and join or renew at GSSF matches. Any scoring issues that cannot be resolved at the shooting bay where they occurred should be reported to Registration. Remove magazine from firearm and insert a loaded or “fresh” magazine into the firearm. If the chamber is empty, cycle the slide so as to chamber a round. Non-factory ammunition that reuses a cartridge case that has been fired before. When a competitor’s score cannot be recorded or a non-shooter induced malfunction occurs, a Range Officer or the Range Master will allow the competitor to shoot the stage again for score. Ammunition. Designated area where firearms can be handled. NO AMMUNITION HANDLING ALLOWED. Scoresheet: Paper used at the stage location to record your scores at each stage. At GSSF matches, usually a 2-part carbonless form so that the competitor may retain a copy of his or her performance. Seat Inserting magazine fully into a (Magazine): GLOCK pistol until it locks into place. Shoot A shooter not having to wait his or Through’s: her turn on sign in sheet. Usually a Range Officer who must finish shooting in order to return to manning a stage. Also may refer to an improperly designed and/or erected stage setup whereby a bullet passing through one target can hit another target further downrange. Sight Black: Removable carbon-black spray used to temporarily ”blacken” sights in order to provide a sharper sight picture. Sight Picture: Front sight centered and flush “between” the sides and top of the rear sight notch. Slide: Often referred to the “top end” of a GLOCK pistol. The slide moves back and forth on top of the frame as the pistol fires. Slide-lock: Occurs when there is no ammunition remaining in the magazine and the slide locks to the rear. Squad: Group of competitor entries assigned to shoot a stage by a Range Officer. Stage: One of three courses of fire making up one entry. Also referred to as “Course of Fire”. Steel: Pepper Poppers and Plates. Stacking: Firing more than the allowed number of shots per target per string to reduce or eliminate target transitions. Not permitted at GSSF matches. “Standby”: The LAST Range Officer command before the audible start signal to begin shooting. “Stop”: Serious warning issued when (usually a) Range Officer, or anyone else present, observes that a safety violation or problem is about to occur. Shooter should instantly “freeze” in position, not shooting any additional rounds, and wait for further direction. Strong Hand: Primary shooting hand. Page 39 “String”: Support Hand: Tap / Rack: “Tapers” or “Pasters”: Timer: Electronic device. One continuous series of shots making up a part of one Course of Fire. Five to GLOCK and GLOCK ‘M have 3 Strings. GLOCK the Plates has 4 Strings. Often referred to as “weak” hand, non-primary shooting hand. Tombstone: “Unload and show clear”: Method used to recharge your pistol, usually to remedy a malfunction. This usually happens when a competitor fails to seat the magazine fully and thus a round is not chambered. Competitor, with his/her finger off the trigger, “taps” the bottom of the magazine to seat it and pulls/”racks” the slide to the rear to successfully chamber a round. In GSSF matches, malfunctions usually result in re-shoots so malfunction clearances under time are somewhat moot. “Up”: Walk-up: Shouted request for competitors to assist with taping the targets AFTER they have been scored. Records elapsed time of a “String”. Sounds a buzzer when activated, and shows the elapsed time of the last shot of a string. Page 40 Shape description of NRA D-1 target. Range command to remove the magazine from the firearm, lock the slide to the rear, thereby ejecting any chambered round, and prove to the Range Officer that the firearm is unloaded. The unloaded firearm is then holstered with the slide back or stored unloaded in a transport container of some sort. As in Baseball, the shooter called to the line to shoot the stage. Competitor who is not pre-registered in the match. THE GLOCK REPORT GSSF Staff Spotlight GLOCK Professional would like to welcome to our team Phil Alexander. Phil is the Facility Supervisor for GLOCK Professional. Phil recently retired with over 25 years of law enforcement experience from a large North Metro Atlanta law enforcement agency. Phil is a GLOCK Armorer and Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor. As the Facility Supervisor he is in charge of the day to day operations of the GLOCK Professional building and is the Range Master of GLOCK Professional’s state of the art indoor range and IES/MILO Range. Since Phil has been with GLOCK Professional he has often assisted with the Training Division during Armorer Classes and Instructor Workshops. He has also been an asset for GSSF as he has assisted as a Range Master and is often seen at matches as the match Armorer. Phil is also the host Match Coordinator for the River Bend Ballistic Challenge (Dawsonville, GA) GSSF Match held in July. Phil enjoys interacting with the GSSF Members and members of the local law enforcement agencies as they use the indoor range at GLOCK Professional. Phil spends his free time shooting GSSF matches, USPSA, long range rifle, and 3-Gun Matches. He also spends time with his family at home and on the range. “Phil excels in a wide variety of duties and is a valuable addition to the GLOCK Professional Team”, said Alan Ramsey Director of GLOCK Professional and GSSF. Scott Drobnick is the newest member of the Range Master team at GSSF. Scott recently retired after 23 years of honorable service in the Marine Corps. He brings with him a diverse range of experience in law enforcement, management and training operations. Scott is a life-long shooter who has taken advantage of the opportunity to enhance his competitive shooting skills in GSSF, USPSA and Steel Challenge. “The biggest challenge is understanding that the targets no longer shoot back,” said Scott. He is very happily married and the proud father of three children. Scott and family relocated to Georgia for the opportunity of a lifetime to work with the professional staff at GSSF and to introduce shooters of all types to the GLOCK Sport Shooting Foundation. Page 41 Orlando, Florida Griffin, Georgia Tallahassee, Florida Northern Florida Regional Classic II Yolo, California West Monroe, Louisiana Okeechobee, Florida Sparta, Illinois Pryor, Oklahoma Boise, Id Morganton, North Carolina Thibodaux, Louisiana Holmen, Wisconsin Carrollton, Texas Reno, Nevada Dayton, Ohio Dickson, Tennessee Music City Shootout V Montgomery, Alabama St. Paul, Minnesota Grand Island, Nebraska 31 Jan-1 Feb 21-22 Feb 28 Feb 1 March 14-15 March 21-22 March 28-29 March 28-29 March 11-12 April 11-12 April 18-19 April 25-26 April 25-26 April 2-3 May 2-3 May 16-17 May 16-17 May 30-31 May 30-31 May 6-7 June Surefire Institute Range Wyoming Antelope Club Florida Chapter Yolo Sportsmans Association Talon Range Griffin Gun Club Cornhuskers Classic VII Northern Lakes Regional Classic XIV Sweet Home Alabama Glock Challenge III Tri-State Regional Classic V Silver State Glock Showdown VII Lone Star Classic XXI Western Wisconsin Glock Classic I Louisiana Gator Challenge IX Table Rock Challenge VIII Gem State Classic II The Sooner Classic III “This Is Sparta” Challenge IV Glock The Lake II Heartland Public Shooting Park Oakdale Gun Club Central Alabama Gun Club Music City Tactical Shooters Miami Valley Shooting Grounds Western Nevada Pistol League Dallas Pistol Club Holmen Rod & Gun Club Cajun Action Practical Shooters Burke County Narcotics Task Force Nampa Rod & Gun Club Alpha Training Academy World Shooting Complex Okeechobee Shooting Sports The Ouachita Regional Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Public Challenge V Range Northern California Glock Challenge VII The Griffin Classic V Central Florida Ballistic Central Florida R&P Club Challenge XV Vegas High Rollers Challenge X Boulder City, Nevada 24-25 Jan Jng Gulf Coast Challenge IV Clearwater, Florida 3-4 Jan Grand-Island.Com Oakdalegunclub.Org Centralalabamagunclub.Com Mctsclub.Com Miamivalleyshootinggrounds. Com Wnpl.Org Dallaspistolclub.Com Holmenrodandgunclub.Com Shouthernshootingcenter.Com Nragc.Com Alphatrainingcenter.Com Spartaillinois.Us Okshooting.Com Yolosportsmens.Org Talontraininggroup.Com Thegriffingunclub.Org Cfrpc.Com Progunclub.Com Wyomingantelopeclub.Org N 35* 57’ 19.1072” W 114* 57’ 41.5896” N 27 Deg., 53’ 11.4046” W 082 Deg., 41’ 1.922” 6784 W Husker Hwy Alda, Ne 68810 10386 10Th St. N. Lake Elmo, Mn 55042 34791 Co. Rd 2 Shorter, Al 36075 959 Coon Road Dickson, Tn 37055 7401-7499 Cassel Road Vandalia, Oh 45377 19278 Pyramid Way Reno, Nv 89510 1830 W Belt Line Rd Carrollton, Tx 75006 W7503 County Road T Holmen, Wi 54636 W Thibodaux Bypass Rd Thibodaux, La 70301 2500 Marsh Trail Morganton, Nc 28655 7990 Bennet Road Nampa, Id 83652 2366 W 530 Road Pryor Creek, Ok 74361 1 Main Event Lane Sparta, Il 62286 7055 Northest 48Th St. Okeechobee, Fl 34972 W Sanitary Landfill Rd West Monroe, La 71292 24001-25799 Aviation Ave. Davis, Ca 95616 550 Commerce Blvd Midway, Fl 32343 520 Amelia Rd Griffin, Ga 30223 N 40 Deg, 53 Min. 16.4956 Sec W 98 Deg, 28 Min. 10.0796 Sec N 44 Deg, 57 Min. 48.9547 Sec W 92 Deg, 53 Min. 53.0635 Sec N 32.353266 W 85.944533 N 36 Deg, 3 Min. 46.451 Sec W 87 Deg, 28 Min. 44.8338 Sec N 39 Deg, 51 Min. 42.9338 Sec W 84 Deg, 10 Min. 18.9865 Sec N 39 Deg, 51 Min. 19.6744 Sec W 119 Deg, 39 Min. 21.1542 Sec N 32 Deg, 57 Min. 6.2591 Sec W 96 Deg, 55 Min. 43.0246 Sec N 44.047375 W 91.283426 N 29 Deg, 46 Min. 1.1799 Sec W 90 Deg, 50 Min. 54.6026 Sec N 35 Deg, 47 Min. 47.8233 Sec W 81 Deg, 37 Min. 33.035 Sec N 30 Deg. 42 Min. 43.9323 Sec W 116 Deg. 33 Min. 10.92 Sec N 36 Deg. 15 Min. 14.4058 Sec W 095 Deg. 17 Min. 54.8658 Sec N 38 Deg, 11 Min. 3.6759 Sec W 89 Deg, 43 Min. 26.0935 Sec N 27 Deg. 17 Min 17.5102 Sec W080 Deg. 45 Min 4.1903 Sec N 32 Deg, 29 Min. 7.3014 Sec W 92 Deg, 12 Min. 2.8828 Sec N 38 Deg, 35 Min. 12.7486 Sec W 121 Deg, 51 Min. 15.0569 Sec N 30* 29.425’ W 84* 25.278’ N 33 Deg., 18’ 30.1182” W 084 Deg., 22’ 33.3524” 14666-14820 Weewahootee Rd N 28 Deg., 25’ 25.4327” Orlando, Fl 32832 W 081 Deg., 10’ 18.664” 12801 Old Us 95 Boulder City, Nv 89005 3700 126Th Ave N Clearwater, Fl 35762 2015 GSSF Match Schedule Johnstown, Pennsylvania Dundee, Oregon Jackson, New Jersey Missoula, Montana Dawsonville, Georgia Fulton, New York Atlanta, Indiana Wellington, Kansas Marietta, Ohio Brighton, Michigan Albany, Oregon Beckley, West Virginia Greeley, Colorado Topton, Pennsylvania Richmond, California Bremerton, Washington Hallsville, Missouri Salt Lake City, Utah Wasatch Ballistic Challenge XIII 13-14 June 20-21 June 20-21 June 27-28 June 11-12 July 11-12 July 18-19 July 18-19 July 25-26 July 1-2 Aug 1-2 Aug 8-9 Aug 15-16 Aug 15-16 Aug 22-23 Aug 29-30 Aug 29-30 Aug 12-13 Sept Chehalem Valley Sportsmens Club Daisytown Sportsmen’s Club Big Sioux Rifle & Pistol Club Rockcastle Shooting Center Cvsc.Us Daisytownsportsmens.Com Sdshootingsports.Org Rockcastleshootingcenter.Com Parkmammothresort.Us Pathfinders Gun Club River Bend Gun Club Trigger Guard Weld County Fish & Wildlife Range Beckley Gun Club Albany Rifle & Pistol Club Livingston Gun Club Richmond Rod & Gun Club Midwest Regional Classic XIV Salt Lake Practical Shooters Assoc. @ Lee Kay Hunter Education Range Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club Northwestern Regional Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club Classic XIV Northern California Regional Classic XXII Keystone State Topton Fish & Game Association Ballistic Challenge IXX Rocky Mountain Regional Classic XXI The Coalfields Classic V Pacific Coast Challenge IX Great Lakes Regional Classic XI Buckeye State Ballistic Ft. Harmar Rifle Club Challenge XIII The Sunflower State Classic III Hoosier State Regional Atlanta Conservation Club Classic XVIII Empire State Regional Classic XVIII River Bend Ballistic Challenge VIII Montana Glock Classic Western Montana F & G X Association Utahshootingsports.Com Gvshoot.Com Gunsafety.Org Richmondrodandgun.Com Toptonfga.Org Wcfw.Org Beckleygunclub.Com Arpc.Info Livingstongunclub.Org Fortharmar.Com Triggerguardonline.Com Atlantaconservation-Club Eteamz.Com Pathfindersfishandgame.Com Rbgc.Org Garden State Regional Central Jersey Rifle & Pistol Club Cjrpc.Org Classic XXI Beaver State Ballistic Challenge XXII Glock Fire On The Mountain I Big Sioux Ballistic Challenge IV Sioux Falls, South Dakota 13-14 June Rockcastle Classic III Park City, Kentucky 6-7 June N 46 Deg, 52 Min. 23.0584 Sec W 113 Deg, 54 Min. 26.0727 Sec N 40 Deg, 5 Min. 26.1224 Sec W 74 Deg, 24 Min. 23.9231 Sec N 45 Deg, 16 Min. 43.6494 Sec W 123 Deg, 3 Min. 21.3582 Sec N 40* 19.2452’ W 78* 51.8100’ N 43 Deg, 37 Min. 23.1692 Sec W 96 Deg, 31 Min. 55.4307 Sec N 37 Deg., 5’ 45.93” W 086 Deg., 4’ 31.63” 6000 West 2100 South Salt Lake City, Ut 84128 4350 E. Academy Road Hallsville, Mo 65255 4793 Seabeck Hwy Nw Bremerton, Wa 98312 3550 Goodrick Ave. Richmond, Ca 94801 15 Tina Lane Mertztown, Pa 19539 38980 County Rd 51, Eaton, Co 80615 499 W. Whitby Rd Cool Ridge, Wv 25825 29999 Saddle Butte Road Shedd, Or 97377 2406-2412 Hunter Road Brighton, Mi 48114 3265 Fifteen Mile Creek Rd Wayne Nat’l Forest Marietta, Oh 45750 313 N. Meridian Wellington, Ks 67152 29595 Leonard Rd Atlanta, In 46031 116 Crescent Rd. Fulton, Ny 13069 N 40 Deg, 43 Min. 33.7557 Sec W 112 Deg, 2 Min, 5.6578 Sec. N 39 Deg, 5 Min. 21.9646 Sec W 92Deg, 16 Min. 5.4596 Sec N 47 Deg, 36 Min. 24.1986 Sec W 122 Deg, 44 Min. 43.1795 Sec N 37 Deg, 58 Min. 40.6759 Sec W 122 Deg, 21 Min. 54.9407 Sec N 40 Deg, 30 Min. 10.1061 Sec W 75 Deg, 41 Min. 4.7141 Sec N 40 Deg, 33 Min. 55.8593 Sec W 104 Deg, 34 Min. 58.6796 Sec N 37 Deg, 39 Min. 59.0687 Sec W 81 Deg, 8 Min. 40.6219 Sec N 44 Deg, 27.278 ‘ W 123 Deg, 3.527’ N 42 Deg, 34 Min. 0.0572 Sec W 83 Deg, 45 Min. 16.7058 Sec N 39 Deg, 30 Min. 57.8591 Sec W 81 Deg, 17 Min. 5.0875 Sec N 37 Deg. 18.396’ W 097 Deg. 22.031’ N 40 Deg. 13 Min. 3.16 Sec W 086 Deg. 0 Min. 4.7 Sec N 43 Deg, 17 Min. 14.9137 Sec W 76 Deg, 22 Min. 29.152 Sec 234-240 River Bend Gun Club Rd N 34 Deg, 20 Min. 34.0737 Sec Dawsonville, Ga 30534 W 84 Deg, 14 Min. 34.8499 Sec 101-329 Deer Creek Rd Missoula, Mt 59802 161 S Stump Tavern Rd Jackson, Nj 08527 9401 Ne Worden Hill Rd Dundee, Or 97115 198 Fulmer Rd Johnstown, Pa 15904 25951 484Th Ave. Brandon, Sd 57005 585 Park Mammoth Rd Park City, Ky 42160 2015 GSSF Match Schedule Milwaukee, Wisconsin Summerville, South Carolina Mobile, Alabama San Antonio, Texas Tucson, Arizona Lexington, Kentucky Bluegrass Regional Classic XVIII Piru, California St. Augustine, Florida Houston, Texas 3-4 Oct 10-11 Oct 17-18 Oct 17-18 Oct 24-25 Oct 24-25 Oct 31 Oct 1 Nov 7-8 Nov 5-6 Dec South River Gun Club Caswell Ranch Area 59 Glock Match I Ancient City Classic II ISI Ballistic Challenge XVIII Duel In The Desert IX “Remember The Alamo” Ballistic Challenge XX Showdown At Big Creek IV Charleston Glock Challenge V Area 59 American Tactical Training Arms Center, Llc International Shootists Institute Bluegrass Sportsmens League Tucson Rifle Club Blackhawk Shooting Range Mobile County Sherriff’s Office Range Palmetto Gun Club Badger State Regional Schultz Resort Rod & Gun Club Classic IX Glock Annual Shoot XXII & Gunny Challenge XI Conyers, Georgia 26-27 Sept Caswell Ranch Ballistic Challenge III Prospect Hill, North Carolina 12-13 Sept Area59.Us Attac-Fl.Com Isishootists.Com Bgslinc.Com Tucsonrifleclub.Org Blackhawkshootingrange.Com Palmettogunclub.Org Schultzgunclub.Com Southrivergunclub.Com Caswellranch.Com N 33 Deg, 30 Min. 15.5868 Sec W 83 Deg, 59 Min. 3.3981 Sec N 42 Deg, 54 Min. 3.6222 Sec W 88 Deg, 5 Min. 39.0933 Sec N 32 Deg, 55 Min. 42.9536 Sec W 80 Deg, 17 Min. 3.7455 Sec N 30 Deg, 42 Min. 43.9323 Sec W 88 Deg, 19 Min. 58.7193 Sec N 29 Deg, 17 Min. 32.5446 Sec W 98 Deg, 43 Min. 59.8391 Sec N 32 Deg, 4 Min. 17.6684 Sec W 111 Deg, 21 Min. 18.1056 Sec N 37 Deg, 48 Min. 25.9608 Sec W 84 Deg, 39 Min. 44.9057 Sec N 34 Deg, 26 Min. 19.6356 Sec W 118 Deg, 45 Min. 32.5127 Sec N 29 Deg., 54 Min 11.4197 Sec W 081 Deg., 24’ 31.038 Min 5111-5149 St Hwy 212 Covington, Ga 30018 Schultz Lane Muskego, Wi 53150 759 Summers Drive County Road S-18-163 Ridgeville, Sc 29472 12251 Tanner Williams Rd Mobile, Al 36618 12137-12195 Jarratt Rd West Bexar, Tx 78002 18303 W Tucson-Ajo Hwy Tucson, Az 85735 2431-2445 Handys Bend Rd Wilmore, Ky 40390 3800 Piru Canyon Rd Piru, Ca 93040 3021 Agricultural Center Dr St. Augustine, Fl 32092 0 (Zero) Randon School Road N 29.532177 Rosenberg, Tx 77471 W 95.933969 N 36.17 W 79.12 133 Barnwell Road Prospect Hill, Nc 27314 Want a match near you? Talk to your local range about GSSF! Information about hosting weekend long outdoor matches, including the range application form, can be found at http:// gssfonline.com/hot-topics.cfm. The 2015 schedule may be full, but anything is possible in 2016. Ranges interested in the GSSF Indoor League match series program should contact the Indoor League Coordinator, Melanie Maness at melanie.maness@ glock.us GSSF Indoor League Schedule Spring Guns and Ammo Spring, TX http://www.springgunsandammo.com Carolina Sporting Arms - NEW Charlotte, NC http://www.csaguns.com Centennial Gun Club - NEW Centennial, CO http://www.centennialgunclub.com Stoddard’s Douglasville, GA http://www.stoddardsguns.com Bullseye Marksman Cumming, GA http://www.bullseyemarksman.com Total Firearms Mason, MI http://www.migunshows.com Skagit Shooting Range Burlington, WA http://www.skagitshootingrange.com Miami Valley Shooting Grounds Vandalia, OH http://www.miamivalleyshootinggrounds.com Bayou Dragon Guns & Indoor Range Marrero, LA http://www.bayoudragon.com Lynchburg Arms Lynchburg, VA http://www.lynchburgshootingrange.com Shooter’s Station Conroe, TX http://www.shootersstation.net Thunder Alley Indoor Range - NEW Lincoln, NE http://www.thunderalley.us The Shooter’s Sport Center Racine, WI http://www.shootersonline.com 281-288-7000 Thursday 11/06/14 Thursday 12/11/14 Thursday 01/08/15 704-554-9511 Saturday 11/08/14 Saturday 12/13/14 Saturday 01/10/15 303-789-2582 Thursday 11/20/14 Tuesday 12/09/14 Tuesday 01/13/15 678-838-4848 Friday 12/19/14 Friday 01/16/15 Friday 02/20/15 678-965-5504 Saturday 01/03/15 Saturday 02/07/15 Saturday 03/07/15 517-699-0597 Saturday 01/03/15 Saturday 02/07/15 Saturday 03/07/15 360-399-7950 Tuesday 01/06/15 Tuesday 02/03/15 Wednesday 03/04/15 937-898-3711 Saturday 01/10/15 Saturday 02/14/15 Saturday 03/14/15 504-689-3663 Saturday 01/10/15 Saturday 02/07/15 Saturday 03/07/15 434-525-2604 Sunday 01/11/15 Sunday 02/08/15 Sunday 03/08/15 936-588-3333 Saturday 01/17/15 Saturday 02/21/15 Saturday 03/21/15 402-464-0083 Saturday 01/17/15 Saturday 02/21/15 Saturday 03/21/15 262-681-1040 Saturday 01/17/15 Saturday 02/21/15 Saturday 03/21/15 Page 46 THE GLOCK REPORT Center Target Sports Post Falls, ID http://www.centertargetsports.com Sandy Springs Gun Club & Range Sandy Springs, GA http://www.sandyspringsshootingrange.com Aim Hi New Albany, OH http://www.nasr.com The Bullet Stop Wichita, KS http://www.thebulletstop.com Diamondback Shooters Lewiston, ID http://www.diamondbackshooters.com The Arms Room Dickinson, TX http://www.thearmsroomtx.com Shooters Sporting Center - NEW Little Egg Harbor, NJ http://www.shootersnj.com The Shooter’s Club Harahan, LA http://www.shootersclub.com Duncan’s Outdoor Shop Bay City, MI http://www.duncansoutdoor.com Bullseye Marksman Cumming, GA http://www.bullseyemarksman.com Miami Valley Shooting Grounds Vandalia, OH http://www.miamivalleyshootinggrounds.com Bayou Dragon Guns & Indoor Range Marrero, LA http://www.bayoudragon.com Sharp Shooting Indoor Range Spokane, WA http://www.sharpshooting.net Center Target Sports Post Falls, ID http://www.centertargetsports.com Shooter’s Station Conroe, TX http://www.shootersstation.net 208-773-2331 Saturday 01/17/15 Saturday 02/21/15 Saturday 03/21/15 770-394-4867 Saturday 01/17/15 Saturday 02/21/15 Saturday 03/21/15 614-939-0112 Saturday 01/24/15 Saturday 02/28/15 Saturday 03/28/15 316-945-3331 Saturday 01/24/15 Saturday 02/28/15 Saturday 03/28/15 208-798-7468 Saturday 01/24/15 Saturday 02/28/15 Saturday 03/28/15 832-226-5252 Tuesday 01/27/15 Tuesday 02/24/15 Tuesday 03/24/15 609-296-4080 Saturday 02/14/15 Saturday 03/14/15 Saturday 04/11/15 504-733-1295 Sunday 02/22/15 Sunday 03/22/15 Sunday 04/19/15 989-894-6691 Saturday 03/07/15 Saturday 04/04/15 Saturday 05/02/15 678-965-5504 Saturday 04/04/15 Saturday 05/02/15 Saturday 06/06/15 937-898-3711 Saturday 04/11/15 Saturday 05/09/15 Saturday 06/13/15 504-689-3663 Saturday 04/11/15 Saturday 05/09/15 Saturday 06/06/15 509-535-4444 Saturday 04/11/15 Saturday 05/09/15 Saturday 06/13/15 208-773-2331 Saturday 04/18/15 Saturday 05/16/15 Saturday 06/20/15 936-588-3333 Saturday 04/18/15 Saturday 05/16/15 Saturday 06/20/15 Page 47 Diamondback Shooters Lewiston, ID http://www.diamondbackshooters.com The Arms Room Dickinson, TX http://www.thearmsroomtx.com Sandy Springs Gun Club & Range Sandy Springs, GA http://www.sandyspringsshootingrange.com Aim Hi New Albany, OH http://www.nasr.com Bullseye Marksman Cumming, GA http://www.bullseyemarksman.com Illionois State Rifle Association Chatsworth, IL http://www.isra.org Miami Valley Shooting Grounds Vandalia, OH http://www.miamivalleyshootinggrounds.com Sharp Shooting Indoor Range Spokane, WA http://www.sharpshooting.net Bayou Dragon Guns & Indoor Range Marrero, LA http://www.bayoudragon.com Shooter’s Station Conroe, TX http://www.shootersstation.net Center Target Sports Post Falls, ID http://www.centertargetsports.com Diamondback Shooters Lewiston, ID http://www.diamondbackshooters.com The Arms Room Dickinson, TX http://www.thearmsroomtx.com Aim Hi New Albany, OH http://www.nasr.com 208-798-7468 Saturday 04/25/15 Saturday 05/23/15 Saturday 06/27/15 832-226-5252 Tuesday 04/28/15 Monday 05/25/15 Monday 06/22/15 770-394-4867 Thursday 05/07/15 Thursday 06/04/15 Thursday 07/02/15 614-939-0112 Saturday 05/23/15 Saturday 06/27/15 Saturday 07/25/15 678-965-5504 Saturday 06/27/15 Saturday 08/01/15 Saturday 09/05/15 815-635-3198 Sunday 06/28/15 Sunday 07/26/15 Sunday 08/23/15 937-898-3711 Saturday 07/11/15 Saturday 08/08/15 Saturday 09/12/15 509-535-4444 Saturday 07/11/15 Saturday 08/08/15 Saturday 09/12/15 504-689-3663 Saturday 07/11/15 Saturday 08/08/15 Saturday 09/12/15 936-588-3333 Saturday 07/18/15 Saturday 08/15/15 Saturday 09/19/15 208-773-2331 Saturday 07/18/15 Saturday 08/15/15 Saturday 09/19/15 208-798-7468 Saturday 07/25/15 Saturday 08/22/15 Saturday 09/26/15 832-226-5252 Tuesday 07/28/15 Tuesday 08/25/15 Tuesday 09/22/15 614-939-0112 Saturday 09/26/15 Saturday 10/24/15 Saturday 11/28/15 The GSSF Indoor League schedule is updated regulary as new series are added and current series complete. The most current schedule can always be found at www.gssfonline.com. Page 48 THE GLOCK REPORT Sharp Shooters USA July 26, August 23, September 27, 2014 A Class B Class C Class S. Kennedy J. Green L. Bates J. Garcia E. Cole E. Seabush P. Hardison S. Pennington R. Maskol Center Target Sports July 19, August 16, September 20, 2014 A Class B Class C Class R. Bass K. Zimmer Z. Harris J. Herbert J. Smith J. Wiggins J. McMaster G. Cummings T. Caufield Lynchburg Arms July 13, August 10, September 14, 2014 A Class B Class C Class J. Crump T. Savage K. Knight K. Price J. Sharp C. Brockwell P. Giammattei J. Dabareiner J. Simpson Sharp Shooting Indoor Range July 12, August 9, September 13, 2014 A Class B Class C Class T.Hogue R. Grimes J. Wiggins C. Neilson R. Dickinson F. Rotinski C. Powell E. Olson D. Johannesen Bayou Dragon Guns & Indoor Range July 12, August 9, September 13, 2014 A Class B Class C Class K. Gage R. Kelly R. Kelly K. Gage T. Schofer R. Kelly G. Norton C. Bass L. Wited Illionois State Rifle Association June 29, July 27, August 24, 2014 A Class B Class W. Reynolds P. Milindawad M. Vernon F. Perrotta J. Blair D. Mitch Page 49 C Class R. Tyler C. Cady L. Graben Series Results Ready Line Shooting Complex September 5, September 19, October 3, 2014 A Class B Class C Class M. Proctor S. McElfresh F. Sarvis L. Gearig G. Peacock S. Proctor S. Cartwright J. Bush T. Bass Bullseye Marksman June 28, August 2, September 6, 2014 A Class B Class C Class C. Nagano G. Kowalczyk M. McCullogh R. Lauer N. Merrell-Robertson M. Hanson S. Yin J. Smith R. Tan Series Results Atlanta Range & Ordnance June 28, July 26, August 23, 2014 A Class B Class C Class J. Wilkinson M. Schaffer J. Davis M. Aviles H. Nelson D. Gladin L. Bradshaw T. Wilson A. Rodriguez Stone Hart’s Gun Club June 27, July 11, July 25, 2014 A Class B Class C Class D. McLean R. Garcia W. Bernade M. Silveira R. Young n/a J. Poerschke n/a n/a New Albany Shooting Range May 24, June 28, July 26, 2014 A Class B Class C. Garvin R. Bretz B. Hennebert S. Glimcher C. Garvin S Leach C Class D. Debolt T. Imar A. Fulmer Ready Line Shooting Complex May 23, June 6, June 20, 2014 A Class B Class G. Dean M. Zacarias J. Wharff S. Cartwright M. Clapper S. McElfresh C Class J. Bush J. Lower S. Proctor Pointblank Range May 17, June 21, July 19, 2014 A Class B Class D. Geier R. Royce G. Rowe D. Baker E. Cochran G. Theders C Class R. Partin B. Sears n/a Sandy Springs Gun Club & Range May 7, June 4, July 2, 2014 A Class B Class C Class D. Strick J. Glass J. Towers D. Buenger S. Pennington J. Sullivan K. Cross D. Robliska F. Eldridge Page 50 THE GLOCK REPORT A Class W. Bryant A. Aring W. Bryant C Class D. Kies D. Sender J. Burd Diamondback Shooters April 26, May 24, June 28, 2014 B Class C Class J. Durnbaugh L. Benner A. Aring J. Long W. Parsons G. Kemp Lynchburg Arms April 13, May 11, June 8, 2014 A Class B Class J. Crump K. Clark P. Giammattei M. Frazier K. Price R. Tomlin C Class K. Knight D. Sheffer N. Hamlett Bayou Dragon Guns & Indoor Range April 12, May 10, June 14, 2014 A Class B Class C Class K. Gage J. Pipa A. Johnson G. Norton J. Cooper R. Kelly K. Gage J. Guidry A. Hebert Sharp Shooting Indoor Range April 12, May 10, June 14, 2014 A Class B Class C Class T. Hogue C. Monego J. Wiggins B. Elliott R. Dickinson R. Ball C. Nielson E. Olson K. Tye A Class C. Nagano C. Fields J. Smith Bullseye Marksman April 5, May 3, June 7, 2014 B Class H. McClain N. Merrell-Robertson C. Garval Page 51 C Class E. Viviers T. Kilpatrick J. Camp Series Results A Class D. Kies B. Wagoner C. Burton C2 Tactical May 2, June 6, July 11, 2014 B Class J. Torres D. Alvarez U. Williams The 500 Club June 29, July 27, August 24, 2014 June 29, July 27, August 24, 2014 June 28, August 2, September 6, 2014 May 24, June 28, July 26, 2014 May 24, June 28, July 26, 2014 May 24, June 28, July 26, 2014 May 24, June 28, July 26, 2014 May 24, June 28, July 26, 2014 May 24, June 28, July 26, 2014 May 24, June 28, July 26, 2014 May 24, June 28, July 26, 2014 May 24, June 28, July 26, 2014 May 24, June 28, July 26, 2014 May 24, June 28, July 26, 2014 May 7, June 4, July 2, 2014 April 26, May 24, June 28, 2014 Illinois State Rifle Association Illinois State Rifle Association Bullseye Marksman Aim Hi Aim Hi Aim Hi Aim Hi Aim Hi Aim Hi Aim Hi Aim Hi Aim Hi Aim Hi Aim Hi Sandy Springs Gun Club & Range Diamondback Shooters William Reynolds Mike Vernon Chris Nagano Chad Garvin Brad Hennebert Dave Haywood Mike Beers Rich Winters Scott Snellgrove Ryan Chrysler Mason Michaelson Sherman May Mark Schreiber Steve Glimcher David Buenger Andrew Aring First Place Ladies March, April, May 2014 April, May, June 2014 April, May, June 2014 April, May, June 2014 April, May, June 2014 May, June, July 2014 May, June, July 2014 May, June, July 2014 May, June, July 2014 May, June, July 2014 June, July, August 2014 June, July, August 2014 July, August, September 2014 July, August, September 2014 July, August, September 2014 July, August, September 2014 July, August, September 2014 July, August, September 2014 July, August, September 2014 Target World Bullseye Marksman Bayou Dragon Indoor Range Sharp Shooting Indoor Range Diamondback Shooting Range C2 Tactical Stonehart’s Gun Club Lynchburg Arms Ready Line Aim Hi Atlanta Range and Ordnance ISRA Bayou Dragon Indoor Range Nashville Armory Bullseye Marksman Sharp Shooters USA Center Target Sports Sharp Shooting Indoor Range Lynchburg Arms Page 52 Ginny Charlier Nancy Merrell-Robertson Jane Bailey Jody Wiggins Lisa Benner Ursula Williams Raisa Echevarria Julia Crump Laurel Gearing Tiffany Schreiber Ashley Rodriguez Deb Hayden Jane Bailey Tracy Curvin Nancy Merrell-Robertson Nancy Merrell-Robertson Jody Wiggins Jody Wiggins Julia Crump THE GLOCK REPORT GSSF Indoor League Range of the Year 2014 The award for GSSF Indoor League Range of the Year will be given to our top participating range. The Range receiving the award will be featured as the Top Indoor GSSF Range in an article in the Vol. 1 GLOCK Report 2015. Also, the Range will receive a beautiful award plaque to proudly display their accomplishment. This award will be determined by GSSF Member attendance, recruiting of new and renewal memberships and by Member nominations. Nominating Members must have participated in a Series at the Range they are nominating for this prestigious award from January 2014 to December 2014. Nominations will not be counted beyond January 31, 2015. Only one nomination per GSSF Member will be accepted. Please email your choice for Range of the Year to melanie.maness@glock.us or GSSF@glock.us stating all reasons you feel that your Range is especially deserving of this award. All Member input will be carefully considered and is greatly appreciated. Make sure that your favorite Range gets the recognition that they deserve, all of them work very hard to provide a terrific, safe and fun event for all who attend. Thank you to all of you who host GSSF Indoor League Series, your hard work and time spent is so valued by all of us here at the GSSF, I wish that I could award each and every one of you. We are having such a great year and I enjoy working with each and every one of you. Keep up the good work, you never know who may be GSSF Range of the Year. Shoot well! Melanie C. Maness GSSF Indoor League Coordinator Page 53 Members’ Corner 2014 Volume II Pistol Giveaway Winner In August, I participated in my very first GSSF event in Pennsylvania. Most who know me would not believe that I attended such an event, let alone competed in one. I am the epitome of a ‘beginner’ when it comes to handling firearms or sport shooting. I do not own any firearms, and in fact, have handled firearms only on three occasions in my entire life - once about a year ago, which happened to be my introduction to firearms and shooting; once a day prior to the GSSF match; and while competing at the GSSF match. A friend had introduced me to shooting with GLOCKs and after seeing how much I enjoyed it, he told me about the GSSF competitions. He then encouraged me to participate in the GLOCK Girls Side Match in Topton, PA. Given that I have very little experience with shooting, I was a bit reluctant and apprehensive about competing, but nonetheless, I decided to give it a try. My friend let me test a G21, G17, and G19C the day prior to the event. After practicing a bit, I felt more comfortable with the G19C and chose that model to compete with. The entire experience was terrific! to competing again next year - hopefully with my own GLOCK! Thanks to GSSF for sponsoring such a great event! IS Pennsylvania I wanted to write to thank you for providing a great experience at my first GSSF match. It was so much fun to see so many GLOCK enthusiasts representing a huge range of age and ability levels. Everyone was welcomed and given the level of coaching and support they needed. It was definitely an atmosphere of positivity- nothing intimidating at all. My 10-year-old daughter came out to shoot with me. She usually shoots rimfire division in IDPA and also USPSA, so shooting her GLOCK on the timer was new to her. She was excited to talk to many other female shooters and especially to watch those who have achieved absolutely expert levels of shooting ability. The plate rack gave my daughter a little run for her money, but one of her shooting mentors, a sponsored teen shooter, stood behind her and gave her tons of encouragement Albeit being a competition, it was set in a friendly and coaching to help her complete the stage. It and relaxed atmosphere. Upon learning that I was was the epitome of what the GSSF match is aboutnew to shooting and taking part in my first match, positive encouragement of fun and a mutual love the RO’s took the time to explain the procedure and of the gun. We are looking forward to participating course of fire to me for each stage. After shooting in many more GSSF matches in the future. all the strings of fire, they spent time providing feedback and recommendations for improving and MR even pointed out things I did well. Receiving advice North Carolina and encouragement was a welcoming aspect of the event. Other competitors likewise were friendly and helpful. In fact, as I was struggling to During the weekend of May 31/June 1, my best reload a magazine, another competitor standing friend and I shot the Sweet Home Alabama beside me waiting for his turn, placed a magazine GLOCK Challenge II. We have been best friends loader in front of me and said, “Use this, it’ll go for about 19 years now and have always enjoyed faster.” RO’s and competitors alike made me firearms and shooting. He and I met while serving feel like I was part of the GSSF family. And most in the United States Navy and our friendship grew importantly, I had a great time and learned plenty! to a sincere brotherhood. He even convinced me Not surprisingly I ended up ranking towards the to leave the Navy and join the Army with him in bottom in the GLOCK Girls Side Match, but it was order to become pilots so, on 14 January 2001 I such an enjoyable experience that I look forward was released from the U.S. Navy and on the 15th Page 54 THE GLOCK REPORT I was enlisted into the U.S. Army. We did most of our training together but went our separate ways when he selected to fly Blackhawks and I went on to fly the Apache helicopters. Throughout the years we would, of course, visit one another and go and shoot some steel or some paper, whatever was available at the time, but he never got into competition shooting. Honestly, neither had I in the civilian sense, but throughout my military career I shot, as a routine basis, with some of the best shooters in the world and you received a truckload of razzing if you were sub-par on our drills and qualifications! Anyhow, I began shooting IDPA about a year ago and was introduced to my first GLOCK match, the Sweet Home Alabama GLOCK Challenge I, that same year. I had so much fun I told my friend to look it up and start doing them back home in Texas where he is currently stationed. It wasn’t until this year when he came to Alabama for some advanced schooling that I convinced him to become a GSSF member and shoot this year’s challenge at the Central Alabama Gun Club. After getting us lost for almost an hour before the match, we finally found the range and got signed in. After explaining the stages to him and watching a few shooters run the course we put our “X’s” by our name and started out at the plates and made our way around. We both had some time penalties here and there but at the end of the day we had a blast! In the Amateur Civilian division, according to the preliminary scoring sheets, he finished 53rd and I finished 9th. I was very happy to have shot next to my best friend, my brother, and look forward to shooting more GLOCK Matches with him in the future back home in Texas and anywhere else we feel like driving to. Eventually I’ll get my wife and my twin boys to start shooting with us as well. I am so glad that GLOCK has these matches because they are fun, family friendly and are always stuffed with friendly, like-minded people, who are great to talk to and have all sorts of stories!!! Take care and look forward to the next one!!! DB Alabama I have had my GLOCK 21 since 2006. GLOCK was my very first gun, and I’ve never regretted it. Before I bought my GLOCK I did my research. I looked online for any related information on GLOCKs; their history in the firearms industry, etc. I watched several video’s on GLOCKs and even bought The GLOCK Reference Guide just so that I could learn everything possible about GLOCK. The next day, after buying my GLOCK, my brother came up to me and asked if I could get him one as well. That very day we went back to the gun store and bought his first gun, a GLOCK 20. Neither of us has looked back since then. We’re both on a quest to buy more GLOCKs, and more firearms in general. GLOCK gave birth to both of our love for guns, and I we are both very thankful. Thanks GLOCK! Sincerely, RC California I attended my first GSSF event, or for that matter any type of shooting event, in Carrollton, Texas on May 3rd and 4th of this year. I had little to no idea what to expect. My knowledge of the events was limited to what I could find online and via the GSSF website. I was going alone, so was a little nervous. My experience with my GLOCK was relatively new. My wife bought me the handgun as a gift for Christmas just a few months earlier. I had shot guns as a youngster but mainly rifles. My experience with GLOCK was the couple of times friends had taken me the range, which is when I decided, this is the make of handgun I want. Well, in the month leading up to the GSSF event, I’d go to the indoor range as much as my time and budget would allow me. I had reviewed the types of targets and distances we’d be shooting and tried to practice the best I could, but was still uncertain of what to expect. Page 55 The day of the event, I woke up early Saturday morning, loaded my range bag with more than enough ammo and headed to the event. I got there at the opening and registered for two events. I was shooting my GLOCK 19. It was a hot sunny day, and I was already under the assumption that I may be there all day. Since I was completely new to this, the first thing I did was just wander around to the various courses and watch to see what they consisted of, how it worked and to see what the experienced shooters did. A quick synopsis of who I am. I am a law enforcement officer, certified in two states. I am currently a field training officer for the agency that I serve. I am also a pure GLOCK nut. I had been interested in GSSF for several years, but, like I suspect many of you are - was apprehensive of joining and actually competing against other people - even though I shoot regularly against other LEOs. About two years ago, I finally decided to take the plunge, bite my lip and go compete. The competitions themselves were so laid back. Finally after about an hour of watching, I submitted There was no pressure. Being a training officer, my score cards to begin shooting. By then some of it naturally appealed to me that GSSF was more the lines had grown and I had to wait my turn. I shot based on proper shooting fundamentals than my two matches and did TERRIBLE! GLOCK the speed itself. One thing that is hard to teach rookie Plates was eating my lunch.... but I didn’t care... officers is that “slow is fast, fast is miss.” I was having a GREAT time! I was enjoying the day watching others shoot and learning a lot from I even convinced my dad to join. My dad had watching. I ended up spending most of the day always been a hard core anti-GLOCK person there wandering from course to course to watch. until I bought him one. Now he is rapidly trying By the end of the day, I realized I could also signup to collect as many as I have (you have a long for some additional events. So... the next day way to go, pops). My dad and I look forward to I came back out and brought my wife with me. I the matches that we are able to attend and are shot the Master Stock match, knowing that I didn’t even planning on shooting some Indoor League have a chance, but excited to get in more practice. matches, soon. My dad had a back injury a few years ago, so what we can do together is pretty All the volunteers and range officers at the event limited. Also, with today’s economy and overall were very nice and helpful... they offered tips prices of everything - GSSF is still one thing that between my rounds that helped me to improve. is affordable. I have even lucked up and won a After seeing the way the event was run, my wife random 2 year membership, already. decided that next year she is going to enter also. It was also nice to have a GLOCK Armorer there that It is fun that dad and I get to compete against each would inspect and replace parts if needed... just a other (pops still has some catching up to do!). I very nice added bonus! have since gotten my girlfriend to watch a match. I The best part, after about a month the official results were released and I was one of the random pistol winners!! Now I have my second GLOCK on order and can’t wait for it to arrive and take to the range. I will be back there for sure next year... shooting a few more events and hoping to improve my score... and not let my wife out-shoot me! Thank You GLOCK! KP Texas suspect that she will be joining and shooting, soon. Overall, GSSF is a great thing. It has given my dad and I something to do together, is reasonably inexpensive to do and most importantly (to me) reinforces my shooting fundamentals. I hope to see you all at the matches around Alabama and Georgia! FH Alabama Page 56 THE GLOCK REPORT My story with GLOCK starts in 2005 when I bought my first pistol. I found a lightly used Gen 2.5 GLOCK 30 at a local gun show. Since I was fresh out of college, and money was tight, I wanted a gun that could do everything and this gun fit the bill perfectly. It was big enough that I could enjoyably shoot targets with it, but compact enough for me to carry. I loved that gun... but I loved my future wife more, and sold it to raise the last of the funds for her engagement ring. We got married in 2007, and I don’t regret one thing, except selling that gun. of our gun club. When we got there I was amazed at the number of people that were there and the variety; youth shooters, endorsed shooters, novice shooters, military & police, and there were women there. Lots of them! I was nervous to shoot the stages. I watched the people before me walk up and know everything they were supposed to do. They also knew how to help on the range when they went out for scoring. It was very overwhelming. My husband kept reminding me to take my time. When I walked up to the first stage the RO proceeded with his Things are better for me financially now, and routine for shooters. My husband told him I was I’ve been getting back into shooting these days. new to GSSF and was nervous. The ROs were Although I haven’t found that particular G30 for a amazing! They were patient and helped guide good price recently, I’ve acquired 3 other models me thru the stage. I knew I wasn’t a great shot, and am equally satisfied. My current collection but they never once made me feel that way. They includes a 17, 22, and 38. Yes I shoot .45 GAP, were very encouraging and supportive. I shot thru and I like it! the rest of the stages with more confidence than when I arrived. Recently, a longtime friend of mine introduced me to GSSF and the matches that are put on throughout On the way home I tallied up my points and the country. I shot my first one in Topton, PA and compared them to my husband. Feeling very what an awesome experience that was! It’s really discouraged he told me that they do random neat to see the community that GLOCK has built drawings and sometimes the highest score and works to support. I plan on attending many shooters wins. It’s been a few years and I haven’t more matches in the future, and can’t thank you won a GLOCK yet, but I still shoot a couple enough for keeping the sport of shooting alive. matches a year with my husband (and I go down range to help during scoring!). He even painted my TM 19 pink for me. Pennsylvania Now my husband is the match director for our local gun club’s GSSF match and we now share My husband started out shooting GSSF matches going to the matches with our 4 year old son. He with his grandfather. It was always kind of his thing; loves to ride in the cart with his daddy to deliver the guns, the range, and the matches. I watched water to the RO’s and stand in the club house to him for years wake up at dusk to travel hours to entertain Patti. He has traveled with us to matches shoot a match. I asked him one time how long it and watched us shoot. It has definitely become a took him to shoot. He told me all together less family event for us. I love to watch my husband than a minute. I was totally baffled why someone with our son and see the memories that they are would drive 4 hours just to shoot for a minute! I making together. Although he has some years was even more surprised when I found out people before mom gives the okay, he is eager to shoot a actually flew to ranges to shoot for a few seconds! GSSF match! So, to try and help me understand why it was all worth it my husband invited me to come along. I now see what draws people to rise early to drive We rode to the match in a van with other members hours or pack to fly just to shoot a few seconds. Page 57 GSSF matches are fun! The people that you meet along the way and the faces that become familiar to you. I love that my husband and I can share our passion for sport shooting together and with our son. EJ Ohio My first GSSF competition was in Fulton, NY at Pathfinders Fish and Game club this past July. I think some background information is in order. I got my permit in January. I’m no “shooter” by any means. I went there with ambitions of watching only. I brought my G34, and left my other 2 GLOCKs at home. (A mistake I regret). There were 5-6 different people encouraging me to try it. I did. I was definitely a rookie, and didn’t really read the rules beforehand, since I didn’t think I would compete. I thought I was sunk, but would do it for the experience. Ok, so the fine registrars told me how to navigate the sign in procedure. Ok. I get to my first course of fire, and not only were the GSSF people incredibly helpful, but my fellow competitors! The safety officers and stage coordinators walked me thru the course of fire, and we’re not only patient, but sincerely wanted to see me enjoy myself! SOLD! I’d like to not only thank the GSSF people for a great program, but also give them a pat on the back for a job well done! As a new person to shooting, and specifically new to the GSSF, I’d like to invite any newbies to shoot. You’ll have a ball, and you got a great shot at winning a prize no matter how you shoot! Two pieces of advice: First is preregister! Why wait in line? You’ll wait at each stage as well, so do yourself a huge favor. There’s no downside, ask your GSSF rep! Second is read the rules and practice. With winter approaching, start hoarding ammo! You’ll have more fun blowing thru it when spring comes! JP New York As the owner of Armed American Ladies, LLC, I just wanted to tell you how warm and welcomed the participants in my group felt this weekend by everyone at GLOCK, particularly the RSO’s! Of the 52 women that participate as Armed American Ladies members, most are novice shooters and just beginning their shooting hobbies and education. However, there are about 8 of us Ok so fast forward. I got ahold of my shooting with more experience that decided to participate in buddies to tell them my experience. Next thing the GSSF match this weekend in Conyers, and I we know, the 5 of us are headed to Topton, Pa must say, we had a PHENOMENAL time! which is over 4 hours from my house. We get there, register, and after a short wait, we had AN Thank you for hosting this event at South River ABSOLUTE BALL! My G27 experiences a few Gun Club each year! rounds that tumbled for some reason. After the match, I took it to the Armorer, and he felt it may NF have been the way I was loading the magazine Georgia (not using the GLOCK loader). Sure enough, that was it. End of story, right? NO! One buddy won the free gun raffled off by the club! Ok, so we wait to My husband and I are NRA Certified Instructors see how we faired. We did better than expected. and GLOCKaholics. We have been shooting the What more could you ask for? Well, we found out local GLOCK GSSF Events for the past couple today that 3 of the 5 people won $50 gifts thru the of years. Every event has been such a learning random raffles!!!! No, I wasn’t one of them, AND I experience and we have met the best folks in the DROVE! Lol! world! This past weekend we volunteered for our first adventure into being Range Officers for the Page 58 THE GLOCK REPORT Covington, GA event. All I can say is “Thank You!” to the folks at GLOCK who work so hard to set-up and run these events. This was an experience that I will cherish for years to come! And you can bet your GLOCK that we will do this again & again! If you have attended a GSSF Event & never been a RO, you must add this to your To Do List MC Georgia On Saturday September 27 2014 I carried my stepson to Guns and Gear in Lavonia, Georgia. We both joined GSSF. I am sure many of you think this is nothing but normal and this story may not be the most exciting to many but I MUST be proud of this 15 year old boy. also purchased a set of night sights and had them installed making it more interesting for myself to get the feel of this gun. He waited patiently and when his turn came he shot and smiled his big smile and then emptied the clip. On the 27th he had the pistol on his side, stepped in the indoor range guided by the range officer and became a new junior competitor with a great score of 435 scoring only 48 rounds during the match. I’m sure he can do nothing but get higher scores and become a name in our area some will watch as he grows and we will meet many new people who can help this young man become whatever he wishes to be whether it’s a part time competitor, only shooting when he feels like it or maybe one day a champion exhibition shooter. In closing, I would like to say that I’m proud of this junior competitor and thanks to GSSF’s shooting events in our area this will always be a bond with my stepson, and soon we intend on having our whole family shooting in these events as much as possible. With no idea of what to do and how a competition is ran, we decided to make some kind of an attempt to not only enjoy shooting, but he became interested in the idea he could not only get better with a pistol but may compete with others in our area. KM Georgia It took no prodding from me to get him instantly excited about shooting after all, he loves shooting anything. During this event, he shot my GLOCK. I competed in my first GSSF match this year at the I call him an instinct shooter. He has had multiple South River Gun Club in Conyers, GA. I recently weapons in hand and always has shot well. became a NRA Pistol instructor and knew that if I was going to maintain my pistol shooting skills, I The weapons he has shot have been anything from needed to enter competition matches to keep me a 22 cal. to 7mm mag. He has always been able competitive. I’ve always been a huge fan of GLOCK to instantly correct his shot group and hit center pistols. My first handgun purchase upon turning multiple times and loves pistol shooting. 21 years of age was a GLOCK 22. Throughout the years I’ve owned multiple models of GLOCK I had told this to the manager at Guns and Gear. pistols and have yet to be let down by the pistols. I’m not sure he believed me. However, the proof is My passion for GLOCK products made the GSSF in the pudding so to speak. After signing up and very appealing for me. joining GSSF, we sat in a small conference room and awaited instruction. My stepson seemed to be I purchased a new GLOCK 17Gen4 for the sole getting more excited. purpose of training to use it in the Conyers, GA match on September 27-28, 2014. Unfortunately, We had only shot three days earlier and he had my job allowed me little time to practice with never before handled my pistol. He was watching the new G17Gen4. Though I wish I had more me shoot as I had just purchased the pistol this time to practice before going to the match, I had month and had no idea where it would hit and had confidence in not only myself, but also in the Page 59 GLOCK pistol because of my previous experience was a little over a month away, I figured it wouldn’t using other GLOCK models. take much convincing to get her to commit to practicing at least once a week at a local range It being my first match, I was very confused about and to come out to the match. Especially, knowing how process worked. I found a man wearing a red there was a chance she could win some awesome GLOCK shirt and asked if he could provide me with prizes including a free gun or two just for showing some assistance. He was very polite and clearly up and trying. I told her she could squad with me explained what I needed to do to get into the firing and a few other competitors, that we could walk orders. After a short wait, I stepped into the firing her through each of the three courses of fire, and box of a Five 2 GLOCK lane to fire my first rounds help her with tips and feedback throughout the of the match. As I suspected, my new G17Gen4 day. operated perfectly and was extremely accurate. I was pleasantly surprised at how friendly all the All in all, she did awesome! I mean, she’d only GLOCK employees and range safety officers were been shooting a few times prior, and it was really during the match. I was surrounded by fellow wasn’t a regimented type of practice. We spent an firearms enthusiasts who were polite, eager to hour working on technique at the range, and then assist, and fun to talk with. she practiced on her own only 4 or 5 times prior to her first competition, and she didn’t finish last. This match will surely not be my last. I have just She listened to critique, picked up the course of signed up as a life member of the GSSF and look fire pretty quickly, and took her time on the long forward to becoming a regular at the matches. shots. In my opinion you can’t really ask for better than that. Unfortunately, she struggled with the JH menace known as the GLOCK the Plates, and Alabama after a few bad strings, quickly became frustrated and somewhat discouraged. We did our best to help her through it, but we’ve all been there and First and foremost, thank you to everyone at GSSF know how fast that snowball can go once it starts. for their unparalleled dedication. I’ve never met a better group of people in the competitive shooting CC world. California I recently reconnected with a friend after finding out that she recently purchased her first firearm, a GLOCK 19. In passing, I mentioned that I shoot competitively, and that if she was ever in my area, that we could meet up at the range for a little practice. It turns out that she was going to be in the area a few weeks later for her sister’s birthday, so we carved out some time, met up at the range, and worked on some of the fundamentals. After about an hour or so she was consistently shooting 2-3 inch groups at 21 feet with my GLOCK 23 (which she had never shot before). The Mobile, Alabama competition marked the end of my second year of competing in GSSF matches and I can truly admit, I am more enthusiastic about next year’s match schedule than I was when I first started shooting the GLOCK competitions. I attribute my enthusiasm to the stable course of fire, the consistency your match coordinators exhibit when running the matches and because this is truly a family oriented sport. Even though I am in my mid-sixties, I can still compete in the super senior category as can young teens competing in the junior class and all ages in between. Knowing that her first gun was a GLOCK, that she lived in the Northern California Bay Area, and that Over the years I have competed in other shooting the GSSF Northern California Regional Classic XXI sports activities and many, if not all, have evolved Page 60 THE GLOCK REPORT into an equipment race, i.e. competitors with lots of money can gain advantage by purchasing state-of-the-art equipment. Your rules requiring all competitors to use only stock GLOCKs (minor listed modifications accepted) keep this sport very talent driven which is the way it should be. for the first time. Headlights were not needed driving home. Her high wattage grin lit the road. As many as 6 GLOCK matches are within 4 hours drive from her home. She has been enthusiastically encouraged to compete or R.O. at any or all of them by GLOCK personnel. We created a monster with just one In closing, I must commend the GSSF match. Administration for putting together a great staff of match coordinators and armorers that run the Sunday evening GLOCK Range Master Mark matches and service the competitor’s guns. I Ramsey called to inform her that she was one of have had the opportunity to meet many of them nine R.O.s who had won a pistol at the recordover the past two years and I am amazed at the breaking match. Her screams of joy and dancing way they tirelessly perform all of the coordination around Grandma’s kitchen rocked the house. The requirements for safety, range officers, registration “terrible defect” of only having one GLOCK was and listening/solving shooters complaints. I remedied. am sure most of the comments you receive are regarding complaints, please be assured this is At 14 months my great-granddaughter is too only a big thanks for a job-Well Done! young to compete. However she is already getting a taste for GLOCKs by teething on Mom’s GSSF RR hat and mini-G17 plastic keychain. Florida FS New Jersey About 10 years ago I became a R.O. at the Garden State Classic GSSF match my club hosts. Not long after joining GSSF a G19 was acquired. It I just joined the GSSF today and shot at the match soon became apparent that GLOCK has a “terrible in Wellington, KS at Trigger guard. I just wanted defect”: You can’t be happy owning just one. I now to say, my fiancé and I had a WONDERFUL time own 3. and experience! The folks from GLOCK, along with Trigger Guard’s staff were professional and My late son owned and shot GLOCKs. He taught friendly to us all. Very helpful with any and every my granddaughter, his niece, the joys of shooting, question we had and made myself and especially reloading and hunting. my fiancé feel very comfortable. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you very much for putting At age 21 my granddaughter purchased a G23. such a great event together and we look forward It is her Florida carry piece and target pistol. to many more! This winter she was introduced to GSSF and Thank you again, immediately joined. Work conflict kept her from getting to NJ for the Jersey Classic this June. SH Vacation, travel and babysitter was arranged for Kansas mid-August. The Saturday after my granddaughter and her daughter arrived, we left NJ for the Topton, PA match. We volunteered to help as R.O.s for Saturday. By day’s end my granddaughter had become proficient as both a competitor and R.O. I just joined today thanks to a buddy at work who has shot before, and it was a blast. I had a great time even though I didn’t shoot as well as I would have liked to. All the range officers were very helpful with tips and pointers between rounds Page 61 for all the shooters. It was a very welcoming and friendly environment to be a part of. I definitely will be attending as many shoots as I can in my area. I liked that it’s an event I can bring my wife to and she can feel comfortable enough to shoot at as well. Thanks for doing this, it was a great time and I am telling all my friends who shoot to get them to experience it as well. The GSSF shoot I attended was in Wellington KS. Once again thanks and it was a great time and experience. MZ Kansas it, I had an unexpected surgery to repair my thumb and was now going to be in a cast during the match time frame. I was very concerned because not only was I going to have to shoot the match one handed, I was also going to need assistance loading magazines! My worry was quickly put to rest by the helpful, “can-do” attitudes exhibited by the RO’s at every stage. They were patient with this one-handed competitor and helped me finish the match with no problems at all. Thanks GSSF for helping me enjoy the shooting sports despite my temporary challenge! See you We just love attending the Utah GSSF match. next year in Salt Lake City! The weather is always perfect and the RO’s are exceptionally friendly. So, we signed up to shoot KS 2014 match early in the year. As luck would have Arizona Would you like your experiences to appear in the GLOCK Report? Send in your photos and letters and you could win a GLOCK pistol! All submissions will be entered in a drawing to win a GLOCK pistol. Don’t miss your chance! Send your letters to: The GLOCK Report 6000 Highlands Parkway Smyrna, GA 30082 or gssf@glock.us Page 62 THE GLOCK REPORT Junior Shooters I just wanted to write and say thanks to the GSSF Staff and RO’s for a wonderful and safe match this year at the GLOCK Annual Shoot XXI in Conyers, GA. I enjoyed while helping out during the match, and really enjoyed shooting my entries with my GLOCK 34 with my friend who also shot her entries. I got to meet some really nice people from all over the United States who share their love for the shooting sports. I also had a chance to meet and speak with the Gunny (R.Lee Ermey) and the actor Clifton Collins Jr. during the Gunny Challenge My first GSSF GLOCK match experience was exceptional! The Range Officers were fast, organized, and friendly. I heard there would be long waits at Dallas Pistol Club, but there weren’t many people there at the time I was shooting. For my first GSSF competition, I did better than I thought I would. If you ever create a Team GLOCK for kids, count me in! Firearms and being at the range play a big part in my social life (not at school), and I love being able to rely on my GLOCK 17 to help me get outstanding scores in matches. I’m going to keep practicing, and I can’t wait to shoot in the competition next year! I have been shooting GSSF matches since 2010 and at this match I shot my best match ever with an 86.92 in Amateur Civilian. If I had to pick any of the matches that I shot this year and past, this JS Texas one was the best one yet! 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