The GLOCK Report - Glock Sport Shooting Foundation

The GLOCK Report
®
The Newsletter of the GLOCK Sport Shooting Foundation®
Volume III, 2001
GLOCK Introduces
Commemorative GSSF G17!
The GSSF Engraved Commemorative GLOCK
s long time GSSF members know (and
new members,too, if you’ve been keeping
up!), this year marks the 10th Anniversary of
the GLOCK Sport Shooting Foundation. And
what years they have been! We’ve had 50,000+
people involved over the years with the
program, thousands shooting safely every year.
GSSF has grown from a handful of matches per
year, to a recognized shooting “discipline,” with
over two dozen matches a year, people from
other countries involved, and competitors of all
descriptions participating.
All of this has made all of us at GLOCK very pleased and grateful for our customers. To
commemorate this year, GLOCK has manufactured a G17 with a rarely seen “extra”
on GLOCK pistols: engraving. That’s right, as the highlighted (artificially enhanced)
photographs show, this G17 is specially marked.*
That’s the good news. The little bit of bad news
is that this was a limited production run, with
serial numbers beginning with “GSSF.” So, if
you’re interested in a piece of shooting history, get
your order form in now! There is a special price of
only $398.00 US.
Thanks again for your loyalty and support.
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Inside
Commemorative
page 1
GSSF G17
GSSF League Results/
Schedule
page 2
Match Results
pages 5-9
GLOCK Wins
at USPSA
pages 10-11
Double Champion for
the 21st Century
pages 11-12
Member’s Corner
pages 13-17
www.gssfonline.com
See Page 3 for Order Information.
*The pistol engraving is artificially enhanced to show detail.
In Memory of September11, 2001;
“Remember, Do Not Forget.”
n September 11th of this year, GLOCK employees around the world were first horrified,
then deeply angered over the attacks on the United States. Truly, this day “the world
changed.” As this goes to press, recovery and reconstruction work continue, and the United
States Armed Forces and our allies are seeking and bringing to justice those responsible, and
those who would assist evil.
We would like to note here with sadness, but also pride, that one GSSF member made the
ultimate sacrifice for his fellow citizens. New York City Police Officer Jerome Dominguez
responded to the World Trade Center with hundreds of other emergency services personnel
the morning of September 11th. He did not return. Your thoughts and prayers are requested
for him, his fellow responders, the victims themselves and their loved ones.
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WIN A
GLOCK!
See Page 18
page One
3-Match
Series Results
SHOOTING SPORTS
UNLIMITED, INC.
Moline, IL
A Class Winner
Mike DeBacker
B Class Winner
Constantine
Maramas
C Class Winner
Scott Allen
EAST ORANGE
SHOOTING
SPORTS
Winter Park, FL
A Class Winner
Louis Nixon
B Class Winner
Mike Lyon
C Class Winner
Bob Mabry
MAGNOLIA
INDOOR RANGE
Santee, CA
A Class Winner
George Borria
B Class Winner
Henry Watkins
C Class Winner
James Bowe
DFW GUNCLUB
Dallas, TX
A Class Winner
Mike Hutson
B Class Winner
Jim Steele
C Class Winner
Randy Petrik
WADE’S
BELLEVUE
INDOOR RANGE
Bellevue, WA
A Class Winner
Tom Nasky
B Class Winner
Jason Gzaban
C Class Winner
Brian Robertson
THE MARKSMAN
Puyallap, WA
A Class Winner
Jay Shebuski
B Class Winner
Shane Gervais
C Class Winner
Steven Gagne
ARMORED FIRE
GUN SHOP
& RANGE
Circle Pines, MN
A Class Winner
Steve Quill
B Class Winner
George Godbont
C Class Winner
Bruce Davidson
DUNCAN’S
OUTDOOR SHOP
Bay City, MI
RED’S
INDOOR RANGE
Austin, TX
SECOND
AMENDMENT
SPORTS
Bakersfield, CA
A Class Winner
Tim Jackson
A Class Winner
Tony Clemens
A Class Winner
Richard Halle
B Class Winner
David Strieter
B Class Winner
Lynda Henderson
B Class Winner
Gene Buchanan
C Class Winner
Lyle Gascho
C Class Winner
James Posey
C Class Winner
Buzz Wells
Match Schedule
3-Match Series Dates
Range Name/Location
1st
page Two
2nd
3rd
The Outdoorsman/Winthrop Harbor, IL
10/13/01
11/10/01
12/08/01
Sharp Shooting Indoor Range/Spokane, WA
10/13/01
11/10/01
12/08/01
Precision Firearms/Baton Rouge, LA
11/10/01
12/08/01
01/12/02
The Bullet Stop/Wichita KS
01/12/02
02/09/02
03/09/02
Classic Pistol, Inc./Southampton, PA
01/20/02
02/17/02
03/17/02
Sportsman’s Supply/Chattanooga, TN
02/09/02
03/02/02
04/20/02
Magnolia Indoor Range/Santee, CA (tentative)
03/03/02
04/07/02
05/05/02
Armored Fire/Circle Pines, MN (tentative)
03/09/02
04/13/02
05/11/02
Duncan’s Outdoor Shop, Inc./Bay City, MI
04/06/02
05/04/02
06/01/02
Target Master/Chadds Ford, PA (tentative)
04/12/02
05/10/02
06/08/02
Second Amendment Sports/Bakersfield, CA
06/08/02
07/13/02
08/10/02
East Orange Shooting Sports/Winter Park, FL
09/14/02
10/12/02
11/09/02
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The GLOCK Report® / Volume III, 2001
GLOCK SPORT SHOOTING FOUNDATION
10TH ANNIVERSARY FIREARM ORDER SHEET – 2001/2002
(LIMITED QUANTITIES. PRICES & FORM VALID THROUGH MARCH. 31, 2002)
ALL PRICES ARE IN US DOLLARS AND INCLUDE FEDERAL EXCISE TAXES.
THEY DO NOT INCLUDE ANY APPLICABLE STATE SALES TAXES (SEE BELOW FOR TAX STATES**)
NOTE: NEITHER NIGHT SIGHTS, OTHER TRIGGER OPTIONS, NOR ANY OTHER FEATURES NOT SPECIFICALLY DETAILED BELOW ARE AVAILABLE
AS FACTORY INSTALLED ITEMS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS FIREARM.
PLEASE SEE YOUR LOCAL GLOCK STOCKING DEALER TO HAVE ANY SUCH FEATURES RETROFITTED TO YOUR FIREARM.
MODEL:
FACTORY ENGRAVED G-17 (9X19), STANDARD 5+ LB TRIGGER, FIXED SIGHTS
PRICE TO GSSF MEMBERS ONLY
$ 398.00
TOTAL PISTOL PRICE
SHIPPING AND HANDLING
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GSSF 10TH ANNUAL GLOCK FIREARM PURCHASERS
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PAGE OF THIS FORM?
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SIGNED FFL FORM ANYWAY. WITHOUT IT, THIS ORDER WILL NOT BE PROCESSED AND WILL BE RETURNED TO
YOU FOR CORRECTION.
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COMMEMORATIVE FIREARM IS LIMITED. PLEASE ALLOW AT LEAST 8 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY. PLEASE DO NOT CALL
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GSSF Match Results
Empire State
Regional Classic VIII
Pathfinders Gun Club
Fulton, New York
June 2-3, 2001
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: D. Dudziak
1st B Class: T. O’Neill
1st C Class: R. Del Re
High (Adult) Female: M. Oswald
High Senior: R. Russell
High Challenger: L. Conn
1st Civilian Team: Square Deal
IDPA; T. Kelsey, F. Carlin, J. Kowalski
2nd Civilian Team: Randy’s
Shooting Center; R. Ellman,
K. MacAlpine, B. Smithers
3rd Civilian Team: Tauris Holsters;
H. Bick, D. Lawrence, G. Thompson
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: P. Pampinella
1st B Class: K. Dix
High L.E. Female: M. DeSantis
1st L. E. Team: Onondaga County
Sheriff’s Department; D. Mason,
P. Brennan, M. Poland
1st Unlimited Class: T. Costanza
1st Competition Class: A. Kelley
1st Subcompact Class: T. Kelsey
1st Majorsub Class: T. O’Neill
1st Stockmeister Class: T. Costanza
1st Stockmeister Team: GLOCK
IDPA; D. Sevigny, F. Rios, D. Canney
Garden State
Regional Classic VII
Central Jersey Rifle & Pistol Club
Jackson, New Jersey
June 16-17, 2001
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: K. Jankowitz
1st B Class: R. Tarabour
1st C Class: M. Volovski
High (Adult) Female: D. Nosse
High Junior Female: A. Fortune
High Junior Male: R. Tarabour
High Senior: A. Peticca
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1st Civilian Team: Pistol People;
R. Maile, K. Jankowitz, N. Gladstone
2nd Civilian Team: Team
SideArmor.net #2; D. Costanza,
J. Worsham, R. Leeber
3rd Civilian Team: Pistol People;
R. Barlow, P. Benjamin, B. Strohm
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: B. Osborn
1st B Class: J. Brown
1st C Class: D. Herbert
1st L. E. Team: PBA-105 – Gold;
R. Schwartzkopf, J. Brown, G. Zaiss
2nd L. E. Team: PBA-105 – Silver;
B. LaGraff, P. Basnett, M. Driber
3rd L. E. Team: Suffolk County
Police; G. Smit, J. Linn, J. Koenig
1st Unlimited Class: T. Costanza
1st Competition Class: A. Kelley
1st Subcompact Class: R. Maile
1st Majorsub Class: M. Fortune
1st Stockmeister Class: T. Costanza
1st Stockmeister Team: Team
SideArmor.net; T. Costanza,
D. Costanza, J. Costanza
Wahsatch
Ballistic Challenge I
Wahsatch Shooters Association
Salt Lake City, Utah
June 30-July 1, 2001
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: M. Jones
1st B Class: S. Sterling
1st C Class: D. Balay
High (Adult) Female: A. Rhea
High Junior Male: K. Legg
High Senior: D. Polk
High Challenger: R. Meachan
1st Civilian Team: Team
Rangemasters; R. Stilwell, S. Foran,
K. Collins
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: P. Kaczmarek
1st Unlimited Class: B. Carver
1st Competition Class:
G. Besendorfer
1st Subcompact Class:
P. Kaczmarek
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1st Majorsub Class: M. Halliday
1st Stockmeister Class: B. Carver
1st Stockmeister Team: Custom
GLOCK Racing; B. Carver, D. Rhea,
A. Rhea
Hoosier State Regional
Classic V (Take 2)
Eagle Creek Park Pistol Range
Indianapolis, Indiana
July 7-8, 2001
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: M. Soonpaa
1st B Class: W. Dale
1st C Class: T. Chapman
High (Adult) Female: D. Hoferkamp
High Junior Male: D. Kleinert
High Senior: J. Hurd
High Challenger: M. Highsmith
1st Civilian Team: Ballistic Review –
Midwest; K. Siverts, D. Tilley, K. Collins
2nd Civilian Team: Target Masters;
D. Smith, D. Grindstaff, J. Kline
3rd Civilian Team: Bluegrass
Sportsmen’s League; B. Coonce,
R. Adams, J. Kifer
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: D. Ashford
1st B Class: J. Baugh
1st C Class: R. Kimler
High L.E. Female: S. Knight-Simmons
1st L. E. Team: Lexington Division
of Police; M. Sands, D. Ashford,
D. Schlernitzauer
2nd L. E. Team: Kent County
Sheriff’s Department; M. Reminga,
M. Jacobson, J. Wood
3rd L. E. Team: Louisville Division
of Police; J. Jawor, D. Chi, J. Sanders
1st Unlimited Class: T. Costanza
1st Competition Class: M. Soonpaa
1st Subcompact Class: M. Reminga
1st Majorsub Class: H. Wharton
1st Stockmeister Class:
T. Costanza
1st Stockmeister Team: SideArmor;
T. Costanza, J. Hurd, B. Warren
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Inland Northwest
Regional Classic VIII
Fernan Rod & Gun Club
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
July 21-22, 2001
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: T. Hogue
1st B Class: W. Mott
1st C Class: M. Baydeck
High (Adult) Female: P. Samsel
High Junior Female: E. Winsper
High Junior Male: A. Sahlberg
High Senior: C. Benson
High Challenger: J. Parker
1st Civilian Team: Ballistic Review
Northwest; A. Brudenell, P. Hitchcock,
S. Jacobson
2nd Civilian Team: SVRC Dream
Team; S. Smith, J. Smith, A. Rhea
3rd Civilian Team: Piper Plumbing &
Heating; B. Myers, L. Myers, C. Benson
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: G. Besendorfer
1st Unlimited Class: D. Rhea
1st Competition Class:
G. Besendorfer
1st Subcompact Class: T. Bunke
1st Majorsub Class: W. Dudley
1st Stockmeister Class: D. Rhea
New England
Regional Classic IX
Harvard Sportsmens Club
Harvard, Massachusetts
July 28-29, 2001
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: K. Jankowitz
1st B Class: C. Szczygiel
1st C Class: R. Roberto
High (Adult) Female: K. Smith
High Junior Female: R. Dilley
High Junior Male: J. Clark
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High Senior: F. Carlin
1st Civilian Team: Danvers Fish
and Game Trigger Jerks; J. Brennan,
D. Quartarone, D. Buswell
2nd Civilian Team: Kittery Trading
Post; J. Klosenski, D. Michniewicz,
B. Corriea
3rd Civilian Team: SideArmor;
D. Costanza, J. Brooks, A. Kallio
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: J. Mola
1st B Class: P. Ringwood
High L.E. Female: S. Gunia
1st L. E. Team: Nashua Police
Department; J. Hargreaves, S. Reidy, J. Fay
2nd L. E. Team: Lynn Police
Department; J. Shorten, J. O’Brien,
J. Scannell
3rd L. E. Team: Sherborn Police
Department; A. MacGray, L. Tedstone,
D. Bento
1st Unlimited Class: T. Costanza
1st Competition Class: E. Blanchard
1st Subcompact Class: A. Kelley
1st Majorsub Class: M. Poirier
1st Stockmeister Class:
T. Costanza
1st Stockmeister Team: Team
SideArmor; D. Costanza, T. Costanza,
J. Costanza
Northern Lakes
Regional Classic X
3rd Civilian Team: ELKO Gun
Supply; D. Beyers, R. Gardner, M. Siem
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: D. Parker
High L.E. Female: S. Boom
1st L. E. Team: Pierre Police
Department; J. Hill, P. Voita, S. Boom
1st
1st
1st
1st
1st
Unlimited Class: C. Bierma
Competition Class: M. Reminga
Subcompact Class: M. Reminga
Majorsub Class: M. Siem
Stockmeister Class: B. Barton
Long Island
Regional Classic VIII
Pine Barrens
Sportsmens Facility
Westhampton, L.I., New York
August 4-5, 2001
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: H. Shio
1st B Class: R. Tourtellotte
1st C Class: R. Oswald
High (Adult) Female: M. Oswald
High Senior: A. Pfitzmayer
1st Civilian Team: Pistol People;
B. Ariyamitr, N. Gladstone, R. Maile
2nd Civilian Team: SideArmor;
D. Costanza, J. Brooks, R. Leeber
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
Oakdale Gun Club
St. Paul, Minnesota
July 28-29, 2001
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: T. Rumbaugh
1st B Class: S. Rowe
1st C Class: J. Wilozek
High (Adult) Female: R. Siverts
High Junior Female: E. Hartman
High Junior Male: S. Froyum
High Senior: M. Greenfield
1st Civilian Team: Team Bullet Hole
of Nebraska; T. Rumbaugh, J. Wolter,
M. Richards
2nd Civilian Team: Black Smith Arms;
D. Smith, B. Tinsley, D. Funk
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1st A Class: M. Clark
1st B Class: J. Dominguez
High L.E. Female: M. Cunningham
1st L. E. Team: Suffolk County P.D.;
J. Koenig, G. Smit, J. Linn
2nd L. E. Team: NYPD Blue; J. Negus,
T. Fahy, R. Kemmler
3rd L. E. Team: Nassau County
Sheriff’s Dept.; G. Christiansen,
J. Whatmough, M. Barnes
1st Unlimited Class: T. Costanza
1st Competition Class: A. Kelley
1st Subcompact Class: L. Hendrics
1st Majorsub Class: R. Maile
1st Stockmeister Class:
J. Costanza
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1st Stockmeister Team: Team
SideArmor.net; D. Costanza,
T. Costanza, J. Costanza
Keystone State
Ballistic Challenge V
Topton Fish & Game
Association/TA&PS
Topton, Pennsylvania
August 18-19, 2001
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: H. Shio
1st B Class: A. Grottger
1st C Class: R. Strohm
High (Adult) Female: D. Krauss
High Junior Female: A. Fortune
High Junior Male: B. Jones
High Senior: W. Rauch
High Challenger: S. Brown
1st Civilian Team: Pistol People; N.
Gladstone, R. Maile, B. Ariyamitr
2nd Civilian Team: GLOCKsters; J.
M. Cominskie, A. Melanson, F. Klein
3rd Civilian Team: Team
SideArmor.net #2; D. Costanza,
R. Leeber, D. Ryan
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: G. Hellmer
1st L. E. Team: G. Hellmer, M. Clark,
F. Fellini
1st Unlimited Class: T. Costanza
1st Competition Class: G. Jones
1st Subcompact Class: G. Jones
1st Majorsub Class: R. Maile
1st Stockmeister Class: J. Costanza
1st Stockmeister Team: Team
SideArmor.net; J. Costanza,
D. Costanza, T. Costanza
Northwestern
Regional Classic X
Shelton Rifle & Pistol Club
Shelton, Washington
August 18-19, 2001
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: C. LeFort
1st B Class: J. Crane
1st C Class: L. Bishop
High (Adult) Female: A. Rhea
High Junior Female: J. Weber
High Junior Male: R. Wilson
High Senior: G. Smith
1st Civilian Team: The Baron’s Den;
W. Dudley, E. Quinlan, G. Smith
2nd Civilian Team: AB Positives;
J. Smith, S. Smith, J. Thomson
3rd Civilian Team: Oregon Security
Training; B. Huston, D. Tollen,
E. Wesselman
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: A. Davis
1st L. E. Team: Albany Police
Association; A. Davis, T. Giboney, C. Hyde
2nd L. E. Team: Philomath Police
Department; R. Sytsma, M. Koeppe,
A. West
3rd L. E. Team: King County Jail;
S. Anderson, G. Reiber, P. Davidson
1st Unlimited Class: D. Rhea
1st Competition Class: J. Sheboski
1st Subcompact Class: J. Thomson
1st Majorsub Class: S. George
1st Stockmeister Class: B. Carver
1st Stockmeister Team: Custom
GLOCK Racing; B. Carver, D. Rhea,
A. Rhea
Rocky Mountain
Regional Classic VII
Weld County
Fish & Wildlife Range
Greeley, Colorado
August 25-26, 2001
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: K. Giesen
1st B Class: M. Weber
1st C Class: J. Capano
High (Adult) Female: A. Rhea
High Junior Female: S. Hatch
High Senior: M. Greenfield
High Challenger: P. Schubert
1st Civilian Team: LGH; J. Kwon,
H. Aoyagi, B. Strelow
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2nd Civilian Team: Skibo’s Tattoo
“Inkslingers;” J. Capano, S. Stephens,
D. Doner
3rd Civilian Team: Home on the
Range; S. Hatch, D. Hatch, J. Blackburn
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: J. Daily
High L.E. Female: T. Johnson
1st L. E. Team: Newton Police
Department; J. Daily, B. Hall, T. Hawpe
2nd L. E. Team: Range Team;
R. Winkler, M. Fisher, K. Fisher
3rd L. E. Team: Barton County
Sheriff’s Office; R. L. Smith, Jr.,
A. Renich, R. Unrein
1st Unlimited Class: D. Rhea
1st Competition Class: J. Daily
1st Subcompact Class: T. Cody
1st Majorsub Class: T. Rumbaugh
1st Stockmeister Class: E. Miller
1st Stockmeister Team: Custom
GLOCK Racing; A. Rhea, D. Rhea,
B. Carver
2nd Stockmeister Team: Kenny, Ike
and Cartman; R. Semmler, A. Semmler,
J. Hill
Northern California
Regional Classic VIII
Richmond Rod & Gun Club
Richmond, California
September 8-9, 2001
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: J. Bagakis
1st B Class: D. Littman
1st C Class: D. Wayda
High (Adult) Female: A. Rhea
High Junior Male: J. Rock
High Senior: J. Randolph
High Challenger: T. Zittle
1st Civilian Team: Buffiness Boys;
T. Frenkel, M. Lee, T. Jung
2nd Civilian Team: AB Positives;
S. Smith, J. Smith, A. Rhea
3rd Civilian Team: A. Zakarian,
S. O’Neill, F. Garst
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LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: B. Lemmon
High L.E. Female: E. Tucker
1st L. E. Team: Alameda County
Lawmen; K. Garcia, J. Reed, P. Slivinsky
2nd L. E. Team: US Marshals –
N/CA; B. Lemmon, P. Browning,
D. Lemmon
3rd L. E. Team: Oakland PD;
B. Alexander, E. Romans, D. Campbell
1st Unlimited Class: D. Rhea
1st Competition Class: J. Bagakis
1st Subcompact Class: C. LeFort
1st Majorsub Class: D. Erickson
1st Stockmeister Class: D. Rhea
1st Stockmeister Team: Custom
GLOCK Racing; A. Rhea, B. Carver,
D. Rhea
2nd Stockmeister Team: Oakland
Firearms Instructors; M. Beaver,
E. Romans, D. Campbell
Tarheel State
Regional Classic VIII
F.O.P. Police Range
Statesville, North Carolina
September 8-9, 2001
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: J. Reep
1st B Class: B. Deaver
1st C Class: D. Hartsfield
High (Adult) Female: J. Reep
High Junior Female: J. Crook
High Junior Male: D. Theye
High Senior: T. Abernathy
High Challenger: C. Ratcliff
1st Civilian Team: T. Abernathy,
J. Reep, R. Smith
2nd Civilian Team: Team
SideArmor.net; D. Nosse, J. Brooks,
J. Worsham
3rd Civilian Team: R. McHaffa,
D. Perkins, T. Raynes
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: J. Rutledge
1st B Class: K. Shultz
High L.E. Female: S. Anderson
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1st L. E. Team: Highpoint Pistol
Team; L. Fortune, P. Grimberg, K. Shultz
2nd L. E. Team: Salisbury Police;
R. Harrison, M. Jones, M. Hunter
3rd L. E. Team: Team Mecklenburg;
H. Votik, P. Reimerill, O. Scott
1st Unlimited Class: P. Dedmon
1st Competition Class: J. Reep
1st Subcompact Class: D. Johnson
1st Majorsub Class: F. Lovelace
1st Stockmeister Class:
T. Costanza
1st Stockmeister Team: Team
SideArmor.net; T. Costanza, D. Nosse,
R. Leeber
Midwest
Regional Classic X
Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club
Hallsville, Missouri
September 22-23, 2001
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: G. Jackson
1st B Class: D. Grindstaff
1st C Class: J. Lucas
High (Adult) Female: L. Kirchhoff
High Junior Female: D. Rumbaugh
High Junior Male: J. Garrett
High Senior: K. Atkinson
High Challenger: J. Davis
1st Civilian Team: Piasa 1;
K. Atkinson, P. Noles, C. Constantino
2nd Civilian Team: Target Masters
– B; A. Elsayed, J. Kline, B. Tinsley
3rd Civilian Team: Team Bradis;
M. Welter, D. Tilley, C. Gilliland
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: G. Greene
1st B Class: C. Leonard
High L.E. Female: J. Gleason
1st L. E. Team: Putnam County FOP;
Jim Baugh, Jerrod Baugh, K. Akers
2nd L. E. Team: Macomb Police
Dept. Team 1; K. Neavear, D. Carle,
R. Kimler
3rd L. E. Team: Newton Police
Department; J. Daily, C. Gay, B. Hall
1st Unlimited Class: B. Carver
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1st
1st
1st
1st
Competition Class: J. Daily
Subcompact Class: C. Gleason
Majorsub Class: C. Gleason
Stockmeister Class: C. Bierma
GLOCK
Annual Shoot VIII
South River Gun Club
September 29-30, 2001
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: D. Johnson
1st B Class: R. Tourtellotte
1st C Class: N. McCoy
1st D Class: M. Wasielewski
1st E Class: G. Snyder
1st F Class: H. Fish
High (Adult) Female: D. Nosse
High Junior Female: J. Crook
High Junior Male: J. Strawn
High Senior: T. Abernathy
High Challenger: B. Bruder
1st Civilian Team: The Florida
Bunch; D. Johnson, D. Dyer,
S. Greenbaum
2nd Civilian Team: Cool Springs
Gun Club; R. Sellers, C. Harvell,
C. Layson
3rd Civilian Team:
GSSFCentral.com; J. Grigg,
M. Dedmon, P. Davidson
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: D. Knight
1st B Class: R. Council
1st C Class: R. Broom
High L.E. Female: A. Wood
1st L. E. Team: Houston County
Sheriff’s Department; R. Phifer, Sr.,
K. Broom, R. Banks
2nd L. E. Team: Salisbury Police
Dept; R. Harrison, M. Jones,
M. Dhooghe
3rd L. E. Team: Palm Beach
Gardens Police Department;
R. Council, A. Vannetta, J. Hatten
1st Unlimited Class: D. Rhea
2nd Unlimited Class: D. Dyer
1st Competition Class:
S. Greenbaum
2nd Competition Class: D. Dobson
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1st Subcompact Class: R. Moore
2nd Subcompact Class: J. Skinner
1st Majorsub Class: F. Lovelace
2nd Majorsub Class: D. Polk
1st Stockmeister Class:
T. Costanza
2nd Stockmeister Class: D. Nosse
1st Stockmeister Team:
GSSFCentral.com; P. Dedmon,
A. Sinclair, J. Long
2nd Stockmeister Team: Team
SideArmor.net; T. Costanza, D. Nosse,
R. Leeber
3rd Stockmeister Team:
R. Barlow, J. McSmith, K. Jankowitz
ISI Ballistic Challenge IV
International Shootists Institute
Piru, California
October 20-21, 2001
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: D. Ross
1st B Class: G. Gulseth
1st C Class: J. Marquiss
High (Adult) Female: D. Ross
High Junior Female: S. Murray
High Junior Male: P. Barbour
High Senior: J. Metz
High Challenger: T. Zittle
1st Civilian Team:
Sportshooter.com; M. Ellingsworth,
J. Murphy, S. Blankenbiller
2nd Civilian Team: International
Shootists Institute; K. Newton,
R. Gibson, N. Aument
3rd Civilian Team: GLOCK
Northwest.com; H. Kelly, E. Wesselman,
O. Williford
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: D. Erickson
High L.E. Female: M. Hodges
1st L. E. Team: Seedy Characters;
J. Berletich, M. Izumi, B. Wallinsky
2nd L. E. Team: Los Angeles Police
Department; R. Freeman, T. Fathauer,
B. Parmelee
3rd L. E. Team: DA Mashers;
I. Mendez, J. Shray, A. Rheault
1st Unlimited Class: M. Burkett
1st Competition Class:
M. Ellingsworth
1st Subcompact Class: K. Vowinkel
1st Majorsub Class: R. Gibson
1st Stockmeister Class: D. Rhea
1st Stockmeister Team:
CustomGLOCK.com; M. Kartozian,
M. Burkett, D. Rhea
1st B Class: R. Christiansen
1st C Class: J. Toms
High (Adult) Female: D. Ross
High Junior Female: S. Murray
High Junior Male: B. Leclercq
High Senior: G. Watkin
1st Civilian Team:
Sportshooter.com; R. Murphy,
M. Ellingsworth, J. Murphy
Bluegrass
Regional Classic IV
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
Bluegrass Sportsmens League
Lexington, Kentucky
November 3-4, 2001
CIVILIAN:
1st A Class: J. Grigg
1st B Class: D. Pienkowski
1st C Class: R. Ramsey
High (Adult) Female: H. Cayia
High Junior Female: A. Johnson
High Junior Male: S. Logsdon
High Senior: F. Lovelace
1st Civilian Team: GSSFCentral #2;
P. Davidson, J. Grigg, M. Dedmon
2nd Civilian Team: Target Masters
Team A; A. Porting, B. Tinsley,
D. Grindstaff
3rd Civilian Team: The Florida
Bunch; D. Johnson, J. Johnson, D. Dyer
1st A Class: K. Vowinkel
1st B Class: A. Alinaya
High L.E. Female: E. Tucker
1st L. E. Team: Seedy Characters;
J. Berletich, M. Izumi, B. Wallinsky
2nd L. E. Team: LAPD – DA
Mashers; I. Mendez, J. Shray, A. Rheault
3rd L. E. Team: Garden Grove
Police Dept.; R. Tucker, G. Walker,
S. Sanders
1st Unlimited Class: M. Burkett
1st Competition Class: D. Ross
1st Subcompact Class: J. Bagakis
1st Majorsub Class: M. Santos
1st Stockmeister Class: E. Brunelle
1st Stockmeister Team:
CustomGLOCK.com; M. Kartozian,
M. Burkett, D. Rhea
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
1st A Class: G. Stevens
1st
1st
1st
1st
1st
Unlimited Class: A. Sinclair
Competition Class: S. Griffin
Subcompact Class: F. Lovelace
Majorsub Class: F. Lovelace
Stockmeister Class: P. Dedmon
Southern California
GLOCKMeister Challenge I
Raahauge’s Shooting Park/
Shooting Sports Alliance Club
Norco, California
November 3-4, 2001
CIVILIAN:
Julia Reep
(1st Grade Teaching Assistant)
1st Female Unlimited Master
1st A Class: J. Bagakis
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GLOCK Wins at
Practical Shooting Nationals
By Robin Taylor, USPSA Staff
shooters from all over the globe
rolled into PASA Park in
Barry, Ill., for the USPSA Limited Championships
September 16-19, 2001. Like a family reunion, the
GLOCK “tribe” within USPSA/IPSC spent three full
days sharing notes and shooting their GLOCKS to win
positions all over the leader board.
GLOCK
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USPSA/IPSC shooting pits a shooter’s speed and
accuracy against a series of “stages” involving
anywhere from three to 36 shots. Shooters must draw
from a holster and move safely through the course,
negotiating obstacles, reloading, and shooting at a
wide range of paper and steel targets on the way—all
under pressure from the clock. There are no alibi’s for
gun malfunctions, and every second counts.
To do well here, you need a reliable, accurate gun.
As you might expect, for many shooters, that gun is a
GLOCK!
Knock-down steel targets, moving targets, disappearing
targets, and targets as far away as 40 yards tested the
competitors’ skills. The physical challenges involved
negotiating false-fronted buildings, plywood cars,
lawn chairs, haybales, even a bed! All shooting is
done outdoors, rain or shine, putting even greater
demands on the shooter and their equipment. This
year’s match involved 20 stages, consuming more
than 300 rounds.
GLOCK has been a part of practical shooting for
years and is a big supporter of both Limited Division
and the new Production Division (where only out-ofthe-box double-action and safe-action handguns may
be used). Shooters like Armando Valdes and Debbie
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platform this year, and some 10 percent of the shooters in the main match also chose GLOCK.
GSSF shooter David Sevigny won USPSA’s new
“Production Division” outright with his G34. Sharon
Zaffiro from GLOCK,Inc. took high lady in Production,
and seventh lady overall in the main match—a grand
achievement given the “Production Division’s” strict
requirements. (Zaffiro was competing with a stock G34,
10-round magazines, and lower-scoring ammunition
against women with custom guns and high-capacity
magazines carrying up to 20 rounds each!)
Debbie Ross used her custom G35 to place sixth in
the main match.
GSSF Benefit/Demo:
Ross regularly finish in the highest ranks of men and
women in practical shooting events, relying solely on
their GLOCK pistols. More than half of the shooters
competing in Production Division used the GLOCK
GSSF had planned to run a demonstration match
conjointly with the USPSA nationals as part of a
promotional effort. Following the tragedy of Sept. 11,
USPSA’s match was nearly canceled. When the
decision to proceed was made, GSSF coordinators
Chris Edwards and Scott Gilbertson converted their
demonstration match into a benefit match for the
families of police and firefighters who lost their lives
in the World Trade Center. USPSA shooters queued
up to help bereaved New Yorkers, and experienced
GSSF shooting at the same time.
If you own a GLOCK pistol and a holster, you have
everything you need to try USPSA/IPSC shooting. For more
information about USPSA/IPSC go to www.USPSA.org
or call (360) 855-2245.
Double Champion for the 21st Century
s many of you are aware,
a number of champions
have shot their way into the
winners circle in a number of
shooting disciplines using
various GLOCK models. The
great Armando Valdes began
with a G17L, claiming a
world championship title,
and confounded other competitors with a G24 and then
a G22. Just a few short years
David Sevigny
ago, GLOCKs nearly swept
all the classes at the American Handgunner World
Shootoff Championships. Ms. Debbie Ross has
distinguished herself at the World and National levels
with her GLOCKs. And now, seemingly from out of
nowhere, a young man from Connecticut has put himself
in the history books with two National Championship
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wins within the space of a few weeks. Mr. David Sevigny
has once again shown the accuracy and reliability of
GLOCK pistols by first capturing the Production Class
(and 2nd overall with a stage win) at the 2001
USPSA/IPSC Limited National Championships. David
used a G34 to pull ahead of literally hundreds of
competitors, most of whom had expensive, highly
customized pistols. His G34 was “box stock.” Just
two weeks later, using the same G34, he secured the
IDPA National Championship (Stock Service Pistol)
with the low overall time for the entire match.
Congratulations, Dave! We wish you many more wins
with your GLOCK to go along with your 70+ club wins
and your 18 State, Regional and National Titles.
Other champions were also present and wrote their
names on the championship lists with their GLOCKs.
Ms. Sara Dunevin of Arizona is this year’s Ladies
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National Champion of the IDPA, using a G17 with over
85,000 documented rounds through it. Mr. Yutaka
Yokomachi was the High International competitor at
the same match. He used a G22 swiftly and accurately.
Our congratulations to these fine competitors.
Finally, in the shooting of steel targets, where
accuracy is crucial, speed paramount, and an equipment
bobble disastrous, two competitors using GLOCKs
placed 1st and 2nd at the Steel Challenge for 2001. Our
congratulations to Justin Pettitt and Matt Kartozian.
GLOCK RULES!
David Sevigny
Walt Rauch
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Member’s Corner
Volume II, 2001
Pistol Giveaway Winner
I
’m sure you all know of the
events in New York City
last week, and it is with deep
sorrow that I’m writing this.
Jerome Dominguez is a friend
of mine, and as a member of
NYPD’s Emergency Services
Unit, he was among the first to
respond to the World Trade
Center attack. There were
Jerome Dominguez
numerous people trapped
(pictured)
above the crashes who needed
to be rescued and without hesitation Jerome and other
members of the service entered the South Tower to
begin the rescue effort. Shortly after this, with
America watching, the South Tower collapsed, likely
killing all those inside.
Jerome was a member of GSSF and about 5 weeks
prior to the attack he had won First L.E. B class in West
Hampton, NY. He was very excited and proud to have
won, and he looked forward to his prize. I am asking
that in the next GLOCK Report or GLOCK Annual
you mention Jerome and his sacrifice to let the other
members know how deeply this has touched us all.
Thank you for your consideration.
year. This time to also shoot the major-sub category
with a new G30. Thank you for a great match as well as
an excellent firearm.
W. M.
Washington State
An Easy Excavation
t the beginning of June, I had called my father down
to help me put in a sump pump, as I found that I had
a large puddle of water accumulating under my house.
Prior to going under the house to start digging the
hole necessary for the sump pump, Dad and I began
talking about the Oregon State GSSF Match that I
had just completed the weekend before in Roseburg.
My Dad then asked me if I had all the tools ready
for our little “excavation,”— I told him I did. I showed
him the hand trowel that I had planned on using, as
there is approximately only two feet of space to dig
under the house— absolutely not enough room to use
a full size shovel. The dirt under the house is a very
heavy clay and large rock combination, and as I looked
at the hand trowel I knew it was going to be a long,
difficult morning.
A
G. H.
New York
A Surprised Winner
n July 22, I attended the GSSF match at Coeur
d’Alene, Idaho. Having little experience with
timed matches, I planned to just shoot my best and
learn from the experience. The GLOCK staff were
helpful and provided some good tips on shooting, as
well as a safety review.
After shooting the match I went to see the armorers.
They checked out my G19, informed me it had an 8 lb
disconnect, replaced it with a standard one as well as
upgrading the gun with other new parts. The cost for
this service was nothing, thank you very much. The
G19 now shoots better for me but my G22 is still my
favorite and I shoot it best (bench rest groups under 2"
at 25 yards are my norm).
Last week I was surprised to receive notice that I
had won a GLOCK for Class “B” Category. Well, my
order is in the mail and you can bet I will be back next
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Then I remembered the trusty GLOCK entrenching
tool that I carry in my pickup for emergencies—it
was perfect for this situation! After we finished the
digging, I grabbed my camera and took this photo of
Dad holding the entrenching tool under the house.
“GLOCK Perfection” applies to everything that GLOCK
puts its name on, not just pistols. By using GLOCK’s
entrenching tool I probably saved several hours and a
lot of four-letter words.
P. C.
Oregon
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Member’s Corner
The Best in 80 Years
would like to enter the next Pistol Give-Away, and
also tell you and anyone who is interested, I am now
80+ years old. I have shot a lot of different handguns in
my life, from the cheapest to the high dollar weapons,
some that are supposed to be the best on the market. I
saw my first GLOCK, a G17, when they first came out.
It was in a store I worked in part time—when I saw it
in the showcase,I considered it to be a plastic toy. But
curiosity got the best of me. I took it to the range and
tried it, field stripped it, etc. Then I gave it some tests
to see if it would really do what the reports said it
would do. It did, and more. I have carried and used
GLOCKs ever since, and continue testing other
weapons. I have found nothing yet that will beat the
GLOCK models I now have: a G21,two G22s, a G23 and
a G27. I have owned G19, G17, and G30 models and
have never had a problem with one. I try to shoot once
a month even now and with GLOCKs, I am more accurate than any of the other makes. I just don’t believe
they can beat the GLOCKs. I know they haven’t yet.
I
W. W.
Florida
hen I began competitive shooting in the late 80s,
I started with a stainless Colt 1911. With the
rosewood grips I got a lot of compliments on how good
it looked. It shot well too, with only the occasional
fumble. About a year later a fellow shooter announced
that he was selling his G22 in order to help finance a
new 1911 race gun. After several negative comments,
such as “That’s a plastic gun, it will never last,” and
“Man, that is one ugly pistol,” the crowd dispersed and
I got close enough to check it out. I had heard of them,
but never had seen one in person. I didn’t think it
was ugly, in fact it had a charm all its own and looked
W
ithout going into too much detail, when I lost my
favorite large frame S&W last August, I decided that
I would research the market and find the best handgun
available —the most durabilility at the best price.
However, I knew that my next purchase would have to
suit my wife as well, as she had never fired a handgun
before. Polymers did not really bother me. Being a grunt
in the Marines taught me the value of plastics, aluminum
and alloy products to lighten the load.
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P. P.
Georgia
Finders, Keepers
My Wife’s Having All
the Fun!
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When I narrowed it down to the two handguns that
were affordable, the choices were semi-autos, and I knew
that the best defense weapon for my inexperienced wife
would probably still be a durable 38 Special revolver.
After several months of going to the range every
week, she really started to enjoy herself. I was amazed at
her natural ability. From the start she actually shot
12" to 14" groups, which made working with her very
easy. My wife says “One of the nice parts about shooting
is that even when you make mistakes, if you are
consistent, someone can always help you get better.”
I got tired of watching her have all the fun and
decided to purchase my first G22, one of my original
choices. I was amazed at the accuracy, low recoil and
ease of maintenance. I fell in love with it immediately.
Marines do like their weapons, you know!
One day, after shooting about 200 rounds I relinquished control of the G22 to my wife. After explaining
that the dynamics are a little different in the handling of
the weapon, she was ready to go. At first it was awkward for her, as she has very small hands but once I felt
comfortable that she could handle the G22, I slapped a
10 rounder in and stood back. I told her to shoot at the
trademark at the bottom of the target because I didn’t
feel like reeling it in and dealing with the pasties.
I couldn’t believe my eyes. She just about cleaned
the trademark off at 25 feet. We immediately went into
the showroom, asked the owner to lay out all the .40
S&W that they had and walked out with a G23.
Being stuck with the revolver is OK; good guns will
always be good guns, but we carry and shoot our GLOCKs
regularly. We are both impressed with the extremely high
quality and dependability of these products.
As a former Marine, I could not be happier with a
firearm. As for my wife, well my guess is that she’ll be
outshooting me in no time.
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efficient. I picked it up and it fit my hand perfectly. The
seller, needing the cash, threw in a lot of extras to seal
the deal so I went ahead and bought it. As it turned out
I am still very happy today that I did.
The first thing I instantly loved about my G22 was that
there is no thumb safety to fumble with. Just point and
shoot, like a revolver, but with a much better
trigger. The second thing I loved about it was the ease
with which tight groups could be shot very quickly. It is
common to have both bullet holes right next to each
other on the targets, sometimes touching! The third thing
I loved about it was how easy maintenance is. Breaking
the pistol down is a joy compared to a 1911. Finally, the
last thing I love about my G22 took some time to reveal
itself. Match after match it never, ever jammed. It goes
bang every time I pull the trigger. It gives me a chuckle to
see the shooters of the competition’s pistols jam or
misfire. I always recommend a GLOCK to them!
I will never forget when the guy who sold me my first
GLOCK brought his new 1911 race gun to the match. It
wasn’t long before it jammed and the magazine flew out
of the gun, hit the ground and ejected all the cartridges
into the air. Some months later he asked to buy the G22
back…ha!…not a chance! GLOCK’s excellence has
silenced any prejudices against it. Now there are lots of
GLOCKs at the matches and I have yet to see one fail.
While some may think they are not pretty, if you want a
gun that runs right out of the box, make it a GLOCK!
M. B.
Virginia
Our first GSSF match was in Jackson, New Jersey.
The match was run to perfection. In all my years of
shooting, I have never had so much help from the
Range Officers. As you can see from the enclosed
photo, it was raining very hard.
J. S.
New York State
WOWed by GSSF
ne word sums up my first experience at a GSSF
match—WOW! I participated in the GSSF match in
Roseburg, OR on June 3-4, 2001 and had a great time.
This was my first shooting competition of any kind, and
I admit that I was a little nervous because I didn’t know
what to expect. When I got there, though, I quickly
became comfortable with everything that was going on,
due to the helpfulness of the staff running the match.
I found that the GSSF matches are great places to get
started in shooting competition. They are well organized,
competitive, challenging, fun and most importantly, safe.
I was impressed with the level of safety stressed at the
match I attended. For entry level to advanced shooters,
GSSF matches are a great experience.
If you are not a GLOCK shooter you owe it to yourself
to get a GLOCK, join the GSSF and shoot in a match. I
am going to keep practicing to improve my scores, but
more importantly, I am going to keep shooting in the
GSSF competitions to be around other shooters and
GLOCK owners who want to have a safe, fun time and
appreciate a high quality pistol.
I can’t wait until the next GSSF match in my area,
and I guess the only real complaint I have to lodge
against GSSF is that they don’t have matches every
weekend year around in my neck of the woods.
Again, thanks GLOCK and GSSF, for a superior gun
and a great sport shooting organization.
O
B. C.
Washington State
Dad Got His GLOCK
recently obtained my concealed carry permit and
joined a pistol club. My oldest son is an explorer
scout and in the criminal justice program at his high
school. He and I took the basic class together, and
since he was going to work in law enforcement he
said, “Dad, get a GLOCK!” After examining firearms in
gun stores and reading article after article, I had to
agree with him. We now shoot a G17 and my youngest
wants to join the club as well—we will need more
GLOCKs in the family.
You folks at GLOCK would be proud of the glow of
enthusiasm on my son’s face when he shoots the
G17—thanks for your fine product.
I
Welcome to GLOCK
am a happy G17 owner. My friend introduced me to
his G17 and after shooting his, I knew I had to own
one. He is a master and what he can do with his, I hope
to do someday with mine.
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F. B.
Florida
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Member’s Corner
Come Rain or Shine
have been involved in law enforcement and military
shooting and training for several years. During that
time I have shot with many fine shooters who used a
variety of pistols. I have never seen a pistol that I trust
like my GLOCKs.
I’ve shot in the rain with the pistol lying on
sandbags during down time. The wet sand made the
other shooters hesitant to put down their pistols and
they eventually went home, but I kept shooting and
had no fear of jamming. I’ve been on the line with
others as we waited for a malfunctioning name brand
to be put back in working order, but my GLOCK never
slowed down the line of shooters.
As a bike patrol officer I went down on the asphalt
on my gun side, slid about 50 feet and had a bad case
of road rash. My GLOCK had a few nicks that buffed
out, and it was good as new long before I was!
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I have been privileged to shoot IPSC and IDPA with
some extraordinary shooters. I never felt embarrassed
to draw my $500 GLOCK next to their $3000 gun. I
wasn’t worried about mine getting dirty and I knew my
GLOCK would be back in my waistband on the ride
home, not locked in a case awaiting more “tuning.”
On duty, I’ve dropped my GLOCKs more than once
(don’t tell my Sgt.). I just picked it up, dusted it off and
kept going. Not worrying about loose sights, scratches
or nicks in $100 wood grips is far more important to
me than having the latest “Hollywood” cool gun.
I’ve found that the .40s can shoot better than I can and
it is a comfort to know that things are going to go where
I want them, time after time despite rain, sand or asphalt.
I want to thank GLOCK for giving me a weapon that
I stake my life on. Every day. Stay safe.
G. D.
Nevada
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All I Want for My
Birthday Is…
am writing this letter to express my feeling about
your product. I am employed with the California
Department of Corrections Fire Department in Coalinga,
California. I have been in the Fire Service for over 25
years, six of them with CDC. I own a G23. I bought
it about four years ago and carry it along with my
concealed weapons permit. I enjoy the accuracy I have
achieved with the .40 caliber. I also enjoy the feeling of
security I get knowing that when my family and I take
trips to the coast or mountains, I have the reliability of a
GLOCK with me. I recently joined GSSF. I am looking
forward to going to a match in Bakersfield this month. I
plan to enter and hope to win, but I would be satisfied
just to socialize with others who appreciate the high
quality and reliability of your product.
I shoot at a couple of ranges with my wife and a good
friend. We spend time each month enjoying the great
outdoors and good company of others who take gun
safety and self-protection seriously. My wife is getting
pretty good. I also enjoy the ease of maintenance of
your product. After the time spent at the firing line, I
appreciate the simplicity of cleaning and reassembly of
my GLOCK. Gun safety has always been a #1 priority
and I make my family’s safety and security a #1 priority
also. I am a little apprehensive about the Bakersfield
match, but considering the great fun I have shooting
the G23, I am sure this fine product and my shooting
skills will carry me through.
I have been eyeing the new .45 Subcompact in your
magazine — it has my name on it. I have been dropping
hints to my wife like crazy. I have a birthday coming up
this February and it would make a great present. All she
has to do is add a box of shells and a bow. I am a GLOCK
devotee and I look forward to years of enjoyment with
your product. Thank you for the opportunity to shoot
such a fine handgun. I’m looking forward to the .45.
I have been visiting your website—I want to purchase
a GLOCK hat and pin and find out more about GSSF.
Keep up the good work!
I
P. E. R.
California
Now I’m Having Fun
never thought of competition shooting as fun. I have
watched my husband compete in an IDPA match
and I did not like the fast paced environment. I have
shot a couple of matches for fun at our local shooting
range, but never dreamed of entering a competition!
My husband was attending his first GSSF match in St.
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Paul, MN, so I decided to go along and watch. However,
on the drive up, he convinced me to shoot the match. I
was very nervous and unsure of my decision to compete.
I borrowed a friend’s gun to compete, since I do not
have my own and I was off to the first course. I started
shooting the plates and was missing quite a few. I was
nervous and this was a gun I had never shot before. The
range officers, sensing I was nervous started yelling
“high” or “low,” letting me know where I was hitting. I
thought this was wonderful and it really helped break
the silence. I made it through the match and I am
anxiously awaiting the next one! It was a great time.
Thanks, GSSF, for changing my mind about competition
shooting! Thanks again to all the range officers and
GSSF members for making this a great event for me!
T. W.
Nebraska
A Great GLOCK Team
t has been a week since I traveled five hours one way
to compete in the Shelton, WA match, and I am still
reliving all the stages in my mind to see where I could
have done better. I enjoy the matches and the format so
much that the travel time is only a minor inconvenience.
I competed in the local match here in Roseburg, but I just
can’t seem to get enough of the matches, so I travel to the
Shelton match every year as well. In fact my enthusiasm
has converted two non-GLOCK shooters this year to
full-time GLOCK shooters, GLOCK owners, and GLOCK
competitors!!! My two buddies had never shot a GLOCK
until they met me, and now because of my enthusiasm
and “obsession,” we have formed a team that practices
regularly and promotes the shooting sports.
As a team we have made some pretty ambitious
plans to compete in the Oregon, Washington, Idaho,
and Piru, California matches next year. Among the
three of us we own eight GLOCKs and compete with
all of them. It is because of the GLOCK family that we
have developed our friendships and enjoyed a lifetime
supply of camaraderie. We like to think that we form a
group of conscientious guys who promote safety first
and fun second. With that thought in mind, we are very
impressed with the professional way in which the
matches are conducted and the positive atmosphere
that is generated. Your staff members are consummate
professionals and are always very helpful. We would
like to take this opportunity to thank GLOCK and the
entire GSSF staff for making the matches safe, fun and
enjoyable experiences for the whole family!
I
P. T.
Oregon
events of September 11, so I appreciate the confidence
that the reliability of the G19 gives me.
Unlike many of your other correspondents, I do not
want to knock another handgun brand or model in order
to sing the praises of GLOCK. GLOCK stands on its own
merits as a great gun without any of that nonsense. As a
matter of fact, my love for the Colt 1911, which started
back during my service with the 82nd Airborne, turned
me on to the GLOCK. That’s right—the simple, reliable
and robust Colt .45 ACP converted me from duty
revolvers to the GLOCK. Both weapons adhere to the
K.I.S.S. principle of design and operation. The GLOCK
has the advantage of a simpler manual of arms and fewer
parts, but both weapons break down easily and require
little maintenance compared to other handguns. Before
I realized this, I did not want to convert from my 38
Special revolver to the G19 for duty carry. I handled the
GLOCK, stripped it down, talked to those who carried it
and I was sold. It is a great gun and the perfect envelope
for the cartridge it fires. I’ll stake my life on it!
In closing, I’d like to say that I love my GLOCK and
do believe that if John Browning were alive today, he
and Gaston Glock would be getting along just fine!
B. G.
New York State
Disappointed Junior
ack in June, I took my 16 year old grandson, who has
been shooting handguns for over four years, to the
GSSF match in Fulton, NY. He was not allowed to compete
in the match due to a new law which prohibits anyone
under eighteen years of age (unless they have a valid NYS
pistol permit) from handling or shooting any handgun.
About two weeks ago I took him with me to the
GLOCK match in Harvard, MA. He was allowed to
compete there, under the strict supervision of the
range officers. Safety is always uppermost at all of the
GLOCK matches. We just looked at the results on the
GSSF web site. There were 119 competitors in the
amateur class that he competed in. He finished in 55th
place—taking High Junior honors, beating 64 other
shooters. He was ecstatic, and is looking forward to
going to Topton, PA, and other states to compete in the
GSSF matches with me.
Not to be outdone, I finished in eighth place, taking High
Senior honors—my best finish so far in the many GLOCK
matches I have competed in. Many thanks to GSSF for
promoting the shooting sports for all competitors.
B
F. C.
New York State
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I Love ‘Em Both
am the proud owner of a G19 and as a New York
State Court Officer in lower Manhattan, I carry it
both on and off duty. I witnessed firsthand the horrible
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