INSIDE - Glock Sport Shooting Foundation

Volume II, 2014
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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
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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
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Montgomery, AL.
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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.
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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.
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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 [email protected] 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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 [email protected].
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
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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.
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per “GLOCK ‘M” stage setup in “knock down”
mode. When used, Steel must fall to score.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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
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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
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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 [email protected]. 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
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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
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---
Civilian
(Amateur only)
<10
$100
$75
E-Tool
10-14
Pistol
E-Tool
Knife
Heavy Metal
(Master)
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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
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$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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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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.
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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 [email protected].
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.
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“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.
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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.
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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
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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
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05/09/15
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06/13/15
504-689-3663
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04/11/15
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05/09/15
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06/06/15
509-535-4444
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04/11/15
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05/09/15
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06/13/15
208-773-2331
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04/18/15
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05/16/15
Saturday
06/20/15
936-588-3333
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04/18/15
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05/16/15
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06/20/15
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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
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05/25/15
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06/22/15
770-394-4867
Thursday
05/07/15
Thursday
06/04/15
Thursday
07/02/15
614-939-0112
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05/23/15
Saturday
06/27/15
Saturday
07/25/15
678-965-5504
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06/27/15
Saturday
08/01/15
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09/05/15
815-635-3198
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06/28/15
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07/26/15
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08/23/15
937-898-3711
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07/11/15
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08/08/15
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09/12/15
509-535-4444
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07/11/15
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08/08/15
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09/12/15
504-689-3663
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07/11/15
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08/08/15
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09/12/15
936-588-3333
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07/18/15
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07/18/15
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09/26/15
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 [email protected] or [email protected] 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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
BA
Georgia
New Lifetime Members
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