GSSF: 25 Years of “GLOCKING” Targets

As we roll into the 25th year of the There were four match stages at the time. All Foundation, we thought it would derived somewhat from . They be interesting to look back over the years and were the… record some of the highlights of a quarter century of shooting GLOCK in safe and fun New GLOCK Review environments. To accomplish this, we called on This consisted of 5 NRA D-1 targets, interspersed “senior” GSSF staff - Cindy Noyes, Chris Edwards with four steel “Pepper Poppers”. In later years and Scott Gilbertson to come up with some this became the current “GLOCK ‘M’ stage. memories of matches and people. GLOCK Standards GSSF got the “go ahead” from Mr. Gaston Glock Each shooter had their own set of 3 targets. in mid-1991 and GLOCK, Inc. management began Multiple shooters on the same firing line at looking for staff to start and run the program. Mr. the same time. They started at a short distance, Glock wanted a program that was about 7 yards and engaged the targets. They simple enough for beginners but would challenge then unloaded and moved back to another firing experienced competitors and showcase the line at about 14 yards and shot another string of accuracy, reliability and efficiency of GLOCK fire. They again unloaded and moved to a third pistols. One GSSF goal was to bring new people firing line at about 21 yards and fired a third string. into the shooting so that shooters may This stage was the basis for the modern “Five to then feel more comfortable trying more advanced GLOCK” stage. shooting venues such as Bianchi Cup, IPSC/ USPSA, and later IDPA. Around that time, the GLOCK the Plates National Association was having great This is the only stage that remains unchanged success with their “Action ” program in the from 1991 to this day. 24 - 8” plates at 11 yards. form of the “Bianchi Cup Match” and GLOCK consciously made decisions about everything GLOCK Mover from targets (Bianchi style) to awards schedules This required the range have a Bianchi Cup Moving trying to draw out the best of all known apparatus. It consisted of several passes of sport competition arenas (along with adding a few an NRA D-1 target during which the shooter shot new ideas of its own.) about 30 rounds. It was dropped from the GSSF program later in the 1990s as very few GSSF Host Chris Edwards was the original “Range Master” Clubs invested in a “Mover” apparatus. and scheduled the first match at the old Cobb County Police Range (now defunct) in north Cobb At the time the Divisions were “Civilian”, “Law County, GA. Coincidentally, Cindy Noyes and Scott Enforcement”, “Longslide” and “Unlimited.” Gilbertson were volunteer Range Officers at that first GSSF match. There were 102 competitors and “Civilian” was oriented towards the G17/22, G19/ it was, to say the least, a “learning experience” for G23, and G20/21-class marketed at that all concerned. Many employees and “friends of the time. company” volunteered time and ideas to move the program along. Tom Campbell of Safariland was “Law Enforcement” was oriented towards Law one who made invaluable suggestions concerning Enforcement Officers using the same course design. used in “Civilian”. Having been expanded to include military, firefighters, paramedics and other

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“hazardous public service” individuals this division accommodate them. First 400 + entry continues to this day as the “Guardian” division. GSSF match. Conyers, GA. 402 entries. GSSF Indoor League is authorized and “Longslide” was directed towards the more begins conducting matches at indoor ranges. competition-oriented GLOCK models G17L and • 1997 24 Matches. 4,634 Entries. Average G24. It continues today as the “Competition” match size 193 entries. Division. • 1998 25 Matches. 5,512 Entries. Average match size 220 entries. “Unlimited” was created to give professional • 1999 25 Matches. 6,262 Entries. Average (sponsored) shooters a Division to shoot in match size 250 entries. (separate from the amateurs) and give competitors • 2000 26 Matches. 6,490 Entries. Average a Division where they could shoot radically match size 250 entries. modified GLOCK pistols. GLOCK introduces the G36. GSSF introduces the “Major Subcompact” Division. Over the years, as more GLOCK models have First 500 + entry GSSF match. Conyers, been designed by Mr. Glock and his engineers, GA. 560 entry record hold for 10 years! GSSF has created different Divisions for them • 2001 26 Matches. 6,892 Entries. Average in which to compete. This becomes a pattern match size 265 entries. with GSSF competition which continues to this GSSF introduces what is now the “Master day: new GLOCK model(s), different from those ” division as the equivalent of preceding, are folded seamlessly into GSSF “Civilian” and “Guardian” for “Master” class matches. Of the current 10 Divisions, some of the competitors previously not eligible for those most popular ones these days are the Subcompact divisions. (e.g.,G26/27, etc.), Competition (G34/35, etc.), • 2002 27 Matches. 6,925 Entries. Average Heavy Metal (.45 & 10mm models) and Pocket match size 256 entries. GLOCK (G42/43) Divisions; although all have • 2003 29 Matches. 7,186 Entries. Average their dedicated fans. match size 248 entries. • 2004 30 Matches. 7,698 Entries. Average If you are interested in a more detailed timeline match size 257 entries. packed with additional information --- • 2005 29 Matches. 7,072 Entries. Average • 1991 1 Match. 102 Entries. match size 244 entries. • 1992 14 Matches. 1799 Entries. Average GSSF introduced the “Gunny Challenge.” match size is 128 entries. Several years before GSSF had introduced • 1993 12 Matches. 1654 Entries. Average the “Match Meister” award. This was match size is 138 entries. awarded to the best single score in the • 1994 21 Matches. 3225 Entries. Average “stock” GLOCK GSSF Divisions at every match size is 154 entries. match. By this time GLOCK had also • 1995 21 Matches. 3228 Entries. Average retained R. Lee Ermey as a spokesman. match size is 154 entries. Ermey, aka “The Gunny”, lends his name Late in 1995 saw the first GSSF match held to the “Gunny Challenge” where GLOCK outside the USA in St. Catherine’s, Ontario, “Match Meisters” from around the country Canada. are invited to compete mano-a- mano • 1996 26 Matches. 4,148 Entries. Average (though there are now ladies in the mix) in a match size 160 entries. shootoff for large cash prizes. It continues to GLOCK introduces the subcompact this day as an extra added attraction at the models G26/27 and GSSF introduces defacto “GSSF National Championship” the “Subcompact” Division to match presently held in Griffin, Georgia

Page 3 (known as The “GLOCK Annual Shoot”). GLOCK introduces the G42. GSSF The GLOCK pistols used are for this introduces the “Pocket GLOCKs” Division. match-within-a-match are selected by the GSSF also introduces the all-female “GLOCK GSSF staff and kept secret until the match Girls Side Match”. 2014 marked the first weekend; then an all steel variation of the GSSF held outside the USA since 1995. It regular GSSF stages are shot in front of was held in Montevideo, Uruguay. fellow competitors, spectators and press. • 2015 53 Matches. 23,429 Entries. Just a bit of pressure and a lot of fun! Average match size 442 entries. • 2006 27 Matches. 6,025 Entries. Average Current all-time record set at 1,401 entries. match size 223 entries. Griffin, GA. • 2007 32 Matches. 7,200 Entries. Average Another international match was held in match size 225 entries. Montevideo in 2015 and yet another in • 2008 33 Matches. 7,044 Entries. Average Buenos Aires, Argentina as well. Additional match size 213 entries. GSSF matches are expected in other South • 2009 36 Matches. 8,412 Entries. Average and Central American countries and other match size 234 entries. spots all around the world in the future. • 2010 37 Matches. 10,313 Entries. • 2016 9 of 55 scheduled Matches have Average match size 279 entries. been held as of this writing. 4,932 Entries 560 entry record set 10 years earlier finally so far. Average match size 548 entries. broken with a 744 entry match at Conyers, We expect more record-breaking numbers GA. throughout this year. • 2011 40 Matches. 12,962 Entries. Average match size 324 entries. As of late March 2016, there has been a total of First “Ladies Only” GSSF match. Reevesville, 743 GSSF Outdoor Matches with 205,367 total SC. 105 entries. outdoor match entries. With an average match • First match to break 1,000 entries. Conyers, size for all outdoor matches over the past 25 years GA. 1,023 entries. of 276 entries. • 2012 44 Matches. 15,460 Entries. Average match size 351 entries. As GSSF marches on in the second decade of the New all-time record match. 1,046 entries. 21st Century, the number of matches continues Conyers, GA. to increase every year with 55 outdoor matches “Heavy Metal” Division inaugurated for currently scheduled for 2016. 10mm and .45-class GLOCKs. • 2013 46 Matches. 15,931 Entries. GLOCK also authorizes the GSSF “Indoor Average match size 346 entries. League”, for matches held in indoor ranges Third and last “Ladies only” match in affiliated with GLOCK’s Range Program; which Reevesville, SC. 153 entries. Success of the has become a success unto itself and continues “Ladies only” match leads to introduction of to expand. 2015 alone saw more than 500 Indoor the “GLOCK Girls Side Match” within every League Matches with more than 15,000 additional outdoor GSSF match starting with the 2014 entries. GSSF season. New all-time record match. 1,095 entries. But along with the successful numbers come the Conyers, GA success stories and vignettes which all at GLOCK • 2014 50 Matches. 20,832 Entries. are grateful for. Preteens and octogenarians Average match size 417 entries. discover a shooting competition in which they New all-time record match. 1,341 entries at can be successful. One GSSF competitor moves Conyers, GA. on to international competition

Page 4 THE GLOCK REPORT and becomes a world champion. Indeed, GSSF All the GSSF staff wants to thank Mr. Gaston has heavily influenced other shooting disciplines, Glock, GLOCK Senior Management in the USA and “Stock” or “Factory” divisions became and Austria, and most importantly, all the GSSF the most popular around the world. People with members past and present for making GSSF challenging physical issues, from mobility to such a success over the last 25 years. Our plan eyesight, have competed safely, successfully and is to keep our membership numbers growing, our happily in GSSF. And, gratefully, we have had members shooting their GLOCKs and for GSSF moms and dads, sons and daughters, spouses, to continue to get bigger and better in every way! aunts, uncles, grandparents and significant others, all come out to a GSSF match for safe and fun shooting. At least one world champion shooter has taken his children to a GSSF match to introduce them to the range and match shooting; this and all the rest we are both humbled and proud to be a part of.

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Membership Benefits Initial Membership Package ranges. Pistols and other GLOCK item awards are Your initial membership package will include also a feature of these matches. a copy of the GLOCK Annual magazine, a range bag, a copy of the GLOCK Report detailing the Armorer’s Classes GSSF program itself and several other promotional As a GSSF member you are eligible to items. register for the basic GLOCK Armorer’s class. As a GLOCK owner, this teaches you how to detail Matches Nationwide strip and maintain your GLOCK collection. The biggest single benefit is to allow you to compete in the GSSF matches themselves. CMP Affiliation There are 55 of these outdoor matches scheduled GSSF is affiliated with the Civilian for 2016, nationwide. Prizes from recent matches Marksmanship Program. The CMP makes World averaged 26 guns, 17 2-year membership War II-era military long guns and ammunition for extensions, and about $6275 in cash and them available to those eligible to purchase at commodity awards. The larger the match, the preferential prices. larger the number of awards. With record-setting attendance, our 2015 1,401-entry Griffin, GA Pistol Purchase Program match awarded a total of 64 , 48 2-year New members who join for two or more membership extensions and $18,875 in cash years and all renewing GSSF members are eligible awards to participate in the Pistol Purchase Program, as allowable by local laws. Eligible members will There are also over 167 Indoor League receive a coupon which can be used at participating match series nationwide each year. These are held dealers. More information on this program can be at GLOCK Stocking Dealers who also run indoor found in the GSSF FAQs.

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Frequently Asked Questions How do I receive a pistol purchase coupon? Can I pre-register for an Indoor League Match? If you are a renewing member you will You cannot pre-register for indoor league automatically receive a new member card and matches. You will need to register at the match. coupon with your renewal. If you are a new You can also join or renew at the match. member you will need to join for a minimum of 2 years. When you receive your member packet If I do not pre-register for an outdoor match you will receive a member card and coupon. They can I still shoot? are located on the bottom of the welcome letter. Yes, you can register at the match and join You will receive one coupon per year as long as or renew. If you pre-register, you won’t have to you are a current member. These coupons are stand in registration lines at the match. If you are automatically mailed around your membership pre-registering please note that pre-registrations anniversary date. If you are a new member joining have to be into GSSF by noon, Eastern time, the for one year, you will not receive a coupon until Wednesday before the match. That gives staff you renew your membership. time to get all paperwork packed and ready to go If you don’t receive your coupon, you can to the match. email us at [email protected] with your name and member number (if you know it) to request one. Can I bring a friend to watch the match? Yes, they will need to stop by registration How do I use my pistol purchase coupon? and sign a liability form. They will also need to GSSF Pistol Purchase Coupons must be bring hearing and eye protection with them. used at a dealer that carries law enforcement GLOCK models. If you have a dealer near you that When will the match results be posted? sells to Law Enforcement you can contact them The preliminary results will be posted soon to see if they are participating in the program. If after the match. If there is an error in your results you do not know of any dealers near you, call the please email GSSF with your name and the match GSSF office at 770-437-4718 for assistance. A name. Please let us know in which division and dealer locator can be found at http://us.glock.com. which course of fire the error is located. The match will be finalized in approximately 4-6 weeks. If we I am new to GSSF and shooting . have a heavy match schedule it will take longer to What do I need to know? finalize matches. Once the match is finalized you Everything can be found on our website, will see the prizes for that match listed with the www.gssfonline.com. For new shooters it will help scores. if you read the sign in procedure, “GSSF made easy,” and new competitor briefing. Those are located under the “Hot Topics” link. You can only shoot each division one time per match. If you want to shoot more than one gun you need to shoot different divisions. If you still have questions you can email us or you can call 770-437-4718.

Page 19 GLOCK Professional Classroom Enhancements

On April 12, 2016 the students of GLOCK Professional’s GLOCK Armorer’s Class were treated to being the first class to use the new enhanced classroom. The classroom was retrofitted with the latest high definition audio-visual equipment, new larger screens and surround sound. This project was a collaboration between GLOCK Professional and GLOCK Inc.’s Infrastructure Department and IT Department.

Alan Ramsey, Director of Glock Professional stated, that he was very well pleased with the outcome of the enhancement of the classroom will better serve classroom project and the teamwork and dedication the students and the Training Staff at GLOCK with GLOCK Professional, Infrastructure and IT Professional.” Departments. Director Ramsey also said, “This The Well-Armed Woman Club Shows Up for GSSF Match During the Okeechobee, FL GSSF Match held at Edwards and Phil Alexander explained how a the Okeechobee gun range on GSSF match works and they even helped them by April 2nd and April 3rd, a contingent of seven ladies giving shooting advice. The ladies then ventured dressed in purple from the Well-Armed Woman out on the ranges to shoot their entries. When the Club showed up Sunday morning to compete ladies were competing they were cheering and in their very first GSSF Match. The ladies were supporting each other. When the smoke cleared attending The Well-Armed Woman Florida 2nd and dust settled, the ladies were glad that they Annual State Shoot which was held at a nearby came to shoot the GSSF match. Next year at the range. Okeechobee GSSF match, there will be more members of The Well-Armed Woman Club to The ladies showed a great interest in what GSSF show up to compete. So watch out! means and were eager to shoot the match with their GLOCK pistols. GSSF Rangemasters Chris Well done ladies!!!

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Be Right on Target with our new 25th Anniversary Items! (Available at selected matches and training classes, or call 770-432-1202 ext. 6779)

Hard Gun Case (1-4 guns) Red Insulated Red Drawstring Water Bottle Backpack (with two tops) Red Rain Poncho in Bag

Water Bottle Holder with Carabiner Clip Black Towel

Metal Keychain Red Cup with Lid Black Eyeglass Holder

Camo or Red Black Dome Engraved Knife with Scabbard Can/Bottle Coolie Decals Page 21 GSSF 2016 Match Schedule *Red text indicates new or rescheduled matches*

Match Match City, Name of Match Host Club Host Club website Range Address Date State June 4-5 Park City, Rockcastle Classic IV Rockcastle Shooting rockcastleshootingcenter.com 585 Park Mammoth Rd Kentucky Center Park City, KY 42160 June 11-12 Sioux Falls, Big Sioux Ballistic Big Sioux Rifle & sdshootingsports.org 25951 484th Ave. South Dakota Challenge V Pistol Club Brandon, SD 57005 June 11-12 Johnstown, GLOCK Fire on the Daisytown daisytownsportsmens.com 198 Fulmer Rd Pennsylvania Mountain II Sportsmen's Club Johnstown, PA 15904 June 11-12 Dundee, Beaver State Ballistic Chehalem Valley cvsc.us 9401 NE Worden Hill Rd Dundee, Oregon Challenge XXIII Sportsmens Club OR 97115 June 18-19 Jackson, New Garden State Regional Central Jersey Rifle & cjrpc.org 161 S Stump Tavern Rd Jackson, Jersey Classic XXII Pistol Club NJ 08527 June 25-26 Missoula, Montana GLOCK Western Montana F & na 101-329 Deer Creek Rd Montana Classic XI G Association Missoula, MT 59802 July 9-10 Dawsonville, River Bend Ballistic River Bend Gun Club rbgc.org 234-240 River Bend Gun Club Rd Georgia Challenge IX Dawsonville, GA 30534 July 9-10 Fulton, New Empire State Regional Pathfinders Gun Club pathfindersfishandgame.com 116 Crescent Rd. York Classic XIX Fulton, NY 13069 July 16-17 Wellington, The Sunflower State Trigger Guard triggerguardonline.com 313 N. Meridian Kansas Classic IV Wellington, KS 67152 July 23-24 Marietta, Ohio Buckeye State Ballistic Ft. Harmar Rifle Club fortharmar.com 3265 Fifteen Mile Creek Rd Challenge XIV Wayne Nat’l Forest Marietta, OH 45750 July 23-24 Morganton, Table Rock Challenge Burke County 2500 Marsh Trail North Carolina IX Narcotics Task Force Morganton, NC 28655 July 30-31 Brighton, Great Lakes Regional Livingston Gun Club livingstongunclub.org 2406-2412 Hunter Road Michigan Classic XII Brighton, MI 48114 July 30-31 Albany, Oregon Pacific Coast Challenge Albany Rifle & Pistol arpc.info 29999 Saddle Butte Road X Club Shedd, OR 97377 August 6-7 Beckley, West The Coalfields Classic Beckley Gun Club beckleygunclub.com 499 W. Whitby Rd Virginia VI Cool Ridge, WV 25825 August Billings, MT Magic City GLOCK Billings Rod & Gun billingsrodandgun.com 2931 Rod & Gun Clud Rd 13-14 Challenge Club Billings, MT 59106 August Greeley, Rocky Mountain Weld County Fish & wcfw.org 38980 County Rd 51, 13-14 Colorado Regional Classic XXII Wildlife Range Eaton, CO 80615 August Topton, Keystone State Ballistic Topton Fish & toptonfga.org 15 Tina Lane 20-21 Pennsylvania Challenge XX Association Mertztown, PA 19539 August Bremerton, Northwestern Regional Kitsap Rifle & gunsafety.org 4793 Seabeck Hwy NW 20-21 Washington Classic XIV Club Bremerton, WA 98312 August Hallsville, Midwest Regional Green Valley Rifle & gvshoot.com 4350 E. Academy Road 27-28 Missouri Classic XXV Pistol Club Hallsville, MO 65255 August Richmond, Northern California Richmond Rod & Gun richmondrodandgun.com 3550 Goodrick Ave. 27-28 California Regional Classic XXIII Club Richmond, CA 94801 September Salt Lake City, Wasatch Ballistic Salt Lake Practical utahshootingsports.com 6000 West 2100 South 10-11 Utah Challenge XIV Shooters Assoc. @ Lee Salt Lake City, UT 84128 Kay Hunter Education Range September Pine City, New Twin Tiers Regional Pine City Sportsmens pinecitysportsmensclub.com 187 Mountain View Dr 10-11 York Classic II Club Pine City, NY 14871 September Griffin, GA GLOCK Annual Shoot Griffin Gun Club thegriffingunclub.org 550 Amelia Rd 24-25 XXIII Griffin, GA 30223

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October Milwaukee, Badger State Regional Schultz Resort Rod & schultzgunclub.com W146 S8025 Schultz Lane 1-2 Wisconsin Classic X Gun Club Muskego, WI 53150 October West Monroe, Ouachita Regional Ouachita Parish W Sanitary Landfill Rd Match Match City, Name of Match Host Club Host Club website Range Address 1-2 LA Challenge VI Sheriff’s Public West Monroe, LA 71292 Date State Range June 4-5 Park City, Rockcastle Classic IV Rockcastle Shooting rockcastleshootingcenter.com 585 Park Mammoth Rd October Louisville, Eastern Nebraska Eastern Nebraska easternnebraskapracticalshooters. 12700 NE-66 Kentucky Center Park City, KY 42160 8-9 Nebraska GLOCK Classic Gun Club com Louisville, NE 68037 June 11-12 Sioux Falls, Big Sioux Ballistic Big Sioux Rifle & sdshootingsports.org 25951 484th Ave. October Summerville, Charleston GLOCK Palmetto Gun Club palmettogunclub.org 759 Summers Drive South Dakota Challenge V Pistol Club Brandon, SD 57005 8-9 South Carolina Challenge VI County Road S-18-163 June 11-12 Johnstown, GLOCK Fire on the Daisytown daisytownsportsmens.com 198 Fulmer Rd Ridgeville, SC 29472 Pennsylvania Mountain II Sportsmen's Club Johnstown, PA 15904 October Mobile, Showdown at Big Mobile County 12251 Tanner Williams Rd June 11-12 Dundee, Beaver State Ballistic Chehalem Valley cvsc.us 9401 NE Worden Hill Rd Dundee, 15-16 Alabama Creek IV Sherriff’s Office Range Mobile, AL 36618 Oregon Challenge XXIII Sportsmens Club OR 97115 October San Antonio, “Remember the Alamo” Blackhawk Shooting blackhawkshootingrange.com 12137-12195 Jarratt Rd West June 18-19 Jackson, New Garden State Regional Central Jersey Rifle & cjrpc.org 161 S Stump Tavern Rd Jackson, 15-16 Texas Ballistic Challenge XXI Range Bexar, TX 78002 Jersey Classic XXII Pistol Club NJ 08527 October Tucson, Arizona in the Desert IX Tucson Rifle Club tucsonrifleclub.org 18303 W Tucson-Ajo Hwy June 25-26 Missoula, Montana GLOCK Western Montana F & na 101-329 Deer Creek Rd 22-23 Tucson, AZ 85735 Montana Classic XI G Association Missoula, MT 59802 October Lexington, Bluegrass Regional Bluegrass bgslinc.com 2431-2445 Handys Bend Rd July 9-10 Dawsonville, River Bend Ballistic River Bend Gun Club rbgc.org 234-240 River Bend Gun Club Rd 22-23 Kentucky Classic XIX Sportsmens League Wilmore, KY 40390 Georgia Challenge IX Dawsonville, GA 30534 October Atlanta, Indiana Hoosier State Regional Atlanta Conservation eteamz.com/ 29595 Leonard Rd July 9-10 Fulton, New Empire State Regional Pathfinders Gun Club pathfindersfishandgame.com 116 Crescent Rd. 29-30 Classic XIX Club atlantaconservation-club Atlanta, IN 46031 York Classic XIX Fulton, NY 13069 November St. Augustine, Ancient City Classic III American Tactical attac-fl.com 3021 Agricultural Center Dr July 16-17 Wellington, The Sunflower State Trigger Guard triggerguardonline.com 313 N. Meridian 5-6 Florida Training Arms Center, St. Augustine, FL 32092 Kansas Classic IV Wellington, KS 67152 LLC July 23-24 Marietta, Ohio Buckeye State Ballistic Ft. Harmar Rifle Club fortharmar.com 3265 Fifteen Mile Creek Rd November Burro Canyon, Calguns GLOCK Calguns Shooting cgssa.org 22100 East Fork Rd Challenge XIV Wayne Nat’l Forest 5-6 CA SoCal Challenge Sports Association Azusa, CA 91702 Marietta, OH 45750 November Talladega, The Talladega Civilian Marksmanship thecmp.org/competitions/ 4387 Turner Mille Rd July 23-24 Morganton, Table Rock Challenge Burke County 2500 Marsh Trail 12-13 Alabama Marksmanship Park Program talladega-marksmanship-park/ Talladega, AL 351610 North Carolina IX Narcotics Task Force Morganton, NC 28655 Challenge II July 30-31 Brighton, Great Lakes Regional Livingston Gun Club livingstongunclub.org 2406-2412 Hunter Road Michigan Classic XII Brighton, MI 48114 Want a match near you? July 30-31 Albany, Oregon Pacific Coast Challenge Albany Rifle & Pistol arpc.info 29999 Saddle Butte Road X Club Shedd, OR 97377 Talk to your local range about August 6-7 Beckley, West The Coalfields Classic Beckley Gun Club beckleygunclub.com 499 W. Whitby Rd GSSF! Virginia VI Cool Ridge, WV 25825 August Billings, MT Magic City GLOCK Billings Rod & Gun billingsrodandgun.com 2931 Rod & Gun Clud Rd Information about hosting weekend long outdoor 13-14 Challenge Club Billings, MT 59106 matches, including the range application form, can August Greeley, Rocky Mountain Weld County Fish & wcfw.org 38980 County Rd 51, 13-14 Colorado Regional Classic XXII Wildlife Range Eaton, CO 80615 be found at http://gssfonline.com/hot-topics.cfm. August Topton, Keystone State Ballistic Topton Fish & Game toptonfga.org 15 Tina Lane The 2016 schedule may be full, but anything is 20-21 Pennsylvania Challenge XX Association Mertztown, PA 19539 possible in 2017. August Bremerton, Northwestern Regional Kitsap Rifle & gunsafety.org 4793 Seabeck Hwy NW 20-21 Washington Classic XIV Revolver Club Bremerton, WA 98312 Ranges interested in the GSSF Indoor League August Hallsville, Midwest Regional Green Valley Rifle & gvshoot.com 4350 E. Academy Road program should contact the Indoor League 27-28 Missouri Classic XXV Pistol Club Hallsville, MO 65255 Coordinator, Melanie Maness at melanie.maness@ August Richmond, Northern California Richmond Rod & Gun richmondrodandgun.com 3550 Goodrick Ave. 27-28 California Regional Classic XXIII Club Richmond, CA 94801 glock.us September Salt Lake City, Wasatch Ballistic Salt Lake Practical utahshootingsports.com 6000 West 2100 South 10-11 Utah Challenge XIV Shooters Assoc. @ Lee Salt Lake City, UT 84128 Kay Hunter Education Range September Pine City, New Twin Tiers Regional Pine City Sportsmens pinecitysportsmensclub.com 187 Mountain View Dr 10-11 York Classic II Club Pine City, NY 14871 September Griffin, GA GLOCK Annual Shoot Griffin Gun Club thegriffingunclub.org 550 Amelia Rd 24-25 XXIII Griffin, GA 30223

Page 23 GLOCKIN’ By The Lake: Okeechobee GSSF 2016 Records were broken again with a tremendous Andrea Boone was the fastest lady in the GLOCK response to the GSSF match held at the great Girls Side Match, with Andy Newton at the top of Okeechobee Shooting Sports facility. There were the Amateur Civilian group, and Mark Suchy was over nine hundred entries (923 current count) who “Top Guardian”. Brian Dover smoked the course addressed the standard GSSF courses of fire of in Master Stock with a total time of 36.32 seconds! cardboard and steel targets. Standing out amongst Of special note is GSSF’s own Phil Alexander, who the mass of shooters were a distinguished group achieved a personal goal of sub 60 seconds in the from the Veritas Training organization, both men “Pocket GLOCK” Division. and women competitors, and a number of ladies from the Well Armed Women’s movement. The Brian Anderson led a capable and dedicated RO latter group had enjoyed a shooting Saturday at crew who stood through heat and humidity one another location and were told about the match day and a bit of a chill Sunday morning. We thank by GLOCK representatives present. They made all the volunteers for their efforts and appreciate the notable decision to test skills in practical the outstanding hospitality of the range. competition, aka the GLOCK match, and we commend them for their enthusiasm. See you at the next shootout!

Competitors arrived from all over the country and local heroes were also present. Center hits and blistering steel runs were the order of the day.

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2015 GSSF Indoor League Range of the Year: American Heritage Gun Range McDonough, GA

American Heritage Gun Range and Training Center (AHGR) is located in McDonough, Georgia which is 26 miles south of Atlanta, GA. The facility provides a variety of products and services to meet the needs of any level of firearms owner. The facility includes a 4,000 square foot showroom equipped with firearms, accessories, ammunition. We are extremely honored to have been chosen the 2015 Glock Range of the Year. This could not have happened without the support of GLOCK, Inc. and our competitors. We sincerely thank you all for your support and patronage.

This an exceptional thing that AHGR does for their GSSF shooters. I am proud to be a GSSF mem- ber and shoot the matches at AHGR. The staff and associates go above and beyond to accommo- date the GSSF matches and shooters. J.M.

The staff and GSSF associates of AHGR like Steve Neale and Glenn Webber have been a big help in my shooting skills and helped me to win first place Junior for the month of August 2015. M.N.

I want to vote for American Heritage indoor range of the year for their continued support of new and old shooters, and for running the three matches in a month making it more interesting for shooters. They also have a super staff!! M.W.

My wife and I really enjoy being a part of the Sunday afternoon Glock shoots. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Safety is always number one. This is a first class activity and American Heritage Gun Range is a world class range. Thanks to everyone that makes this possible and for all of your hard work. J.M.

I cast my vote for American Heritage Gun Range and Training Center for the range of the Year 2015. AHGR has become one of my favorite ranges. The staff are friendly, the range is very nice, and it makes me feel like that’s where I belong. Shooting the indoor GSSF matches has helped me with my outdoor shooting skills and has definitely helped me improve on accuracy! A.B.

Page 25 Match Series Results

Guns & Gear Johns Creek Indoor Gun Range July 23, August 27, September 24, 2016 February 20, March 19, April 16, 2016 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class R. Eitel J. Fricks D. Brown J. Hopkinson J. Garner G. Amisano R. Eitel J. Ginn J. Moore T. Fariss J. O’Conner R. Scalf J. Moore M. Hensley D. Brown J. Smith J. Dicus R. Morris Range USA The Gun Guys May 7, June 11, July 9, 2016 January 16, February 20, March 19, 2016 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class J. Bourland J. Cain F. James H. Bolte L. McMahon D. Kaub J. Crouse N. Soloman R. Hughes T. Cronin T. Van Leiden J. Bolte A. Whitten C. Franklin D. Wolf W. Leatherberry B. Bennett D. Dunlap American Heritage Gun Range Lynchburg Arms April 3, April 10, April 17, 2016 February 14, March 13, April 10, 2016 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class G. Webber C. Smith C. Polk T. Taylor K. Knight T. Cotter R. Wiese R. Sowell L. King W. Gardner B. Gevrekian R. Phoenix, Jr. J. Masters M. Wasielewski G. Brehm S. LeRay D. Houyoux R. Williamson American Heritage Gun Range Hunter’s Hollow March 6, March 13, March 20, 2016 February 13, March 12, April 9, 2016 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class G. Webber D. Rogers J. Powell S. McKinney M. Wilbanks R. Haygood J. Masters L. Theriault A. Darley R. Goss R. Goss B. Cooper R. Schock S. Neale R. Morris R. Goss S. McKinney M. Wilbanks Duncan’s Outdoor Shop High Indoor Range March 5, April 2, May 7, 2016 February 13, March 12, April 9, 2016 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class G. Gustafson M. Thurman M. Krenz B. Voyles R. Danner M. Murray K. Kehoe D. Redfield S. James J. Blair R. Shaw Z. Harrell M. Shapely L. Richards S. Gottschuling J. Schifo R. Danner J. Shaw Target World Duncan Gun Shop March 5, April 2, April 30, 2016 February 7, March 6, April 3, 2016 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class M. Robison C. Digges J. McKuhen E. Colotta C. Broome T. Reynolds E. Cochran L. Weemer K. Broderick S. Bennett O. Antone M. Gregory T. Woolery N. Davis B. Blitz M. Dixon S. Bennett J. Vice The Shooter’s Club American Heritage Gun Range February 28, April 3, May 1, 2016 February 7, February 14, February 21, 2016 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class S. Cordes R. Wahl K. Cordes G. Webber J. Powell R. Desrochers B. Smith W. Atzenhoffer B. Conde J. Masters D. Rogers M. Newsome J. Levendis W. Van Cleave H. Lee J. Mielnik S. Neale B. Bowling Page 26 THE GLOCK REPORT

Diamondback Shooters Treasure Chest Gun Shop January 23, February 27, March 26, 2016 January 9, February 13, March 12, 2016 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class M. Brown B. Stout B. Huddle M. Lewis J. Demaray S. Crable B. Huddle J. Cooper J. Larson H. Bolte J. Demaray J. Bolte M. Randy M. Olson W. Parsons M. Yoder T. Currie G. Dillmore Sharp Shooters USA Bayou Dragon Guns & Indoor Range January 23, February 27, March 26, 2016 January 9, February 13, March 12, 2016 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class T. Fariss B. Matsuo H. Vickers J. Pipa T. Schafer M. Pertuit J. Hopkinson S. Kennedy P. Jeong L. Whitted K. Gage C. Hagebush J. Akeson D. McKay J. Jackson G. Norton G. Norton M. Burrows Aim Hi C2 Tactical January 23, February 27, March 26, 2016 January 8, February 12, March 11, 2016 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class B. Hennebert R. Bretz J. Siefring R. Forgue D. Alvarez P. Hoffman R. Cottell D. Pauley R. Roscot A. Jensen B. Wagoner J. Lipsky M. Johanson L. Wemmer R. Roscot L. Weinstein W. Barnett G. Lindner Big Boys Guns, Ammo & Range American Heritage Gun Range January 23, February 20, March 19, 2016 January 3, January 10, January 17, 2016 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class B. Houck B. Hensley M. McClure A. Boone D. Rogers L. King T. Motley S. McCracken J. Plumbe G. Webber J. McGahee J. Romanelli J. Smith J. Bohanon W. Weathers M. Aviles S. Neale J. Adkins The Shooter’s Sport Center Ready Line Shooting Complex January 16, February 20, March 19, 2016 December 18, January 15, February 19, 2016 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class H. Derderian E. Frank A. Richter J. Daniels J. Homan G. Peacock C. Harms F. Mitrick M. Jaeger J. Bush J. Daniels L. Gearig M. Williams S. Heberling E. Alcala P. Horton F. Sarvis G. Peacock Total Firearms Tim’s Shooting Academy January 9, February 6, March 12, 2016 December 5, January 9, February 6, 2016 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class K. Kehoe K. Simpson T. Stephens V. Dang B. Jones J. Mulligan H. Alden L. Noren IV K. Johnson G. Scott J. Bates C. Gummer K. Kehoe D. Burgher D. Laudazio K. Newcomer J. Shaver M. Ward Sharp Shooting Indoor Range Lynchburg Arms January 9, February 13, March 12, 2016 November 9, December 14, January 11, 2016 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class T. Hogue J. Keller T. Bangs T. Taylor K. Modica R. Poindexter B. Elliott D. Davis D. Forrest K. Price J. Dabareiner N. Clayton J. Ball S. Ferwerda D. Forrest V. Barile K. Knight K. Clark

Page 27 American Heritage Gun Range Nashville Armory November 1, November 8, November 15, 2015 October 5, November 2, December 7, 2015 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class G. Webber M. Kilby J. Romanelli M. Peninger K. Kinner J.C. Rediker Jr. M. Aviles D. Hudson R. Derochers A. Lynch C. Baur A. O’Bryan J. Mielnik D. Rogers B. Browning S. Spinner D. Davis R. Malkin Tallahassee Indoor Shooters Express October 24, November 28, December 26, 2015 October 4, November 1, December 6, 2015 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class K. Carr M. Northrop P. Westrich M. Dixon M. Dixon J. Silk R. Blackman G. Miller D. Peterson E. Colotta E. Colotta G. Thomas J. Salado A. Howe B. Barber S. Bennett A. Myers C. Shaw Eagle Gun Range American Heritage Gun Range October 18, November 15, December 20, 2015 October 4, October 11, October 18, 2015 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class M. Lane A. Whiting N. Jones M. Kilby A. Darley L. King A. Brown A. Rutledge E. Hill G. Webber J. McGahee C. Smith P. Baumgardner R. Burns S. Helms A. Boone D. Hudson B. Barber Big Boys Guns, Ammo & Range Bullseye October 17, November 21, December 19, 2015 October 3, November 7, December 5, 2015 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class H. Bolte B. Hensley M. Pfeiffer J. Hopkinson J. O’Conner T. Marcinkiewicz J.D. Smith W. Weathers N. Collins D. Pogue R. Morris K. Dunham B. Hensley C. Orefice M. Pfeiffer C. Nagano E. Oliveira D. O’Keefe Center Target Sports Aim Hi October 17, November 21, December 19, 2015 September 26, October 24, November 28, 2015 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class C. Snow J. Larson J. Whitney B. Hennebert L. Wemmer C. Dixon B. Nangle R. Bass J. Wiggins B. Hennebert M. Johnason C. Vestey G. Johnson G. Alexander J. Hubert J. Krause S. May S. Roche Guns, Fishing and Other Stuff 2 Ready Line Shooting Complex October 13, November 17, December 15, 2015 September 18, October 16, November 20, 2015 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class E. Lee J. Solomon K. Davis M. Robison R. Schmidt F. Sarvis J. Ching M. Harris B. Langford J. Lank G. Peacock L. Ribic D. Mackle M. Molz M. Trinh M. Robison L. Gearig R. Royce Bayou Dragon Guns & Indoor Range Treasure Chest Gun Shop October 10, November 14, December 12, 2015 September 12, October 10, November 14, 2015 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class K. Gage J. Broome M. Breaux H. Bolte J. Smith W. Mahoney K. Gage J. Broome T. Scafer H. Anderson J. Smith D. Depue J. Pipa C. Bass M. Portius M. Yoder M. Cheek M. Pfeiffer

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DCF Guns Open Range September 8, October 13, November 10, 2015 September 3, September 10, September 17, 2015 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class J. Lutter J. Harber R. Ester Jim B. Tom. T Adam C. D. Wood n/a n/a Robert B. Kevin G. Mike G. n/a n/a n/a Steve M. James D. Glenn R. American Heritage Gun Range Target World September 6, September 13, September 20, 2015 August 8, September 12, October 17, 2015 A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class G. Webber S. Neale S. Hall E. Cochran M. Venegas K. Broderick J. Masters D. Hudson R. Desrochers J. Lank G. Theders B. Karoleff M. Kilby J. Romanelli M. Webber T. Woolery Y. Zalenin R. Royce The Gun Guys September 5, October 3, November 7, 2015 A Class B Class C Class B. Hanson J. McAdoo R. Van Leiden J. Cameron W. Leather- D. Kaub M. Olyphant berry R. Uht J. Kubota GSSF Indoor League Schedule **The GSSF Indoor League schedule updates frequently. The most up to date schedule can always be found at www.gssfonline.com/indoor-league.cfm.** C2 Tactical Friday Friday Friday Tempe, AZ 480-588-8802 05/06/16 06/03/16 07/01/16 http://www.c2tactical.com Range USA Saturday Saturday Saturday Memphis, TN 901-213-4774 05/07/16 06/11/16 07/09/16 http://www.rangeusa.com Lynchburg Arms Sunday Sunday Sunday Lynchburg, VA 434-525-2604 05/08/16 06/12/16 07/10/16 http://www.lynchburgshootingrange.com The Gun Guys Saturday Saturday Saturday Ottawa, KS 785-418-0711 05/14/16 06/18/16 07/16/16 http://www.thegunguys.net Johns Creek Indoor Gun Range Saturday Saturday Saturday Suwanee, GA 770-476-9036 05/21/16 06/18/16 07/16/16 http://www.johnscreekgunrange.com Aim Hi Saturday Saturday Saturday New Albany, OH 614-939-0112 05/28/16 06/25/16 07/23/16 http://www.nasr.com American Heritage Gun Range Sunday Sunday Sunday McDonough, GA 678-432-4867 06/05/16 06/12/16 06/19/16 http://www.americanheritagegr.com

Page 29 Clarksville Guns & Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Clarksville, TN 931-802-8912 06/07/16 06/14/16 06/21/16 http://www.clarksvillegunsandarchery.com Barracks 616 Saturday Saturday Saturday Grand Rapids, MI 616-259-6979 06/18/16 07/16/16 08/20/16 http://www.baracks616.com Target World Saturday Saturday Saturday Cincinnati, OH 513-772-3343 06/18/16 07/16/16 08/13/16 http://www.targetworld.net Bullseye Marksman Saturday Saturday Saturday Cumming, GA 678-965-5504 07/02/16 08/06/16 09/03/16 http://www.bullseyemarksman.com Nashville Armory Monday Monday Monday Nashville, TN 615-669-4722 07/04/16 08/01/16 09/05/16 http://www.nashvillearmory.com Clarksville Guns & Archery Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Clarksville, TN 931-802-8912 07/05/16 07/12/16 07/19/16 http://www.clarksvillegunsandarchery.com Bayou Dragon Guns & Indoor Range Saturday Saturday Saturday Marrero, LA 504-689-3663 07/09/16 08/13/16 09/10/16 http://www.bayoudragon.com Sharp Shooting Indoor Range Saturday Saturday Saturday Spokane, WA 509-535-4444 07/09/16 08/13/16 09/10/16 http://www.sharpshooting.net Center Target Sports Saturday Saturday Saturday Post Falls, ID 208-773-2331 07/16/16 08/20/16 09/17/16 http://www.centertargetsports.com Big Boys Guns, Ammo & Range Saturday Saturday Saturday Oklahoma City, OK 405-745-7179 07/16/16 08/20/16 09/17/16 http://www.bigboysgunsandammo.com Eagle Gun Range Sunday Sunday Sunday Lewisville, TX 972-353-4867 07/17/16 08/14/16 09/11/16 http://www.eaglegunrangetx.com Miami Valley Shooting Grounds Saturday Saturday Saturday Vandalia, OH 937-898-3711 07/23/16 08/27/16 09/24/16 http://www.miamivalleyshootinggrounds.com Guns & Gear Saturday Saturday Saturday Lavonia, GA 706-356-1042 07/23/16 08/27/16 09/24/16 http://www.tacticalgunsandgear.com Diamondback Shooters Saturday Saturday Saturday Lewiston, ID 208-798-7468 07/23/16 08/27/16 09/24/16 http://www.diamondbackshooters.com

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Sharp Shooters USA Saturday Saturday Saturday Roswell, GA 770-500-3473 07/23/16 08/27/16 09/24/16 http://www.sharpshootersusa.com The Arms Room Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Dickinson, TX 832-226-5252 07/26/16 08/23/16 09/27/16 http://www.thearmsroomtx.com Lynchburg Arms Sunday Sunday Sunday Lynchburg, VA 434-525-2604 08/14/16 09/11/16 10/09/16 http://www.lynchburgshootingrange.com C2 Tactical Friday Friday Friday Tempe, AZ 480-588-8802 09/02/16 10/07/16 11/04/16 http://www.c2tactical.com Treasure Chest Gun Shop Saturday Saturday Saturday McPherson, KS 620-241-4022 09/10/16 10/08/16 11/12/16 http://www.tcguns.com Barracks 616 Saturday Saturday Saturday Grand Rapids, MI 616-259-6979 09/17/16 10/15/16 11/19/16 http://www.baracks616.com Target World Saturday Saturday Saturday Cincinnati, OH 513-772-3343 09/24/16 10/22/16 11/19/16 http://www.targetworld.net Aim Hi Saturday Saturday Saturday New Albany, OH 614-939-0112 09/24/16 10/22/16 11/26/16 http://www.nasr.com Bullseye Marksman Saturday Saturday Saturday Cumming, GA 678-965-5504 10/01/16 11/05/16 12/03/16 http://www.bullseyemarksman.com Shooters Express Sunday Sunday Sunday Belmont, NC 336-927-9695 10/02/16 11/06/16 12/04/16 http://www.shootersexpress.com Nashville Armory Monday Monday Monday Nashville, TN 615-669-4722 10/03/16 11/07/16 12/05/16 http://www.nashvillearmory.com High Caliber Indoor Range Saturday Saturday Saturday Urbana, IL 217-344-4282 10/08/16 11/12/16 12/10/16 http://www.highcalibertrainingcenter.com Bayou Dragon Guns & Indoor Range Saturday Saturday Saturday Marrero, LA 504-689-3663 10/08/16 11/12/16 12/10/16 http://www.bayoudragon.com Sharp Shooting Indoor Range Saturday Saturday Saturday Spokane, WA 509-535-4444 10/08/16 11/12/16 12/10/16 http://www.sharpshooting.net Eagle Gun Range Sunday Sunday Sunday Lewisville, TX 972-353-4867 10/09/16 11/20/16 12/18/16 http://www.eaglegunrangetx.com Page 31 Center Target Sports Saturday Saturday Saturday Post Falls, ID 208-773-2331 10/15/16 11/19/16 12/17/16 http://www.centertargetsports.com Big Boys Guns, Ammo & Range Saturday Saturday Saturday Oklahoma City, OK 405-745-7179 10/15/16 11/12/16 12/10/16 http://www.bigboysgunsandammo.com Guns & Gear Saturday Saturday Saturday Lavonia, GA 706-356-1042 10/22/16 11/26/16 12/24/16 http://www.tacticalgunsandgear.com Diamondback Shooters Saturday Saturday Saturday Lewiston, ID 208-798-7468 10/22/16 11/26/16 12/24/16 http://www.diamondbackshooters.com Sharp Shooters USA Saturday Saturday Saturday Roswell, GA 770-500-3473 10/22/16 11/26/16 12/24/16 http://www.sharpshootersusa.com Miami Valley Shooting Grounds Saturday Saturday Saturday Vandalia, OH 937-898-3711 10/22/16 11/26/16 12/24/16 http://www.miamivalleyshootinggrounds.com The Arms Room Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Dickinson, TX 832-226-5252 10/25/16 11/22/16 12/27/16 http://www.thearmsroomtx.com Lynchburg Arms Sunday Sunday Sunday Lynchburg, VA 434-525-2604 11/13/16 12/11/16 01/08/17 http://www.lynchburgshootingrange.com 1st Place POCKET GLOCK American Heritage April 2016 Glen Webber Duncan’s Outdoor Shop March-April-May 2016 Karen Abbott Target World March-April-May 2016 Karl Monk American Heritage March 2016 Glen Webber Duncan Gun Shop February-March-April 2016 John Silk High Caliber Training Center February-March-April 2016 John Cihak American Heritage February 2016 Glen Webber Shooters Sports Center January-February-March 2016 Carlton Harms Total Firearms January-February-March 2016 Harry Alden Big Boys Guns, Ammo & Range January-February-March 2016 Charles Orefice Treasure Chest Gun Shop January-February-March 2016 James Daily C2 Tactical January-February-March 2016 Brian Wagoner Gun Guys January-February-March 2016 Herman Bolte American Heritage Gun Range January 2016 Glen Webber American Heritage Gun Range November 2015 Mitchell Kilby Big Boys Guns, Ammo & Range October-November-December 2015 Herman Bolte Target World October-November-December 2015 Karl Monk American Heritage Gun Range October 2015 Glen Webber Treasure Chest Gun Shop September-October-November 2015 Herman Bolte American Heritage Gun Range September 2015 Mitchell Kilby

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The GLOCK 500 Club Match Date Match Location Match Participant April 3, April 10, April 17, 2016 American Heritage Gun Range Glen Webber April 3, April 10, April 17, 2016 American Heritage Gun Range Ron Wiese April 3, April 10, April 17, 2016 American Heritage Gun Range James Masters April 3, April 10, April 17, 2016 American Heritage Gun Range John McGahee March 5, April 2, May 7, 2016 Duncan’s Outdoor Shop George Gustafson March 5, April 2, May 7, 2016 Duncan’s Outdoor Shop Kurt Kehoe March 5, April 2, May 7, 2016 Duncan’s Outdoor Shop Matt Shapely March 5, April 2, May 7, 2016 Duncan’s Outdoor Shop Mike Richmond March 5, April 2, May 7, 2016 Duncan’s Outdoor Shop Ernie Lemay Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 21, 2016 American Heritage Gun Range Glen Webber Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 21, 2016 American Heritage Gun Range James Masters Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 21, 2016 American Heritage Gun Range Teruko Dixon Jan 23, Feb 27, March 26, 2016 Diamondback Shooters Michael Brown Jan 23, Feb 20, March 19, 2016 Big Boys Guns, Ammo & Range Bryan Houck Jan 23, Feb 27, March 26, 2016 Aim Hi Brad Hennebert Jan 23, Feb 27, March 26, 2016 Aim Hi Robert Cottell Jan 23, Feb 27, March 26, 2016 Aim Hi Rich Winters Jan 23, Feb 27, March 26, 2016 Aim Hi Brad Hennebert Jan 23, Feb 27, March 26, 2016 Aim Hi Robert Cottell Jan 23, Feb 27, March 26, 2016 Aim Hi Rich Winters Jan 16, Feb 20, March 19, 2016 The Shooter’s Sport Center Haig Derderian Jan 9, Feb 6, March 12, 2016 Total Firearms Harry Alden Jan 9, February 6, March 12, 2016 Total Firearms Audrey Burgher Jan 9, Feb 6, March 12, 2016 Total Firearms Kurt Kehoe Jan 9, Feb 6, March 12, 2016 Total Firearms Garry Kolb Jan 9, Feb 6, March 12, 2016 Total Firearms George Motakis Jan 9, Feb 6, March 12, 2016 Total Firearms Brad Norton Jan 9, Feb 6, March 12, 2016 Total Firearms Michael Richmond Jan 9, Feb 6, March 12, 2016 Total Firearms Corey Shelton Jan 9, Feb 13, March 12, 2016 Treasure Chest Gun Shop Mike Lewis Jan 9, Feb 13, March 12, 2016 Treasure Chest Gun Shop Mike Yoder Jan 9, Feb 13, March 12, 2016 Treasure Chest Gun Shop Herman Bolte Jan 9, Feb 13, March 12, 2016 Treasure Chest Gun Shop Larry King Jan 9, Feb 13, March 12, 2016 Treasure Chest Gun Shop Scott Tien Jan 9, Feb 13, March 12, 2016 Treasure Chest Gun Shop James Daily Jan 9, Feb 13, March 12, 2016 Treasure Chest Gun Shop Harold Anderson Jan 9, Feb 13, March 12, 2016 Treasure Chest Gun Shop James Harty Jan 9, Feb 13, March 12, 2016 Treasure Chest Gun Shop Greg Horlick Jan 3, Jan 10, Jan 17, 2016 American Heritage Gun Range Glen Webber Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20, 2015 Eagle Gun Range Arnold Brown Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20, 2015 Eagle Gun Range John Richardson Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20, 2015 Eagle Gun Range Mike Lane Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20, 2015 Eagle Gun Range Paul Baumgardner Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20, 2015 Eagle Gun Range Ted Smith Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7, 2015 Nashville Armory Shane Spinner

Page 33 Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6, 2015 Shooters Express Eli Colotta Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6, 2015 Shooters Express Eli Colotta Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6, 2015 Shooters Express Jean Beadle Oct 4, Oct 11, Oct 18, 2015 American Heritage Gun Range Mitchell Kilby Oct 4, Oct 11, Oct 18, 2015 American Heritage Gun Range Marcelino Aviles Oct 4, Oct 11, Oct 18, 2015 American Heritage Gun Range Glen Webber Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 28, 2015 Aim Hi Brad Hennebert Sept 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, 2015 Ready Line Shooting Complex Mike Robison Sept 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, 2015 Ready Line Shooting Complex Justin Lank Sept 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, 2015 Ready Line Shooting Complex Tom Woolery Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, 2015 Treasure Chest Gun Shop Dwight Ulmer Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, 2015 Treasure Chest Gun Shop Herman Bolte Sept 6, Sept 13, Sept 20, 2015 American Heritage Gun Range Glen Webber Sept 6, Sept 13, Sept 20, 2015 American Heritage Gun Range James Masters Sept 6, Sept 13, Sept 20, 2015 American Heritage Gun Range Mitchell Kilby Sept 6, Sept 13, Sept 20, 2015 American Heritage Gun Range Marcellino Aviles Sept 6, Sept 13, Sept 20, 2015 American Heritage Gun Range John McGahee Sep 6, Sept 13, Sept 20, 2015 American Heritage Gun Range Robert Sowell Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, 2015 The Gun Guys Bruce Hanson Aug 8, Sept 12, Oct 17, 2015 Target World Eric Cochran Aug 8, Sept 12, Oct 17, 2015 Target World Justin Lank 1st Place JUNIORS American Heritage Gun Range April 2016 Codi Smith Duncan’s Outdoor Shop March-April-May 2016 Matt West Target World March-April-May 2016 Morgan Wemmer American Heritage March 2016 Michael Newsome High Caliber Training Center February-March-April 2016 Mackenzie Murray American Heritage Gun Range February 2016 Michael Newsome Shooters Sports Center January-February-March 2016 Maximilian Heberling Big Boys Guns, Ammo & Range January-February-March 2016 Steve McCracken Treasure Chest Gun Shop January-February-March 2016 Cole McEachern C2 Tactical January-February-March 2016 Samuel Wakely American Heritage Gun Range January 2016 Codi Smith Ready Line December-January-February 2015 Ethan Williams American Heritage Gun Range November 2015 Codi Smith Bullseye Marksman October-November-December 2015 Kyle Harn Nashville Armory October-November-December 2015 J.C. Ridiker Jr. Tallahassee Indoor Range October-November-December 2015 Bailey Barber Target World October-November-December 2015 Ethan Williams Tim’s Shooting Academy October-November-December 2015 Caroline Adie American Heritage Gun Range October 2015 Codi Smith The Gun Guys September-October-November 2015 John Harris Ready Line September-October-November 2015 Ethan Williams American Heritage Gun Range September 2015 Andrew Smith Guns & Gear July-August-September 2015 David Brown

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1st Place LADIES American Heritage April 2016 Lisa King Duncan’s Outdoor Shop March-April-May 2016 Lois Kaminski Target World March-April-May 2016 Sharon Proctor American Heritage March 2016 Lisa King Johns Creek Gun Range February-March-April 2016 Alisa Kay Sloan Duncan Gun Shop February-March-April 2016 Jean Beadle High Caliber Training Center February-March-April 2016 Mackenzie Murray Hunters’ Hollow February-March-April 2016 Shelia McKinney Lynchburg Arms February-March-April 2016 Judy Gallion Sacrammento Gun Club February-March-April 2016 Jennifer Alvarez American Heritage February 2016 Lisa King Sharpshooters USA January-February-March 2016 Kim Zappa Shooters Sports Center January-February-March 2016 Marcy Strom Aim Hi January-February-March 2016 Sharon Roche Total Firearms January-February-March 2016 Audrey Burgher Big Boys Guns, Ammo & Range January-February-March 2016 M. Pfeifer Bayou Draon January-February-March 2016 Dawn Koetting Treasure Chest Gun Shop January-February-March 2016 Donna Crammer C2 Tactical January-February-March 2016 Ursula Williams Gun Guys January-February-March 2016 Jane Bolte American Heritage Gun Range January 2016 Lisa King Ready Line December-January-February 2015-16 Laurel Gearig Tim’s Shooting Academy December-January-February 2015-16 Adriane Tritask Lynchburg Arms November-December-January 2015-16 Judy Gallion American Heritage Gun Range November 2015 Carol Odegard Big Boys Guns, Ammo & Range October-November-December 2015 M. Pfeifer Bayou Dragon October-November-December 2015 Jane Bailey Center Target Sports October-November-December 2015 Jennifer Alvarez Guns, Fishing & Other Stuff 2 October-November-December 2015 Marcy Molz Target World October-November-December 2015 Sharon Proctor Tallahassee Indoor Range October-November-December 2015 Lea Kornegay Shooters Express October-November-December 2015 Jean Beadle Nashville Armory October-November-December 2015 Kinder Kato Bulls Eye Marksman October-November-December 2015 Nancy Merrell-Robertson American Heritage Gun Range October 2015 Lisa King Ready Line September-October-November 2015 Laurel Gearig The Gun Guys September-October-November 2015 Sharon Haney Treasure Chest Gun Shop September-October-November 2015 Donna Crammer American Heritage Gun Range September 2015 Susan Hall Open Range September 2015 Ashton Boellinger Big Boys Guns, Ammo & Range July-August-September 2015 M. Pfeifer Guns & Gear July-August-September 2015 Melissa Hensley

Page 35 1st Place SENIORS American Heritage April 2016 Robert Kaylor Duncan’s Outdoor Shop March-April-May 2016 Ernie Lemay Target World March-April-May 2016 Ronald Bretz American Heritage March 2016 Dave Rogers Duncan Gun Shop February-March-April 2016 Richard Grubbs High Caliber Training Center February-March-April 2016 Jim Schifo Hunters’ Hollow February-March-April 2016 Andy Waller Sacramento Gun Club February-March-April 2016 Jonathan Ebeling American Heritage February 2016 Dave Rogers Shooters Sports Center January-February-March 2016 Haig Derderian Total Firearms January-February-March 2016 Garry Kolb Big Boys Guns, Ammo & Range January-February-March 2016 Charles Orefice Bayou Draon January-February-March 2016 Jack Pipa Treasure Chest Gun Shop January-February-March 2016 Mike Yoder C2 Tactical January-February-March 2016 Richard Forgue American Heritage Gun Range January 2016 Robert Kaylor Ready Line December-January-February 2015-16 Dan Sternsher Tim’s Shooting Academy December-January-February 2015-16 John Bates American Heritage Gun Range November 2015 Robert Kaylor Big Boys Guns, Ammo & Range October-November-December 2015 Ralph Mitten Bayou Dragon October-November-December 2015 Tom Schaefer Center Target Sports October-November-December 2015 Jim McMaster Guns, Fishing & Other Stuff 2 October-November-December 2015 Edward Lee Target World October-November-December 2015 James Thomas Tallahassee Indoor Range October-November-December 2015 Ken Carr Shooters Express October-November-December 2015 Eli Colotta Bulls Eye Marksman October-November-December 2015 Gary Kowalczyk American Heritage Gun Range October 2015 Dennis Hudson Ready Line September-October-November 2015 Gary Peacock The Gun Guys September-October-November 2015 Bruce Hanson Treasure Chest Gun Shop September-October-November 2015 Herman Bolte Big Boys Guns, Ammo & Range July-August-September 2015 Steve McCracken Guns & Gear July-August-September 2015 David Brown Would you like your experiences to appear in the GLOCK Report? Send in your photos and letters and you could win a GLOCK pistol! All submissions will be entered in a drawing to win a GLOCK pistol.

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Page 37 Members’ Corner Pistol Giveaway Winner I was wrong. Over the 25 years that I’ve owned I drove 320 miles one way to shoot a GSSF I’ve taken numerous defensive pistol match at this range for my first time there, and for courses and instruction as well as firing GSSF’s first time there. I just want to say it was thousands upon thousands of rounds. Despite really fantastic. I may have shot poorly myself, but being good on the range and in training, I still had it was so good to see so many new faces enjoying anxiety and wanted to practice before competing. themselves and having a great time. All the new Reflecting on the vow I made, I realized that one staff doing this for the first time did a fantastic job. does not get better in order to compete; rather, With what I saw as so many were new shooters one competes in order to get better. to GSSF, the staff was doing a great job keeping them in-line. Throwing caution to the wind, I signed up for my first match. Slowly my anxiety faded, or so I I think that GSSF choosing this range (though out thought, and I was determined to show GLOCK of the way) opens up a whole new opportunity for that they had a shooter waiting in the wings should people to become involved with firearms, GLOCK they need another member for Team GLOCK. Of in particular. course, things didn’t go according to plan and as soon as I prepared for my first stage my hands were Thanks for putting on this new match at a new shaking and I was as nervous as a long-tailed cat range here in California. in a room full of rocking chairs. “Shooter are you ready, standby, beep,” and I began to fulfill a goal Hopefully I’ll shoot better, but I am signed up for nearly 25 years in the making; I was competing in Yolo, CA and will be for Richmond, CA this year. shooting sports! The event was fun, exhilarating and nerve-wracking. After finishing my first stage, PP in my first division of the day, I proceeded to California “unload and show clear” and stowed my gun in my range bag. As the range officer called the range “cold,” I stepped back waiting for balloons and I’ve always wanted to compete in shooting sports, confetti to fall from the sky in celebration of my but at various points in my life when I had the shooting prowess. I suddenly grew concerned that time I didn’t have the money and when I had the I made a mistake and accidentally registered in the money I didn’t have the time; the stars just never Guardian division rather than Civilian division. The seemed to align. Several years ago I lost my sister range officer must have thought I was in the special to cancer; she was 35 years of age. Naturally, her forces and kept asking if I was “delta.” Naturally, loss was difficult on me and my family, but out of I shook my head negative, but he persisted that sorrow I vowed to never live a life of regret “delta, delta, delta,” by the time we reached the and I’ve embraced every challenge put before me back of the stage I realized it was impossible for since then. us to have traveled a “Mike” - oh bother. I had numerous hits in the D-zone (3 seconds of added I was no different than many folks contemplating penalty time for each) and a miss (10 seconds of competitive shooting. I wanted to practice and added penalty time). How could I miss an 18”x30” become a better shooter in order to compete. I had target? Needless to say, Team GLOCK wouldn’t be numerous reasons for not starting, none of them contacting me any time soon. Since I drove nearly were good, but I think my reluctance was purely four hours to participate in the match I decided driven by anxiety. I’ve always fancied myself a good to take full advantage of the experience and went shooter and perhaps I didn’t want to discover that back to the registration area to sign up for more

Page 38 THE GLOCK REPORT divisions. It was an exciting day full of ups and aren’t determined by extraneous variables such downs. As I made the trek home, I replayed the as how fast a person can run from one area to the day’s events in my mind and two things became next within a stage, as is the case in other shooting abundantly clear: I caught GSSF fever, a malady sports, which makes GSSF accessible to a larger for which there is no cure, and I needed to become audience of competitors. It offers something for a better shooter at distance, which was a goal I set every level of shooter from the novice to the pro that gave purpose to my practice in the months and can be enjoyed equally by both men and that followed. Several weeks later the final results women as well as junior shooters and senior were posted and I received a pleasant surprise shooters alike. Competing in GSSF has become a by winning a drawing for a random gun. I guess big part of my life and I’ve traveled 450-500 miles sometimes it is better to be lucky than good. to attend matches.

In addition to the goal of becoming a better I’d like to thank GLOCK for providing GSSF, as marksman, I set objectives that I wanted to achieve well as commend the employees of GSSF and the competitively. Initially, they were small things, volunteers for their professionalism, courtesy, and such as shooting a match without a miss, or a tireless effort at each and every match to provide delta, but I also set larger goals. I wanted to win GSSF members with an enjoyable experience. a division at an outdoor match and get promoted No other gun company has done more for their into the master class before the end of the year customers, in my opinion, and I for one am truly and I wanted to shoot a 500 at an Indoor League. thankful. I met the first objective over the summer, finally winning a division, and over the last few matches RL I managed to take first place a couple more times, North Carolina as I met my second goal of getting promoted to the master level in GSSF. I’ll be in deeper waters at future matches and my progress will I bought my first GLOCK, a G26 Gen 3, in likely be more incremental, but I’m looking forward December of 2013. I was immediately hooked on to the challenge. Additionally, I’m still pursuing my the accuracy, reliability, and performance of this goal of shooting a 500 at an Indoor League event pistol. In 2014 I discovered GSSF and began and I’ve been knocking on the door with scores attending matches. I have shot at matches in of 496 and 498, but the elusive 500 has yet to Indiana, Wisconsin, Ohio, Georgia, and Florida. answer. Also, my GLOCK collection has grown. In addition The purpose of this letter was not to throw my to the G26, I now own a G17 Gen 4 and a G34 Gen shoulder out while patting myself on the back; 4 Modular Optic System (MOS). I have outfitted rather, it was to highlight all that is good about this competition gun with a Leupold reflex sight. GSSF and why I’ll remain a lifelong, loyal customer I haven’t yet shot this gun at a GSSF Match but of GLOCK. I’ve taken full advantage of my GSSF when I do I expect that my accuracy and match membership by attending the GLOCK Armorers times will be significantly improved. Course, utilizing the discount purchase coupons from GSSF to buy a few guns, and competing in Thank you for manufacturing a great pistol and for numerous GSSF events. My participation in the arranging all of the GSSF Matches. The matches events has resulted in free guns and cash awards. are a family friendly environment in which to More importantly, however, I’ve made lasting improve my shooting skills and I look forward to friendships and fulfilled my dream of shooting attending several matches in 2016. competitively. GSSF is a fantastic sport which appeals to me because it’s a pure shooting sport RA that balances speed and accuracy. Outcomes Illinois Page 39 GSSF is really great for those that are new to match was in St. Augustine, Florida on 11/07/15. the sport. The GLOCK representatives here were I preregistered and headed down early Sunday awesome. morning to shoot the match. I woke up early and commenced my pre-match rituals. Our home It’s amazing how easy it is to get comfortable range is close and has someone there 24/7, so I with the guidance of some great ROs. They are drove over and picked up a GLOCK 17 that I would excellent at making sure the participants have a be shooting that day. As I returned home, I brought great time, are comfortable and shoot safely. I was all of my gear inside, talking a few minutes to strip glad to be able to work with them on that side here the GLOCK down, inspect it, lightly lubricate and at Orlando, my home base. reassemble it. I made sure to take inventory of my competition belt, holster, magazine pouches, We had many locals from the club as well as some magazines, and ammunition. I soon loaded my good folks that go to a few matches around the gear up and set my GPS for American Tactical country. Made some good friends there. I look Arms Training in St. Augustine Florida. I arrived forward to seeing them at future GSSF events too. a little after 11 am and checked in. Everyone was super welcoming and the staff was helpful in JL getting me oriented with my first GSSF match. I Florida loaded my mags up and went down to sign in for my first stage. The night before, I researched the various stages and read through the rule book. I am a student at the University of Florida and a Right as I was on deck for my first stage, it started collegiate competitive shooter. I am a 3rd year pouring rain. There was a very slight delay and Business Finance Major from Sarasota Florida. I they determined that there was no lightning in the have been a member of the UF shooting sports area, so we continued. Throughout the rest of the team for almost a year now and I still remember day, I met a lot of really nice people, engaged in my first ever practice that I went to. Our team some friendly competition, and fought off the rain captain had a spare GLOCK 17 Gen 3 and he let to keep shooting. During a normal USPSA or IDPA me try it at that practice. GLOCK was the first gun match I usually do not enjoy shooting in the rain as I ever picked up and since that time I have not shot everything gets drenched, however I had so much a single handgun that I would pick over a GLOCK. fun shooting the GSSF match, even in the rain. I I have a feeling that just as the first gun I ever shot ended up finishing in the top 18% of my division was a GLOCK, the last gun I will ever shoot will be which for that weekend had about 210 shooters. a GLOCK. In my last year I have been selected as I considered this a very successful first match. I the Vice President of Finance and recently was did not finish first, but I had the most fun I have elected Captain of the first ever Florida collegiate had at a shooting match in a long time, met some USPSA team. I have become a C class Production friends, and found one of my new favorite shooting shooter (missed B class by 3 points). In this time competitions. I am already planning to compete the local range that we practice at has been kind in every GSSF match in Florida in 2016 (and if enough to loan me an old GLOCK 17 as the I’m lucky, maybe even some in Georgia). I am original captain has graduated. I am hoping to extremely excited to see where the 2016 season move to Limited in the next few months if I can takes me and I look forward to many more with my save up and purchase a GLOCK (hopefully 40 cal. new GSSF family. minor) of my own. BW I recently heard about the GSSF from some friends Florida and decided to drive over and check it out. I go to school in Gainesville, Florida, however my first

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Last year I purchased a used Gen 3 G22. I was these. What I found was somewhat disappointing. looking for an affordable, quality pistol for defense. While several reviews did look at these pistols The price was right, and I had always wanted a in the role they were designed for, many of the GLOCK, so home it came with me. Prior to my complaints were that the gun capacity was too low, purchase I had never heard of GSSF and had never the grips were too small etc. and were comparing been involved in competitive shooting. I enjoyed these to the larger, higher capacity model GLOCKs. shooting my new (to me) pistol at the local range, As an engineer, whenever I use a new tool my first and when I saw that there was a match not too far question is what was it designed to do or how is it away from me in Topton, PA, I decided to give it a built to be used. My go to example for explaining try. this is asking if, at your work or your home, do you have a tool box? If so, do you have 1 or more To say my scores were not competitive would be screwdrivers in your toolbox? Most of the time generous. I was terrible. My obvious lack of ability, people do have an assortment of screwdrivers however, did not stop the GSSF staff and range because there are different tasks in which a small officers from being extremely helpful and friendly. screwdriver would not be able to loosen a large When they found out I was a first timer, everyone screw and vice versa. It is for this reason that most patiently explained every stage and procedure. people do have a set and they use these tools to The other competitors were also helpful, and I match the task needing to be completed. came away with a lot of great advice. In the case of GLOCK pistols, if you want a large While I certainly didn’t shoot well enough to grip, large capacity pistol, then carry a G17 or earn any prizes, I did land a 2 year membership even G34 (or other caliber equivalent) using either extension, and just this afternoon I used the open or concealed carry depending on the laws of accompanying pistol purchase coupon to pick up your area or your personal preferences. Looking a G43. While I was at the local shop, I saw that at these designs they have longer barrels for there is a match even closer to me in Bridgeville, increased accuracy and double stack magazines DE this Spring. I cannot wait to use both of my to have as many possible rounds in a grip that GLOCKs at both matches in 2016, and I intend will easily fit an average person’s hand. Note I do to then purchase an M1 through the Civilian not say: “to be the most concealable”, but “to fit Marksmanship Program and get involved in a an average person’s hand”. As another option, nearby military rifle competition. if you want a higher magazine capacity version of the G43, which you do not plan on pocket GSSF is a terrific gateway to competitive shooting carrying, buy and carry one of the G26’s. The only and I can’t thank you enough for providing such big differences between these two, besides the excellent competition and resources. magazine capacity, is the thickness of the slide and the grip width. GF Delaware Now, if you look at the GLOCK 42 and 43, what were they designed to do? Comparing them to the models listed above you do give up magazine After trying one of the G42s at the GLOCK Annual capacity however you gain a reduction in both Shoot, I decided I wanted to get one of these new widths of the grip and the slide. To me this points pocket sized GLOCKs. My first stop was my local toward the ability to increase the concealability gun shop to compare in hand the G42 and the of the pistols above and beyond what you get in G43. Between the two, I liked the feel and the other GLOCK models. These would be pocket ballistics of the G43. I think like many my next pistols or an increased low profile belt concealed stop was to look online for reviews and videos to carry option. If you cannot, or do not want to, carry see the results of people who own or are testing a pistol on your belt you can still have a method of Page 41 self-defense on you. I think possibly the only thing and the great weather while waiting to get called that all gun enthusiasts will agree on is that having up. I was able to do Five to GLOCK after lunch a method of self-defense on you when you need which I was more comfortable with and did slightly it is better than none. The tradeoff is magazine better at, except for the fact I only loaded 9 rounds capacity and grip width to gain something that during one string and had to suffer a penalty as a you might be more likely to have on you when you result. need it. After getting warmed up in the first two events I JH was ready for the third and final: GLOCK ‘M. I was Georgia able to breeze through this without much trouble for which I was pleased. I finally was able to finish a match without a mistake so I left on a high note. I’ve owned a GLOCK 21 that I have carried for My wife and mother in law enjoyed themselves several years now. I finally decided to join the and had fun watching the event. They will probably GSSF in December of 2015. Rather than waiting both be back, possibly even competing as well. for another match to come to Atlanta I saw that there was one in Orlando. As it happens my LM brother in law lives down there and it was his Georgia birthday weekend.

The setting was right for a road trip. My wife and This Christmas I received wonderful gifts from my I packed up and were joined by my mother in law husband and all of them were purchased from your and our dog for a long weekend with family and online GLOCK store! He gave me a range bag and GLOCK. We left the dog with my brother in law had it embroidered with my initials in pink. I also and my wife and her mom decided to join me for received a GLOCK Girls hat and T-shirt. the entire time I was at the match. We weren’t sure if we were going to make it, so I ended up as This year I plan on shooting in 5 GSSF matches a walk up registrant but was pleasantly surprised and I’ll be wearing my new outfit! I can’t wait to at how smooth the process was, though next time reconnect with friends that I have made during the will definitely pre-register. last 2 years of matches.

We arrived a little later than planned on Saturday Thank you for everything you do to provide a safe, morning, about 10:30 or so. I was able to sign up friendly, family environment in which to shoot. and quickly knock out the GLOCK the Plates match for the two divisions I signed up for. I had never ET shot steel before and had a blast even though I left Illinois a couple plates up during my Heavy Metal division shoot. My wife thought it looked fun as well and tried her hand at the warm up rack. She is now I had a great time working and shooting at the interested in competing at the next competition Central Florida Ballistic Challenge XIII. It was with me. This means we will probably be shopping my first match ever, so I decided to go all in and for her own GLOCK pistol sometime soon. volunteer as a range officer for all three days. I was nervous and didn’t know what to expect, but The next two events took a little longer to finish, the friendly and professional GSSF crew and the but everyone waited patiently with me to see the experienced range officer volunteers taught me rest of the match, even though I said they could everything I needed to know. It was awesome leave if they wanted. We enjoyed some barbecue to see the professional shooters, but I was most

Page 42 THE GLOCK REPORT impressed by a father and his teenage daughter even mind the 150 mile drive home. Overall a very who had only been shooting for three weeks. rewarding experience. Hope to compete in the The range officers took their time with them and future after some range time with the new weapon. made sure the process was both enjoyable and safe. Mark from GLOCK stressed at the beginning SW that GSSF events are for beginners, as well as Florida experienced shooters, and this really proved it. They both did really well, and I’m sure they will most likely compete in future GSSF events. I I do real estate appraisals and sometimes work know I will. Thanks for a fun and safe weekend of takes me into some rough neighborhoods. competition. One time in particular I was set to go out and KS appraise a home in a bad neighborhood that was Florida being repossessed. The house was said to be empty and a lock box was on the front door.

I’m 67 years old. I joined GSSF Sept 2015 for My routine for jobs like this is to go to the front 2 years. I purchased a Gen4 GLOCK 19 with door and open the lock box and get the key out my purchase coupon. I went to the match at and open the front door and leave it open while Tallahassee on Sunday just to watch to decide if measuring the home. I make my presence known I wanted to participate in the future. I didn’t get by knocking loud and stating who I am and what I there till after 12:00. At registration while filling am doing there. As I am measuring the house I will out the waiver just to watch I was asked if I was a knock on every window I come to just to make sure member. When I said yes they asked why I wasn’t if anyone is there they know I am there. Nothing competing. I told them I have never fired the new worse than finding someone in a house that you weapon and just wanted to watch. They were very thought was vacant. friendly and suggested I go look a little then come back and register before 2:00. At each station I This particular time I opened the front door and visited the range personnel were very friendly and did not notice anything that alerted me. I was all encouraged me to go register and come shoot.. measuring around the front and on to the side and They all told me as a first timer they would help eventually the back of the home. When I got to the make sure I was comfortable and safe. They all back bedroom window, there was a door on the said just relax and have fun. So I did and I had fun. interior of the home that was covering the window Range personnel and the competitors I talked with so I could not see in. In my head I thought that were all friendly and provided encouragement. maybe someone had it there while remodeling or I even got to meet a professional shooter at a something and moved on along to finish measuring GLOCK The Plates station. He gave me some the home. pointers on how to shoot and on getting some glasses made with the bifocal on top so I could When I got back to the front door I noticed the keep my head level. In fact his report time was attic stairs were down in the hallway. This alerted ahead of mine but he let me go ahead of him since me right away because as soon as I stepped into he was shooting multiple divisions and I was only the doorway my eyes were drawn to the attic stairs doing one. My initial goal was to watch and see if being down and I thought to myself that I would it was something I wanted to do. Once I registered have noticed that when I unlocked the door and my goal was have fun but don’t be last! Well I did opened it upon first arriving at the home. have fun and in the Civilian Amateur Division I I called out “Hello, Real Estate Appraiser” and was 143 in a field of 156 so I wasn’t last. I didn’t again no one answered. I was on a high alert at

Page 43 this point but still doubting myself that maybe I they would have no doubt tried to rob me and/or just didn’t notice the stairs down the first time so more. I went in and took my photos of the other rooms and as I made my way to the stairs I heard a Thank you GLOCK for giving us such a reliable bump in the attic. It was not a real loud bump and weapon that we can put 100% confidence in to while it did spook me, years of experience has protect our lives from people who may intend to taught me that these repo homes stay vacant for hurt us. months sometimes and animals do find their way to the attic so even though all of my senses was JW heightened I pressed on. Louisiana

I went up the stairs and poked my head into the attic to take a couple of photos (we have to poke I would like to take a second to say Thank You our head in and take two attic photos but are not to the entire staff at GSSF. This past weekend in required to go all the way in). When I came down Alabama, I was able to spend some time with the the attic stairs I closed them and proceeded to red shirt crew, Scotty, and Willie. Scotty patiently the back bedroom that had the door covering the took the time to go through my wife’s Gen 3 G19 window. and explain everything he was doing to the gun with her. What each part did, and why he replaced As soon as I opened the door to that room I noticed what he replaced. He is the greatest and the a space heater plugged into the wall that was on, gun is like new. Willie was great. Expertise and a pallet made on the floor that someone had been confidence. sleeping in, an IPhone charger plugged into the wall and a drink beside the pallet that still had The red shirt crew is just phenomenal. The ice in it. I immediately drew my G19 and backed patience and kindness they showed to old and out of the room. As I was backing out I pulled the new shooters makes it easy to see why GSSF bedroom door behind me closed and I could hear is such a growing sport, especially to the female a loud commotion as if someone had busted out of shooters. the closet and was opening the door. I could also hear someone banging around on the attic stairs It makes me proud to be a member and happy to from the inside of the attic trying to get the stairs support the company and the organization. down. When the person finally got the bedroom door opened he saw me backing out with my gun JS drawn and he went straight down and started Georgia begging me not to shoot. I told him to stay there and I called the cops. Thank you so much for sponsoring events like The people ended up not being armed and luckily GLOCK the Lake at Okeechobee Shooting Sports I did not have to fire my GLOCK 19 that day. They in Florida. It is my understanding they had the were squatters who were staying in the house. largest turnout the facility has ever had for a GSSF They did find a person in the attic also. Had I not event. I was lucky and blessed to be one of the been armed maybe things would have ended way volunteers for setup on Friday and a Range Officer different that day. I am thankful that I carry and on Saturday. trust my life to GLOCK. This is the only time that I have ever had to draw my GLOCK and even These events require a lot of effort to get configured though I didn’t fire it I believe that it saved my life just right, all the distances verified and measured because if I would not have had it and the other to make sure everyone is competing equally. person would have been able to get out of the attic When you are finished working a GSSF event you Page 44 THE GLOCK REPORT are tired and sore, but it is a good tired and sore, old, and have been shooting for 24 years. I am a you feel you accomplished so much. This is my former infantry Marine, and a current federal law second year doing this, as I write this, my feet are enforcement officer and firearms instructor. I have soaking, I have a cold glass of ice tea and just been shooting competitively for 10 years, mostly starting to relax, I am already planning for next shooting USPSA matches, but I have shot some year to do it again. 3 gun and IDPA.

I can’t tell you how many people have asked me if I heard about GSSF for the first time in February it is worth it. My answer is yes, you better believe it 2015. My first impression of GSSF was disbelief. is and it is not the goodies from you guys. It is the I was utterly surprised at the amount of free stuff people and friends you make, not only the other you can get! My father told me when I was a kid Range Officers but the contestants. that if something seems too good to be true that it probably is, so I only purchased a one year Almost every shooter who came through my membership. It turns out that in this case, my dear stage, when done, thanked each range officer and old dad was wrong! In my first outdoor match with shook our hands. This is why we do it, because GSSF I won a place pistol and an E-tool. Not bad it reminds you that people are good and decent considering I only competed in two of the several folks. New shooters and experienced shooters all classifications. I didn’t even fully understand the said thank you. classification system, if I did I would have definitely shot in the Guardian class, darn it! To the GSSF crew, you guys are the best of the best, friendly, caring, never too busy to listen to a My first piece of advice to a person who thinks request or provide assistance. You guys do a great they are a good shooter is, stay open minded and job of promoting the sport. Thank you for letting humble! The great thing about shooting sports is me be a part of these events. that usually arrogance is a self-correcting problem, because the minute you start feeling like you are JC untouchable, you get reminded real quick that you Florida are not. I wish I could go back in time when I was shooting in military matches and listen and take notes from the old men who had been competing After a year and a half of trying to convince our for years. They saw that I had potential and sister to come join us at a GSSF match she reached out to try to offer guidance to me, and I finally did. She joined us at GLOCK the Lake III basically shrugged them off and continued thinking at Okeechobee Shooting Sports and couldn’t get I was all that, while they took me over their knee enough. She said “I couldn’t believe how friendly (metaphorically speaking) in the matches. Staying everyone was.” open minded, for me, is the single most difficult thing to overcome. Learn new things?! Really? But We all had a blast and now have to explain to her I can beat everyone on my street, in my office, on husband why he can’t have his GLOCK 17 back!!! my crew or in my fire team, why do I need to try this newfangled drill? MR Florida New drills, and fundamentals tests, bring me to my next point: Constantly challenge yourself. Do not allow yourself to grow comfortable with what you I am writing this for people who seriously have the can do today. An old cowboy told me once, that drive to become a great shooter. I want to share if you can improve your 1% per day, well in some things that I have learned over the years to 100 days you will have a decent horse! Work on help people improve their game. I am 33 years correcting and mastering one flaw in your game at Page 45 a time, developing your skills is a process not an until you can run a stage and get a time of 0.00. I event (another old cowboy saying from the same hope this was helpful, and I hope to see you next guy). For too many years I walked around like I year during a GSSF match! was the cock of the walk. But I had never really been challenged, nor had I ever shot against a real CS competition shooter. Then I met him……. Washington

He was certifiably insane to me, he ate, slept and breathed shooting. He was a former Navy I had such a great time the last two times I’ve been SEAL, I have nothing but the utmost respect for to the Missoula, MT GLOCK match. Even though SEALs and all Special Forces for that matter. But it is a 7 1/2 hour drive for me, the range is in a when I watched him shoot in a 3 gun match for very beautiful, quiet, and wooded part of Montana. the first time, my respect for him and his brethren I always arrive early to talk and kibitz amongst was multiplied. I had watched an artist, a real other competitors and range officers. They were professional, and I was inspired and humbled. ready right on time and had the preregistration He moved faster, and shot more accurately than forms all ready to go. I couldn’t believe that I had anyone I had ever seen before, and I wanted what gone through and shot my four different divisions, he had, SKILLS. For three years I watched and all before noon! This is definitely a testament to took mental notes on how he moved, I listened to the organization and efficiency of the host club the tidbits of information he would feed me, and I (Western Montana Fish and Game Association) paid attention to what weapons he was running. and the GSSF staff. I ended up placing 12th in He shot a G34, and he swore by it. I decided to the Amateur Civilian and 11th in the subcompact buy my first GLOCK, a G35, because I happen to categories. I look forward to seeing them again have a lot of .40 caliber ammunition. Today, after this summer! countless dry fire drills, range hours and matches, I can give him a run for his money. GR Washington If you are the best shooter in your circle, expand your circle! Find someone as good as or better than you and push yourselves. Discuss load recipes I attended my fifth GSSF competition this past and drills, figure out what works and what doesn’t. weekend in Orlando, FL. Although I am still new You will improve his or her game and yours at the at this, I must comment about your staff and the same time. For me it’s not about winning all the volunteers I have met over the past year. I have time, granted every time that buzzer sounds I am not met a nicer group of people! From the people trying to win, but I get more satisfaction out of manning the registration, to the people on the training and teaching others than taking home a shooting lines and everyone in between. I know new trophy. Occasionally someone I am training the lines can be long, and those signing people in will say something like: “someday I am going to can meet with some crabby people, but they are beat you!” I reply by saying “I hope you do.” And dealt with very professionally. I mean it. There was an incident at the Clearwater event a My last piece of advice to you is, be a student month ago where a competitor was unhappy that of the game. I know that sounds cliché, but it’s our group was going to be tying up a multi-lane for true. Being a student of the game doesn’t mean a bit of time. He was visibly shaking, he was so buying all the latest gear and trendy accessories, mad. The RO in charge of the staging handled his it means really studying marksmanship, history, complaint and bumped it up to a “Red Shirt”. The and technology. You will never be done training “Red Shirt”, handled the disgruntled competitor

Page 46 THE GLOCK REPORT calmly and professionally. Unfortunately for the competitor, he didn’t get his way and he moved Junior Submission on, but I for one, was happy with the results. I shot my first GSSF match at Talon Range in I am part of a growing group of shooters. We Midway, Florida in February, 2016. The match was started in Okeechobee last year with three of us. well run and very organized. I had an extremely I think there were 13 of us this past weekend and fun time and it looks like everyone else did also. more are interested in joining us. I, for one, would The wait time to shoot was fast as there were like to say thank you for all you do to make this a plenty of stages set up. I also got to help out as an fun venue where we can test our mettle! Keep up RO and have an appreciation as to the time and the good work! effort needed to run a match.

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