2021 Are You Ready For a Better View? G43X MOS and G48 MOS GLOCK® ANNUAL • GLOCK® 2021 Pages 22-30 New Firearm #IamGLOCK • GLOCK Leads The Way Owner’s Section • Testimonials • Fundamental Tips • The Well Armed Woman • Finding The Perfect Fit • Shoot Like A Girl • A Girl & A Gun • Storage Solutions +++ Pages 40 & 45 GLOCK TRAINING Printed in U.S.A. Pages 55-79 GLOCK BACKS THE BLUE Agency Spotlights Across The U.S.A. 2021 GLOCK_Annual Cover_V9_.125 Spine_HY.indd 1 11/10/20 5:25 PM GLO19185-00_Annual2021_Cover.pgs 11.10.2020 17:24 HIGH-PERFORMANCE PISTOLS With the Latest Gen5 Technologies from GLOCK™ Firing pin safety To see the Gen5 lineup and learn more about each, visit us.glock.com/gen5 GLA526158.pgs 11.03.2020 14:54 ESA CORVUS PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA SINCE 1969 800•874•2526 galcousa.com GLA524076.indd 1 GLA524076.pdf 08.07.20208/6/20 09:34 4:13 PM ESA GLOCK ANNUAL 2021 VOLUME 31 NUMBER 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS PG. GLOCK ON THE RANGE 07 32 BEHIND THE SCENES WITH TEAM GLOCK Rick Stewart GEAR DUMP: GLOCK PROS SHARE THEIR 38 BEST GEAR TIPS FOR DUTY AND COMPETITION NEW GLOCK PROFESSIONAL, INC. SLIMLINE 40 A PERFECT MATCH TO A WORLD-CLASS GUN MODELS CWO-5/Gunner Christian P. Wade, USMC (Ret.) G43X MOS 42 NEW GUN OWNERS FIND FUN, FAMILY, AND G48 MOS COMPETITION WITH GSSF Meghan R. Lowery NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF GLOCK GLOCK SPORT SHOOTING FOUNDATION GASTON GLOCK’S ANNUAL LETTER 44 2021 MATCH SCHEDULE 6 Gaston Glock 45 ESSENTIAL CARRY: 7 RAILED & EQUIPPED: NEW GLOCK SLIMLINE THE GLOCK LOW-PROFILE OPERATOR MODELS G43X MOS AND G48 MOS Chris Edwards Chris Edwards 11 GLOCK’S MODULAR OPTIC SYSTEM: NEW GUN OWNERS SEE THE DOT, SHOOT THE DOT Chris Edwards CALLING ALL NEW FIREARM OWNERS: 46 WE’RE HERE TO SHOW YOU AROUND! EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS: Chris Eger 13 THE GLOCK 44 .22 LR PISTOL Chris Anthony 47 PISTOL FUNDAMENTALS: TIPS TO KEEP YOU ON TARGET 16 OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW: Chris Mudgett GEN4 VS. GEN5 CWO-5/Gunner Christian P. Wade, USMC (Ret.) 48 WELCOME, NEW HANDGUN OWNERS! Massad Ayoob 20 GENERATION EXPANSION: GLOCK’S .40 AUTOS UPGRADE TO GEN5 50 FINDING THE PERFECT FIT Chris Edwards Tatiana Whitlock 36 TODAY’S FIREARM RETAILER SAFE FIREARM STORAGE: Mike McAllister 52 EVERY GUN OWNER’S FIRST RESPONSIBILITY Chris Eger GLOCK LEADS THE WAY TIPS, TOOLS, AND FUN FOR ALL 22-30 CONFESSIONS OF A NEGLECTFUL OWNER SURVIVING FIRE 84 GLOCKS FOR SOUTHPAWS CAN’T SINK A GLOCK Massad Ayoob TWO YEARS LOST IN THE MUD LOST, FOUND, AND GOOD AS NEW GUIDED BY THE LIGHT: 86 LIGHT AND LASER ACCESSORIES FOR GLOCK PISTOLS SHOOT LIKE A GIRL Chris Edwards THE WELL ARMED WOMAN A GIRL & A GUN 88 GLOCK 44: A HANDGUN INSTRUCTOR’S BEST FRIEND Chris Eger THE GLOCK COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION: 89 GLOCK FANS JOIN HERE! Robert A. Sadowski 90 2020 GLOCK ANNUAL SHOOT XXVII & GUNNY CHALLENGE XVI Andre’ M. Dall’au 4 GLOCK ANNUAL 2021 4-5_TOC GLOCK_2021_V11 10-22-20_HY.indd 4 11/6/20 9:22 AM GLO19185-00_Annual2021_p04.pgs 11.06.2020 09:35 GLOCKS ON DUTY LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL SECTIONSECTION WE HAVE YOUR SIX: 55 GLOCK’S CONTINUING LAW ENFORCEMENT LEGACY Mike McAllister ALABAMA’S CALHOUN COUNTY 56 IS GLOCK COUNTRY Andre’ M. Dall’au 58 SCOTT COUNTY MN SHERIFF’S OFFICE: A DECADE OF TRUSTING GLOCK Sean Curtis NEW JERSEY’S EAST BRUNSWICK 61 POLICE UPGRADE TO GLOCK 45 AND GLOCK 43X 9X19S Sean Curtis GLOCK IS THE GO-TO CHOICE 64 FOR POLICE OF THE LONE STAR STATE Chris Eger PG. GLOCK’S MODULAR OPTIC SYSTEM: PENNSYLVANIA’S CAPITOL POLICE SEE THE DOT, SHOOT THE DOT 68 SWITCH TO GLOCK 11 Sean Curtis 70 U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION FIELDS GLOCK TO PROTECT HOMELAND PG. BEHIND THE SCENES Chris Eger 32 WITH TEAM GLOCK 72 THE GLOCK 45S OF TAMPA BAY Andre’ M. Dall’au 76 GEORGIA’S SANDY SPRINGS P.D. ADOPTS THE GLOCK 45 MOS Sean Curtis 78 GLOCK: TURNING SKEPTICS INTO BELIEVERS Sean Curtis GLOBALLY GLOCK GLOCK in Service Around the World PG. WELCOME, NEW PG. PENNSYLVANIA’S CAPITOL POLICE 74 SECURING THE WORLD HANDGUN OWNERS! SWITCH TO GLOCK Chris Eger 48 68 PORTUGUESE ARMY CHOOSES 80 G17 GEN5 AS NEW SERVICE ARM Bryan Ferreira PROTECTING FRANCE: THE 81 REPUBLIC ADOPTS GLOCK Chris Eger 82 SAVE A RHINO, SAVE A LIFE Terrick Naude, GLOCK South Africa GLOCK ANNUAL is published annually by BANG Media, LLC, P.O. Box 385, Marco Island, FL 34145. Single copy price: $10.00 U.S.A., $12.00 in Canada + S&H. Submissions must be accompanied by a stamped, self- addressed envelope. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material. Copyright © 2021 by BANG Media, LLC. All rights reserved under International and Pan American Copyright Conventions. Reproduction in whole or part HIGH VELOCITY MARKETING without written permission of the publisher is strictly prohibited. Printed in the U.S.A. To the readers: Be advised that there may be products represented in this magazine as to which the sale, possession or Shirley Steffen, Publisher interstate transportation thereof may be restricted, prohibited, or subject to special licensing requirements. Prospective Karin Levine, Advertising Director purchasers should consult the local law enforcement authorities in their area. All of the information in this magazine is based upon the personal experience of individuals who may be using specific tools, products, equipment, and compo- Brandie Collins, Technical Editor nents under particular conditions and circumstances, some or all of which may not be reported in the particular article and which this magazine has not otherwise verified. Nothing herein is intended to constitute a manual for the use of any product or the carrying out of any procedure or process. This magazine and its officers and employees accept no respon- BANG Media, LLC sibility for any liability or damages arising out of any person’s attempt to rely upon any information contained herein. The P.O. Box 385, Marco Island, FL 34145 opinions expressed in the enclosed articles are not necessarily those of GLOCK, Inc. bangmediamarketing.com GLOCK ANNUAL 2021 5 4-5_TOC GLOCK_2021_V11 10-22-20_HY.indd 5 11/3/20 2:47 PM GLO19185-00_Annual2021_p05.pgs 11.03.2020 15:44 Eggenberger Photo ANNUAL MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER It gives my wife, Kathrin, and I great pleasure to welcome you, our devoted fans, to another edition of the GLOCK Annual magazine. This year, GLOCK celebrates its 35th year in the United States, and we would not be where we are today without all of you. Each year we establish new milestones to reach, and each year, with your dedication, we not only achieve these goals, but we make history. This year is no different. The past year has presented many challenges from a global pandemic to social unrest, which has impacted everybody around the world in many different ways. Our number one priority has been for the safety of our staff and the GLOCK community and we have established new guidelines and protocols to ensure an optimal work environment. This has enabled us to continue to meet the demands of our customers. We have also implemented a new program for energy conservation and environmental friendliness that has increased our recycling efforts and maximized energy reduction across the factories. We have made all of our employees aware of our initiatives to go green and to protect our planet. We are trying very hard to do our part in the world. With that, we have been able to stay open and stand out above, which has led us to historical record sales going into 2021. We have had a record number of purchases from first-time buyers and met the requirements and were selected by the United States Coast Guard as their new service pistol. In 2020, we reached over 20 million handguns sold globally. GLOCK continues to perform at the highest levels to deliver the world’s most reliable pistol. I am also pleased to announce that in 2021, the GLOCK Sport Shooting Foundation will celebrate its 30th year in the United States. This year we will add the MOS Stock Division to the matches to allow more types of shooting along with the recently added rimfire division. With the increase of first-time buyers and the growth in GSSF members, we are now allowing qualified persons who are not law enforcement to take the following GLOCK training courses: Brilliance in the Basic, Operator, MOS Operator, and Low-Profile Operator. In this year’s Annual, you will find articles by some of our greatest admirers talking about GLOCK pistols and their capabilities. Reports range from the recently introduced Slimline optic-ready pistols to our new Gen5 .40-caliber pistols, new training opportunities, and first-time buyer information. I know you will enjoy reading them as much as I have. At this point we would like to say “thank you” to you, our customers and fans. You put your faith and your trust in our products every day, and we are grateful for that. As we start the New Year and go about our daily life, I ask that you also remember where we started and where we are going. We are each powerful. Together we are strong. The future is GLOCK Strong. Sincerely, Gaston Glock, Founder 6 GLOCK ANNUAL 2021 P6 Mr GLOCK Letter_2021_V2_HY.indd 6 11/3/20 3:04 PM GLO19185-00_Annual2021_p06.pgs 11.03.2020 15:44 GLOCK ensures people have the most advanced carry guns they can buy in the new Slimline G43X MOS and G48 MOS.