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By Robyn Sandoval NEW MATCH, TRUSTED GLOCK 74 A competitor takes on a special law enforcement match with his much-trusted GLOCK. By Mike White SCHOOL OF GLOCK FOUNDER’S LETTER 76 Collegiate competitors at Bob Jones University shoot for 06 A recap of 2019 successes and highlights of what’s in the win with GLOCK. By Scott Mayer store for 2020. By Gaston Glock BEST RANGER COMPETITION IS “WORLD-CLASS” GLOCK 44 RIMFIRE PERFECTION 78 U.S. Army Rangers along with GLOCK take on one of the 07 Redefining what a small-caliber pistol can do. toughest world competitions. By Jeremiah McCarthy By Pete Manning FEEDING YOUR GLOCK THE RIGHT AMMO GLOCK’S 45 MOS 9X19 82 GLOCKs are famous for their reliability. Choosing the right 10 A new crossover in the GLOCK lineup is for optics lovers. ammo helps keep them that way. By Massad Ayoob By Chris Edwards YOU’RE PART OF THE GLOCK TRIBE, GLOCK PROTECTS SACRED PLACES 84 NOW JOIN THE CLUB 14 America’s religious sanctuaries realize that tragedy can Whether you own one or 100, the GLOCK Collector’s happen anywhere. By Tatiana Whitlock Association is for you. By Robert Sadowski GLOCK CONCEALED SLIMLINES: G43X AND G48 THE GLOCKS OF TAC-CON 19 The maker’s single-stack semiautomatics offer ultimate 86 GLOCK’s world-famous handguns shine in this uber-tough concealment. By James J. Reeves II competition. By Massad Ayoob A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF A GLOCK 19X ATTENDANCE SOARS AT GLOCK ANNUAL SHOOT XXVI 22 Five-hundred rounds came and went. Then 1,000, 2,000, 88 This annual gathering of GLOCK aficionados gets better and more. Flawless. By Christopher Eger and bigger each year. By Andre M. Dall’au JOURNEY TO THE WORLDS R. LEE ERMEY LIVES ON WITH 24 Team GLOCK Pros have their sights set on the 2020 IPSC 91 GLOCK’S GUNNY CHALLENGE World Handgun Shoot. By Brad Fitzpatrick R. Lee “The Gunny” Ermey is remembered at the GLOCK Annual Shoot. By Andre M. Dall’au MICHELLE VISCUSI: ON AND OFF THE RANGE 29 This military veteran, mom, wife and top competitor proves GLOCK GIVES BACK that you can have it all. By Robyn Sandoval 92 A commitment to doing good is GLOCK’s biggest hallmark. By Robyn Sandoval GENERATIONS OF GLOCKS 30 Just when you think these handguns can’t get better, GEORGIA’S COBB COUNTY SAFETY VILLAGE innovation arrives. By Chris Edwards 94 GLOCK invests in a unique training facility for community safety and awareness. By Tatiana Whitlock GSSF MATCHES—A GREAT PLACE FOR 32 NEW COMPETITORS INTO THE WILD: WHEN THE YOUNG LEAVE THE NEST You don’t need a truck full of gear or years of training to 98 Firearms safety and situational awareness can prove to be succeed (or have fun!). By Dr. Joel T. Nadler most impactful to our children. By Chris Edwards 4 GLOCK ANNUAL 2020 4-5_TOC GLOCK-2020_11_19_19_HY.indd 4 12/9/19 11:36 AM GLO18262-00_p004.pgs 12.09.2019 11:42 GLOCKS ON DUTY LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL SECTION CONFIDENCE ACROSS THE DECADES 44 Professionals protecting citizens around the world, trust INTERNATIONAL GLOCKS GLOCK like no other. By Sean Curtis GLOCK IN SERVICE AROUND THE GLOBEGLOBE SANTA CRUZ POLICE DEPT 46 GLOCK’s new G45 serves this California community. 64 SINGAPORE POLICE ADOPT GLOCK By Larry Ford For decades they’d been limited to revolvers—they made the leap to GLOCKs By Christopher Eger ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY 48 A bustling, Maryland city transitions to the 9X19 with 65 COMPETITIVE SHOOTING IN THE UKRAINE lightning speed. By Sean Curtis This Eastern European country is home to a thriving firearms competition community. By Brad Fitzgerald SOUTH CAROLINA’S RIDGELAND P.D. 50 Protecting a small southern town that thinks big. 66 BARBADOS By Andre M. Dall’au This paradise for vacationers supports hundreds of enthusiastic GLOCK shooting competitors. By Sean Curtis NEW HAMPSHIRE’S GRAFTON COUNTY 52 SHERIFF’S OFFICE 68 CANADA Officers have three GLOCK models to serve them in their GLOCK is this country’s top handgun choice. By Jim Cassells line of duty, By Andre M. Dall’au 70 THE PORTUGUESE FUZILEIROS CLEARWATER P.D. This fierce special forces unit trusts one handgun to take 54 A torture test seals the deal. GLOCK protects Clearwater. care of business. By Bryan Ferreira By Sean Curtis 73 SÃO PAULO MILITARY POLICE COLLIER COUNTY Brazil’s largest state law enforcement agency turns to 56 This agency gives its officers the ability to choose their GLOCK’s 22 Gen5. By Brad Fitzgerald own sidearm—the overwhelming majority select GLOCK. By Sean Curtis 81 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN POLICE GAIN IN EXCELLENCE AWARD FROM GLOCK PUERTO RICO’S PORTS AUTHORITY POLICE GLOCK supports this organization of women in law enforcement 58 GLOCK helps the law enforcement professionals protect around the globe. By Brad Fitzpatrick citizens and visitors alike. By Donald J. Mihalek PG. GLOCK 19: 15 YEARS, THREE BADGES, PG. 60 AND STILL GOING STRONG 14 91 A single GLOCK sees one officer through years of duty. By Christoperh Eger WEST VIRGINIA OFFICER SAVES LIVES 61 WITH GLOCK An officer who trusted his GLOCK to save lives. By Sean Curtis U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION 62 America’s borders are that much safer thanks to GLOCK. By Sean Curtis PG. 78 GLOCK & WOMEN 95-97 By Tatiana Whitlock Women in the Shooting Sports: GLOCK Has Your Back. GLOCK partners to support the fastest-growing segment of the shooting sports. 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