I thought this would be a good place to consolidate information on GSSF, as there are a few active topics on the subject spread through this and other individual forums.

In a nutshell, GSSF is a great way to get into competition shooting if you own a Glock pistol.    No holster is needed, No reloading on the clock, No shooting while moving.

The fundamental mission of GSSF is to introduce new shooters into the world of competitive shooting.
The rules and procedures necessary for everyone to safely and enjoyably attend a competitive shooting event may be somewhat different from what you are used to at your local shooting range, local shooting club, or the back pasture back home where you plink tin cans. We therefore must insist that you follow the safety and match rules and procedures detailed here and not those that you may be used to elsewhere.




GENERAL INFORMATION:

Sourced from the 2015 GLOCK Report Volume II.


I am new to GSSF and shooting competitions. What do I need to know?
Everything can be found on our website, GSSFOnline. For new shooters it will help 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.

GSSF Made Simple

New Competitor Breifing


EQUIPMENT AND DIVISIONS

"Stock GLOCK Philosophy" It is our intention to keep Amateur-Stock and Master-Stock divisions on a “level playing field” by ensuring the use of stock GLOCK firearms in all divisions except for the Unlimited division. We want to avoid an equipment race in our sport and will not allow firearm modifications that provide an artificial and mechanical competitive advantage. The goal is to test individual skill where everyone is using comparable equipment.

Competitors are divided into Amateurs and Masters.  Masters are defined, among other things, as professional shooters, competitors considered "master" level shooters in other shooting disciplines, those that have won three guns in GSSF compeitions in the past, and other criteira as listed on page 26.

It is important to note that some divisions list Amateurs and Masters together, however the prizes are determined separately, so they are not directly competing against each other for that purpose.   Masters will be listed in the results with an asterisk after their name.  

I will break down the divisions in as simple a manner as I can describe it. (Glock doesn't use the capacity to describe any division but I find it is easier to explain them in this way) For simplicity sake, I will list "standard capacity models" as any subcompact, compact, or full sized gun able to load a minimum of 10 rounds as it comes from the factory. (any 9mm, .40S&W, .357Sig, 45ACP, 45GAP, and 10mm).    By "low capacity" I mean those that come from the factory only able to load seven rounds (G36, G42, G43).  


"Standard Capacity" divisions (All strings can start with 10 +1)

Amateur Civilian - open to all amateur competitors using standard capacity Glock models except the long slide guns (G17L, G34, G24, G33, G40, G41).

Amateur Guardian - open to all law enforcement and military competitors using standard capacity Glock models except the long slide guns.

Competition - open to master and amateur competitors using any standard capacity Glock models including the long slide guns.

Heavy Metal - open to master and amateur competitors using any standard capacity .45 caliber or 10mm model.

Subcompact - open to all master and amateur competitors using sub compact, standard capacity models.

Master Stock - open to all master and amateur competitors using standard capacity Glock models except the long slide guns.

Ladies Side Match - open to master and amateur ladies using any standard capacity Glock models including the long slide guns.

"Low Capacity" divisions (all strings can only start with 6+1)

Major Sub - open to master and amateur competitors using low capacity 45 caliber or 10mm guns.   A G29 or 30 may be used if the magazine is downloaded to a maximum of six +1.

Pocket Glock - open to master and amateur competitors using low capacity .380 or 9mm  (the G42 or G43).

Competitors may:

• Enter as many divisions as they are eligible for.


• Shoot the same gun in more than one division


• Share guns between competitors


• Use full sized magazines in compact or subcompact guns (provided you abide by the capacity restrictions)


• Use any aftermarket "post and notch" style sights in the stock divisions

The Registration Form will also outline which models are allowed in which division.
The Pocket and Ladies divisions are on a different sheet.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


If I do not pre-register for an outdoor match can I still shoot?
Yes, you can register at the match and join or renew. If you pre-register it will save you time, you won’t have to stand in registration lines at the match. If you are pre-registering please note that pre-registrations have to be into GSSF by noon, Eastern time, the Wednesday before the match. That gives staff time to get all paperwork packed and ready to go to the match.


Can I bring a friend to watch the match?
Yes, they will need to stop by registration and sign a liability form. They will also need to bring hearing and eye protection with them.


When will the match results be posted?
The preliminary results will be posted soon after the match. If there is an error in your results please email GSSF with your name and the match name. Please let us know in which division and which course of fire the error is located. The match will be finalized in approximately 4 weeks. If we have a heavy match schedule it will take longer to finalize matches. Once the match is finalized you will see the prizes for that match listed with the scores.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Initial Membership Package
Your initial membership package will include a copy of the GLOCK Annual magazine, a range bag, a copy of the GLOCK Report detailing the GSSF program itself and several other promotional items.

Matches Nationwide
The biggest single benefit is to allow you to compete in the GSSF matches themselves. There are fifty five of these outdoor matches scheduled for 2016, nationwide. Prizes from the 45 finalized 2015 matches averaged 23 guns, 17 2-year membership extensions, and about $4700 in cash and commodity awards. The larger the match, the larger the number of and greater the quality of the awards. With record-setting attendance, our 2015 1,401-entry Griffin, GA match awarded a total of 64 firearms, 48 2-year membership extensions and $18,875 in cash awards

There are also over one hundred indoor league match series nationwide each year. These are held at GLOCK Stocking Dealers who also run indoor ranges. Firearm and other GLOCK  item awards are also a feature of these matches.

Armorer’s Classes
As a GSSF member you are allowed access to the basic GLOCK Armorer’s class. As a GLOCK owner, this teaches you how to detail strip and maintain your GLOCK collection.

CMP Affiliation
GSSF is affiliated with the Civilian Marksmanship Program. The CMP makes World War II-era military long guns and ammunition for them available to those eligible to purchase at preferential prices.

Pistol Purchase Program
New members who join for two or more years and all renewing GSSF members are eligible to participate in the Pistol Purchase Program, as allowable by local laws. Eligible members will receive a coupon which can be used at participating dealers. More information on this program can be found in the GSSF FAQs on page 7.

How do I receive a pistol purchase coupon?
If you are a renewing member you will automatically receive a new member card and coupon. If you are a new member you will need to join for a minimum of 2 years. When you receive your member packet you will receive a member card and coupon. They are located on the bottom of the welcome letter. You will receive one coupon per year as long as you are a current member. If you are a new member joining for one year, you will not receive a coupon until you renew your membership.
If you don’t receive your coupon, you can email us at [email protected] with your name and member number (if you know it) to request one.

How do I use my pistol purchase coupon?
GSSF Pistol Purchase Coupons must be used at a dealer that carries law enforcement
GLOCK models. If you have a dealer near you that sells to Law Enforcement you can contact them
to see if they are participating in the program. If you do not know of any dealers near you, call the
GSSF office at 770-437-4718 for assistance.


USEFUL LINKS:


GlockTalk GSSF Forum


Google Maps of all 2016 Outdoor Matches


Upcoming Events (and registration forms, maps)


Match Results


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This is a work in progress.   Any suggestions please PM me or post in the thread!

START POSITION


The start positions in GSSF are different from many other shooting sports due to the fact that no holster is needed.

Hold your firearm in your hands, with your forearms touching your torso. The muzzle is pointed into the impact berm behind the targets, parallel to the ground or lower,
at the ground between you and the targets.

Alternatively, hold your firearm in the “Low Ready” position; both arms holding the firearm, arms roughly straight, firearm pointed at the ground NO MORE THAN about 6 feet in front of the shooter, at the sole judgment of the Range Officer.

In either position, the trigger finger must be outside of the trigger guard.


SCORING FOR OUTDOOR MATCHES

The paper targets used are the NRA D1 "Tombstone" targets, available from several different vendors.

The score is your time (in seconds), plus any penalties you may incur.   The time is added in the following way:




Alpha/Bravo = A/B hit
Charlie = C hit
Delta = D hit
Mike = Miss

In both of the courses with paper targets, you will run them three different times (three "strings") and will be scored for having six hits on each target.

NOTE:  There are two divisions for the low capacity guns (Glock 36 for MAJOR SUB & Glock 42/43 for POCKET)  Those will only require one hit per paper per string, and will be scored a total of three hits instead of six.  

The steel plates (or steel popper) is simply scored as a hit or a miss.

You complete each stage in each division you are shooting, and can do so in any order that you wish.

Procedural penalties will add 10 seconds for each occurrence.  (Earned by the competitor if he or she commits course of fire infractions, attempts to gain an unfair competitive advantage, or causes unnecessary delay.)  Examples can include making up shots on paper targets, or firing more than 10 rounds in 5 to Glock or 11 rounds on Glock M or the Plates.



OUTDOOR MATCH COURSES OF FIRE


FIVE TO GLOCK <-click for full description
5 to GLOCK consists of five paper targets, possibly ranging out to 25 yards.

Two shots are scored on each paper target for three strings.











GLOCK 'M <-click for full description

Glock M consists of four paper targets and one (or three) steel poppers, possibly ranging out to 15 yards.   Sometimes multiple steel poppers are set up, but you only use one per string.  Sometimes there is one popper on the stage that you are supposed to hit each string.   Sometimes a plate is used instead of a popper.  Whichever setup is used, the steel is only hit one time per string.

Two shots are scored on each paper target and one steel target per string, for three strings.











GLOCK the Plates <-click for full description

This one is very simple.  You have four strings on a plate rack consisting of six plates.







Me shooting a full course of fire:





Episode 249 of The Power Factor Show covered an outdoor GSSF match shot by Larry.





SCORING AND COURSES FOR INDOOR MATCHES

Indoor matches are quite different from the outdoor matches.   They are designed to be completed in a single lane on an indoor range, possibly up to 75', however is limited to the length of the range.

You are never shooting at more than one target at a time in the indoor match.   There scores are fixed time "you have x seconds to complete the course of fire" and the scores are the points you accumulate on the targets.   The same NRA D1 target is used, and the points per area of the target are explained on the right hand side of the graphic below.   The left hand side are possibilities for the courses of fire that may be used.






Episode 224 of The Power Factor Show covered an indoor GSSF league match shot by Larry.

I will use this post for helpful posts from other threads.


Link to downloadable GSSF DRY FIRE targets

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_5_13/168700_GSSF_Match__who_has_attended_.html&page=1#i1859579

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If you want to type something up, please feel free to add to this.

Yes , you can have any post and notch sights you want.  I'll add some "equipment" rules

Packing up for a match tomorrow

It should be on the anniversary date that you joined, IIRC.  I'd call and ask.

All packed up, shooting five divisions with four guns.

It was ran really well.   I was in and out in 2hrs shooting five divisions.

Looks like we have a new matchmeister too... Andrea Boone

You can only shoot one entry per division per match, so you'll have to pick which gun to shoot in Guardian.  

If you have a 26, 17, 19, 34 and 21 you could shoot any of the following:

Am Guardian -or- Am Civ (not both) - any of your pistols
Heavy Metal - 21
Competition - any
Sub compact - 26
Master Stock - any

Also, you can shoot the same gun in multiple divisions if you want, so if you want to shoot your 17 and not your 19, that's okay.

Bump for the season.  I finally worked and shot my first match for the year.

The 2018 Schedule is posted

http://www.gssfonline.com/match-info.cfm

Kentucky is good, because you've got two, and they are all around you (1 in IL, one in IN, two in OH, at least one in TN, VA and WV)

I've been shooting my 30 in Major Sub and Heavy Metal this year... it's been going well.   I think the 30 has a better trigger right off the bat than my 21 does now.

Mine for the Glock annual match this year:

42 - Pocket
30 - Major sub and Heavy Metal
22 - Master Stock and Competition
26 - Sub compact
34 - Unlimited

It was the first and probably last time I shot seven divisons, plus the Gunny.  Had a hell of a blister by the end of it.

I won't bother with Unlimited again unless I get a gun with a dot on it (my 34 is set up for USPSA production).  I may not shoot Subcompact on my next couple matches either.  I need to inventory my ammo, maybe that will make my decision for me.