© GLOCK, 1999

The GLOCK ReportThe GLOCK ReportThe Newsletter of the GLOCK Sport Shooting Foundation® Volume III, 1999

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In past issues, we’ve highlightedsome champions who have excelledindividually in events such as the

World Shootoff Championships, IPSC/USPSA events, IDPA matches and theSteel Challenge. This time, we’d like tohighlight teams of outstanding lawenforcement officers who have distin-guished themselves using GLOCK pistols.

For some years now, Soldier of

Fortune magazine has sponsored a “3gun” (rifle, shotgun and handgun) match.In recent memory, this match has beenlocated at the range complexes outsideLas Vegas, Nevada and has been an outstanding test of competitors andequipment. In addition to individualsbeing recognized, there are also severalcategories of “teams,” where several (4)associated competitors can band togeth-er and shoot not only as individuals, butas a team, in specific team events.

We are most pleased to announce that

for the second year running, current(and one former) law enforcement officers from the City of Los Angeles,known as “LA Perfection” are the WorldChampions using GLOCKs as theirsidearms of choice.

But there is more; SOF has severalclassifications for teams; the gentlemenfrom LA are all involved with trainingand so compete with other law enforce-ment trainers. GLOCK is also mostpleased to note that in the “Street” cate-gory, the “Border Bandits,” law enforce-ment officers from the San Diego areasecured the World Championship in thiscategory, ably assisted by GLOCK pistols. Also meriting an honorablemention is the team from the CaliforniaDepartment of Corrections, whichplaced 4th overall in team competition,again using GLOCKs exclusively.

As is clear from the above, GLOCKsare the choice of champions in all areas.

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Junior Award WinnersPolicy Changes

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GLOCK Celebrates 2 Millionth Pistol!

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Match Resultspages 3 -6

Members Cornerpages 7 -10

WIN AGLOCK!WIN AGLOCK!

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The 1999 Gold Medal Team for the California Police Summer Games.

Left to right: Michael Horne (Match Director), Dave Wheeler, Tony Huerstel,

Bill Parmelee and Chris Christensen

FYINew mailing

Label now indicatesmembership numberand expiration datefor easy renewal

anytime!

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I n the Volume II, 1999GLOCK Report we

announced that henceforth“Juniors” who win pistols at GSSF

matches will not receive the usual “awardvoucher” that is redeemable for a firearm. They willinstead receive a $500 (maturity value) US Savings Bond.

For GSSF purposes a “Junior” is anyone under 18 yearsof age. However, it has occurred to us that for the purposes of transferring a firearm, the winning individualmust be at least 21 years old. For the rest of this season(matches scheduled through January 2000) “Junior” willcontinue to be defined as anyone under 18 years of age.For the year 2000 season, the maximum age for “Juniors”will be raised from 18 to 21. We will define this as anycompetitor who will NOT reach their respective 21stbirthday prior to the end of GLOCK, Inc.’s fiscal year,

March 31, 2000. GSSF firearm award vouchers are goodfor GLOCK, Inc.’s current fiscal year, may be redeemedthrough March 31, 2000, and are void thereafter.

If a competitor’s 21st birthday is going to occurprior to the end of GLOCK,Inc.’s fiscal year we will continue to award them the standard GSSF FirearmAward Voucher form. Theyjust have to hold it until theirrespective 21st birthdatearrives before they canredeem it. Any competitorwho will not reach their 21stbirthday before the end of the fiscal year will be issued aUS Savings Bond instead of the firearm award voucher.

ATTENTION:

POLICY

CHANGEJunior Award WinnersJunior Award Winners

GLOCK announced that it has surpassed the two million unit production mark for GLOCK “Safe Action” pistols. GLOCK’s2,000,000th pistol—like the first

pistol GLOCK produced back in1982—is an ever-popular model

G17, chambered in 9x19. The pistolcarries serial number DAP000US, has been

handsomely engraved: “My two millionth pistol,” and bears the engraved autograph of its inventor,

Mr. Gaston Glock. In addition, a majestic geometric scrolling adornsthe slide of this magnificent collector’s edition.

GLOCK auctioned the rare pistol by means of a running silentauction that culminated with the pistol being awarded to the highestbidder of $9,300 at the International Association of Chiefs of Police

Convention that was held this October 30 through November 4 inCharlotte, North Carolina. GLOCK, Inc. matched the proceeds from theauction and donated the entire sum to C.O.P.S., a national foundationfor widows and orphans of officers killed in the line of duty.

GLOCK Celebrates 2 Millionth Pistol!GLOCK Celebrates 2 Millionth Pistol!

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GSSF Match ResultsGSSF Match ResultsTM

Topton Fish & GameAssociation/Topton Action &Practical ShootersTopton, PennsylvaniaApril 17-18, 1999

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: Larry DuPont1st B Class: Michael Tillotson1st C Class: David WisniewskiHigh (Adult) Female: Tina MillerHigh Junior Female: AmberFortuneHigh Junior Male: Mark Leary, Jr.High Senior: Joseph HarritonHigh Challenger: Tony Roscioli1st Civilian Team: Bell City; RoyalSawyer, Alan Kelley, Tom Benway2nd Civilian Team: GLOCK-WORKS; David Sevigny, ChrisThomas, Rob Praschunus3rd Civilian Team: Pistol People;Jim McSmith, Ken Jankowitz, RodMaile

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: Lewis Warner1st B Class: Mark Lucas1st L. E. Team: Dayton PoliceAcademy Range; Mark Lucas, RobertWilhite, Will S. Wright2nd L. E. Team: Suffolk Police;George Smit, Colin Smit, Jeff Linn3rd L. E. Team: Passaic CountySheriff’s Department; Derin Catli,Scott Hockwitt, Doug Herman

1st Unlimited Class: TomCostanza1st Competition Class: JimCostanza1st Subcompact Class: LewisWarner

Rio Salado Sportsmens ClubMesa, ArizonaApril 17-18, 1999

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: Peter Reis1st B Class: Dave Velk1st C Class: James HammondHigh (Adult) Female: DebbieRossHigh Junior Male: Dustin StappHigh Senior: James BuehlerHigh Challenger: Peter Reis1st Civilian Team: GLOCK-WORKS; Dustin Stapp, Peter Reis,Glen Uchimura2nd Civilian Team:Sportshooter.com; Ken Siverts, JohnMurphy, Millard Ellingsworth3rd Civilian Team: The TriggerJerks; Daniel Thomson, Gary Cohen,Suzanne Floyd

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: Salim Dominguez1st B Class: Billy Trimble1st C Class: Ed Krafton1st L. E. Team: DEA Tucson; JonCiarletta, Salim Dominguez, F. Dante Sorianello2nd L. E. Team: Phoenix PoliceDepartment; Juan Garza, HectorGonzalez, Richard Hartson3rd L. E. Team: ProfessionalOutcomes; Ivan Evancho, KyleVowinkel, David Shumway

1st Unlimited Class: Craig Stapp1st Competition Class: Ivan Gelo1st Subcompact Class: TimothyForshey

Dallas Pistol ClubCarrollton, TexasMay 1-2, 1999

CIVILIAN:1st B Class: Troy Hunter1st C Class: Tod CasasentHigh (Adult) Female: DonnaClemensHigh Junior Female: LindseyJacksonHigh Junior Male: AaronAnderson

High Challenger: Jim Miller2nd Civilian Team: Springbok;Charles Burford, Will Cox, EldredHammond3rd Civilian Team: Wilhite’sShooting Academy; Jerald McKinley,Joe Kwan, Bill Carlton

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: Victor Zordan1st B Class: Clay Morris1st C Class: Joseph Kotara1st L. E. Team: Dallas PoliceDepartment; Randy Magg, MarkWammack, Rene Dominquez2nd L. E. Team: Team“Smackdown”; Victor Zordan, ClayMorris, Mike Duffy3rd L. E. Team: Farmers BranchPolice Department Blue; DarylBradley, David Warnock, Scott Roder

1st Unlimited Class: TonyClemens1st Competition Class: MarioHesles1st Subcompact Class: RonThomas

Cavalier Rifle & Pistol ClubRichmond, VirginiaMay 22-23, 1999

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: Albert Sinclair1st B Class: Michael Farruggio1st C Class: Scott AllisonHigh (Adult) Female: DeborahNosseHigh Junior Male: Steven SikoHigh Senior: Albert SinclairHigh Challenger: Robert Hensley1st Civilian Team: Pistol People;Paul Benjamin, Brian Cunningham,Jim McSmith2nd Civilian Team: TeamRivanna–Blue; David White, PhilOfrias III, Mike Farruggio

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Keystone StateBallistic Challenge III

Desert Showdown VIII

Lone Star Classic VIII

Old DominionRegional Classic VI

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3rd Civilian Team: Pistol People;Rich Barlow, Rod Maile, Dick Lidholm

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: Raymond Raiford1st L. E. Team: Salisbury PoliceDepartment; Robert Harrison, MarvinJones, Dillon Broome

1st Unlimited Class: Philip Dedmon1st Competition Class: AlbertSinclair1st Subcompact Class: GeneSullivan

Roseburg Rod & Gun ClubRoseburg, OregonJune 5-6, 1999

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: Marcus Pruss1st B Class: LaFayette Keaton1st C Class: Jeff RicheyHigh (Adult) Female: RebeccaCushmanHigh Junior Female: Sabrina DukeHigh Junior Male: Andrew CailHigh Senior: Stan MullenHigh Challenger: Kemric Jones1st Civilian Team: Team BoeningCustom Guns; Tom Cail, Andy Cail,Marcus Pruss2nd Civilian Team: Team GLOCKWORKS West; Matt Kartozian,Rob Ryan, Ron Nakabayashi3rd Civilian Team: The Baron’sDen; Wayde Dudley, Jeff Hough, EarleQuinlan

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: Doug NewquistHigh L.E. Female: Christine Ogilvie1st L. E. Team: Albany PoliceDepartment; Doug Newquist, CurtisHyde, Aaron Davis2nd L. E. Team: Idaho Departmentof Corrections; Robert Krone, JoeThompson, Mark Anglin

3rd L. E. Team: Armored TransportNorthwest; Matt Harmon, ScottGeorge, Henry Kelly

1st Unlimited Class: Mike Little1st Competition Class: ChuckAnderson1st Subcompact Class: BraxtonCasey

Pathfinders Gun ClubFulton, New YorkJune 5-6, 1999

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: Keith Lee1st B Class: Jeff Hobbs1st C Class: David RoosHigh (Adult) Female: Sandra LakeHigh Junior Male: Jamey AzerskyHigh Senior: Francis CarlinHigh Challenger: Gregory DiMaio1st Civilian Team: Team GLOCKWORKS; Royal Sawyer, SamKnight, David Sevigny2nd Civilian Team: Pistol People;Bob Ariyamitr, James McSmith, NoahGladstone3rd Civilian Team: Randy’sShooting Center; Randal Ellman,Kenneth MacAlpine, Brian Smithers

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: Joseph Mola1st B Class: Michael WheelerHigh L.E. Female: Amy Groat1st L. E. Team: NYS Parole & ParksPolice; Dick Polk, Guy Kulwanoski,Ben Grey2nd L. E. Team: New York StateTroopers; Lanny Kinner, PaulCalderwood, John Brunner3rd L. E. Team: N.Y.S. Encon Police;R. Gillan, R. Henry, M. Wheeler

1st Unlimited Class: TomCostanza1st Competition Class: Frank Koo1st Subcompact Class: MarkLucas

Central Jersey Rifle& Pistol ClubJackson, New JerseyJune 19-20, 1999

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: David Sevigny1st B Class: Joe Cash1st C Class: Matthew JanoraHigh (Adult) Female: LindaStrohmHigh Junior Female: AmberFortuneHigh Junior Male: ChristopherMukonHigh Senior: Marcus Fath, Sr.1st Civilian Team: Pistol People;Rod Maile, Ken Jankowitz, JimMcSmith2nd Civilian Team: Pistol People;Rich Barlow, Paul Benjamin, BrianCunningham3rd Civilian Team: Wildcat;George Jones, Alan Kelley, Ted Guis

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: Harrison Homer1st B Class: William LaGraff1st C Class: Franco Esposito1st L. E. Team: P.B.A. #105 Gold;Robert Schwartzkopf, John Brown,Marvin L. Inman2nd L. E. Team: Long Hill TownshipP.D.; Kris Kisatsky, Jack Faenza, MarkChiarolanza3rd L. E. Team: Suffolk CountyPolice; Jeffrey S. Linn, George Smit,John Koenig

1st Unlimited Class: TomCostanza1st Competition Class: JamesMcSmith1st Subcompact Class: DavidSevigny

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Beaver StateBallistic Challenge VII

Empire StateRegional Classic VI

Garden StateRegional Classic V

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Fernan Rod & Gun ClubCoeur d’Alene, IdahoJune 26-27, 1999

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: Braxton Casey1st B Class: George Pitt1st C Class: Victor WoltemathHigh (Adult) Female: Alice RheaHigh Junior Male: Adam SahlbergHigh Senior: Sam R. FletcherHigh Challenger: James Parker1st Civilian Team: Piper Plumbing& Heating; Brian D. Meyers, CharlieBenson, Dennis Senter2nd Civilian Team: WizardTechnologies, Inc.; Tim Bentley, JimDunn, David Hovda3rd Civilian Team: Staples; Sam R.Fletcher, III, Sam R. Fletcher, GeneChadderton

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: Keith TylerHigh L.E. Female: Christine Ogilvie1st L. E. Team: Benton CountySheriff’s Department; Arthur Owen,Charles Kissler, Bill Morey2nd L. E. Team: Energy NorthwestBlue Team; Gary Waters, Byron Miller,Mark Young

1st Unlimited Class: BobbyCarver1st Competition Class: JohnKennedy1st Subcompact Class: BraxtonCasey

Eagle Creek ParkPistol RangeIndianapolis, IndianaJuly 10-11, 1999

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: Steve Boller1st B Class: Eric Welsh1st C Class: Kyle BrozekHigh (Adult) Female: EmmaStonebrakerHigh Junior Male: Arthur KleinertHigh Senior: John HurdHigh Challenger: Mark Highsmith1st Civilian Team: Steve Cubed;Steve Nelson, Steve Wilson, SteveBoller2nd Civilian Team: TargetMasters; Bill Tinsley, Doug Grindstaff,Jeff Kline3rd Civilian Team: Team Toledo;Mike Stevenson, Kris Harvey, NickSiefke

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: Mark Sands1st B Class: Richard Eddington1st C Class: Jim BaughHigh L.E. Female: Carol Jeffrey1st L. E. Team: Lexington Divisionof Police; Dan Schlernitzauer, MarkSands, David Ashford2nd L. E. Team: Dayton RangeStaff; Mark Lucas, Michael Armocida,Terry Boshears3rd L. E. Team: Jeffersontown, KYP.D.; Steve Griffin, Steve DeBell, RickKoenig

1st Unlimited Class: TonyClemens1st Competition Class: SteveBoller1st Subcompact Class: SteveBoller

Harvard Sportsmens ClubHarvard, MassachusettsJuly 24-25, 1999

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: David Sevigny1st B Class: Saul Limardo1st C Class: Michael Heriot

High (Adult) Female: JudithLaFreniereHigh Junior Male: JonathanMooreHigh Senior: Saul LimardoHigh Challenger: Thomas Antos1st Civilian Team: Danvers Fish &Game Club; Jeff Brennan, DaveQuartarone, Mark Castellarin2nd Civilian Team: S&W IDPAPractical League; David Sevigny,Harry Simonsen, Frank Palka3rd Civilian Team: Pistol People;Ken Jankowitz, Jim McSmith, NoahGladstone

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: Mark Poirier1st B Class: Paul Ringwood1st C Class: John PelletierHigh L.E. Female: DeboraLumsden1st L. E. Team: Team GLOCKWORKS L.E.; William Palmieri,Lewis Palmieri, Michael Gallo2nd L. E. Team: Lynn Police Dept.Team 1; J. R. O’Brien, J. T. Shorten, J. M. Scannell, Jr.3rd L. E. Team: Tewksbury PoliceDept.; Paul Ringwood, Rich Lumsden,Debbie Lumsden

1st Unlimited Class: TomCostanza1st Competition Class: DavidSevigny1st Subcompact Class: DavidSevigny

Oakdale Gun ClubSt. Paul, MinnesotaJuly 31-August 1, 1999

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: David Swenson1st B Class: Bob Pross1st C Class: Aaron Oelrich

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Inland NorthwestRegional Classic VI

Hoosier StateRegional Classic IV

New EnglandRegional Classic VII

Northern LakesRegional Classic VIII

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GSSF Match ResultsGSSF Match ResultsTM

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High (Adult) Female: Susan BierlyHigh Junior Female: Kristy BalkoHigh Junior Male: CurtisGreenfieldHigh Senior: Maynard GreenfieldHigh Challenger: Mark Highsmith1st Civilian Team: J. P.Enterprises; Eric Bartelds, PetePodany, Tom Drazy2nd Civilian Team: Dakota Dudes;Rick Bandy, John Weber, Mark Berg3rd Civilian Team: TargetMasters; Doug Grindstaff, Bill Tinsley,Darryl Smith

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: Jeff Metzinger1st L. E. Team: American SecurityCorp. (Armored); Ron Bradley, LanceStariha, Chris Warner2nd L. E. Team: Pierre, SD PoliceDept.; Jeff Metzinger, Jeff Hill, PaulVoita

1st Unlimited Class: Tom Drazy1st Competition Class: DavidSwenson1st Subcompact Class: DavidSwenson

Pine Barrens Sportsmens FacilityWesthampton, L.I., New YorkAugust 7-8, 1999

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: Frank Koo1st B Class: Peter Gill1st C Class: Robert FirrioloHigh (Adult) Female: LindaStrohmHigh Junior Female: AmberFortune

High Junior Male: AndrewRawcliffeHigh Senior: Albert Pfitzmayer1st Civilian Team: Pistol People;Bob Ariyamitr, Richard Lidholm,Noah Gladstone2nd Civilian Team: Pistol People;Ken Jankowitz, Rod Maile, RichBarlow3rd Civilian Team: SouthingtonSportsmens Association; RoyalSawyer Jr., Royal Sawyer Sr., DavidSevigny

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: Richard Kahler1st B Class: Edgardo Tolentino1st C Class: Robert LibertoHigh L.E. Female: Pat Sarubbi1st L. E. Team: GLOCKWORKS LE Team; William Palmieri, LewPalmieri, Mike Gallo2nd L. E. Team: Morris CountySheriff’s Office; Paul Carifi, MarkChiarolanza, Jerry Pennino3rd L. E. Team: Suffolk CountyP.D.; John Koenig, Jeff Linn, GeorgeSmit

1st Unlimited Class: TomCostanza1st Competition Class: DavidSevigny1st Subcompact Class: DavidSevigny

Shelton Rifle & Pistol ClubShelton, WashingtonAugust 21-22, 1999

CIVILIAN:1st A Class: Rich Bitow1st B Class: Dan Abbott1st C Class: Ken Wegner

High (Adult) Female: RebeccaCushmanHigh Junior Male: Ryan WilsonHigh Senior: Wayne DudleyHigh Challenger: Ms. Sam Guthrie1st Civilian Team: The Baron’sDen; Wayne Dudley, Jeff Hough,Earle Quinlan2nd Civilian Team: SOG SpecialtyKnives; Rich Bitow, Allen Bragg,Steve Hunter3rd Civilian Team: SenterConstruction Co.; Dennis Senter,David Hovda, Gerald Okihara

LAW ENFORCEMENT:1st A Class: Doug NewquistHigh L.E. Female: Julie Cardinal1st L. E. Team: Albany PoliceDepartment; Aaron Davis, CurtisHyde, Doug Newquist2nd L. E. Team: Mason CountySheriff’s Office; Michael Foster,Michael Western, Bruce Bennett3rd L. E. Team: King County Jail;Steve Anderson, Roger Budzianowski,Brian Preato

1st Unlimited Class: Dale Rhea1st Competition Class: DougNewquist1st Subcompact Class: DougNewquistLong Island

Regional Classic VI

NorthwesternRegional Classic VIII

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Member’s CornerMember’s CornerVolume II, 1999

Pistol Giveaway WinnerVolume II, 1999

Pistol Giveaway WinnerProtected By a GLOCK

W henI turned 21 I went out and bought a TaurusPT 92. I thought it was perfect until I shot a

friend’s G22 and had to have one. I sold my Taurus and bought a G22. Now I do have a perfect gun. If I’m camping, hunting or carrying concealed, I’m neverwithout my GLOCK. I thought you might like a photo ofme camping with the best firearm ever made.

J. H.

Oregon

No More Revolvers!

I have to write you this letter to thank you for mak-ing a gun like the GLOCK. Before I met my husband,

I knew nothing about guns. He has taught me every-thing I need to know about being a safe and responsi-ble gun owner. The first gun he bought me was arevolver. I never dreamed in a million years that I couldbe swayed from that kind of gun. I always wanted tocarry a “cowboy gun.”

Then about two months ago, my husband finallyconvinced me to try out a compensated 9 mm GLOCK.I figured I would just shoot it a couple of times tohumor him, because I would never give up myrevolvers. I was in for the shock of my life! I cannotexpress how I felt the first time I fired that GLOCK. Iloved it, so that night we went to our favorite gun shopand bought my first GLOCK. I could hardly wait to tryit out—just like a kid at Christmas waiting for Santa!

The first time I fired my new gun, I put a group

together the size of a man’s spread hand, and thosegroups have been consistent ever since. My husbandsays that I am a natural, but I think it’s the gun—it’sperfect! With a year left to practice, I hope to go to thenext GSSF competition with my husband. Once again,thank you for making such a great pistol!

M. E.

Indiana

First Time Fun

I just wanted to say “Thanks” to all the fine people atGSSF for putting on such an outstanding event at

the Lone Star Classic VIII last month. You made ourfirst GSSF match a blast!!! Things truly are bigger inTexas, and this match had to be one of your biggest.

This is my son, Aaron, and his G23, with which hetook top honors in the High Junior Male category inDallas. This is his first GLOCK and was his first match.As he has been shooting for only four months, I could-n’t be more proud of him. Now, I cannot keep him outof our local indoor range…all he wants to do is shoot,shoot, shoot.

Shooting GLOCKs together has brought a father andson closer. You wouldn’t believe the competitionbetween us! We now have something to talk about,even when we are not at the range. I have been shoot-ing pistols for years, but GLOCK has made shootingfun. Needless to say, GLOCK pistols are my favorites,because of their reliability and accuracy. I wouldn’ttrade my G17 or G35 for any other pistol made.

Thanks again for making our first GSSF match apleasurable one, and keep on putting out thosesuperbly engineered handguns.

J. A.

Texas

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Member’s CornerMember’s Corner“GLOCKified”

I guess you might say I’ve been “GLOCKified.” I wasfirst introduced to GLOCK by my father-in-law in

the spring of 1995. He assured me it would be a lot offun to shoot, and that it was very user-friendly.

Since my first shooting experience, I have becomevery interested in GLOCKs. I have participated in sev-eral GSSF matches, and recently purchased my veryown G17. My husband is a Deputy Sheriff and is also aGLOCK owner. With my father-in-law’s help, I have notonly enjoyed shooting my GLOCK, but have developeda lot of confidence in my gun handling and shootingability.

My GLOCK has even become a regular topic of conversation at my place of work. Here I am picturedwith my first target, shot by a 9 mm GLOCK, and hanging on my office door. On it are the words “DONOT DISTURB.” Fortunately, my staff members havegreat senses of humor!

A. Z.

Oregon

Happy Memories Lead to GLOCK

I have fond memories of target shooting with mygrandfather when I was a youngster. He taught me

gun safety and maintenance. And, he often told me ofhis experiences in the Korean conflict—how he had tolearn to field strip and reassemble an M1 in the dark.Since his death about ten years ago, I have not beeninvolved in the shooting sports. I recently decided—nay, had an urge—to get back into the hobby my

grandfather introduced me to.After much research, I opted to buy a GLOCK .45

caliber. I must say, I’m very impressed. Here is a prod-uct that certainly lives up to its reputation. My numberone factor in choosing a handgun is reliability/durabil-ity. Seeing so many professional and amateur shooterswho swear by their GLOCKs, I’m proud to say I am oneof them. I’ve had no problems or hassles of any kindwith the quality or craftsmanship of this finely engi-neered piece of equipment. I look forward to manyenjoyable years of shooting sports with my GLOCK bymy side. Keep up the great work.

And to my grandfather, who introduced me to theworld of shooting sports…thank you. Rest in peace.

R. J. S.

Michigan

Pistol People

A t the GSSF match in Jackson, New Jersey thispast June, there were Pistol People every-

where…the pistols were GLOCKs, of course. We tiedour Jackson attendance record from a couple of yearsago–21. This year though, six of the Pistol People werewomen.

We develop team spirit as well as competitive spirit.We have special team shirts printed, and most of usbuy at least two so that we always look sharp. We geta great feeling watching our members cheer each otheron, especially when the shooter is competing for thefirst time. The GSSF people, as well as the range personnel, always help put the nervous ones at ease.We always have a good time at the matches.

Thanks to everyone who makes it possible to havesafe shooting competition that’s a lot of fun.

P. B.

Pennsylvania

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A Family of 4s

I n our family the figure 4 is very common. We havequadruplet grandchildren who are four years old;

their mother is forty years old; their mailing address isin the 4000 block and their father and I both ownGLOCK .40 caliber pistols.

My son, Andy, and I recently joined GSSF. We havebeen interested in, and owned handguns since ourearly adulthood. At a young age, Andy was taught gunsafety at home and participated in firearm safetycourses. We both have concealed weapon permits. He and I are now teaching the “quads” gun safety appropriate for their age and comprehension.

I am a former police Lieutenant, and was once certified by the State as an instructor in firearms andthe use of deadly force. Due to age (maturity), I amnow too physically challenged to confidently protectmyself either with the martial arts or by running. MyG27, therefore, offers me comforting security.

We enjoy “The GLOCK Report,” and hope to attenda GSSF match soon. Enclosed please find a picture ofthe “quads” and me. You will notice that one of theboys is wearing a GSSF cap—as you can imagine,each of them wanted to wear the cap for the photo.

Keep up the good work with “The GLOCK Report.”If at all feasible, I think your readers would appreciatearticles about various states’ gun laws and reciprocitywith regard to concealed weapon permits.

D. M.

North Carolina

GLOCK for Life

I retired from law enforcement after 21 years of ser-vice. Prior to my departure, I was injured. Due to

this injury, I had great difficulty qualifying on the firingrange with my 4'' service revolver. My problem washandling the weight of the weapon. Some of the mem-bers of my department were changing over to semi-automatic (GLOCK) sidearms. It was suggested that Itry a GLOCK to see if it would be more suitable than

my service revolver. Of course, I didn’t think it wouldmake any difference, so I didn’t take the advice.

Guess I should have been from Missouri. My injurybecame increasingly worse, and after two unsuccess-ful operations, I was no better. So, feeling that I had noother option, I invested in a G23. I just could notbelieve the difference. I was able handle the G23—theaccuracy is phenomenal, not to mention the increasein firepower. The balance is perfect. I should havetaken this action a long time ago. Needless to say, it’sGLOCK for life for me! Keep up the good work.

J. N.

Arizona

GLOCK-knocker

A fter reading “The GLOCK Report,” Vol. II, 1999,page 9, I now feel it’s safe to come out of the

closet. I was impressed with the “GLOCK” lamp madeby M.S. in Georgia. I didn’t realize that there are otherGLOCK innovators, and was afraid to be dubbed an“extremist!” I created a “GLOCK-knocker” some timeago, and it’s on my front door.

The good things about it are that it is perfectly safe,doesn’t require any paperwork and a child can use itsafely without supervision.

The “GLOCK-knocker” is solid fiberglass, madefrom a cast of a G17 and shows the original serial num-ber. I liked it so much that I made another one for theback door!

J. R.

Washington State

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Member’s CornerMember’s CornerLoyal Range Officers

M y wife and I had a great time working as rangeofficers at the GSSF Old South Classic VII last

March. We were both pleasantly surprised at the number of new shooters who showed up. Several people said they had fired only a few rounds with theirnew GLOCKs before coming to the competition. Theythought the GSSF match was a good opportunity towatch other shooters and learn good techniques.Judging from the way they were knocking down steelplates, they were quick learners.

My wife enjoyed seeing the wives and girlfriendswho shot the match learn how to use a GLOCK (or anyhandgun) for the first time. She reminded me of herfirst experience shooting GLOCKs during a GSSFmatch. Chris Edwards gave her and the other newshooters special attention during the safety briefing,and checked on the new shooters during the match.The range officer took extra time to make it an enjoyable experience for even a nervous first timer.Now she is as eager to go to the firing range as I am.

I hope we were able to spark some of the sameenthusiasm in the new shooters we worked with.Enclosed is a CD with some photos of the match.

D. S.

Georgia

USMC Adopts GLOCK(One at a Time)

I recently attended an NRA Law EnforcementInstructor school held at the USMC Base in

Quantico, Virginia. Over half of the class memberswere shooting GLOCK pistols of various models. I,unfortunately, was unable to shoot any of my GLOCK

pistols, as my agency required me to attend the coursewith my issued pistol.

In my group was a young Marine Sergeant from theScout/Sniper program. While an expert with the rifle,he was an unfamiliar pistol shot. The course instructorpaired us together as we were both shooting the sametype of Government Issue pistol. After watching himstruggle with his technique for a few drills, I recom-mended that he try some different models of pistols.The Marine tried several pistols of different makes andcalibers, all to no avail. Just as he was about to give up,I loaned him my G19, which I use as a backup weapon.

Immediately, this young Marine went from shootingbelow qualification to hitting in the high nineties onour final qualification with the pistol. He told me thatof all the handguns he had fired in the course, none hadbetter sights, trigger or hand comfort than the GLOCK.In fact, he offered to pay me whatever I wanted, on thespot, for my G19. I, of course, had to decline, but at theend of the day I did give him a ride to the nearestGLOCK dealer so that he could begin the process ofpurchasing his own GLOCK pistol.

J. M.

California

Proud of GLOCKE nclosed is a picture showing just how much I like

GLOCK pistols. I get some very interesting comments on my plates. I love shooting both my G21and my G19. Thanks for making a fine handgun.

R. C.

West Virginia

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