[CountGlockula]

GSSF stands for Glock Sport Shooting Foundation.

I'm going this weekend and don't know what to bring besides my Glock, ammo and holster.

Is there a specific time that I have to be there? Can you tell I'm new?

I'd appreciate any input. Thanks.

[SIRVEYR666]

Your name is CountGlockula and you haven't been to a GSSF match yet!:what:

I've never been to one, but many of my friends have. They say it's a hoot. Sorry I couldn't offer any real information, I just wanted to rib you about your name.:p Good luck, have fun, shoot safe.

[Jim Watson]

I am not a GSSF-er but you sound so lost I thought I would do your googling for you.

The range is open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm for registration and shooting ad lib. It is supposed to be at your convenience but I would leave nothing to chance and be there at 9:00.

You will, of course, need eye and ear protection and just as common sense, I would wear a cap or hat and take a jacket or raincoat to suit the worst weather possible for this time of year at that location. Sunscreen, water or Gatoraide, maybe a folding chair to rest your feet as you mill around between stages. Read up at, especially the signup and new shooter FAQ.
http://www.gssfonline.com/
Also the new competitor brief
http://www.gssfonline.com/regforms/new_comp_brief.pdf

[pax]

I've done GSSF matches twice, but not in a couple of years as the local one keeps conflicting with ... well, with my life. ;)

Very simple, straightforward match. Lotsa fun.

You do not, technically, even need a holster, IIRC, because all problems are worked from low ready. I shared a gun with a friend the first time I went and we just carried the bag up to the line every time.

Both GSSF matches I attended, we arrived mid-day Sunday on a two-day match, and breezed straight through. I gathered that Saturday mornings had been jam-packed with people and had long wait times, but by the time we got there, the crowd was cleared out really nice and it was just a really relaxing, fun shoot.

We brought extra ammo and extra money for the side matches. Not sure if they'll have those where you are, but they did at ours. Lotsa fun, those.

It's more of an accuracy match than a speed match (can't miss fast enough to win) and the stages are the same every time. Knock over some steel, practice transitions from near to far, etc. Don't slap/yank the trigger, and you'll probably do pretty well even if you don't hurry much.

Have fun. :)

pax

[CountGlockula]

Thanks for sharing your experience and making fun of me.:D

After this Saturday, I'll be a GSSF veteran.:evil:

[glockgod]

Been doing GSSF for 5 years, will offer one tidbit of advice. If you can, shoot on Sunday morning. Very rarely have I had to wait more than 10 minutes at any stage. For more tips and courses of fire go gssfonline.com Warning- GSSF is VERY addicting!

[Gary G23]

Take plenty of mags. It slows things up when people have to reload mags to complete all the strings of one stage.

They are a lot of fun. At the Indy 1998 GSSF match I won a G35 and the first place team trophy.

[SDC]

Remember to say thanks to the range staff; these guys and ladies make the whole thing run smoothly. A typical GSSF shoot can be run through by a shooter in under half an hour, leaving you plenty of time to get your pistol checked (a free service, to see if you need any upgrades), and to browse the tables to see if you want to pick anything new up. Have fun :-)

[byf43]

Remember to say thanks to the range staff; these guys and ladies make the whole thing run smoothly. A typical GSSF shoot can be run through by a shooter in under half an hour, leaving you plenty of time to get your pistol checked (a free service, to see if you need any upgrades), and to browse the tables to see if you want to pick anything new up. Have fun :-)


GREAT post!

I haven't participated in a GSSF match in several years, but, they are a LOT of fun!

A couple of things to remember:
1. The range is ran as a COLD range. NO ammo in the firearm at any time UNLESS you are actually on the line and shooting.

2. NO handling of the firearm, unless you are actually on the line firing, OR are in the 'Safe Area', designated at the particular range.


With that said, here are my suggestions for preparation.
Bring either a small stool or folding chair.
Lots of water! I'll put 2 to 4 of bottles of water in the freezer the night before I go to the match and let the water freeze.
There's nothing like a cold drink of water on a hot range session! I carry the water in a lightweight cooler.
(A cooler in the trunk with extra water is nice for the ride home!)

A khaki 'boonie hat' is great for shading your eyes, neck and ears. At my age, sunburns are not fun.

Wear comfortable shoes. Boots, jogging/walking/cross-trainer shoes, whatever is most comfortable.
I've found that a clean/dry pair of socks and a different pair of shoes for the drive home, are most comfortable. (Boots/hard shoes for the match, and cross-trainer shoes for the return trip. My legs don't feel so 'heavy'.)

Chewing gum!
Nothing like a stick of gum to help with 'match nerves'.

Thanks for reading.

[CountGlockula]

Thank you for all your suggestions.

I'll let you know how I did and hopefully have my wife out to take pictures.

Thanks again!