Cue Me in on the GSSF please

[9mmepiphany]

We have a local...well, 100 miles away...GSSF match coming up and a couple of IDPA shooters thought I'd enjoy attending...plus something new is always fun.

I know:
1. you have to join - $35
2. there is a match fee $25
3. you have to shoot a Glock - got a Gen2 G19
4. no drawing from the holster
5. no speed reloads

Just looking at the match announcement, the range will be open at 0900hrs;
Is this like a match where you all start at the same time or are competitors showing up at various times and getting in line to shoot?

Do folks walk around with holstered guns or carry their Glocks in a pistol pouch/case?

I'm reading something about team competition/plaque;
How many shooters on a team?

Is there an advantage to shooting Guardian vs. Civilian?

Thanks for the hep

 

[waktasz]

For the matches I've shot, you show up any time between the announced time and wait in line at each stage to shoot. It would probably benefit you to get there early.

You don't need a holster, although you can holster between stages. I think they make you keep the slide locked back while holstered.

3 shooters per team, no more no less.

Guardian is for police, fire, military, etc. The advantage to shooting that division is that most cops can't shoot

 

[9mmepiphany]

I figured I stood a better change that way

 

[Ric_in_OR]

I haven't shot - just been an SO
It is simple - but difficult (challenging) to master

Check with the MD - at the last match I attended, the Glock event was both Saturday and Sunday. With fewer shooting Sunday am - the Church crowd. So that might help you determine when to actually show up.

Bring extra ammo - if you shoot a bad string, no problem, you can re-shoot that string.

While at the match -
- sign up for each stage,
- then look for the shortest line and wait your turn there.
You should not have to wait in a long line for each of the 3 stages.
Depending upon the venue - they may have the same stage recreated a couple of times
That helps with line length too.

Don't forget, you can Win a Glock!

If you know someone who doesn't want to shoot - get them to SO. The Glock folks will give them an item for helping out (like a Glock knife etc) plus they get entered to Win A Glock.

If you have someone who needs one, ask the MD, chances are very high there will be Glocks available to shoot. Also nice if you wanted to try a different style (long, baby etc)


Don't let the on-line rules confuse you - it's not that hard and the SO's will walk each group of shooters thru the stage. This is not a match where you need to concentrate on what to shoot next, where to go. You focus on the basics - Trigger control, sight alignment and speed.

Have Fun!

Did I mention you could Win A Glock?!

And verify the Venue rules - our venue does not allow for concealed carry as an example.



-Ric

 

[glockgod]

Do folks walk around with holstered guns or carry their Glocks in a pistol pouch/case?

Both-if you have a gun in a holster the slide MUST be locked back for safety.

Bring extra ammo - if you shoot a bad string, no problem, you can re-shoot that string.

You are allowed a reshoot of a stage if you have a pistol malfunction.

Heading out for the Beckley match at 0500 tomorrow. Woo Hoo!!!

 

[9mmepiphany]

Thanks folks

The match isn't until the 25th-26th in Richmond CA. I should have plenty of time to dig the G19 out and get familiar with the NY-1 trigger again...I might even clean it up a bit

I figure it would be a good time to let the Glock Armorer take a look at it and add any up-dates

 

[waktasz]

Plenty of time to throw that NY1 trigger in the trash can between now and then too.

 

[9mmepiphany]

I like the tactile feedback of the NY-1, during trigger prep. I don't have to pay as much attention when shooting quickly

I use it in teaching, to help clients having trouble slapping a SA trigger, to learn to manage the trigger more smoothly. For smaller hands, I use a Kahr

 

[waktasz]

That is crazy talk.

 

[9mmepiphany]

I guess we just have a different understanding of trigger management for shooting quickly

 

[waktasz]

Why you'd want to artificially punish yourself by running that terrible trigger I will never understand and you'll never be able to convince me.

 

[9mmepiphany]

OK..not trying to

 

[Sam1911]

I SO'd a few GSSF matches years ago when I lived in MD. Pretty fun, some VERY funny stories came out of it.

(Always remember that YOU are ultimately responsible for your own safety, and don't feel hesitant to speak up if someone is endangering themselves or you. A lot of people go to GSSF matches. Many of them are pretty unfamiliar with working with a more dynamic range setting, or handguns, or firearms in general! You may leave with some funny stories, yourself, but there's a fine line between funny and bleeding!)

If you're used to IDPA or USPSA the stages will be pretty pedestrian. But that means you have no excuses!

Oh, and if you get the choice between taking home a free Glock knife and a free Glock mag...take the mag.