Next Match on January 21, 2018

GSSF Indoor Shooting Match

Next Match at Jan, 21 2018

Fun for everyone and it is not difficult to compete - just hard to win!  

However, everyone who shoots two of the three events will be registered in a drawing to win a brand new Glock pistol (there are two matches remaining Jan 21 and Feb 18 so mark you calendar).

Besides plaques for the match winners, we will be drawing for some great Glock swags like caps, water bottles, tee shirts, and other great Glock stuff!

Below is a short video of an actual GSSF Indoor Match:


Here is a video talking about GSSF Membership:

For more information follow this link:
  GSSF INDOOR SHOOTING MATCH at Frontier Firearms USA

There will be NRA Certified Range Safety Officers and Glock Armorers on hand to assist you.

Frontier Firearms USA - Kingston TN (865) 376-0793
www,FrontierFirearms.US

Session 2 of 3 GSSF Shoot Events Is Coming

GSSF Shoot January 21, 2018 12:30pm

Glock Shooting Sports Foundation Shoot at Frontier Firearms

   

Get ready for another fun day of shooting your Glock (or one of ours) at the second of our three Glock Shooting events. 

Safety briefing begins at 12:30 pm on Sunday January 18, 2018.  This is fun event for all ages.  It does NOT involve running and gunning, speed loads, or other "advanced" pistol skills.  GSSF indoor shoots are about accuracy and prizes! 

Yes prizes.  If you compete in two out of three shoots you will qualify to win a Glock Pistol of your choice.

If you compete in two out of three shooting events that make up the Series, you will qualify to win a Glock Pistol of your choice.  The pistol is awarded by drawing not by scores.  Other prizes are given by scores.

Classification System for GSSF Indoor League Matches

In order to provide competition on a “level playing field” during all GSSF Competitions, firearms are divided into two classes - Stock and Unlimited. 

GSSF shooters are divided into two classes according to which Glock they shoot and what if any modifications have done to their Glocks:

• Stock Pistol Clas - All other Glocks that have not been modified by adding aftermarket parts (Pocket Pistol shoot for Glock 42 and 43)
• Unlimited Pistol Class - All Glocks which aftermarket parts installed (see definitions below)

Stock Class Weapons

GLOCK Firearms are considered to be “Stock” if all firearm components are or ever have been available from GLOCK, Inc.

Allowable modifications are specified below: 

• “Hogue-Grip” type sleeves,
• “A-Grip” panels,
• “skateboard tape” or other grip-enhancing materials that do not materially alter the function of the stock firearm 
• Slide and barrel stripping and/or refinishing 
• Pearce Grip, Inc. grip extenders only on G26, G27, G29, G30, G33, G3, G42 and G43 magazines 
• Aftermarket replacement non-metallic base plates on magazines 
• Post and notch sights (“patridge” sights) excluding any sight requiring slide modifications.
• Please note that fiber-optic and express sights are approved.
• Any combination of GLOCK produced firearm parts that do not, in the sole opinion of the Range Master, result in a significant competitive advantage in the stock division are safe to utilize. 

Unlimited Class Weapons

The following modifications will necessitate placement of the firearm in the Unlimited Class: 

• Any non-post and notch sights including, but not limited to, “Ghost Ring” or laser, electronic and optical sights. 
• Wrap-around “grip sleeves” on magazines 
• Aftermarket component parts and barrels 
• Recoil spring guide/recoil reducer assemblies 
• Aftermarket extended slide stop levers 
• Firing pins (modified/aftermarket) 
• Connectors (modified/aftermarket) 
• Metallic magazine well “funnels” or “slugs” 
• Lights or other barrel weights 
• Any modification deemed by the Range Master to create an unfair competitive advantage.
  G36, G42 and G43 pistols are excluded from Unlimited Division 
  

First Place Plaques will be awarded in the Stock Class for:

• 1st Place Stock

        Class A

        Class B

        Class B     

• 1st Place Lady
• 1st Place Senior
• 1st Place Junior

There will be a First Place Plaque for Unlimited Class

What is the GSSF Indoor League?

The GSSF League Match is a series of three matches conducted over a 3-month period or a time frame of the HOST ranges choosing.

Participants must be current GSSF members and compete in two of the three matches to qualify for plaques and prizes. If you are not currently a member, you may join on-line at www.gssfonline.com or upon registration at a GSSF League Match. An annual GSSF membership costs only $35 for the new members and $25 for renewing members and it allows you to compete in any GSF match.

RULES:

• Competitors may shoot ANY GLOCK pistol in the Indoor League Series events.
• The Lewis Prize Allocation System is used to distribute as equitably as possible.
  
• Each separate pistol used during the match will be a separate entry.
• Your two best scores of each entry during the series will be totaled and averaged at the end of the 3-match series.
• If a shooter competes in only two matches, his/her scores for each entry are totaled and divided by two.
• If a shooter competes in all three matches his/her best two series scores for each entry are totaled and divided by two.
• Participants may shoot more than one pistol at each event. The course of fire may be shot more than once per pistol.
• For each division ONLY the first course of fire will be placed in the rankings and ONLY the first course of fire will be eligible for the 500 or 250 (Pocket GLOCK) Club ranking.
• The result is one final score for each entry, which is then listed in the overall order in which he/she finished.
• The overall list is then divided into thirds, with the

        Top one-third considered “A Class,”

        The second one-third is “B Class,” and;

        The final one-third is “C Class.”

• Plaques are awarded to the top competitor in each A, B, and C class.
• Unlimited and other special recognition categories:  Master Shooters are not eligible for the various subcategories that are offered.
• It is suggested that the random drawing for the firearm should be done by an impartial third party.
• The firearm is ALWAYS given away in a lottery consisting of all shooters who shot two of the three matches.
• The remaining prizes are to be distributed fairly among the participants. 

**** Scoring for the following – Original Course of Fire, Course of Fire Option A, Course of Fire Option B, Course of Fire Option C, Course of Fire Option D Allocate points for each shot as follows: 10 points=X Ring 10 points=10” Ring 8 points=8” Ring 5 points=any other bullet mark on the target If a shot cuts the line, the higher point value is given. There is a maximum of 500 points.

**** When scoring Course of Fire Option E (Pocket GLOCK) there is a maximum of 250 points 

** Reshoot: When a competitor’s score cannot be recorded or a non shooter induced malfunction occurs, a Range Officer or the Range Master will allow the competitor to shoot the stage again for score. 

ORIGINAL COURSE OF FIRE

THERE IS NO PENALTY FOR MISSES OR UNFIRED SHOTS. 

Competitor faces NRA “D1” paper targets at distances of 15, 25, 50, and 75 Feet OR 5, 7(21ft), 15 and 25 yards with firing timed as follows:

**500 CLUB qualifying course of fire**

D-1 5 rounds 25 feet      OR     7(21ft) yards 15 seconds

D-1 5 rounds 50 feet      OR     15 yards 15 seconds

D-1 10 rounds 15 feet    OR     5 yards 15 seconds

        CHANGE TARGETS

D-1 10 rounds 25 feet     OR     7(21ft) yards 15 seconds

D-1 10 rounds 50 feet     OR     15 yards 15 seconds

D-1 10 rounds 75 feet     OR     25 yards 30 seconds 

COURSE OF FIRE OPTION E POCKET GLOCKS

(Does not qualify for 500 Club) **Qualifies for 250 CLUB**

Competitor faces NRA “D1” paper targets at distances of 9, 15, 25, 30 and 50 feet OR 3, 5, 7(21ft), 10, and15 yards, with firing timed as follows:

D-1 5 rounds 9 feet       OR     3 yards 15 seconds

D-1 5 rounds 15 feet     OR     5 yards 15 seconds

        CHANGE TARGETS NOW

D-1 5 rounds 25 feet     OR     7(21ft) yards 15 seconds

D-1 5 rounds 30 feet     OR     10 yards 15 seconds

D-1 5 rounds 50 feet     OR     15 yards 15 seconds 

Come out and shoot at Frontier Firearms on January 21, 2018!

Are You a Magazine Snob?

Are you a magazine snob?

Magazines and [Stripper] Clips

At Frontier Firearms we have never understood why some shooters make fun of old timers and newbies who mistakenly call "magazines" "clips". In fact, we cringe when we see posts and photos of clips and magazines with snide or cute captions demanding everyone know the difference. 

We feel that if magazine snobs took a moment to think about why so many folks refer to magazines as clips, they wouldn't be so quick to ridicule.

Indeed, the first time large numbers of Americans were introduced to repeating firearms was during WWI and then WWII. During these wars our Doughboys and then GI's fought with arms like stripper clip-fed '03 Springfields or clip-fed M1 Garands.

After the wars veterans came home with the knowledge that one reloaded with a clip. Thus, anything holding ammo for reloading was called a clip. The Vets passed the terminology down to their son's and to many a clip is still the name of something that holds ammo for loading and reloading.

To the day of his death my Grandfather Rex Dudley Williams (Tellico Plains, TN) who fought in WWI called a magazine was a clip . The same was true for my Great Uncle Rass Smith (Knoxville, TN) who fought his way to Burma and back in WWII.

Soon this debate will be over and gun-snobs won't need to worry about magazines being called clips because the Vets of our Greatest Generation who carried the term "clip" home with them from distant and foreign battles and their son's will be little more than fading memories. 

Anyway, that's why at Frontier Firearms we never make fun of folks who use the term clip when they mean magazine. In fact when we hear the mistake, instead of ridiculing or correcting, we pause and give silent thanks to those who fought for our freedom without ever learning or caring about the difference between a magazine and clip.

Tennessee Gun Shop Offers Discount To Christians - Frontier Firearms

"I am Christian and I Carry"

Luke 22:35-37 And He said to them, "When I sent you without money bag, knapsack, and sandals, did you lack anything?" So they said, Nothing."  Then He said to them, "But now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one. For I say to you that this which is written must still be accomplished in Me: 'And He was numbered with the transgressors.' For the things concerning Me have an end." 

Christians Targeted

On October 1, 2015 a tragic massacre was perpetrated on the campus of Umpqua Community College in Oregon. Victims were asked to identify their faith.  Those who said they were Christian were summarily executed with a bullet to the head. Those who did not profess faith in Jesus Christ were shot in the lower extremities.  Before the smoke cleared nine innocent folk had been shot died (not all who died were Christian) and nine more wounded.  As usual in these mass shootings, the cowardly assassin took his own life as soon as he met an armed response.

Mathew Downing who was spared by the shooter recalls the most chilling scene:

"The shooter asked one of the other students to stand up and when he did, asked him if he was religious. The student said he was Christian and was shot.  This continued with another person, who acknowledged he was Catholic, but wasn't sure if he believed in an afterlife. He was shot too." CNN News

The President Speaks

As facts came in the nation seemed to hold its breath until, even before the dead were identified, President Barrack Obama appear in a televised speech announcing he would be politicizing these horrific, execution style murders. The President renewed his call for the passage of more gun laws.
The President made no mention that Christians had been executed for their faith. 

Enough is Enough

The next day I could not stop think about the shooting. I kept thinking "enough is enough". America is turning its back on Christians. Christianity can't be mentioned in any government functions and is banned from our schools and places of employment. Even at Christmas for fear of offending, many businesses no longer mention Jesus Christ. I have even read about folk protesting because they didn't want the baby Jesus in a Christmas play!
Now Christians are being singled out for execution (also see the Charleston Church Shootings. NBC NEW Charleston Church Shooting

A Brave Stand

This is when I read that Tennessee Lt Governor Ron Ramsay had bravely taken a stand against the slaughter of unarmed people and Christians.:

"While this is not the time for widespread panic, it is a time to prepare.... I would encourage my fellow Christians who are serious about their faith to think about getting a handgun carry permit. I have always believed that it is better to have a gun and not need it than to need a gun and not have it....Our enemies are armed. We must do likewise." The Tennessean

We Should Be Prepared

Nehemiah 4:14  ...fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your houses.

I thought, Lt. Gov. Ramsey is right!  Christians should be prepared by carrying a handgun and as the owner of Frontier Firearms, I could help. This is when I decided to offer a discount to Christian in order to achieve these goals:

1. Let Christians know that despite the growing opposition and hostility to Christianity around in the USA and around the world in my store they are respected and welcome,
2. Help Christians obtain a firearm.
3. Give Christians an opportunity to openly profess their faith and receive a small reward rather than a bullet in the head.

Facebook Ad

So I posted the ad you see here on Facebook.
Almost immediately countless Christians posted expressions of support.  

A Storm Blows In

Then a local television station, WVLT Channel 8, Knoxville TN came to my gun store and filmed a story. Within 24 hours the story had gone national. See the story here: Local 8 WVLT TV Gun store offering discount for Christians
That's when the storm began and our Facebook page blew up. On one side folk were supportive but on the other side people were going nuts. Many, even after I assured them no one would be denied a discount during the sale, were threatening lawsuits for discrimination. Christians and atheists alike quoted out-of-context Bible verses to condemn me for suggesting Christians should even own much less and carry a handgun. 

Many Claimed Offense

I engaged many of the folks who were objecting and discovered they fell into the following groups: 

1. Liberals and progressive who hate firearms
2. Liberals, progressives and atheists who seem to hate Christianity if not Christians
3. Atheists who love guns but hate Christianity.
4. Christians who hate guns.
5. Christians who do not hate guns but misunderstand scripture (especially Matthew 5:9 "turn the other cheek" and / or the commandment "thou shall not kill (murder) Exodus 20:13 and Deuteronomy 5:17)

Yet Support Was Great

I was receiving calls from all around the country from folks who were supportive and said more Christians should stand up and be heard.

ChristianCarryPins.com is born

That's when I had the idea for a tasteful pin Christians could wear that told other Christians were they stood.

"I am Christian and I Carry"  

WHO I AM

I am Brant W Williams owner of Frontier Firearms. We are a full service gun store and indoor shooting range located in Kingston just out side of Knoxville, TN.  We opened on October 1, 2000. This is our sixteenth year in business.  
Each year at Frontier we instruct thousands of Tennesseans in firearms safety, concealed carry weapons, and marksmanship.  

FRONTIER FIREARMS, LLC

That's me with the beard.

All of our employees are retired or former combat veterans. 

Although Frontier Firearms is an EEOC employer, our current employees happen to be Christian.

SELF-DEFENSE IS BIBLICAL

Believers should be conscious that personal self-defense is legitimatized by the Scriptures, just as the use of construction tools, cooking tools, transportation tools are legitimized by Scripture. And these matters of self-defense should hold in our minds and in our affections the same position as those other legitimate, but transitory, matters.

Though heavenly beings do battle and render judgments with the sword, in the perfection pictured in both the garden of Eden and in the Heavenly city, the primary activities are fellowship with God, fellowship with His people, singing in worship, and living in peace.

That is our destination.  ~ MT Biblical Self-defense

COED HANDGUN COURSE At Frontier Firearms

Sign Up for Our

CoEd Handgun Class

(Youth 12 and Up Welcome with Parents)

Its a Dangerous World! 

 Has it been a while since you fired a handgun?  Are you looking to brush up on old skills?  Perhaps you are a beginner?  Or do you want your son or daughter to learn handgun skills and safety? If so start with...

Frontier's Original

COED HANDGUN CLASS

It may be a dog eat dog world, but after taking this class you will feel better equipped to avoid being eaten! 

Take this course as  preparation for the TN Handgun Carry Permit Class or simply to brush up on skills you haven't used recently. The focus here is on safe gun handling and basic marksmanship. After reviewing the types and functions of different handguns, we will help you maximize your ability to deliver accurate hits with a handgun - pistol or revolver. Frontier's Handgun Fundamentals also covers firearms safety, weapons presentation, ready positions, loading/unloading, malfunction clearances, carry positions,  and more. Upon completion of the handgun fundamentals, you will have a good foundation in the fundamentals of handgun safety and marksmanship and you will be ready for more in-depth training. Open to students of all ages. Students under 18 must have parental consent.  Students 12 to 18 must have parents present.

Certificate suitable for framing upon completion.  Length: 4 hours. 

You will need a handgun, 100 rounds of ammunition, ear and eye protection (or use ours) and comfortable clothing. If you need a handgun, contact us - we can provide what you need.

Upon completion you will receive a coupon for good for towards training or range time.

This class makes a great refresher course for those wanting to review before obtaining your TN Handgun Carry Permit.

HANDGUN RENTALS AVAILABLE!

IN OUR COED CLASS YOU WILL:

• Learn about handguns, how to work then, hold them, shoot, and carry them safely.
• Learn how to safely handle, load and unload pistols and revolvers.
• Learn how to aim and accurately fire pistols and revolvers.
• Learn which handguns are best for concealed carry and/or home protection. 
• Develop confidence in your ability to hit the target 100% of the time!
• Learn how to select the correct handgun for you.
• Learn how to carry a handgun so no one else knows you have it.
• Over come your fear of firearms!
• This 4 hour course could save a life - YOURS!

Our Original COED Handgun Course makes a great refresher course for those wishing to review before or after obtaining a TN Handgun Carry Permit.

 This Class is Open To Women and Men.

HANDGUN RENTALS AVAILABLE!

More Reasons To Take Our Class

• Relaxed, professional atmosphere
• Rain or Shine you stay dry
• Safest most modern indoor range
• State Inspected Indoor Firing Range
• For you safety, multiple Instructors
• All instructors are Nationally and State certified
• All instructors are Nationally Certified Range Safety Officers
• No “Drill Sergeant” attitudes or “boot camp” mentality
• Everyone treated in a positive, supportive manner
• Separate restrooms for Men and Women
• Comfortable Shooter’s Lounge for breaks
• Class and Range in one building - no extra driving
• Large, bright Classroom & state of the art electronic teaching aids
• FREE! One Day Range Pass - practice the before or after your class
• No Handgun? Rent one with ammo from us
• Open to men and women of all ages.
• Youth 12 and up welcome with parents
• Certificate upon completion 
• Valuable Coupon for purchases and classes

For This Course You Will Need

• A handgun in safe working condition
• At least 50 rounds of ammunition (more if you want)
• Comfortable clothing
• Pencil and paper

Pamper Yourself in our Safe, Clean, New, Bright, Modern Range!

• The only range built specifically as a shooting academy
• The only range equipped with ATS - the turning, moving active target system
• The only fully ADA compliant range and class facility
• The only range in the Knoxville area built to modern safety standards
• The cleanest, brightest range around
• The best ventilation - no choking clouds of lead laden dust created by bullets smashing into steel backstops
• The nicest, most courteous, best trained staff - everyone is a NRA certified Instructor, everyone is a NRA Certified Range Officer!

Our Money Back Guarantee!  

No matter your age, ability, or prior experience before this four hour class is over you will be shooting with ease and confidence. However, if by the end of class you feel we have failed to keep this promise just say so in class and we will refund your money on the spot! That's our promise to you!  ~ Brant Williams - Owner Frontier Firearms.

 

Tennessee's Cleanest, Brightest, Most Modern Range!

A Message from the Owner

I promise our instructors will treat you with dignity and respect - no matter your experience, sex, age, or ability.  At Frontier Firearms everyone is treated in a positive, supportive manner. There will be no “drill instructor” attitudes or “boot camp” mentality in our classes. 

Brant Williams, President