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.

Frontier Firearms Voted Best of the Best 2015

Frontier Firearms in Kingston, TN voted Best of the Best by the readers of CityView in Knoxville, TN. in the gun store category.  

Frontier Firearms known by many as the "family friendly" store has earned a favored spot in the hearts of East Tennessee shooters and gun buyers.  On any given day one will see men, women, and even their children enjoying the hospitality while sipping free coffee and nibbling pretzels and snacks from the old fashioned candy jars at Frontier.  One doesn't' have to look are to find great deals and the resident cats playing over head or behind the counters.

Founder and owner Brant Williams said he is honored by the vote of confidence from the people of the greater Knoxville area.  "In the 15 years we've been in business, we've had our ups and down, but one thing has remained constant - our tremendous customer base. Our customers put us put us where we are today."

And where Frontier is today is a long way from the 20ft x 20ft room it shared with a campground office when it opened in 2000.  "Back then everyone, and I mean everyone told me we would never make it....  And you know if not for a handful of good friends they may have been correct," reminisced Williams.

Today Frontier Firearms occupies a 12,000 custom building including an indoor gun range, shooters' lounge, classrooms and gun and accessory showroom.

When asked what he is most proud of regarding his business, Williams stated, "Our staff and all the great young men and women who have worked with us over the years. Without their dedication Frontier would still be in that 20x20 room.  I am also especially proud of the fact that we have helped thousands of Tennesseans exercise their 2nd Amendment Rights."

Williams says when Frontier began teaching the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit Class the going rate was $75 to $150 per class, "We thought that was too expensive and for many put the cost of obtaining a Handgun Carry Permit out of reach."  Thus, Frontier Firearms became the first state certified handgun safety school to offer the Handgun Carry Permit class for less than $50.  Continuing Williams stated, "Since we lowered the price of permit classes all but a few of the most selfish instructors have cut their prices. This means more people can afford the class - not just at Frontier but other places as well."

In addition, Williams says Frontier offers scholarships (free class) to those in need and student/educator tickets for only $40.

With the company's emphasis on customer service, friendly atmosphere and a commitment to 2nd Amendment rights, it is no wonder Frontier Firearms was vote Best of the Best.  Congratulations Frontier Firearms.