GSSF questions

[caduckgunner]

I am signing up to shoot the Corona GSSF match next month and have a few question. I know I am going to be shooting in the amature division, but what is the difference between the "Amature Civilian" and "Amature & Master Computition"? Should I just sign up for both? Is there a benefit to shooting both days?

[Glock Fan]

What range in corona is having this? raahauges?

[Jicko]

I am signing up to shoot the Corona GSSF match next month and have a few question. I know I am going to be shooting in the amature division, but what is the difference between the "Amature Civilian" and "Amature & Master Computition"? Should I just sign up for both? Is there a benefit to shooting both days?

Master <- if you had won the match before... IIRC...

No benefit in shooting both days

You should just sign up for Am Civilian.

[Jicko]

What range in corona is having this? raahauges?

https://www.gssfonline.com

[CaptainGlock]

Amateur Civilian (A-C) is open only to non-Masters; the corresponding division for them is Master Stock. Competition division is open to both Masters and Amateurs, although prizes for performance are awarded separately for the two classifications. The same thing happens in Subcompact and MajorSub divisions. (Amateur-Guardian is like A-C, but limited to law enforcement and some other "first responders.")

You can shoot in more than one division, depending on which Glock(s) you are using. For example, a G17 can shoot in A-C, Competition and Master Stock divisions (which non-Masters can enter) or even in Master Unlimited. A G34, on the other hand, can only be entered in Competition and Master Unlimited. Subcompact requires a G26, 27, 30, 36 or 33. MajorSub requires a G29, 30 or 39.

To get more shooting opportunities, as well as more chances for randomly-awarded prizes, shoot in more than one division!

[coolvarmint]

Like the good Captain said, entering more divisions equal more opportunities for prizes! Glock give out alot. Enjoy.

[Gryff]

what is the difference between the "Amature Civilian" and "Amature & Master Computition"?

The Amateur & Master Competition division is for people shooting long-slide Glocks (although you can also shoot this division with anything other than a G36 if you want). You can't shoot Amateur Civilian if you own a "competition length" Glock like a G34 or G35.

As for the definition of "Master":

170.50 Definition of “Master”

1. The competitor is a professional shooter.
2. The competitor has won three (3) GLOCK firearms as “high overall” in any division at previous GSSF matches.
3. The competitor has finished in the top 25 percentile of a non- GSSF major shooting competition.
4. The competitor is classified “master” or above in NRA, PPC, IDPA, ICORE IPSC/USPSA, Cowboy Action or similar shooting disciplines.
5. The competitor is a member of an armed forces pistol shooting team.
6. The competitor is a member of a (non-GSSF) law enforcement organization-sponsored pistol shooting team.

The full rules can be downloaded here:

http://www.gssfonline.com/GLOCK%20Report%20Rules2008.pdf

[gwl]

I'm already registered for two but I think I might add one more. Not too concerned about the prizes but looking for more trigger time.

[What Just Happened?]

If you're looking for more trigger time, I would recommend trying your hand at USPSA matches. You'll have much more trigger time. But if you're deadset on GSSF, try the indoor GSSF at the LAX range.

[gwl]

I've been looking into IPSC and IDPA but now that I have very limited time to get out of the house (new born baby) I gotta take what I can get. Basically next weekend is a my weekend for a time out.