I am looking at getting a Glock 32 with my GSSF membership price, but just read this and wanted to pass it on. Since this is my first year as a member, I am guessing I can get one if I do it before May 1 of this year or I am guessing I will need to wait. Time to go shopping.
From GSSF 2011 Reference Edition
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reViseD Gssf member pistol purCHase proGram
Effective May 1, 2011
Gssf members eliGible for tHe DisCount purCHase proGram:
• Current members with more than 12 months (1 year) consecutive time as a GSSF member and in possession of the new double-card membership form.
• New "multi-year" members (2 Year, 3 Year, 5 Year and Lifetime members) in possession of the new double-card membership form.
Gssf members not eliGible for tHe DisCount purCHase proGram:
• New Annual (1 Year) members with less than 12 months with GSSF • New Annual Family Membership members with less than 1 year with GSSF.
No person can purchase any type of new GSSF membership and then instantly purchase a pistol on this program. Dealers will not be able to take GSSF Membership fees, complete the membership paperwork and sell a discounted pistol in one transaction.
All membership cards will be approved and issued by GSSF staff only. All members purchasing a pistol under this program must present to the dealer a new-style Membership Card marked
as "GSSF Pistol Purchase Coupon" that the dealer will then attach to Form 4473 and retain for their records. summary:
GSSF will print / issue 2 types of membership card forms. New Annual members of any type will continue to get a single membership card and this card will NOT be
accepted to purchase a discounted pistol.
Renewing members of any type or New Multi-Year members will receive 2 membership cards. 1 card will be clearly marked as "GSSF Pistol Purchase Coupon," and no member may receive the discounted price without this card. The dealer keeps that card and attaches it to Form 4473 and /or other pertinent records.
These qualifying members may purchase 1 discounted pistol only per calendar year. Please contact GSSF at 770-437-4718 or email to
[email protected] for more information.
member responsibilities
1. Member contacts GLOCK for local dealer information, then calls the dealer to be sure they are participating in the program and that the dealer has the model wanted in stock.
2. Member takes the GSSF Pistol Purchase Coupon to the dealer along with any other required documents. Dealer will keep the card and attach it to the Form 4473 and/or other pertinent documents.
3. Member is responsible for any taxes or fees as is required by local, state and federal laws. 4. Member must meet all local, state and federal laws necessary to legally purchase a pistol. 5. Member may only purchase 1 GLOCK handgun per calendar year in this program.
Dealer responsibilities
1. Dealer will only sell the discounted pistol upon presentation and receipt of the GSSF Pistol Purchase Coupon. 2. Dealer will retain the coupon for their records. 3. Dealer will sell the pistol from stock at the suggested Sub-Distributor pricing.