I recently took the Glock Armors course. It was fun, got to hang out with some like minded individuals and have some good conversation. Both the Instructor and the Sales guy stated several times that Glock is very Military and Law Enforcement oriented and that those groups are around 80% of Glocks business. Any input from anyone but those 2 groups will fall on mostly deaf ears.
If you don’t pass, it is because you don’t want to. That said, I am still out if the “Certification” holds any real value other than a civilian / business being committed enough to spend $250 on some swag. Maybe parts straight from Glock? There is no certification number to identify you, no logo for your business from Glock I could find, no website for customers to verify you are currently certified.
The Law Enforcement customers don’t individually pay for the class or get reimbursed. The LE guys I talked to need continuing education points and like to shoot. The free class is a win-win for them.
In the class I took, the benefits of Certification were never touched on. No idea from the class how to order parts or who to contact if I need something. No “front of the line” if I need help. Law enforcement get a hold of your sales guy. You will get a gray scale certificate in the mail 4-6 week after the class.
I don’t know if I will spend my own money to get re-certified. I just cant think of a benefit for myself. I could buy a lot of Glock factory parts from a reseller for the money I spent, maybe even a new Glock with the GSSF Pistol Purchase Coupon or a good part of it. Ammo and Training….
Class $250
Gas at least $50
Lodging / Meals $100
I do not consider GSSF membership to be part of the value of the Certification. 2 Separate things.
Don’t get me wrong, I will shoot my Glocks until they fall apart. I just don’t see what the certification gives me, what the value is. Over $400 is a lot for lunch, socializing, and a piece of paper no one will ask for.
1-24-23: I have been ordering a lot of parts. I am starting to see a return on my investment. I will keep updating.
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