Gadsden State Police and Public Safety to host free civilian firearms training class

GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - Gadsden State Community College Police and Public Safety Department is inviting the public to their free civilian firearms class this November.

Officials said the training session is open to those 18 and older and is designed to increase confidence in firearm handling while providing instruction in firearm safety, self-defense, and situational awareness.

“This class is not just about firearms,” said Gadsden State Police and Public Safety Department Chief Jay Freeman. “It is about equipping individuals and families with the confidence, knowledge and awareness needed to protect themselves. We encourage families to come together, train together and become better prepared together through this valuable training.”

Freeman said the session will provide those those who attend with an opportunity to learn firearm safety and understand their legal responsibilities.

“At Gadsden State, we are dedicated to empowering our communities with the knowledge and skills necessary to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. Our Civilian Firearms Class provides citizens with an opportunity to learn firearm safety, understand their legal responsibilities and gain practical skills, especially as we approach the busy holiday season.”

The training class will begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Beck Conference Center on the Wallace Drive Campus.

Officials said those who attend must bring the following:

• Functioning handgun
• Proper holster
• Eye protection
• Ear protection
• 50 rounds of ammunition

Officials said space for the class is limited. If you wish to register or want more information, you are asked to contact Emily Feemster at efeemster@gadsdenstate.edu or 256-549-8611, or Chief Jay Freeman at jfreeman@gadsdenstate.edu or 256-549-8672.

You can find the full course schedule for the class below:

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

• Classroom instruction
• Beck Conference Center
• 203 College Drive
• Lunch will be provided

12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

• Live range training
  • Certified firearms instructors from multiple agencies will lead classroom and live range sessions with support from other departments across the region

Course Topics

• Basics of pistol shooting
• Firearm types and functions
• Firearm safety
• Situational awareness and avoiding danger
• Legal responsibilities of gun ownership

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