Civilian firearms training courses scheduled

Despite a tumultuous beginning to the year, the Sweetwater County Sheriff”s Office firearms training staff still plans to host its abbreviated 2020 civilian firearms training schedule. The scheduled classes are as follows:

July 25, Sept. 19

Each class comprises a combination of classroom instruction and shooting exercises. The training emphasizes firearms familiarization and safety, and training topics include grip, stance trigger control, holster considerations, home firearms storage and more. Both classes satisfy the state’s training requirement for a concealed carry permit.

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