Handguns course slated at the Farragut

By T.J. Ross

Regional Communications Manager

Idaho Fish and Game staff along with NRA certified instructors will be teaching "Handguns 101 – A Fundamentals Workshop," on Oct. 8 at the Farragut Shooting Range Center in Athol.

The class is geared toward new or potential gun owners with little or no experience with handguns.

There are only 20 spots available in the class. Registration is required and can be completed at bit.ly/3y0ZJUf.

The cost of the class is $40, which covers personalized instruction from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Payment can be made online or by cash or check at the door. Must be 18 years or older to participate.

The class will cover:

Handgun types

Terms and definitions

Safe handling

Sight alignment

Gun cleaning

Recreational shooting

Live fire

This class is one of the new “Hunting and Shooting Sport Skills” classes being offered across the state. Classes vary widely, but can include field dressing and skinning, shotgunning 101, CWD sampling and much more.

At the end of the day, we want you to feel equipped and be successful in your hunting and shooting endeavors!

Info": Farragut Shooting Range Center Range Master, Cory Blanchard, [email protected] or at (208) 683-1499.