Sportsmen’s association to teach NRA basics of pistol shooting

North Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association is offering a series of monthly safety classes to the public.

North Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association is offering a series of monthly safety classes to the general public.

The next course, NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting, is 6-9 p.m. Friday July 16 and 9 a.m. to 5-p.m. Saturday, July 17 at the NWSA range, 886 Gun Club Road.

The course introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely.

The pistol handling and shooting portion is completed at the NWSA range where students will learn about safe gun handling, pistol shooting fundamentals, and pistol shooting activities.

The Basics of Pistol Course will also help prepare the student for participation in other NRA courses.

This class includes shooting on the NWSA Pistol Range.

Cost of the class is $50. Students can register online at nrainstructors.org

For information or to register, call NRA instructor John Hellmann at 360-675-8397 or email NWSA.Training@gmail.com Additional information can be found online at www.northwhidbeysportsmen.org.

NWSA is an organization of men and women who support, encourage and engage in the responsible use of the outdoors, including hunting, fishing and the shooting sports: archery, shotgun, rifle and pistol.