Franklin County hand gun course to be offered in January, February

WILTON — The Wilton Fish & Game Association will offer basic hand gun training for those age 21 years and older under the instruction of Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols on Saturday, Jan. 26 and Saturday, Feb. 23.
Classes will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wilton Fish & Game on U.S. Route 2.

There are 10 students per class so that there is adequate instruction per student. Participants are required to pre-register and pay a $20 class fee to hold their spot. To register please call Sharon at 207-778-3690 or email Borthwick@myfairpoint.net
Each participant will receive a certificate of training from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office that they can use as proof of required training in order to get a concealed handgun permit. The certificate is recognized by the state because Nichols is a certified firearms instructor through the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.
The course is also an opportunity to learn safe gun practices. Students must bring their own unloaded hand gun in a holster with at least 50 rounds of ammunition, as well as a belt for the holster and hearing and eye protection. No magnums are allowed on the indoor range.