WILTON — The Wilton Fish & Game Association is offering a basic handgun training course for ages 21 years and older under the instruction of Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Wilton Fish & Game, U.S. Route 2. Classes are limited to 15 students, and there will also be a class on Saturday, May 16.
Participants are required to preregister and there is a fee at the time of registration. Those completing the courst get a certificate of training from the 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.
It is also a good opportunity to learn safe gun practices.
Participants must bring their own unloaded hand gun in a holster with at least 50 rounds of ammunitio as well as a belt for the holster and hearing and eye protection. No magnums are allowed on the indoor range.
To register call Sharon at 207-778-3690 or email Borthwick@myfairpoint.net.
