Don’t miss this! 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. The spots will fill quickly, so sign up now! Registration is required and can be completed at: https://register-ed.com/events/view/185154.

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
• And more!

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. Check here for current and future class offerings.

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

For more information or if you have questions about the Handguns 101 class, please contact the Farragut Shooting Range Center Range Master, Cory Blanchard at cory.blanchard@idfg.idaho.gov or at (208) 683-1499.

You can also follow the Panhandle Region Facebook page to get regular news and updates.