The 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 — will be held Friday January 18th from 6pm to 9pm, continuing on January 19th from 9am to 5pm at the NWSA range located at 886 Gun Club Rd., off Oak Harbor Rd. This 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. The cost of the class is $35. Students can register online at nrainstructors.org

For questions or to register call NRA instructor John Hellmann at 675-8397 or email NWSA.Training@gmail.com Additional information can be found 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.