The Rifle Association Foundation recently awarded a grant to the North Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association for purchase of training materials for its monthly safety classes.

The grant of $2,062 comprises four pistols, four rifles and a check for $800 for a gun safe.

The rifles were first used in NWSA’s most recent Basic Rifle Shooting class which is offered twice a year.

NWSA teaches 12 classes a year, and has taught nearly 300 students since September 2012 when the NRA certified instructors began teaching.

For more information about the North Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association, visit www.northwhidbeysportsmen.org or call John Hellmann at 360-675-8397.