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 — is 6-9 p.m Friday, June 15, continuing 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 16 at the NWSA range, 886 Gun Club Road, off Oak Harbor Road.

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 learn about safe gun handling, pistol shooting fundamentals and pistol shooting activities.

Basics of Pistol Course prepares students for other NRA courses. This class includes shooting on the NWSA Pistol Range. Cost of the class is $35. Students can register online at nrainstructors.org

• 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