WESTON, Vt. – There will be a “Basics of Handguns” course scheduled at the Weston Rod and Gun Club, 982 Route 100, in Weston. The classroom portion takes place Wednesdays, Sept. 4 and Sept. 11, from 6-9 p.m. with a mandatory Live Fire Familiarization Saturday, Sept. 14.

These classes cover handgun and pistol safety, types and actions, safe and proper handling, parts and operations, ammunition knowledge, fundamentals of pistol shooting, selecting and purchasing a pistol, cleaning, and maintain and proper storage of a handgun.

Students will familiarize themselves during Live Fire with different revolvers and semi-automatic .22 caliber handguns and then will have the opportunity to try various handguns in different calibers, makes, and styles. The Live Fire exercise is mandatory to receive certification. This certification is accepted in most states requiring a permit to carry a concealed firearm.

All firearms, ammunition, hearing and eye protection, targets, etc. will be supplied. You may bring your own handgun to the course. There will be no live ammunition allowed in the classroom. All firearms must be unloaded before coming to class and will be checked by the instructors to insure compliance and basic safety and operation.

Class is limited to 16 students and a deposit is required to reserve a seat. Total cost of the course should be paid prior to the first class unless other arrangements are made prior to the start of class.

Live Fire Familiarization and qualification will be held at the Kehoe Conservation Camp shooting range in Bomoseen, Vt. Saturday, Sept. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., rain or shine.

Pre-registration is required by calling Jake Hart at 802-824-6140. Military veterans receive discount. For more information or questions, call instructor Mike McNolty at 802-2369260.