James City County Police Dept. to hold free firearm safety course Aug. 22

Citizens who would like to learn more about firearms can attend a free class for adults offered by the James City County Police Department.

The class will cover basic safety, handling and storage. It will not include hands-on training. Personal firearms should be left at home. The free safety class will be held from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 at the Law Enforcement Center, 4600 Opportunity Way, Williamsburg.

Registration is required as the class size is limited. For more information or to register, call 757-603-6026.

Class materials and gunlocks were purchased using grant funding from the National Rifle Association Foundation and Project ChildSafe. Free gunlocks are available at the class or by calling 757-603-6022.

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