James City County Police Department is offering free firearm safety classes to the public in the coming months. Each one-session class will cover basic safety, handling, storage and laws related to carrying a concealed handgun in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The class does not include hands-on training, and personal firearms should be left at home in a secure location.
This course meets the requirement for the “Documentation of Proof of Handgun Competency” as part of the VA Concealed Handgun Permit application process, and a certificate of attendance will be provided to attendees.
All classes will be held at the Law Enforcement Center at 4600 Opportunity Way.
Pre-registration is required and must be completed online.
Dates of the one-session classes follow:
- Feb. 24, 6:30-9 p.m.
- March 7, 9-11:30 a.m.
- March 23, 6:30-9 p.m.
- April 13, 6:30-9 p.m.
- May 11, 6:30-9 p.m.
- May 30, 9-11:30 a.m.
Project ChildSafe provides free gun locks that will be available to participants.
Questions? Contact Master Officer Alan McDowell at 757-603-6026; alan.mcdowell@jamescitycountyva.gov
Media Contact:
Stephanie Williams, Police Spokesperson
757-592-5618; Stephanie.williams@jamescitycountyva.gov