FORDYCE - Free basic firearms training and safety classes are being offered at 9 a.m. Saturday, 13, and at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Fordcye Methodist Church, organizers have announced.Topics to be covered include: Arkansas firearm laws and your responsibilities; basic firearms function and knowledge; firearms safety; firearms and children, Castle Doctrine; active shooter situations; discussions about gun registration; CHCL who can carry and how; "Shoot-Don't Shoot" situations; and more.The class will be followed by a live fire practice. Organizers ad-vise those attending to be prepared for a long day.Class participants must be 18 years old or older. Each class is limited to 40 people. Register by by sending an email with the date and number of people to: fordycefirearmstraining@proton.me No private firearms in classroom unless unchambered in holster, case or purse.Sponsors for the free classes are Fordyce Methodist Church, Curtis Excavating, Arkansas Patriot Coalition, and SEAR Em Com.Additional sponsors are welcome. For more information, call or text (870) 352-1494....
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