MOULTRIE — The Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a firearms safety and familiarization course from 8 a.m.-noon on May 13. The course covers a number of legal issues including: use of force and deadly force, firearms carry, fundamentals of shooting and live fire practice.

To participate, students will need a safe and operable pistol and holster, 50 rounds of ammunition for the gun and ear and eye protection. Foam earplugs and eyeglasses are sufficient protection.

The course is open to all residents of Colquitt County 18 and older who are legally qualified to possess a gun. 

Registration forms are available on the second floor of the sheriff’s office administrative building at 200 Veterans Parkway N. Registrants should bring an official photo identification such as a driver’s license or passport and firearm information, but not the gun itself. Information required for the gun is the make, model, serial number and caliber.

For additional information, contact Inv. Michael Cox at (229) 616-7430 by email at michael.cox@ccboc.com.

The class is limited to 20 students and the deadline to register is May 5.