Crime & Safety

Douglasville PD To Bring Back Free Public Handgun Clinic

The monthly clinic for those age 18 and older covers basic gun laws, handgun safety and basic shooting skills.

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Douglasville Police Department is bringing back its monthly handgun clinic.

Starting Tuesday, Dec. 7, Douglasville PD will offer the free, monthly handgun classes on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the police department’s community room. Classes will cover basic gun laws, handgun safety and basic shooting skills.

Participants must be age 18 or older to attend. The department said attendees are welcome to bring their own gun, but it must be unloaded. If you do not have one, the DPD will provide one for you to use.

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To reserve a seat at the clinic, contact Lt. Mark Edwards at 678-293-1677 or Sgt. Shane Sadler at 678-293-1739, or email the Training Division at DPDTraining@douglasvillega.gov. A reservation is required to attend the clinic.

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