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Firearm safety course to be held April 17

There will be a firearm safety course on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at Iowa Lakes Community College in
Estherville. The course will run from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and is required for anyone wishing to obtain a
concealed weapons permit in Iowa. The course consists of classroom education and actual live-fire with a
handgun. You must be at least 18 years of age to attend.

If you wish to attend, you must be a resident of Dickinson County and you MUST pre-register by calling
Diane at the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office at 712-336-2793. The fee for the course will be $55 and
will cover:

• Federal Law
• Iowa Law
• Legal and Ethical Use of a Firearm
• Firearms Safety
• Principles of Marksmanship
• Practical Range Exercise

Students will be required to bring the following items to class:

• Letter from your county Sheriff stating you are approved to participate in this course.
• Quality handgun (revolver or semi-automatic) no larger than .44 Remington Magnum
• 50 rounds of ammunition, only new factory or factory re-manufactured ammunition will be allowed (no hand
reloads will be permitted). BE CERTAIN THE AMMUNITION IS CORRECT FOR YOUR HANDGUN.
• Holster designed for your handgun.
• Proper eye (safety glasses or goggles) and hearing protection (ear plugs or muffs).
• Attendees must be thoroughly familiar with their handgun. There will be no time allotted for one-on-one
training.

Again, for residents of Dickinson County, you MUST pre-register for this class by calling Diane at the
Dickinson County Sheriff's Office at 712-336-2793.

Posted 3/4/2010 9:40:53 AM