Free Citizens Firearm Safety Class
Thank you for your interest in the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) Citizen’s Firearm’s Course. This two day course is designed to instruct you in firearms safety, to familiarize you with your firearm and to help you become proficient with its use.
Classroom portion and Range Portion must be completed in the same week.
Failure to do so will result in you reapplying after 6 months.
You must be 21 year of age, Okaloosa County resident and submit a complete application.
Classroom portion:
Must bring firearm, holster and picture ID to the class for instructor inspection.
Ammunition is not allowed in the classroom.
Notify instructors of any medical conditions that might affect your participation in the training as in diabetes, back problems, etc. ( We can work with many situations and have successfully trained people with various disabilities and medical conditions)
Familiarize you with your firearm
Become proficient with its use
Educate you on current firearms laws
Civil liability having a firearm in your home or business
Ranger Portion:
Designed to incorporate the class instruction with firing of firearm
You must have you own firearm and 50 rounds of ammo (only two can share a firearm)
No magnum calibers larger than .357 magnum
Must have ear protection, eye protection, holster and a sturdy belt
Holster must be designed to securely retain the firearm in the holster during movement (bending at the waist, sitting, etc.)
General:
A background/criminal history check of every participant will be conducted. Participants having any potential conflicts resulting from their criminal history check will be contacted and the Range Master will be solely responsible for determining final approval for participation.
Answer all of the questions honestly or there will be possible refusal of attendance.
Conviction of felony charges and some misdemeanor charges may automatically disqualify an applicant.
Should you plan to purchase a firearm to participate in this firearms training, please be aware of the following factors: small firearms require more training to use effectively. They usually have smaller sights and a shorter barrel. They have a smaller grip. Users normally feel more recoil from a small firearm. If you do not plan to carry the firearm on your ankle or pocket you might look into a mid size firearm.
YOU MUST CONTACT ROBERTA PIFER PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON THE THURSDAY BEFORE THE CLASSROOM PORTION HELD ON MONDAY NIGHT TO INSURE ALL PAPERWORK IS COMPLETE.
Please direct all questions, comments or requests
for information to the CFA Point of Contact:
Roberta Pifer