SARASOTA, FL---The Firearms Training Institute of Sarasota will host an NRA First Steps Pistol Course at the AmericInn Hotel Conference Room at 5931 Fruitville Road. Class starts at 8:00am. The Course will be taught by local NRA Certified Instructors and cover the basics of safe gun handling and shooting. The four-hour Course will emphasize the safe and proper handling and use of pistols. Participants will learn about firearm safety, parts and operation, shooting fundamentals, maintenance, storage options and much more. This course meets the Florida training requirements for Concealed Carry Permit applicants. Non-residents are also eligible. For details on the course, contact Dr. Gerald Colbert at (941) 706-4358 or [email protected]

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