Hampton PD offers firearm safety course

The Hampton Police Department has announced that its first Citizen Firearms Safety Course for 2022 is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 8, at 8 a.m. at the city’s firing range, 233 Richard Petty Blvd.

It is a four-hour course and will be taught by a certified law enforcement instructor from the city’s police department.

All participants must be 21 years of age or older with no felony convictions and pass a background check.

Applications, which can be obtained in person at the police department or online must be completed and turned in by Jan. 5.

Information: Officer Randy Downs at 770-905-4028 or rdowns@hamptonga.gov.

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