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Gwinnett police to hold more firearms safety classes

Gwinnett County police discovered the body of a Stone Mountain man inside a Mountain Drive mobile home after getting a tip Monday, April 24, 2023. Two suspects have been arrested in the man's death. (Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department)

Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department

Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department

Gwinnett County police discovered the body of a Stone Mountain man inside a Mountain Drive mobile home after getting a tip Monday, April 24, 2023. Two suspects have been arrested in the man's death. (Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department)
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May 19, 2023

The community affairs section of the Gwinnett County Police Department is holding more firearms safety classes to teach residents about safe gun handling.

Local law enforcement personnel will give the classes, according to the county website.

Classes will be held Wednesday and on June 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gwinnett County Police Training Center, 854 Winder Highway, Lawrenceville.

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Gwinnett residents will soon have an opportunity to learn guidelines and best practices for safe gun handling from local law enforcement personnel.

Visit GwinnettCounty.com/FirearmSafety to register.

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Topics will include firearm safety, terminology and proper storage to keep children safe.

Youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Residents are prohibited from bringing their own firearms.

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