AVON PARK, Fla. – July 25, 2019 – The South Florida State College (SFSC) Criminal Justice Academy (CJA) is offering Live-Range Training for Concealed Weapons Holders. This course provides training to anyone who already has a valid concealed weapons permit. Instruction will include basic weapons handling, marksmanship, live-fire exercises, and care and cleaning of a handgun. Authorized weapons include revolvers or semi-automatic handguns in calibers .22, .25, 32, 380, 9mm, 38, 357, 40, 45, and 44. Handguns chambered in rifle calibers or fully automatic weapons will not be allowed.

The course is offered Saturday, Aug. 10, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the SFSC Criminal Justice Academy Firearms Range, 12700 Arbuckle Creek Road, Sebring. Anyone interested in taking this course must bring their concealed weapons permit, a handgun, and 50 rounds of factory ammunition, all other materials will be supplied. The cost is $55 and the course number (CRN) is 11243. Pre-registration is required. 

For information, equipment list, and maps to the range, contact Michael Huften, coordinator, at 863-784-7285. Register at any SFSC campus or center in DeSoto, Hardee, or Highlands counties.