Perry Police Department to Host Senior Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class and Women's Firearm Safety Class in September
The City of Perry Police Department will host a Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety class and a Women’s Firearm Safety class in September 2025.
Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class – September 5 | 8 AM – 12 PM | $30 Class Fee
Women’s Firearm Safety Class – September 6 | 8 AM – 12 PM | $30 Class Fee
Each class will provide participants with knowledge of basic safety training including loading, unloading, and firing of handguns. In addition, the class will provide information on Georgia law regarding possession, concealment, and legal justifications for use of deadly force.
Please do not bring your firearm into the classroom. Leave it locked in your vehicle.
Class Schedule:
Classroom and range instruction will be provided for each firearm safety class:
Classroom instruction is held in the training room at the Perry Police Department (1207 Washington Street). Classroom instruction begins at 8 AM. Each classroom session lasts 2 hours.
Range instruction takes place at the Perry Police Department Shooting Range (261 Toomer Road). Range instruction begins at 10 AM. Each range session lasts 2 hours.
Class Requirements:
Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class Requirements:
- 60 Years & Older – Must bring a valid ID with the completed application package
- MUST complete a Firearm Class Application, Liability Waiver, and consent to a Background Check – All documents must be submitted in person to the Perry Police Department at 1207 Washington Street
- Resident of Perry or Houston County
- Provide your own handgun, ammo, safety glasses, and ear protection
- Although there is shade on the range, we highly recommend bringing sunscreen, a hat, and water, and wearing closed-toe shoes.
Women’s Firearm Safety Class Requirements:
- Women Participants Only
- 21 Years Old & Older – Must bring a valid ID with the completed application package
- MUST complete a Firearm Class Application, Liability Waiver, and consent to a Background Check – All documents must be submitted in person to the Perry Police Department at 1207 Washington Street
- Resident of Perry or Houston County
- Provide your own handgun, ammo, safety glasses, and ear protection
- Although there is shade on the range, we highly recommend bringing sunscreen, a hat, and water, and wearing closed-toe shoes.
Download The Required Documents Below:
Waiver, Release, and Indemnification Agreement
The fee for each class is $30 per participant.
For questions or more information, please call the Perry Police Department at (478) 988-2800.