Perry Police Department to Host Women's Firearm Safety Class and Senior Citizens’ Firearms Safety Class in November 2026
Overview of Classes:
Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class – November 3 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | FREE (Range time for the course will be on November 7, from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.)
Women’s Firearm Safety Class – November 5 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | FREE (Range time for the course will be on November 7, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
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) on the date of your class. Classroom instruction begins at 5:30 PM. The classroom session lasts 2 hours.
- Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class Classroom Instruction – November 3 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM
- Women’s Firearm Safety Class Classroom Instruction – November 5 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Range instruction takes place at the Perry Police Department Shooting Range (261 Toomer Road) on November 7, 2026.
- Senior Citizens’ Firearm Safety Class Range Instruction – November 7, from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Women’s Firearm Safety Class Range Instruction – November 7, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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
For questions or more information, please call the Perry Police Department at (478) 988-2804.