North Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association is offering monthly safety classes to the general public.

The next class, NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home Class, is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21 at the NWSA range, 886 Gun Club Road.

The class focuses on building skills gained in other shooting classes and shooting styles, which the student must be able to show documentation or competency.

The class also gives a thorough briefing on the provisions of law pertaining to ownership and use of a firearm. Defensive shooting skills are emphasized in the class. Class includes shooting on the NWSA Pistol Range.

Cost of the class is $50 and includes a book.

• For information or to register, go to nrainstructors.org and search 98277 to bring up the class, or go to www.northwhidbeysportsmen.org