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

The next course, NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting, is 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct.18, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19 at the NWSA range, 886 Gun Club Road, off Oak Harbor Road.

This course introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely.

The pistol handling and shooting portion is completed at the NWSA range where students will learn about safe gun handling, pistol shooting fundamentals and pistol shooting activities. The Basics of Pistol Course also helps prepare students for participation in other NRA courses.

This class includes shooting on the NWSA Pistol Range.

Cost of the class is $35. Students can register online at nrainstructors.org

• For information or to register, call NRA instructor John Hellmann at 360-675-8397 or email to NWSA.Training@gmail.com