In order to get a Florida state gun permit, according to the Treasurer of the Whisper Walk Gun club in West Boca Raton, you need 6 hours of intense coaching and a final period of shooting the gun at a range. The club is 14 years old and has 50 members including retired professionals, a few ex-law enfocement officers, neighbors and people from other communities. They meet monthly in the community clubhouse.
During class you
· see a 10-minute NRA video about the safe and responsible use of firearms
· go through the NRA training manual, “The Basics of Pistol Shooting
o pistol parts
o operation
o ammunition
o using a pistol safey
o operating a pistol
o shooting basics
Three fundamental gun safety rules are mentioned:
· always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction
· keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot
· always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use
The group learns how to shoot and care for their weapon. They go to a Pembroke Pines shooting range a few times a month. For more information call 561-483-5636. Cost of course is $40.
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