Advanced Rifle Class Scheduled for Geogia’s Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center

Ever wanted to go beyond the basics relative to rifle shooting, but not sure where to start?  The Family Day at the Range series provides a perfect opportunity, offering training courses for those that wish to learn or advance their knowledge of firearms, safety and also get the chance to shoot a variety of firearms.

Part of the series, Advanced Rifle Class, is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center.

The Advanced Rifle Class focuses on firearm safety, shooting technique, sight picture and sight alignment and how to resolve certain firearm malfunctions. Participants will also have the opportunity to handle and shoot various rifles including lever action, bolt action, break action and semiautomatics.

The Family Day at the Range series also offers other courses, including the following:

• Basic Shotgun
• Advanced Shotgun
• Intro to Handgun/Rifle
• Advanced Handgun

What do you need to do to attend? Registration is required, so call (770-784-3059) and let us know you are coming.  Event will be held rain or shine.

Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center is located near Mansfield, less than an hour southeast of Atlanta off Interstate 20.  The address is 543 Elliott Trail, Mansfield 30055.  Family Day at the Range courses all begin at the Visitor Center prior to going to the shooting range.

Family Day at the Range course information can be found at www.georgiawildlife.com/FDR or call (770) 784-3059.

Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is comprised of six divisions which carryout DNR’s mission to sustain, enhance, protect and conserve Georgia’s natural, historic and cultural resources. As one of six divisions within DNR, the Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) is charged with conserving, enhancing and promoting Georgia’s wildlife resources, including game and nongame animals, fish and protected plants. WRD is comprised of four sections – Game Management, Fisheries Management, Law Enforcement and Nongame Conservation, which regulate hunting, fishing and boat operation, protect nongame and endangered wildlife, provide conservation education and enforce laws for the protection and use of Georgia’s natural resources.