300 School Employees To Take Firearms Class, More Slots Available

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — More than 300 school employees have registered for Gwinnett County Sheriff Butch Conway's free Responsible Firearms Carry and Safety class Saturday, March 24, but the sheriff's office said they are still accepting students. The class is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 12 Stone Church's Hamilton Mill campus at 3858 Braselton Highway in Buford. If you're a school employee and you'd like to attend, you can email the sheriff's office at GCSOCivilianTraining@gwinnettcounty.com.

Below is a list of frequently asked questions:

DO I NEED TO REGISTER?
There is no official registration. Please just send an email to GCSOCivilianTraining@gwinnettcounty.com stating that you will be coming.

IS THERE A COST?
No, the course is free.

DO I NEED TO BRING ANYTHING?
No, just an open mind and a willingness to learn.

DO I NEED TO BRING MY GUN?
No weapons are needed for this course. Please do not bring any weapons into the building.

IS THIS CLASS JUST FOR TEACHERS OR CAN ANY SCHOOL STAFF ATTEND?
Anyone who works for a school may attend. This means bus drivers, maintenance, cafeteria, administrative, etc.

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WHAT TOPICS WILL BE DISCUSSED?
Situation Awareness/ Mindset
Use of Force laws
Carry Law
Carry Permit Process
Firearms/ Holster and Carry options

IS THERE ENOUGH PARKING?
There should be enough parking but we strongly encourage attendees to carpool, if possible.

WILL LUNCH BE PROVIDED?
Lunch is not provided but everyone will be given plenty of time for a lunch break.

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