Upcoming Hunter Safety Classes Announced

Friday, July 13, 2012

Here are upcoming Hunter Safety classes:

Bradley  County – Traditional Class – Cleveland State Community College, 3535 Adkisson Dr., Cleveland, TN 37312,  Monday – Thursday, August 20 –23.  (6:30 – 9:30 p.m.) and live fire on Sunday, August 26 at the Cleveland Hunting, Rifle & Pistol  Club, 2522 Leadmine Valley Rd. S.W., Cleveland, TN 37311  (time to be announced).  You must be nine years of age on or before the first day of class.

  Bring social security number and a pencil to class. Must pre-register by calling 423-472-7141 ext. 458 and follow instructions on the automatic message system.  The instructor is Ted Keirn.  Must attend all classes to be certified. 

 

Roane County – Traditional Class – Kingston Community Center, 201 Patton Ferry Road.  Monday – Friday, August 6 – 10.  (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.).  Must attend all classes to be certified.  You must be nine years of age on or before the first day of class.  Bring social security number and a pencil to class.  Register the first night of class.  The instructor is Brad Daugherty.

 

Hamilton County - CD Field Day - Calvary Baptist Church in Red Bank TN,  July 21, 2012 @ 9:00 AM Eastern.  You must be nine years of age on or before the first day of class.  Bring social security number and a pencil to class.  Call 423-605-9840 and leave voice mail to register. Instructor Jon Finch.

 

Rhea County - Traditional Class – Rhea County High School Little Theater.  Monday Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, August 6, 7, 9 &10.   (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.) and Saturday (700 a.m. til finished, will shoot).  Must attend all classes to be certified.  You must be nine years of age on or before the first day of class.  Bring


social security number and a pencil to class.  Register the first night of class.  The instructor is Burton Capps.

 

Bradley County –Traditional Class. The Cleveland Hunting, Rifle and Pistol Club, 2522 Lead Mine Valley Road SW, Cleveland, TN, will host a Hunter Education Class July 24, 26, 27 from 6 PM to 9 PM and July 28 from 8 AM to finish.  You must be nine years old on or before the first day of class.  Class is limited to 30 students due to space limitations.  Bring your Social Security number.  Call 423-559-1419 from noon to 8 PM to register and for directions.  Do not bring guns. 

 

Marion County - Traditional Class - Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church, 238 Sulphur Springs Road Whitwell, TN 37397  The week of August 13.   Class information is as follows: 

When:   Monday August 13 5:30p-8:30p

            Tuesday August 14 5:30p-8:30p

            Thursday August 16 5:30p-8:30p

            Friday August 17 5:30p-8:30p

            Saturday August 18 8:00am-Until Finished

            ******All times are Central Time*****

Class Size Limited to 30 students  Preregistration is suggested.  Must be 9 on or before first night of class.  Must attend all classes to be certified.  Bring Social Security Number for registration.    DO NOT BRING FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION TO CLASS.  Preregister by emailing michaelehooper@gmail.com or calling (423)710-4822

 

McMinn County – Traditional Class Chilhowee Rod & Gun Club

August 20, 21, 23, 24, 25 6-9 pm Sat 8am  to finish. Must attend all classes to be certified.  Bring Social Security Number for registration.  You must be nine years old on or before the first day of class.  DO NOT BRING FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION TO CLASS. Preregister 423-435-1525 Mike Burnette.

 


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