DEL NORTE — A concealed handgun firearm training course will be offered by the Rio Grande County Sheriff’s Office on August 24 and 25. This will be an eight-hour course and will satisfy requirements for a concealed firearm carry permit upon successful completion.

There is no charge for the course.

The course will run from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, August 24, at the Rio Grande County Sheriff’s Office, 640 Cherry Street, Del Norte. This session will be classroom study. Bring firearm for inspection. No ammunition please. There will be four hours of training in the use and proficiency of a firearm.

Saturday, Aug. 25 will be held at the Rio Grande Sportsman Club at 8 a.m. for live fire proficiency. The sportsman club is located between Monte Vista and Del Norte on Highway 160 and Rifle Range Road.

A modern center fire or rim fire handgun will be acceptable upon completion of a safety and function check by on-site armors. A suitable hip holster will be required. No cross draw or shoulder holsters allowed. Fifteen rounds of factory practice ammunition are required. Hearing protection and eye protection will be required.

Contact Frank Clark or Sargent Tyler Dean at (719) 657-4000.