Advanced Civilian Firearms Courses
Duration: 8 hours (two 4-hour sessions) 
- Session 1: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Lunch: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
- Session 2: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Prerequisite: Walton County Sheriff’s Office Basic Firearms class, without the basic class you will not be allowed to attend unless the student has a previous class that must be approved by the lead Firearms Instructor.
This class will require students to be capable of moderate physical activity. Students will be required to assume multiple shooting positions & move in ways that they are not accustomed to. Students must be 21 years or older to participate in the Advanced Civilian Firearms Course.
Mandatory Equipment Requirements:
- Ammunition: minimum of 300 rounds provided by WCSO
- Serviceable pistol of .9mm caliber or larger
- Minimum of 3 pistol magazines
- Wraparound eye protection & ear protection are mandatory
- Suitable belt & holster
- Proper range clothing (no shorts, skirts, slick bottom shoes, tank tops or low cut shirts)
To maintain class safety, continuity, and effectiveness, an inspection of the required equipment will be done before the start of the class. If the student does not bring the mandatory equipment or their equipment is in an unsafe condition, the student will be asked to leave. They may reschedule at a later date.
The class will cover:
Mental training skills to improve your odds of survival, gun and trigger control in stressful situations, gun sighting under stressful conditions, visual skills, reactive shooting, one-handed shooting, alternate shooting positions, and multiple threat engagements.
Class Cost:
The cost of the Basic Civilian Firearms Course is FREE for all 2024 classes thanks to a grant received by Walton County Sheriff’s Office. However, you must pre-register by using our secure online registration form (links below).
Questions or Comments:
Email Deputy Keith Hargrove at [email protected].
Schedule Of Classes:
Please CLICK the date of the class you wish to attend, and you will be directed to the registration site.