Range Information
CITIZEN FIREARMS CLASS
Sheriff Brooks is pleased to offer firearms training classes to the public. These classes focus on general safety, Georgia law and proper shooting techniques.
The classes consist of lecture, discussion and shooting instruction at our range facility.
*Note that under current law, this class is not a requirement to apply for a Georgia Weapons Carry License.
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Attendees must be 18 years of age or older. You must provide your own handgun and ammunition, (50-100 rounds recommended). You may share a firearm with another attendee. The Sheriff’s Office will provide safety equipment and targets.
We will schedule special sessions for groups of ten or more students.
We do not provide certificates of attendance for those ordered by the court to attend safety training.
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All classes begin at 9 a.m. and last until about 3 p.m.
Registration is not required, please arrive by 9 a.m. on the day of scheduled class. Meet in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office. The lecture portion will be in our classroom, then we will break for lunch and then reconvene at our range facility for the shooting portion. Shooters should plan to bring between 50 and 100 rounds of ammunition with them for the class. Additionally they should bring a lunch or snacks. We don't typically break for lunch.
For more information please contact Lt. Jeff Taylor.
CLASS SCHEDULE
| Date | What | Time |
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| June 7, 2025 | Citizen Firearms Class | 9:00am |
| September 6, 2025 | Citizen Firearms Class | 9:00am |
| December 6, 2025 | Citizen Firearms Class | 9:00am |
PUBLIC FIRING RANGE
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office range will be open to the public. The schedule is subject to change based on the operational needs of the office and inclement weather without notice.
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This is a free service for residents of Walton County.
There is a $10 cash fee for non-residents.
Safety equipment and one target are provided per shooter.
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We do not provide firearms or ammunition.
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Please contact Lieutenant Jeff Taylor for further information about this service.
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The range may be closed due to operational need or inclement weather without notice.
PUBLIC RANGE SCHEDULE
| Date | Restrictions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| January 18 | Rifle Only | 9:00am-2:00pm |
| January 25 | Pistol and Shotgun Only | 9:00am-4:00pm |
| February 15 | Rifle Only | 9:00am-2:00pm |
| February 22 | Pistol and Shotgun Only | 9:00am-4:00pm |
| March 15 | Rifle Only | 9:00am-2:00pm |
| March 22 | Pistol and Shotgun Only | 9:00am-4:00pm |
| April 19 | Rifle Only | 9:00am-2:00pm |
| April 26 | Pistol and Shotgun Only | 9:00am-4:00pm |
| May 17 | Rifle Only | 9:00am-2:00pm |
| May 24 | Pistol and Shotgun Only | 9:00am-4:00pm |
| June 21 | Rifle Only | 9:00am-2:00pm |
| June 28 | Pistol and Shotgun Only | 9:00am-4:00pm |
| July 19 | Rifle Only | 9:00am-2:00pm |
| July 26 | Pistol and Shotgun Only | 9:00am-4:00pm |
| August 16 | Rifle Only | 9:00am-2:00pm |
| August 23 | Pistol and Shotgun Only | 9:00am-4:00pm |
| September 20 | Rifle Only | 9:00am-2:00pm |
| September 27 | Pistol and Shotgun Only | 9:00am-4:00pm |
| October 18 | Rifle Only | 9:00am-2:00pm |
| October 25 | Pistol and Shotgun Only | 9:00am-4:00pm |
| November 15 | Rifle Only | 9:00am-2:00pm |
| November 22 | Pistol and Shotgun Only | 9:00am-4:00pm |
| December 13 | Rifle Only | 9:00am-2:00pm |
| December 20 | Pistol and Shotgun Only | 9:00am-4:00pm |