Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator is offering a men's firearms course July 23-24.

The free class will be taught from 6-9 p.m. on Friday at the Caddo Correctional Center, 1101 Forum Drive in Shreveport, and 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday at the Sheriff’s Training Academy, 15639 Hwy. One South.

Participants will learn how to shoot and safely clean a firearm on the first day. They will receive individual instruction on the firing range from POST-certified deputies on the second day.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own weapon on the second day or one will be provided for them. They are asked not to bring a weapon to class on Friday.

Pre-registration is required for the course.To register, call the Sheriff's Office Community Programs Section at 681-0875. The deadline to apply is July 9.