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MARIETTA POLICE DEPARTMENT

240 LEMON STREET, MARIETTA, GEORGIA 30060-1688

Policing with a Vision

Chief Dan Flynn


PHONE (770) 794-5300

Public Information Officer – Officer Jennifer Murphy
770-794-5200 (office) 770-235-1915(cell)
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Marietta Police Host Gun Safety Seminar

The Marietta Police Department’s Training Unit will host a Firearm Safety Seminar on February 16th, 2011. This seminar is designed for civilians and will cover a variety of topics to include safety, laws, and alternative weapon usage. The seminar is free of charge.

“This program has been developed to educate the citizens on current firearm laws and weapon safety. We want to equip citizens with the knowledge and skills so they feel confident owning and handling a firearm or weapon if they choose to do so” says Sergeant Jake King of the Marietta Police Training Unit.

The Firearm Safety Seminar will be held on Wednesday February 16th, 2011 in Marietta City Hall Council Chambers, 205 Lawrence Street Marietta. To attend the seminar, simply be present when the seminar will begins at 6:30 p.m. The following topics will be covered:

• Firearm/Weapon Safety
• Firearm/Weapon Law
• Recommended Home Defense Weapons
• Civilian Model Stun Guns
• Carry/Use of Pepper Spray

This seminar is lecture based only and citizens are not required to bring anything. Information packets will be provided to attendees. Please do not bring any firearms or weapons to the seminar.

Anyone with any questions regarding the Marietta Police Firearm Safety Seminar can contact Marietta Police Training Unit Sergeant Jake King at 770-794-5379.

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