7.a)1) Sponsorship of Gun Safety Class .
Meeting Date: 8/21/2012
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City Council Agenda Report
City of Scandia
14727 209'h St. North
Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274
Action Requested: Consider the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Committee
that the City sponsor Youth Firearms Safety Classes.
Deadline/Timeline: Classes are typically offered in the spring of the year.
Background: • Recreation Coordinator Laurie Monson was contacted by
volunteers who are certified by the Minnesota DNR to teach
Firearms Safety Certification classes. The classes are primarily for
children but adults are also welcome.
• Classes have been offered at William O'Brien State Park in the
past, but that location is no longer available. They are interested
in using the Scandia Community Center. City sponsorship is
requested so that it would not be subject to a rental fee and so the
cost can be minimized. A $10 fee is charged, a portion goes to the
state and the rest to cover expenses. The evening classes typically
run 3 times a week for 3 weeks.
• There would not be firearms and ammunition together during class
time. However, the students would shoot pellet guns during one
of the classes, but that part would be held out-of-doors in a safe
location.
• The Park and Recreation Committee discussed the program at
their July 2, 2012 meeting and recommended that the city sponsor
the program.
• Staff reviewed this request with representatives of the League of
Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT.) The City would have
coverage for this type of activity. They recommended that if there
is a written agreement it should be reviewed by LMCIT.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve sponsorship of the
gun safety class as part of city's recreation program.
Attachments/ • Sample of Firearms Safety Class syllabus
Materials provided:
Contact(s): Laurie Monson, Recreation Coordinator
(651 271-8999)
Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator
(gun safety class)
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Fire�rms Safety Class
William O'Brien State Park
March 22-Aprii 21,2012
Thursday,March 22°d 6:30pm Registration Night
Homework to be completed before class!
Read Goal 1,Unit 1 Complete Student Worksheet.�o�ewurk co�eplehda�vi�be chccked. O
Monday,March 26'� 6:30pm—9:OOpm
Goa1 1 —Introducing Hunter Educarion (Ron Hanegraa�
DVD—The Last Shot— 15 min.
DVD—Chain of Respect—22 min.
Glossary
Homework:Read Goal 2,Units 1-4,and Goa17,Unit 3 Complete Student Worksheets
Tuesday,Marcie 27`� 6:30g�—9:OOpm
Goa12—Firearms
6:30: Jerry Cusick
7:30: Tom Hokenson
DVD—Firearm Safety Begins in the Home—30 min.
Homework:Read Goa13,Units 1-2 Complete Student Worksheets.
Thursday,March 29�" 6:30pm—9:OOpm
Special Speaker:Conservation Officer Alex Gurienez
Goa13—Hunter Responsibility (Ron Hoheisel)
Homework:Read Goal 4,Unit 1 Complete Student Worksheet
**Wear warm ctothes,you will be outside. Please bring a compass to class or one will be
provided for your use.
Monday,April 2°d 6:30pm—9:OOpm
Goa14—Personal Preparedness (Map and Compass) (Diane Hedin)
DVD—Survival -22 min.
Magazine Loading Practice
Homework:Read Goa15,Unit 1 Complete Student Worksheet
Tuesday,Apri13"' 6:30pm—9:OOpm
Goal 5—Wildlife Conservation (Diane Hedin)
One-hour Indoor Range:Gun Handling
Homework: ** Prepare Survival Kit to bring to class.
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Thursday,Apri15"' 6:30pffi—9:OOpm
Goa14—Personal Preparedness (Dan Knefelkamp)
One Hour for Indoor Range -magazine loading and practice.
Homework: Read Goal 6,Unit 1 Complete Student Worksheet
Monday,Apri19`" 6:30pm—9:OOpm
Goal 6—Hunting Opportunities (Craig Olson)
VHS—Field To Feast—43 min.
DVD—The Hunter's Path—20 min.
Homework: Read Goal 7,Units 1-2,Complete Student Worksheets, Study for Ten
Commandments Test!
Tuesday,April 10"' 6:30pm—9:OOpm
Goa17—Archery (Jerry Cusick)
DVD—Safe Tree Sta.nd Hunting—35 min.
***�'en Ea�ffiandmeats �est!
Homework:Review Worksheets and Manual! Parents or guardians may come a little early on
Thursday nigbt.
Thursday,April 12m 6:30pm—9:OOpm
Goal'7—Muzzleloaders (Dan Knefelkamp)
DVD—Wader Safety— 10 min.
Review
** Test Time** Good luck!
Sign—up for Field Test.
�ieid '�'est—Aprii 21�`, Forest Lake Gun Range (All Instructors)
Homework: Celebration Time! �
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