Gun safety, marksmanship classes proposed for youth

A youth shooting program is being proposed by local members of the American Legion. A town meeting will be held May 12, a Saturday, at 6 p.m. at Heritage Church. Light refreshments will be served (coffee, cookies). Anyone interested in participating or learning more about the program is welcome to attend.

Depending on the level of interest, the Legion group in Odessa hopes to begin offering a marksmanship class beginning in September of this year.

According to the American Legion website, the American Legion Junior Shooting Sports Program is a gun-safety education and marksmanship program that...