Women's gun courses offered Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 9:42 p.m. FLORENCE - Openings are available for two upcoming defensive handgun classes for women. A Level 1 class will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. A Level 2 class will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 22. The classes are at the Florence Police Department as well as at the police department shooting range. Lee Smith, a certified National Rifle Association instructor and member of the Florence Police Department, will conduct the training. Anyone participating must have a gun permit. For details or to reserve a place in the classes, contact 764-5202 or 766-1705. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged.