GADSDEN, AL – The Gadsden State Community College Police Department is proud to host a free Advanced Women’s Self-Defense Class on Saturday, April 19, at the Beck Conference Center on the Wallace Drive Campus. This empowering and educational course is open to the public for women ages 13 and up and will run from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and resume after lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., for those wanting to attend the shooting range portion.
Designed to build confidence and equip participants with valuable tools to protect themselves, the class will include hands-on training and cover the following key topics:
- Situational Awareness
- Legal Insights
- Hands-on Self-Defense Techniques
- Firearm Awareness and Safety
An optional shooting range session will be available to participants from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for those who bring a functioning handgun and 50 rounds of ammunition.
The event is made possible through the support of our exceptional instructors from various agencies and local sponsors.
“This class is about more than just physical defense—it’s about empowering women with knowledge, confidence, and a strong sense of preparedness,” said Jay Freeman, Chief of Police at Gadsden State Community College. “We want every participant to leave feeling stronger, smarter, and more capable of protecting themselves and those around them.”
To register, call 256-549-8276 or email jfreeman@gadsdenstate.edu or efeemster@gadsdenstate.edu.
For more information, visit GadsdenState.edu/Safety.
Photos from previous Women’s Self-Defense classes; Instructors include the Gadsden State Police & Public Safety Department, as well as officers from surrounding agencies in Etowah County.
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