POSEYVILLE, IN (WFIE) -
In Poseyville on Saturday, hundreds gathered at a local church to learn about gun safety. The minister says after several home break-ins in the area, learning appropriate self-defense methods and taking a 'deadly force law seminar' is even more important
After those break-ins, the pastor of Old Union Christian Church says some Poseyville residents formed a neighborhood watch group, and he says whether for self-defense or target shooting, anyone who owns a gun needs to know how to handle it the right way.
Shooting zombie targets may look like fun, but organizers of the first Zombie Day at Old Union Christian Church say it's more than just a day at the shooting range.
"We're also engaging in class time, different proficiencies, how to handle your arm more effectively, to handling your pistol more effectively, your shotgun," said Baret Fawbush, the Senior Minister at Old Union Christian Church.
Over 200 people went through this target course with their firearms. Whether participants were pros or had never picked up a gun, members of the weapon training group 'Decisive Action' passed on shooting tips and lessons.
An instructor even gave 14 News a lesson saying to keep a firm grip on the gun, aim carefully, and never put your finger on the trigger until you're ready to shoot.
"Just buying a gun and not having the training or someone who can teach you can cause you a lot of trouble," said participant Jeff Mobley.
Luke Braddam and his grandfather shoot targets together, and even at a young age, Braddam already knows the importance of proper training.
"That way if they ever want to handle a gun and they don't know how to use it, they won't shoot other people or shoot themselves," said Braddam.
Knowing how to use a gun properly is a lesson trainers and families call essential.
"Be safe is the best thing to do," said Mobley.
The purpose of this workshop was for gun safety not to advocate the use of deadly force. Under Indiana law, the use of deadly force is only legal in extreme situations where, "The person reasonably believes that force is necessary to prevent serious bodily injury."
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Hundreds gathered at a local church in Poseyville to learn about gun safety.
