XENIA – Learn the basic skills needed to care for and maintain firearms at a free workshop on Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 6-9 p.m., according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

The content of this course designed for a novice shooter or hunter. Instructors will cover topics including safe assembly, disassembly, care and maintenance of common firearms for hunting, sport shooting or self-defense.

All equipment is provided. Please do not bring firearms to the workshop.

The workshop is free of charge, but pre-registration is required as space is limited, and no walk-ins will be permitted. Deadline for registration is Tuesday, Dec. 17. Register online at https://apps.ohiodnr.gov/wildlife/educationregistration/.

The workshop will be held at the Division of Wildlife District Five Office at 1076 Old Springfield Pike, Xenia. For information on shooting sports in Ohio please visit wildohio.gov.