Okanogan County Sheriff's Office

For the past two years. my husband and I have been taking gun defense classes which is provided by the Okanogan County Sheriff Dept. free of charge. Michael Blake, Stefan Wolak, and Justin Weigel are fantastic instructors who teach beginning, intermediate, and advanced gun defense. They also teach effective use of barricades, close quarters combat, how to safely clear each room in your home, and how to quickly identify and resolve common gun malfunctions. There is always something new we are learn in each advanced class.

In addition to hands on training, every year the local prosecutor teaches a complimentary four hour class on the legal implications of gun defense. I began the program as a timid person who was nervous handling pistols. Thanks to Okanogan County Sheriff's Office, I am now a confident, competent gun owner with the knowledge to defend my life and the lives of others.

Congratulations to Deputy Sheriff Michael Blake who is running for Sheriff this year. Michael Blake is a great example of an officer who sincerely cares about the well being of the community, and consistently proves this to be true through his actions and words. He treats people from all walks of life with dignity, compassion, and respect. He lives up to his campaign slogan is "Your Partner In Safety".

Thank you for all your hard work!. Keep the bad guys and gals where they belong!.

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