Cobb County Sheriff's Office Marks Milestone with “First Shots” Ceremony at New Training Range
Cobb County Sheriff Craig D. Owens stands with members of the command staff during the Sheriff’s Office’s “First Shots” ceremony at the agency’s new firing range on Friday, Jan. 9. The event marked the first ceremonial use of the facility ahead of its official grand opening and ribbon cutting scheduled for Jan. 23, 2026.
Cobb County Sheriff's Office Marks Milestone with “First Shots” Ceremony at New Training Range
The Cobb County Department of Public Safety marked an important milestone on Friday, January 9, with a “First Shots” ceremony at its newly constructed gun firing range. Sheriff Craig D. Owens, along with members of the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Command Staff, attended the event and safely fired the first ceremonial rounds to commemorate the new facility.
The ceremony highlighted the county’s continued investment in training, preparedness, and safety for public safety professionals. The new firing range will serve as a modern training resource designed to support firearms proficiency and operational readiness.
The official grand opening and ribbon cutting will take place on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2026, at the Cobb County Department of Public Safety Firearms Training Facility.
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Cobb County Sheriff Craig D. Owens fires a ceremonial round using a Glock Model 45 during the Sheriff’s Office’s “First Shots” ceremony at the agency’s new gun firing range.
Members of the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Command Staff fire ceremonial rounds during the agency’s “First Shots” ceremony at its new firearm training facility on Friday, Jan. 9.
Lt. Brock Daniel provides safety instructions during the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office’s “First Shots” ceremony at the agency’s new firearms training facility.
Major Jason Pearson displays his paper target during the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office’s “First Rounds” ceremony.
Firearms instructors, from left, Lt. Col. David Hilsman, Major Butch Brown, Major Pearson and Deputy Leticia Parris smile at the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office’s new firearms training facility.
Firearms instructors at the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office’s new firearms training facility pose during the “First Shots” ceremony on Friday, Jan. 9. The facility provides deputies and staff with a modern space to enhance firearms proficiency and operational readiness.
(From left to right: Sgt. Carlos Mathis, Deputy Jon Plakaris, Lt. Daniel, Deputy Parris and Armorer A Juedes.)