COMING SOON: NTFA Forensic Symposium 2024
NTFA is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Southern Area Forensic Firearms Training Event, a three-day technical meeting held at the Plano ISD Sockwell Center in Plano, Texas, scheduled for October 15th – October 17th, 2024. We invite all Firearm Examiners, Crime Scene Investigators, Forensic Science students, Forensic Researchers, Forensic Administrators, and other Forensic specialists, along with Law Enforcement personnel to join us. Don't miss out!!!
$345 per person
1 Day Only (8:30am - 5:00pm)
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**This is the only fee associated with the technical session of SAFFTE.
We have secured a group rate at the following hotel locations for our attendees. Please use the links below to book your stay.
Hyatt Place Dallas/Plano
3100 Dallas Parkway
Plano, Texas 75093
Holiday Inn Express North Tollway,
3101 Dallas Parkway
Plano, Tx 75093
We are finalizing the details currently. Keep an eye out for more information and updates. Spots will fill fast!!!!
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