Tennessee State Certified Handgun Permit Schools


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Tennessee law, based on regulations issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety,
stipulates that the minimum amount of time required for a handgun permit course is eight (8) hours.
Four (4) hours must be spent in the classroom and an additional four (4) hours on a gun range.  
The majority of handgun schools complete the permit course in one day.
A few schools conduct the course over two days.
Check with the handgun school.
Please make sure the Handgun Permit School is "certified" and their certification is active.
There have been some schools that have been "de-certified" and the individuals who have taken the course,
faced problems when they submitted their "certification of completion" issued by the school.
Check with the Tennessee Department of Safety (615) 256-8590 to make sure the school is still active.  

IMPORTANT
Do not attempt to purchase a "certificate of training" without
taking the required classroom or range elements of the course.
Some instructors have sold these certificates.
The state of Tennessee prosecuted these individuals and made the people who had obtained
the "certificates of training" take the course again and in some cases
people lost money, time, and came close to being faced with legal problems.
The eight hours of training is not a lot of time. 
Don't take a chance of having problems by trying to beat the required elements. 

Exceptions:    
Individuals in law enforcement, armed security personnel,  and active or former military personnel
who can produce military pistol training records similar to the requirements of the Tennessee Handgun Permit Course,
are not required to complete the class room or range portion of the handgun training.  
Most law enforcement officers fall under the "Law Enforcement Security Act" [H.R. 218].
This law signed by President Bush in July 2006, allows active officers who are employed by a state agency,
and retired officers who have met the qualifications of this law, to carry a concealed handgun in all fifty states.

Active or former military personnel, within five years of their separation,
who can show proof of military training that mirrors the required handgun training in Tennessee, 
will be exempt from the mandatory handgun permit training. 
In place of training records, a "memorandum of record" showing that handgun training of at least
four hours range time and similar classroom instruction was completed. 

Tennessee Handgun Permit
[overview]

Time Frame

A Tennessee Handgun Permit is valid for four (4) years.

Additional training after Permit Course

There is no training requirement to renew a handgun permit. 

Handgun Restrictions

When a Tennessee Handgun Permit is issued, a permit holder may carry
any type of handgun they own or possess, and as many as they desire. 

Is a Tennessee Handgun Permit a concealed permit ?

Although the majority of Tennessee Permit Holders carry their weapon concealed, it is not mandated in the
Tennessee codes that a handgun must be concealed. To learn more on this subject, click on holster below

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Use this link to review the Tennessee Handgun Permit Application 

Legally Armed Identification System ™

This a product that every Legally Armed Citizen should have.

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2007 Handgun Permit Statistics for every Tennessee County

2008 Handgun Permit Statistics for every Tennessee County
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Scroll down to view your county.  The schools listed here are not the only "certified" handgun permit schools.

If the school has advised us of their class dates, they will be listed each month.
If you possess a Tennessee Handgun Permit or are in the process of getting one, this publication is a must when you travel.
It gives you all the information you need to know about Tennessee and any state you visit. 

Don't get in trouble because you did not know the rules and regulations about carrying
[did you hear about the Shelby County Handgun Permit Holder who was caught in Illinois on top of the Sears Towers with her handgun].
She will be lucky to get out of Illinois without a felony charge because of this incident.  This is what can happen. 

Please remember that it is YOUR obligation to know the rules and restrictions when you carry your handgun,
no matter what state you are in.  This publication helps you meet this task.  Only $ 10.00.  Click on cover to order.
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Changes made in the 2009 General Assembly are now included in the current edition,
including carrying into establishments selling alcohol for consumption,
carrying in state parks, long gun carry in a vehicle, and more.


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NOTE:
Starting with October 2009, every Handgun School will have a comment section
that can be read regarding the school, instruction, benefits, etc. 

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States that currently honor the Tennessee Handgun Permit are:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware,
Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada,
New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota,
Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota,
Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Remember that each of these states have their own CCW laws.
Our Legally Armed Tennessee Handgun Permit Travel Guide gives
you the inforamtion you need when you travel with your pistol. 
Don't get caught by not knowing the rules and regulations when you carry your handgun.

Special Training Section:

Guns & Leather
Greenbrier, Tennessee

All classes and range work done on premises of
Guns & Leather, Greenbrier, Tennessee.

Re-Cirtification Class

Armed Security Course


To reserve space call: 615-643-4865
Warren Smith
Certified Instrucor # 00900367

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Tullahoma
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Tennessee State Certified Handgun Permit Schools  

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BEDFORD

Self Defense Initiatives, Nashville

615-308-8724

Critical Incident Strategies
Smyrna, Tennessee
615-347-0787
cis


BENTON

ATA Defensive
 Next class:  September 27th
Contact James Woodard
731-584-8327
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BLEDSOE

BLOUNT

Coal Creek Armory

10737 Dutchtown Road, Knoxville [indoor gun range]

865-966-4545

Tuition $ 85.00 / One Day Course ( 11 am to 7 pm )

Coal Creek Armory

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gunny
Gunny's Indoor Gun Range
2208 East Broadway
Maryville, TN 37804
865-233-3471

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Farnsworth Indoor Shooting School, Vonore
423-884-6462

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Global Firearms Training School

Classes held monthly. We also offer 1 on 1 training.
We work at your schedule.
You can contact us by phone or e-mail.

(865) 988-5263
global@unitedrealtygroup.net
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On Target Training Center
308 Dante Road
Knoxville, Tennessee
865-242-4665

BRADLEY

Bradley County Sheriff's Dept., Cleveland, 423-476-0660

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Dodd & Associates, Chattanooga

423--596-4848

Dodd Training

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Farnsworth Indoor Shooting School, Vonore

423-884-6462

Farnsworth Firearms

CAMPBELL

The LaFollette Sport Shop
Ronnie & Susie Carroll
LaFollette

 423-562-0035

Class Dates:

LaFollette Sport Shop

CANNON

Self Defense Initiatives, Nashville

615-308-8724

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Executive Protection Agency

exec


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Eddie Barnes
1-800-311-9399
Call for dates

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Critical Incident Strategies
Smyrna, Tennessee
615-347-0787
cis
 

CARROLL

CARTER


mt
Mountain Tactical
252 Cripple Creek Road
Watauga, Tennessee
423-676-1860
Mike Kidd, Instructor
website

CHEATHAM

Custom Gunsmithing & Training School, Chapmansboro

615-505-6926

Class Dates
2009 Schedule

20/21 November 2009

18/19 December 2009

Note: 
Classes start promptly at 5:30 P.M. on Thursday nights.
Range qualification startst 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Custom Gunsmithing

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Hayes Personal Protection Academy
White Bluff
(615) 306-5104

hayes

Class dates:

November 21st
December 5th

website

CHESTER

CLAIBORNE

CLAY

S & R Guns, Cookeville, Algood, Tennessee

S & R Guns

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Gunny's Gun Shop, Livingston, Tennessee
Gunny's


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barnes

COCKE

COFFEE

Self Defense Initiatives, Nashville

615-308-8724
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Executive Protection Agency

exec
 

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Critical Incident Strategies
Smyrna, Tennessee
615-347-0787
cis 

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barnes



CROCKETT

CUMBERLAND

Plateau Handgun Safety School, Crossville

David Oakes, Instructor

931-484-4532

Class Dates
1st Saturday every month


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Gunny's Gun Shop
521 East Main St.
Livingston, TN 38570
615-823-9765

Gunny's

DAVIDSON

barnes
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Academy of Self PROTECTION, Joelton

615-876-3010

Class Dates

Academy web site


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Guns & Leather, Inc., Greenbrier

615-643-4865

Handgun Permit Course Fee is $ 60.00.
We are state-certified for fingerprinting so you can fingerprinted  in our store. 

If you attend one of our permit classes, you need to bring your Tennessee Drivers License and,
50 rounds of ammunition for the handgun you want to qualify with.  Don't have a handgun, speak to one of our staff.

Call 615-643-4865 to register for a class.

November 15th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
November 23rd / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

December 6th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
December 14th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
December 28th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Guns & Leather


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Self Defense Initiatives, Nashville

615-308-8724

Class Dates
Course Fee $ 75.00

To register call:  615-308-8724 or
sdi2004@bellsouth.net


SDI
Handgun Permit School

$ 75.00
contact:
615-308-8724
or
sdi2004@bellsouth.net

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Critical Incident Strategies
Smyrna, Tennessee
615-347-0787
cis

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Uselton Arms.Inc. [ Indoor Gun Range ]
390 Southwinds Drive
Franklin, TN
615-595-2255
Class Hours:
4:00 PM to 12 midnight
website

DECATUR

DEKALB

Eddie Barnes
1-800-311-9399
Call for class dates.

Gunny's Gun Shop, Livingston

Gunny's

Clss Dates:

DICKSON

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Dickson County Sheriff's Department

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Executive Protection Agency

exec

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Hayes Personal Protection Academy
White Bluff
(615) 306-5104

hayes


Class dates:

November 21st
December 5th

website


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Cole Personal Safety

family


Sign up at the Dickson Sportsman Store.
Tel. #: 615-446-5505
or call:  615-446-2349

Members of the Dickson County Chamber of Commerce.

Gift Certificates available for Christmas, or special occasions.

Class dates: 

November 14
November 28

December 12
December 19

email:  dcoledickson@comcast.net

WebSite

DYER

FAYETTE

Sommerville Firearms & Training Academy
101 West Court Square , POB 276
Sommerville, TN 38068
901-465-3567

FENTRESS


Gunny's Gun Shop
521 East Main St.
Livingston, TN 38570
615-823-9765

Gunny's


FRANKLIN

GIBSON

Gibson County Sheriff's Dept., Humboldt

901-784-5743

Class Dates

GILES

Self Defense Initiatives, Nashville

615-308-8724
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Executive Protection Agency
 

exec

GRAINGER

C & C Firearm Training

865-828-3492

GREENE

Stop in at BIG AL's and sign up  for classes

BIG AL'S

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C & C Firearm Training

865-828-3492

GRUNDY

Self Defense Initiatives, Nashville

615-308-8724

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Executive Protection Agency
exec


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barnes

HAMBLEN

HAMILTON

Dodd & Associates, Chattanooga

423--596-4848

Class Dates:
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Carter Handgun Training, Harrison

423-344-1099

Class Dates

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Sportsman's Indoor Shooting, Hixon

423-875-4868

Class Dates

HANCOCK

Handcock County Sheriff's Dept., Sneedville

423-733-2249

Class Dates

HARDEMAN

Sommerville Firearms & Training Academy
101 West Court Square , POB 276
Sommerville, TN 38068
901-465-3567


HARDIN

Tri State Gun and Archery Club
2645 Damon Road
Counce Tennessee 38326
(731-689-4779)
Contacts:
Johnny Bellis 731-926-0375
Jerry Wesenburg 731-689-4779
Bob Royer 731-412-9644
Jack Sawin 731-607-6400

HAWKINS

HAYWOOD

HENDERSON

HENRY

HICKMAN

HOUSTON

HUMPHREYS

Humphreys Co Sheriff's Office
112 Thompson St
Waverly, TN 37185
931-296-2301 office

JACKSON

Gunny's Gun Shop
521 East Main St.
Livingston, TN 38570
Class dates:
Gunny's


JEFFERSON

C & C Firearm Training

865-828-3492

JOHNSON

C & C Firearm Training

865-828-3492

KNOX

Coal Creek Armory, 10737 Dutchtown Road, Knoxville
[indoor gun range]
865-966-4545

Tuition $ 85.00 / One Day Course ( 11 am to 7 pm )

TN Handgun Permit course is every Saturday.

Students can rent a handgun for the range qualification ($5.00)
Shooting of 48 rounds done from thee, seven, and fifteen yards.

Prepaying is recommended and guarantees inclusion in the class.

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Global Firearms Training School

Classes held monthly. We also offer 1 on 1 training.
We work at your schedule.
You can contact us by phone or e-mail.

(865) 988-5263
 
global@unitedrealtygroup.net

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Farnsworth Indoor Shooting School, Vonore

423-884-6462

Farnsworth Firearms

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On Target Training Center 
101 Suite A Inskip Road
Knoxville, Tennessee
865-242-4665
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Mountain Tactical
Watauga, Tennessee
423-676-1860
website

LAKE

LAUDERDALE

LAWRENCE

Executive Protection Agency

exec

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Self Defense Initiatives, Nashville

615-308-8724

LEWIS

Self Defense Initiatives, Nashville

615-308-8724

Class Dates

SDI
Handgun Permit School

$ 75.00
contact:
615-308-8724
or
sdi2004@bellsouth.net

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Uselton Arms.Inc. [Indoor Gun Range]
390 Southwinds Drive
Franklin, TN
615-595-2255
Class Dates:
website

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Executive Protection Agency
exec


LINCOLN

LOUDON

Farnsworth Indoor Shooting School, Vonore

423-884-6462

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Global Firearms Training School

Classes held monthly.  We also offer 1 on 1 training.
We work at your schedule.
You can contact us by phone or e-mail.

(865) 988-5263

global@unitedrealtygroup.net

MCMINN

Bradley County Sheriff's Dept., Cleveland, 423-476-0660

Class Dates


MCNAIRY

MACON

Farnsworth Indoor Shooting School, Vonore

423-884-6462

Farnsworth Firearms

MADISON


Maxxguard, Inc., Jackson

maxx

731-427-7222

website

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Tennessee Sports Foundation, Jackson

731-664-5802

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Jackson Indoor Shooting Range
2310 N Highland, Jackson, TN 38305
Located in The Great Outdoor Store
(731) 668-2007
www.jacksonisr.com
rangemaster@jacksonisr.com

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Sommerville Firearms & Training Academy
101 West Court Square , POB 276
Sommerville, TN 38068
901-465-3567

MARION

Dodd & Associates, Chattanooga

423--596-4848

website

MARSHALL

Self Defense Initiatives, Nashville

615-308-8724

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barnes

MAURY

Self Defense Initiatives, Nashville

615-308-8724

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Uselton Arms.Inc.  [Indoor Gun Range]
390 Southwinds Drive
Franklin, TN
615-595-2255
website

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Executive Protection Agency

exec

MEIGS

MONROE

Farnsworth Indoor Shooting School, Vonore

423-884-6462

MONTGOMERY

rattlesnakeridge

Rattle Snake Ridge Training Complex, Clarksville

931-648-8132

Rattle Snake Ridge

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Custom Gunsmithing & Training School, Chapmansboro

615-505-6926

Custom Gunsmithing

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Guns & Leather, Inc., Greenbrier

Handgun Permit Course Fee is $ 60.00.
We are state-certified for fingerprinting so you can fingerprinted in our store.

If you attend one of out permit classes, you need to bring your Tennessee Drivers License and,
50 rounds of ammunition for the handgun you want to qualify with. Don't have a handgun, speak to one of our staff.

Call 615-643-4865 to register for a class.

Class Dates 

November 23rd / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

December 6th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
December 14th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
December 28th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Guns & Leather

MOORE

MORGAN

OBION

Jamie Spaulding
Armed Response Training Academy
PO Box 38 Troy, TN 38260
(731)536-6590


OVERTON

S & R Guns, Cookeville

S & R Guns

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Gunny's Gun Shop
521 East Main St.
Livingston, TN 38570

Class dates:
Gunny's

PERRY

PICKETT


Gunny's Gun Shop
521 East Main St.
Livingston, TN 38570

Gunny's

POLK

PUTNAM

S & R Guns, Allgood

S & R Guns

Class Dates:

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Plateau Handgun Safety School, Crossville

931-484-4532

Class Dates
1st Saturday of every month.

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Gunny's Gun Shop
521 East Main St.
Livingston, TN 38570
Gunny's

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barnes

RHEA

Dodd & Associates, Chattanooga

423--596-4848

Ronnie Dodd Training

ROANE

Coal Creek Armory, 10737 Dutchtown Road, Knoxville
[indoor gun range]

865-966-4545

Tuition $ 85.00 / One Day Course ( 11 am to 7 pm )

Coal Creek

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On Target Training Center
308 Dante Road
Knoxville, Tennessee
865-242-4665

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Farnsworth Indoor Shooting School, Vonore

423-884-6462

Farnsworth Firearms

ROBERTSON

Guns & Leather, Inc., Greenbrier

Handgun Permit Course Fee is $ 60.00.
We are state-certified for fingerprinting so you can fingerprinted in our store.

If you attend one of out permit classes, you need to bring your Tennessee Drivers License and,
50 rounds of ammunition for the handgun you want to qualify with. Don't have a handgun, speak to one of our staff.

Call 615-643-4865 to register for a class.

Class Dates 

November 15th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
November 23rd / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

December 6th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
December 14th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
December 28th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Guns & Leather

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Second Amendment Gun Shop, Springfield

615-384-5255

RUTHERFORD

Critical Incident Strategies
Smyrna, Tennessee
615-347-0787
cis

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Uselton Arms.Inc. [Indoor Gun Range]
390 Southwinds Drive
Franklin, TN
615-595-2255
Class Dates:
website

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Executive Protection Agency

exec


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Guns & Leather, Inc., Greenbrier

Handgun Permit Course Fee is $ 60.00.
We are state-certified for fingerprinting so you can fingerprinted in our store.

If you attend one of out permit classes, you need to bring your Tennessee Drivers License and,
50 rounds of ammunition for the handgun you want to qualify with.
Don't have a handgun, speak to one of our staff.

Call 615-643-4865 to register for a class.
Class Dates 

November 15th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
November 23rd / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

December 6th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
December 14th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
December 28th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Guns & Leather
 
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barnes

Call For Dates

SCOTT

SEQUATCHIE

Dodd & Associates, Chattanooga

423--596-4848

Ronnie Dodd Training

SEVIER

SHELBY

Handgun Carry Permit Class
$75 + $8.50 to TWRA Range
Collerville / Germantown Area
901-853-7730
www.guncertified.com

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Sommerville Firearms & Training Academy
101 West Court Square , POB 276
Sommerville, TN 38068
901-465-3567
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Kerrville Personal Protection Academy, Millington

901-872-3161

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Range Master Firearm Traning
Classes are conducts on every Wed. & Saturday.
Reserve space by contacting F. Stuart Whitman.
901-607-2313

SMITH


barnes

Call for class dates.

STEWART

RattleSnake Ridge, Clarksville

931-648-8132

Class Dates

SULLIVAN


mt

Mountain Tactical
252 Cripple Creek Road
Watauga, Tennessee
423-676-1860
Mike Kidd, Instructor

SUMNER

Complete Gun Shop, Gallatin

Premit Course Fee $ 85.00

615-206-0075

Complete Gun Shop

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Guns & Leather, Inc., Greenbrier

Handgun Permit Course Fee is $ 60.00.
We are state-certified for fingerprinting so you can fingerprinted in our store.

If you attend one of out permit classes, you need to bring your Tennessee Drivers License and,
50 rounds of ammunition for the handgun you want to qualify with. Don't have a handgun, speak to one of our staff.

Call 615-643-4865 to register for a class.

Class Dates 

November 15th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
November 23rd / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

December 6th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
December 14th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
December 28th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Guns & Leather 
 
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Target-Pro Firearms Training Academy

website

TIPTON

Sommerville Firearms & Training Academy
101 West Court Square , POB 276
Sommerville, TN 38068
901-465-3567

TROUSDALE

UNICOI

All American Handgun School
Rene' Keplinger
(423) 743-6456

Register at:
Four Seasons Outdoor County Store
3212 Temple Hill Road
Erwin, TN

Classes held on the 2nd & 4th  Tuesday nights & from 5 - 9.
Range qualification held on the 3rd Saturday of each month,
starting at 8:30 am, until range qualifications completed.

One of the few women instructors and school in Tennessee.
Great place for a woman to take a handgun permit course.

UNION


VANBUREN

Crain Firearms Training School, Spencer

931-946-2807

Class Dates

WARREN


Range Master Permits - McMinnville
F. Stuart Whitman
rangemaster@yahoo.com
Next Class:
September 27th
931-607-2313

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barnes

WASHINGTON

East Tennessee State University
Aaron Henley, Instructor
423-928-3201
or
henleyaaron@yahoo.com
Cost $ 60.00 [including gun & ammo]
Classes 2nd Saturday of each month.

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Mountain Tactical
252 Cripple Creek Road
Watauga, Tennessee
423-676-1860
Mike Kidd, Instructor

WAYNE

WEAKLEY

WHITE

Gunny's Gun Shop, Livingston

Gunny's

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barnes


WILLIAMSON

DISC, Inc., Franklin

615-794-3333

Class Dates

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Uselton Arms.Inc. [Indoor Gun Range]
390 Southwinds Drive
Franklin, TN
615-595-2255
Class Dates:
website

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Critical Incident Strategies
Smyrna, Tennessee
615-347-0787
cis
 
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Franklin Gun Show
Classes every Monday
Make reservation at store
1214 Lakeview Drive
Franklin, TN
615-599-5562
website

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Hayes Personal Protection Academy
White Bluff
(615) 306-5104

hayes


Class dates: 

November 21st
December 5th

website

WILSON

Complete Gun Shop, Gallatin

615-206-0075

Complete Gun Shop

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Guns & Leather, Inc., Greenbrier

Handgun Permit Course Fee is $ 60.00.
We are state-certified for fingerprinting so you can fingerprinted in our store.

If you attend one of out permit classes, you need to bring your
Tennessee Drivers License and,
50 rounds of ammunition for the handgun you want to qualify with.
Don't have a handgun, speak to one of our staff.

Call 615-643-4865 to register for a class.

Class Dates 

November 15th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
November 23rd / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

December 6th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
December 14th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
December 28th / 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Guns & Leather 
 
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barnes
Call for dates


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