Subjects Covered:

• Tennessee carry laws

• Where you can carry and where you cannot

• When you can use force or deadly force

• Legal implications of use of force or deadly force

• Tenneessee weapons laws

• Nonviolent dispute resolution

• Firearms safety

 

If you have further questions, please call at 615-431-1691 or check out the Department of Safety & Homeland Security’s website.

 

Required Equipment:

Handgun gun, 50-75 rounds of ammunition, safety glasses, and hearing protection for use during range qualification. It is required to have your online application completed before you begin class. If you do not have your online application completed, you will be rescheduled for the next available class.

 

Prerequisites:

The  course is presented as the minimum necessary to meet the regulatory requirements of the Tennessee Handgun Carry Law; there are many significant topics related to concealed carry/open carry and personal self-defense which remain uncovered, and you are strongly encouraged to continue to explore these areas on your own.

We will need all individuals that participate in this class to complete a safety waiver. This can be done in store, however, for speedy check in you may fill this waiver out at this website in advance.

 

This course is not a “how-to-shoot” class. It is expected that the student has already achieved a minimum safe level of proficiency with their handgun, including loading, unloading, slide or cylinder manipulation, proper use of safety devices ,and operational controls. During the proficiency test, students will be expected to be safe while handling their firearms which is part of the test. Students who cannot meet these standards will fail the proficiency test and will need to retest at later date. Prospective students who have little handgun experience are encouraged to visit the range prior to class and take a 20 Minute Training Class or schedule an Introduction to Handguns 2-1/2 hour personal instruction class.