Kingsport, Tennessee
Training To Help You Maintain That Critical Edge To Survive
Always Maintain That Critical Edge.
All instructors Certified
NRA Certified Instructors
Tennessee Handgun School Instructors
Step #1
Virginia Residents please skip this step & Continue to Step #2
All Tennessee Resident students that will be attending this course MUST apply with the state prior to attending the class. To apply with the state please visit https://dl.safety.tn.gov/_/#4. or click on the action button below!
On you arrive at the State of Tennessee Website, click on Handgun Permits and fill in the information required by the state.
If you are using a mobile device, click on the upper left hand menu tab and then select Handgun Permits.
Please bring this application number with you to your class and present it to the instructors prior to class beginning also enter that number in the Step#3 Student Registration Section below.
If you fail to obtain an application number prior to class beginning you will not be able to attend the course.
No exceptions can be made due to this being state mandated.
Class Information
Pre-Class Information:
*ALL REMAINING BALANCES DUE ON DAY OF CLASS MUST BE PAID IN CASH*
A semi-automatic OR a revolver:
o Must be at least .22 caliber
o Must be in good working condition
o Handguns are subject to inspection by the instructors prior to training and at any time during the training course
o No handgun may have any modification which compromises the safety of the weapon
o If using a revolver - no “push off” on single action
o Handgun rentals are available (please contact us in advance if you wish to rent)
AMMUNITION
o Reloaded ammunition is not allowed
o Must meet SAAMI specifications (see approved list below)
o Must have a minimum of 50 rounds (Extra is recommended)
o Preferably No hollow points
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
o Ear protection (over-the-ear, muff style); eye protection (prescription eyewear is acceptable), if you do not have hearing protection or eye protection, there are loaners at the range.
o Shirt with a collar or crew neck to prevent hot brass from traveling down your shirt
o Head cover such as a baseball cap is recommended
o Closed-toe footwear, such as boots or athletic shoes are a must; Long pants (Shorts or Capri style pants are not recommended
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
A written examination and proficiency demonstration will be administered to each student. Students must score a minimum of 70% on the written examination and 70% on the proficiency demonstration in order to pass this course.
Instructions on handling handguns at the proficiency demonstration will be provided during classroom training.
Holsters will not be used, handguns must be stored in a closed carrying case/bag.
Students must abide by all range safety rules. Failure to comply with safety rules will result in immediate removal from the range, and result in proficiency portion failure.
No family members, guests, pets, photographs or videotaping will be allowed in the classroom or range
APPROVED AMMO LIST
If you have ammo that is not listed, please contact us ahead of time for preapproval
4W AMMUNITION
ASYM
ATLANTA ARMS
BLACK HILLS
BLOUNT, INC.
C.C.I/SPEER
FIOCCHI OF AMERICA, INC
FEDERAL CARTRIDGE CO.
AMERICAN EAGLE
HORNADY MFG. CO.
OLIN/WINCHESTER
PMC
REMINGTON ARMS CO./UMC
TULAMMO / WOLF / Brown Bear
FREEDOM MUNITIONS (NEW OR REMAN)
SIG SAUER
IMI
FEDARM
AGUILA
PPU
