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 (within 5 years of honorable dischare),
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

Make sure your pistol is in good working condition prior to taking your shooting qualification.
Here is what happened on one range.

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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 $5. Click on cover to order.

This publication is is a MUST for anyone who has a valid TN Handgun Permit.
To learn more, click on cover.

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NOTE:
Starting in June 2011, 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

Print a TN Handgun Permit Carry Card. Lists the states that honors the TN Handgun Carry Permit.

Special Training Section:

Guns & Leather
Greenbrier, Tennessee

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

Jan 17, Tuesday, 0830-1630 Armed guard day 1

Jan 18, Wednesday, 0830-1630 Armed guard day 2

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LEOSA
Law Enforcement Offier Safety Act

CERTICIFATION CLASS

Jan 24, Tuesday, 0830-1700 LEOSA class

To reserve space in any of the above classes call: 615-643-4865
Warren Smith
Certified Instrucor # 00900367

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Tennessee State Certified Handgun Permit Schools

( listed by Tennessee County )

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BEDFORD

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Critical Incident Strategies
Smyrna, Tennessee
615-347-0787

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ATA Defensive
Contact James Woodard
731-584-8327
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BLEDSOE
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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

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

gun

Farnsworth Indoor Shooting School, Vonore
423-884-6462

gun

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

gun

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

BRADLEY

Bradley County Sheriff's Dept.
Cleveland, 423-728-7300

Sheriff Ruth

CAMPBELL

The LaFollette Sport Shop
Ronnie & Susie Carroll
LaFollette
423-562-0035
LaFollette Sport Shop

CANNON

Self Defense Initiatives, Nashville

615-308-8724

gun
Executive Protection Agency

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

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

CARROLL

Gurley Firearms Safety, LLC
Lexington, TN
Call for class date
731-307-0348
615-504-8552 (cell phone)

6050 Manner Frank Road
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 414-6437
grogansdefense@gmail.com
Discounts for:
Military, EMS, married couple, and seniors.

CARTER

Mountain Tactical
252 Cripple Creek Road
Watauga, TN
Instructor: Mike Kidd
(423) 557-2071

gun

CHEATHAM

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

hayes

website

CHESTER

Gurley Firearms Safety, LLC
Lexington, Tennessee
Call for class dates
713-307-0348
615-504-8552 (cell phone)

CLAIBORNE

CLAY

S & R Guns, Cookeville, Algood, Tennessee
S & R Guns

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

gun

COCKE

COFFEE

card

gun
Executive Protection Agency

Critical Incident Strategies
Smyrna, Tennessee
615-347-0787

CROCKETT

CUMBERLAND

Plateau Handgun Safety School, Crossville

David Oakes, Instructor

931-484-4532

Class Dates
1st Saturday every month

website

DAVIDSON

Tennessee Handgun Permit ID Pouch

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barnes

gun
Pack' n Heat School
Nashville, TN
615-604-9159
$65.00
Officer Jeff Eady, Instructor

jeffeady

www.packnheat.net
jeff@packnheat.net
Classes held on Saturday & Sunday

gun
Academy of Self PROTECTION, Joelton
615-876-3010
web site

Guns & Leather, Inc., Greenbrier

615-643-4865
Classes held every Friday and Saturday.
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.

gun

Self Defense Initiatives, Nashville
615-308-8724
To register call: 615-308-8724 or
sdi2004@bellsouth.net
website

gun

Critical Incident Strategies
Smyrna, Tennessee
615-347-0787

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

gun

Indoor Gun Range
1008 Lavern Circle
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 431-2130

gun

705 Briskin Lane
Lebanon, Tennessee

gun

602 South Main Street
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8822

gun

DECATUR

Gurley Firearms Safety, LLC
Lexington, Tennessee
Call for class dates
713-307-0348
615-504-8552 (cell phone)

DEKALB

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

gun

Gunny's Gun Shop, Livingston
Gunny's

DICKSON

Dickson County Sheriff's Department

gun
Executive Protection Agency

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

hayes

website

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.
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

Tennessee Handgun Permit ID Pouch

GIBSON

Ronin Tactical
Terry Sumner

gun
grogan

6050 Manner Frank Road
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 414-6437
grogansdefense@gmail.com
Discounts for:
Military, EMS, married couple, and seniors.

GILES

Self Defense Initiatives, Nashville
615-308-8724

gun

Executive Protection Agency

GRAINGER

C & C Firearm Training

865-828-3492

GREENE

C & C Firearm Training

865-828-3492

GRUNDY

gun
Self Defense Initiatives, Nashville

615-308-8724

gun
Executive Protection Agency

gun
barnes

HAMBLEN

Tennessee Handgun Permit ID Pouch

HAMILTON

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Sportsman's Indoor Shooting, Hixon
423-875-4868

Shooters Depot
423-305-0747
website

HANCOCK

Handcock County Sheriff's Dept., Sneedville
423-733-2249

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
(731-607-6400)
Contacts:
Mark Woodruff 731-607-9226
Jack Barnett 731-926-1711
Johnny Bellis 731-926-0375
Jerry Wesenburg 731-689-4779
Bob Royer 731-412-9644

Classes held the 2nd Saturday
of every month, beginning at 8:30 am.

HAWKINS

Church Hill Police Department Handgun Permit Training

HAYWOOD

Tennessee Handgun Permit ID Pouch

HENDERSON

Ronin Tactical
Terry Sumner

Gurley Firearms Safety, LLC
Lexington, Tennessee
Call for class dates
713-307-0348
615-504-8552 (cell phone)

HENRY

HICKMAN

Tennessee Handgun Permit ID Pouch

HOUSTON

HUMPHREYS

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

gun

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

gun

Farnsworth Indoor Shooting School, Vonore
423-884-6462

gun

On Target Training Center
101 Suite A Inskip Road
Knoxville, Tennessee
865-242-4665

gun

Mountain Tactical

Watauga, Tennessee
(423) 557-2071

LAKE

Tennessee Handgun Permit ID Pouch

LAUDERDALE

LAWRENCE

Executive Protection Agency

gun

Self Defense Initiatives, Nashville

615-308-8724

LEWIS

Self Defense Initiatives, Nashville
615-308-8724

Executive Protection Agency

LINCOLN

LOUDON

Farnsworth Indoor Shooting School, Vonore

423-884-6462
gun
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

MCNAIRY

MACON

Farnsworth Indoor Shooting School, Vonore
423-884-6462

MADISON

Maxxguard, Inc., Jackson

maxx

731-427-7222
website
gun
Ronin Tactical
Terry Sumner

gun
Tennessee Sports Foundation, Jackson

731-664-5802

gun
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

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

MARION

Tennessee Handgun Permit ID Pouch

MARSHALL

Self Defense Initiatives, Nashville
615-308-8724

gun

MAURY

Self Defense Initiatives, Nashville
615-308-8724

gun

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

gun
Executive Protection Agency

MEIGS

MONROE

Farnsworth Indoor Shooting School, Vonore

423-884-6462

MONTGOMERY

Rattle Snake Ridge Training Complex, Clarksvile
Rattle Snake Ridge

602 South Main Street
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8822

gun

(615) 662-6815

gun

Guns & Leather, Inc., Greenbrier

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

Classes held every Friday and Saturday.
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.

gun

Montgomery County Shooting Complex

Classes held every third Saturday of each month.

club

Contact Address:

4201 Southside Road

Southside, TN 37171

Phone:

(931) 387-3456

joey@shoottn.org

MOORE

MORGAN

Tennessee Handgun Permit ID Pouch

OBION

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

OVERTON

S & R Guns, Cookeville
S & R Guns

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

PERRY

Gurley Firearms Safety, LLC
Lexington, Tennessee
Call for class dates
713-307-0348
615-504-8552 (cell phone)

PICKETT

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

POLK

PUTNAM

S & R Guns, Allgood
S & R Guns

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Plateau Handgun Safety School, Crossville

931-484-4532

Class Dates
1st Saturday of every month.
website

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Outdoor Junction
1999 Esat Spring Street
Cooleville, TN 38506
(931) 520-7500

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Tennessee Handgun Permit ID Pouch

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

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

gun
Farnsworth Indoor Shooting School, Vonore

423-884-6462

ROBERTSON

Guns & Leather, Inc., Greenbrier

Classes held every Friday and Saturday.
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.

602 South Main Street
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8822

RUTHERFORD

705 Briskin Lane
Lebanon, Tennessee

gun

602 South Main Street
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8822

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

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

gun
Executive Protection Agency

Guns & Leather, Inc., Greenbrier

Classes held every Friday and Saturday.
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.

gun

Pack' n Heat School
Nashville, TN
615-604-9159

$65.00
Off icer Jeff Eady, Instructor

jeff

www.packnheat.net

jeff@packnheat.net
Classes held on Saturday & Sunday

gun

SCOTT

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SEQUATCHIE

SEVIER

SHELBY

gun

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

gun

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

gun
Kerrville Personal Protection Academy, Millington

901-872-3161

Low cost one (1) day training.

SMITH

L & C Sporting Goods
1061 W Broad St
Smithville, TN
615-597-6997

STEWART

RattleSnake Ridge, Clarksville
931-648-8132

SULLIVAN

Mountain Tactical
252 Cripple Creek Road
Watauga, TN
Instructor: Mike Kidd
(423) 557-2071

gun

Church Hill Police Department Handgun Permit Training

SUMNER

Complete Gun Shop, Gallatin
Premit Course Fee $ 85.00
615-206-0075
Complete Gun Shop

gun
Guns & Leather, Inc., Greenbrier

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

Classes held every Friday and Saturday.
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.

gun
Target-Pro Firearms Training Academy
website

gun

Indoor Gun Range
1008 Lavern Circle
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 431-2130

gun

602 South Main Street
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8822

gun

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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

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VANBUREN

Crain Firearms Training School, Spencer
931-946-2807

WARREN

705 Briskin Lane
Lebanon, Tennessee

gun

Range Master Permits - McMinnville
F. Stuart Whitman
rangemaster@yahoo.com
931-607-2313

gun

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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WAYNE

WEAKLEY

6050 Manner Frank Road
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 414-6437

grogansdefense@gmail.com

Discounts for:
Military, EMS, married couple, and seniors.

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WHITE

L & C Sporting Goods
1061 W Broad St
Smithville, TN
615-597-6997

gun

Gunny's Gun Shop, Livingston
Gunny's

gun

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

Critical Incident Strategies
Smyrna, Tennessee
615-347-0787

Franklin Gun Shop

Classes every Monday
Make reservation at store
1214 Lakeview Drive
Franklin, TN
615-599-5562
website

gun

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

hayes

website

WILSON

Complete Gun Shop, Gallatin
615-206-0075
Complete Gun Shop

705 Briskin Lane
Lebanon, Tennessee

gun
Guns & Leather, Inc., Greenbrier

Handgun Permit Course Fee is $ 60.00.
We are state-certified for fingerprinting so you can fingerprinted in our store.
Classes held every Friday and Saturday.
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.

gun
Pack' n Heat School
Officer Jeff Eady
Nashville, TN
615-604-9159

$ 65.00

jeffeady

www.packnheat.net

jeff@packnheat.net

Classes held on Saturday & Sunday

gun
barnes

gun

Indoor Gun Range
1008 Lavern Circle
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 431-2130

gun

602 South Main Street
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8822

gun

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