Tennessee State Handgun Permit Class

Student Information

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KNOXVILLE COURSE SCHEDULE     

Each Saturday, 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM

1st Tuesday and following Thursday, 5:00 PM - 9:00PM

3rd Tuesday and following Thursday, 5:00PM - 9:00PM

The cost of this course is $90.00

This is the class you need to pass to apply for a State of Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit.  This course prepares students for the state written and range tests.

This course covers:

• Federal and TN Laws relating to handgun carry
  When the use of Deadly Force is Justified
  Criminal and Civil Liabilities
  Permit Qualification and Application Procedure
  Firearm Safety and Maintenance
  Handgun and Ammunition Knowledge
  A Review of Basic Marksmanship and Range Protocol

Graduates of this course will receive the certification required to apply for a State of Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit.

Shooting qualification is required and takes place at our indoor range.  Forty-eight rounds are shot: 12 rounds at three yards, 24 at seven and 12 at fifteen.  

For more information regarding the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit, please visit the Tennessee Department of Safety

You need to be able to load & unload the firearm you are using and operate it correctly and safely in order to participate in this class.  No exceptions!  If you do not know how to preform the tasks above, you will not be permitted to take the carry permit class.  You would either need to sign up for our basic handgun class, or have someone that is knowledgeable about firearms to give you proper instruction and then practice before taking the TN Handgun Carry Permit Class.

Students may rent handguns for qualification for $5.  You must use our ammunition when using our guns.  The cost of ammunition is not included.

Space is limited to 20 people and classes fill up weeks in advance.

To reserve a seat in this class you must pay in advance of the day of the class,

We accept major credit cards by phone.

Knoxville Location: 

Coal Creek Armory, Inc.
10737 Dutchtown Road
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 966-4545

Kingston Location:

Coal Creek Armory Outpost
798 Gallaher Road
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 248-8342

*Coal Creek Armory understands that our regularly scheduled classes may sometimes be difficult for some of our customers to attend.  In addition, some people may prefer small group or one-on-one instruction.  For your convenience, our principal handgun instructor is available by appointment to teach our general public handgun classes or assist you with the development of your handgun skills.  Please contact Rick Newstrom directly at 865-609-4018 with your questions and/or to schedule an appointment.

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