FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is required to get a handgun carry permit?

Can you sign up for classes over the phone or on the internet?

Do you offer group instruction?

Do you have a lay-a-way plan?

How do I transfer a firearm in and use your FFL to receive it?

What is the waiting period for purchasing a firearm?

Is there a firearm registration in Tennessee?

How do I purchase a Class III / NFA firearm?

Do you accept trade-ins?

Do you accept consignments?

Do you do special orders?

Q:  What is required to get your handgun carry permit?
A:  You are required to take an 8 hour state approved course that teaches the laws of carry in the state of Tennessee. The cost of the course that you will take here at the store is $90.00.  Upon completing the course you will receive a certificate that you will take down to your local department of motor vehicles.  Down at the DMV they will charge you $115.00 for a 4 year license and will take your photograph.  After you complete the appropriate paperwork there they will send you to a location to get fingerprinted.  After you complete all of the above you will receive your license in approximately 1-2 months my mail.

Q:  Can you sign up for classes over the phone or on the internet?
A:  As of right now we do not allow for course sign up over the internet.  You need to come into the store in person and sign up for the class you are interested in taking.  If there are multiple people that are interested in signing up you may pay for multiple people if you wish, all that is needed is payment upfront to reserve your spot for the class.

Q: Do you offer group instruction?
A: We do offer group instruction. We offer many corporate options. Please call for more information.

Q:  Do you have a lay-a-way plan?
A:  Our layaway plan is 25% down on the total cost of the gun, background check, and all applicable tax.  You are required to pay the remaining balance within 30 days of initial lay-a-way agreement.  We do not hold guns for any reason besides guns that are put on lay-a-way.

Q:  How do I transfer a firearm in and use your FFL to receive it?
A:  Please refer to the FFL Transfer page for more info

Q:  What is the waiting period for purchasing a firearm?
A:  There is no waiting period to purchase a firearm in the state of Tennessee. Once you have chosen the firearm, and have completed the required forms, a background check is performed. If your background check is returned as "approved" we then transfer the firearm to you. There is a $10.00 fee for the background check. 

Q: Is there firearm registration in Tennessee?
A: No. There is no handgun or long gun registration in the state of Tennessee

Q: What is the process to obtain a Class III / NFA weapon?
A: Obtaining a Class III weapon is fairly simple. There is a one-time $200.00 tax for all transferable machine guns*, silencers and short barreled rifles. For an "AOW" (any other weapon) the tax is $5.00. 

Once you have decided on the specific firearm, your dealer will help you complete the ATF Form 4. The transfer process requires you to provide to two complete sets of fingerprints, two 2"x2" photographs and obtain the signature of your local Chief Law Enforcement Officer. Once completed you, or your dealer submits the forms, and, payment to the BATFE. The transfer process takes 90+ days, from the time the forms are recieved by the ATF.

*Any transferable machine gun must have been manufactured and registered with the ATF prior to May 19, 1986. Any machine gun manufactured and registered after that date is only transferable to law enforcement agencies, government agencies and FFLs, with appropriate authorization.

Further Reading:
History of the NFA

NFA Handbook

Q: Do you accept trade ins?
A: Yes. We accept firearms and in some cases firearm accessories in trade for our items. We do not accept open ammunition, used holsters, low quality firearms or used electronics. We will trade on other commodities under certain circumstances.

Q: Do you accept consignments?
A: Yes. We accept consignment firearms. We typically offer a 90 day consignment for all firearms. We make every effort to sell your item using a variety of methods including listing on the internet and showcasing them in our store.

Q: Do you do special orders?
A:Yes. We have the ability to special order any item which we do not have in stock, or that you may be looking for. A 25% depost is required to order and most items are available in under a week, if it is available.

Q: How do I ship a firearm to you for repair or refinishing?
A: Contact us before shipping your firearm to us. We can be reached at - 865-966-4545 or customshop@coalcreekarmory.com

When sending your firearm for repair, customization or refinishing, please include a clear and legible copy of your name, address, phone number with a list of all work to be performed. Also include any magazines used with the firearm. We can not mail a firearm back to any address other than the address it was received.

For more information on our custom repair, customization and refinising services,  please consult our Custom Shop page.

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