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Firearms instructors in Tennessee
- Beginner class length
- 3 hoursmedian of 12 classes; 1 hour shorter than the national 4 hours
- Beginner class price
- $150median of 16 classes; $25 more than the national $125
Firearms instructors in Tennessee
92 firearms instructors in Tennessee.
New to classes? How long a first class takes and what it costs
| Instructor or school | Course subjects |
|---|---|
| 2 Vets Development Group Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| 901 Firearms Training | Not listed |
| Academy of Personal Protection and Security, Inc. | TN Armed Security Guard Recertification240 minTN Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit Course480 minB.E.E.S. Women's Self Defense Club classes 4 more coursesTN Unarmed Security Guard Training240 minTN Online Unarmed Security Guard Training240 minWomen's Self Defense ClassTN Armed Security Guard Training960 min |
| Accent Guns and Loans Also: gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Accurate Tactical / Accurate Law Enforcement Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| AGAPE Tactical | Pistol 2: Movement480 minRifle 1: FundamentalsTactical Rifle 2 2 more coursesPistol 3: Advanced Pistol Training480 minPistol 1: Fundamentals |
| All American Handgun School | Not listed |
| Appalachian Tactical Acquisitions Courses Also: shooting range | Intro 360° Moving Marksmanship420 minAdv. 360° Team Training420 minIntro 360° Vehicle Defense420 min 7 more coursesIntro 360° Moving & Shooting420 minIntro 360° Team Training420 minIntro 360° Church Security420 minIntro 360° Pistol / Rifle Transition420 minAdv. 360° Moving & Shooting420 minAdv. 360° Vehicle Defense420 min360° Night Training60 min |
| ARES TACTICAL Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Armed In Style | TN Concealed Handgun Carry Permit Class120 minPrivate Intro To Shooting Class120 min |
| ASTAPP | Not listed |
| Baer's Gun Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Barnetts Guns Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. Also: gun manufacturer | Not listed |
| Bass Pro Shops Kodak Also: gun shop, shooting range | Not listed |
| Bass Pro Shops Nashville Also: gun shop, shooting range | Not listed |
| BC-Tac | Not listed |
| Black Vault Security Services, LLC Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Bud's Gun Shop & Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Bullseye Gun & Range Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Caliber Firearms Academy | Introduction to Handguns |
| Carter Shooting Supply and Range Also: gun shop, shooting range | Not listed |
| Citizens Safety Academy | Not listed |
| Clarksville Guns & Archery Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Cleveland Shooting Sports Also: gunsmith, shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Cross Creek Clays Also: shooting range, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Crossville Shooting Sports Park Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Cumberland Tactics, Inc. | Not listed |
| Dauntless Tactical Training Centers of America Inc | Women's Five Hour Introductory Pistol240 min |
| Defend Systems | Tactical Response Training for Armed GuardsActive Shooter Response Training for Places of WorshipActive Shooter Response Training for Businesses & Corporate Industries 2 more coursesActive Shooter Response Training for Venues & Live Event TeamsActive Shooter Response Training for Schools & Campuses |
| Elite Firearms Training Bristol | Not listed |
| Fairfield Glade Sportsman Club Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Firearm Pharmacy Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Forge Creek Firearms | Not listed |
| Frontier Firearms USA Also: gun shop, shooting range | Not listed |
| GlockStore Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Goodlettsville Gun Shop Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Goodlettsville Gun Shop Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Guard Dawg Solutions Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Guardian Tactical Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Gunny’s Firearms Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Guns & Leather Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Hiwassee Firearms Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| IronHorse GunWorks Also: shooting range, gunsmith | Not listed |
| K&M Precision Rifle Training LLC Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Lebanon Gun Shop Also: gunsmith, gun shop | Not listed |
| Marksman Also: shooting range, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Memphis Beech Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Mixon's Emporium Also: gun shop, shooting range, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Modern Warriors Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Montgomery County Shooting Complex Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Norsemen Training & Consulting Group | Not listed |
| One Defense | Not listed |
| Outdoor Junction Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Paladin Tower Tactics | Not listed |
| Parabellum Defense Services Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Patriot Training | Expert Rifleman1,080 minEssential Pistol1,080 minHandgun Basics540 min 5 more coursesFast/Accurate-Rifle1,080 minPrecision Rifleman1,080 minAmerican Rifleman540 minEssential Shotgun540 minAdvanced Essential Pistol540 min |
| Range USA Knoxville Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| RocketFFL | Become an SOT60 minGet Your FFL180 min |
| Royal Range USA Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Royal Range USA Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| S.E.T. Guns And Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Sequoyah Council Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Shooter's Nashville Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Shooter's Supply Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Smith & Wesson Also: gun manufacturer | Not listed |
| Southern Firearms Company Also: gun shop, gunsmith, gun manufacturer | Not listed |
| Stay Alert, Inc. Also: gun shop | NRA Basic Range Safety Officer Course (RSO)NRA or USCCA Concealed Weapon (CCW)NRA Basic Rifle Shooting 4 more coursesNRA or USCCA Basic Pistol ShootingNRA Defensive PistolTennessee Enhanced Carry Permit Course480 minInstructional Shoots |
| Strategic Advantage Firearms Education | Kids Safety ClassLevel 2 | Accuracy with Handguns270 minAdvanced Critical Self Defense 5 more coursesLevel 1 | Basic Firearms Training180 minShotgun Fundamentals | Level 1180 minCritical Self-Defense for Survival240 minLevel 3 | Handgun Carry Confidence390 minLevel 4 | Advanced Handgun |
| Suburban Carry Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Tactical Arms Gunsmithing, Inc. Also: gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Tandem Security Management Consulting | Not listed |
| Templar Shooting Sports Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Templar Shooting Sports Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Tennessee Gun Country Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Tennessee Sports Foundation Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| The Gun Store and Range Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| The Outpost Armory Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| The Outpost Armory Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| The Outpost Armory Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| The Outpost Armory Also: shooting range, gun shop, gunsmith | Not listed |
| Thorn Mountain LLC Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Throat Punch Tactical Also: gun shop | Not listed |
| Top Gun Arms Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Top Gun Memphis Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Top Gun Memphis Also: shooting range, gun shop | Not listed |
| Urban Defense Gun Club Inc. | Youth Firearms Safety EducationStop The Bleed |
| URBAN DEFENSE TRAINING GROUP INC. | FIREARMS PRESENTATION,GRIP & STANCEHandgun Foundations Course INTER ACTIVE DRY-FIRE1 ON 1 LIVE FIRE TRAINING |
| Valor Ridge Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Windrock Shooting Range Also: shooting range | Not listed |
| Windrock Shooting Range & Training Center Also: shooting range, gun shop, ammo retailer | Not listed |
| Wolf Den Weaponry Also: gun shop, ammo retailer | Beyond Concealed CarryHand vs. GunShotgun GunFighting 4 more coursesBasic Firearm Safety & Concealed Carry Responsibility (Oregon CHL)The Ultimate Urban RifleForce-on-ForceMulti-State Concealed Firearm Safety Class (Oregon CHL / Utah CFP) |
What a beginner class takes and costs in Tennessee
In Tennessee, training providers list a median beginner class price of $150 (16 classes), $25 more than the national $125. Their median length is 3 hours, 1 hour shorter than the national 4 hours.
| Tennessee | Nationally | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner class price | $15016 classes | $125519 classes |
| Beginner class length | 3 hours12 classes | 4 hours561 classes |
| Intro and gun safety, price | Too few listings | $95128 classes |
| Basic pistol, price | Too few listings | $127300 classes |
| Rifle and shotgun basics, price | Too few listings | $16096 classes |
| Women-only classes, price | Too few listings | $10090 classes |
| Private lessons, price | Too few listings | $125124 classes |
| Permit and license classes, price | Too few listings | $130591 classes |
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the class built for first-time shooters, and does it include live fire?
- Who teaches it, and what are their credentials?
- How long is it, and does the price include range time, ammunition, targets and a rental firearm?
- What should you bring: eye and ear protection, your own firearm, or nothing at all?
- How many students does each instructor work with?
- Are there age, accessibility or prerequisite requirements?
From the classes training providers list on their USA Arms pages, in this state and nationwide. A state figure needs 10 providers and 10 classes stating it. Prices are what providers list, not quotes: ask what a price includes. Figures as of October 21, 2026. Read the first-class guide
Tennessee firearms instructors at a glance
USA Arms lists 92 firearms instructors in Tennessee, 2.0% of the national total and the 19th most of 50 states. Among cities of 50,000 or more, Nashville has the most (11), followed by Memphis (9) and Murfreesboro (6).
- firearms instructors listed
- 92
- of the national total
- 2.0%
- of 50 states by count
- 19th
Cities of 50,000+ with the most firearms instructors
Counts are firearms instructors in the USA Arms directory; a business with several roles counts once in each. City figures cover only cities of 50,000 or more residents; a smaller town may have more. Rates are per 100,000 residents using 2020 Census population.