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Personal Development—HANDGUN SAFETY & PERSONAL PROTECTION

Handgun Safety Course: TN Handgun Carry Permit Class
Completing the Tennessee State Handgun Safety Course for the handgun carry permit is required before application can be made for the state permit. Course content includes handgun parts, function & operation; handgun safety, cleaning & storage; legal responsibilities for carrying a handgun; course review & testing; and firing range exercises. The classroom portion is conducted at the Pellissippi State campus off Hardin Valley Road. Participants then go to the John Sevier Range on Rifle Range Road where the firing exercises are held. Four-five hours classroom time and three hours range time. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, participants are given the necessary certificate to apply for the state carry permit at their nearest Department of Safety office. The instructor is a NRA certified firearms instructor and Tennessee certified handgun instructor. Students must furnish their own gun and ammunition.
$5.50 range fee payable to the instructor in class
$75/Jerry Huffman
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SPE 626P58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FSa/Nov 13-14/F: 6-11 p.m., Sa: 8:30 a.m.-noon NEW DATE!
SPE 626P59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Dec 19/8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPE 626P60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Jan 16/8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPE 626P61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Feb 20/8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPE 626P62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/March 20/8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPE 626P63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/April 17/8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPE 626P64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/May 22/8 a.m.-4 p.m. NEW DATE!

Advanced Firearm Safety
This seven-hour course is designed to be a next step after taking the TN State Handgun Safety (carry permit) class. Students will learn how to apply the knowledge, skills and attitude required for the use of a firearm; both at home, and in real life environments.
The course emphasizes the importance of following the legal standards set forth for civilians with a carry permit. Students will learn how to develop a process that will enable them to maintain a high level of personal safety and to conform to TN law in the event a self-defense situation should occur. Following the 5 hour class session, students will spend two hours of actual range time increasing their defensive and tactical skills.
The instructor is a NRA and Tennessee state-certified handgun safety instructor who has 35 years of experience teaching law enforcement officers and civilians how and when to use a firearm.
$6 range fee payable to the instructor in class
$119/Jerry Rogers
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SPE 627P21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Aug 8/8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPE 627P22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Sept 12/8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPE 627P23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Oct 10/8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tactical Pistol Course NEW!
This is an excellent course for the beginner who has had some basic experience with handguns, or the experienced shooter looking for basic combat pistol skills. Students will receive instruction in handgun and range safety, marksmanship fundamentals, pistol presentation and recovery. Topics include stoppage and malfunction prevention and recovery, ready positions and area scanning, emergency reloading and proper draw. Range session includes aim small-miss small, dot drills-challenge drills, shoot-don’t shoot drills and movement-engaging multiple targets. The course goal is to familiarize students in owning and using their handguns safely, and to be able to attain a reasonable level of marksmanship and combat skill. This course is a natural sequel to the Handgun Safety or Carry Permit course. Students will spend time in the classroom and on the range. The instructor has years of experience in firearm training with law enforcement, military and civilians.
$6 range fee payable to the instructor in class
$119/Eric Matson
SPE 160P01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Jan 23/8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPE 160P02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Feb 13/8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPE 160P03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/March 13/8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPE 160P04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/April 10/8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPE 160P05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/May 8/8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Refuse to Be a Victim
Refuse to Be a Victim is designed to offer men and women a variety of options from which they can choose to prepare their own crime prevention and personal safety strategies. This NRA program began in 1993 and continues to lead the way in personal safety instruction in the United States. It is embraced by the law enforcement community and by educators, as a positive tool in teaching personal safety awareness to many segments of the community. The seminar covers how you can enhance your personal security at home, in your automobile, when traveling, when using the telephone and internet, and to prevent fraud by offering a broad overview of actions both men and women can take to minimize their chances of being victimized. The instructor is a NRA certified Training Counselor & Firearm Instructor and a Tennessee certified Handgun Safety Instructor.
$6 material fee payable to instructor in class
$40/Jerry Huffman
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SPE 184P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for future class dates & times

The following NRA courses are available and can be scheduled at a convenient time for you and the instructor. Materials and range fees may apply. Please call (865) 539-7167 or 539-7166 for additional information.

NRA Personal Protection in the Home (12 hours)
NRA Basic Rifle (10 hours)
NRA Basic Pistol (10 hours)
NRA Basic Shotgun (12 hours)

The NRA Personal Protection in the Home course is ideal to take after completing the Tennessee Handgun Safety Carry Permit class.

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