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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
REGISTER 10 DAYS EARLY FOR $10 DISCOUNT
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SPE 626P48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Jan 17/8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPE 626P49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Feb 21/8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPE 626P50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/March 28/8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPE 626P51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/April 18/8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPE 626P52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/May 16/8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Home Firearm Safety Course
This course is designed to present the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe handling and storage of all types of guns in the home. Topics covered are the rules of safe gun handling, how to load and unload firearms, types of ammunition, and how to clean and store your firearms. The class emphasizes gun safety and is a great way to introduce your children to firearms and firearm safety. All children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent. The instructor is a NRA and Tennessee state-certified handgun safety instructor.
$40/Jerry Huffman
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SPE 633P10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Feb 7/8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
SPE 633P11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/April 4/8:30 a.m.-12:30 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 184P15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Jan 10/8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
SPE 184P16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/March 14/8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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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