How to Book the Tennessee Carry Permit Class
Price and booking
$65 for the 8 hour class, paid in advance.
No walk-in classes. Class dates and start times are on our booking page.
THIS CLASS IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS. YOU MUST KNOW HOW TO OPERATE YOUR FIREARM AND SHOOT A QUALIFICATION TEST.
If you are not sure yet, book a private lesson first. We will be happy to help. Want to see what the class covers and how the tests work? Read about our Tennessee enhanced handgun carry permit class.
How to sign up
- Sign our waiver online before you come: shooterssupply.com/waivers.
- Get your Tennessee application number online (steps below), then print or save it.
- Book and pay in advance on our booking page. Your spot is not confirmed until payment is received.
- On class day, bring your application number, your driver’s license or passport, your handgun and 50 rounds of ammunition. Arrive 15 minutes early.
We hold regularly scheduled classes that qualify you to apply for your Tennessee enhanced handgun carry permit. The class is held in our Tactical Center at 4844 Hixson Pike in Hixson, next door to the store.
No handgun? You can rent a pistol for $15 at the store (ammunition not included; rental guns must be shot with our range ammunition).
Get your Tennessee application number online
Step 1. Go to dl.safety.tn.gov.
Step 2. Click the “Handgun Permits” tab at the top of the page and log in with your personal information.
Step 3. Enter the requested information to get your confirmation number.
Step 4. Print or save a copy of your application number.
What to bring: your application (confirmation) number, your driver’s license or passport, your handgun and 50 rounds of ammunition. If you do not have internet access, come 20 minutes early and we will help you complete the application.
Eye and ear protection are available free of charge to students.
Who teaches the class: our instructors are NRA and State of Tennessee Department of Safety Handgun Carry Permit Unit certified, with law enforcement experience, and the class includes hands-on shooting range instruction.