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TN Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit Class
Tennessee Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit Class
In this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills required by the State of Tennessee to
qualify for your Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit.
During the class, we will:
• Prepare you to pass the State permit exam successfully
• Administer the official 50-question exam (true/false & multiple choice)
• Conduct the Live Fire Qualification on the range
What you’ll learn:
• Types of firearms: pistols, single action, double action, striker fire, and revolvers
• Firearm parts and operation
• Safe cleaning and maintenance
• Proper shooting techniques
• Tennessee laws for carrying a firearm
At the end of the classroom portion, you will complete the State permit exam, followed by the
Live Fire Qualification. A minimum score of 70% is required on both to qualify. Marksman will
submit your scores directly to the State, and you’ll receive guidance on completing the
permitting process.
Pre-Requisite:
If you are new to handguns or not yet comfortable with their safe use, we recommend
scheduling a private lesson with one of our experienced instructors. This will ensure you
understand the basics of ownership, proper handling, firing, and most importantly, firearm
safety so you can carry with confidence.
When
First Saturday of every month
Next Class: Saturday, October 4, 2025, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Location
Marksman, Premiere Firearms Training
397 Old Jamestown Hwy, Crossville, TN 38555
Register Online
Marksman-llc.com
Tuition is Only $75
SPECIAL: Buy a box of ammo on the day of the class and receive a 10% discount.
Please feel free to call Marksman at (931) 200-4324 with questions or to get more information.
Day of the class:
LEAVE ALL FIREARMS AND AMMO IN YOUR VEHICLE!! In the class we go over firearms safety. Types of pistols, single action, double action, striker fire, revolver. We cover parts of a gun. How to clean and maintain a gun. The laws pertaining to carrying a gun and how to shoot a gun. At the end of the classroom portion of your class you will take a 50-question test. True / False and multiple-choice questions. You must score a 70% or better on the test to pass. We will break for lunch prior to the live fire qualification. You must score a 70% or better to pass your range test.
After successful completion of the carry permit class:
You will have up to 1 year from the date you pass your class to go to any drivers testing station anywhere in the state. Finish your application, pay the state fee. The state fee is $100 for a standard permit good for 8 years and renews for $50, or $300 for a lifetime permit.
You must take with you: Proof of citizenship such as a certified copy of your Birth Certificate, a US Passport or a Green Card and your Tennessee Driver License or a State Issued ID. (If you have an out of state driver license you can take the class with it but will have to change to at Tennessee Driver License when you finish your Handgun Permit Application) Once you pay the state fee they will give you a handout telling you how to get your fingerprints made.
(Even if you just had your fingerprints done yesterday, you get to do it again.) Your fingerprint fee is included in the state fee. After you get your fingerprints made it’s all merged together sent to the FBI, TBI and the County Sheriff. If everything comes back good you, the state says you will receive your permit in the mail within 90 days. We find that most students will receive their permit between 10 days to 3 weeks.