Handgun Classes

CSA offers two categories of handgun training: our own defensive courses that are specifically designed to follow the Tennessee Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit class, and standard NRA courses. Please click the links below to learn more about each.

How To Shoot A Handgun

• You’ve never shot a handgun in your life.
• It’s been a really long time since you’ve shot one.
• You’re interested in the experience of shooting  a handgun but don’t necessarily want to own one.
• You want to take the TN Handgun Permit class but you’d like a class to prepare you for it and to check if you even want to go through with it.

If any of the above statements apply, our How To Shoot A Handgun class is for you.How To Shoot A Handgun is a 5 hour class that will turn your fear into fun and your concerns into confidence. Topics include:

• The rules of safe gun handling and how to apply them
• Safe loading, unloading and storage of handguns
• Shooting fundamentals
• How to handle and operate a handgun in a comfortable and robust manner

Course Requirements:

• An open mind

• A positive attitude

• We’ll provide the gun and all safety equipment free of charge, you just pay for the ammo (bring your own gun if you have one but please don’t buy one for the class)