COURSE DESCRIPTION

TN CONCEALED HANDGUN CARRY PERMIT

This course will take a minimum of 90 minutes to complete and meets the state of Tennessee’s educational requirement to successfully apply for and obtain a concealed carry permit (CCP) in the State of Tennessee online as required by T.C.A. 39-17-1366 and PUBLIC CHAPTER 479.

Please refer to this article outlining the differences between the TWO Handgun Carry Permits in Tennessee.

COURSE OUTLINE

  • 01

    Welcome

    • Welcome to TN Concealed Handgun Carry Permit Course

    • Meet Your Instructors

    • Meet Ranger

    • Course Objectives

    • Download the Course
  • 02

    Prerequisites

    • How to Navigate this Course

    • Firearm Safety Disclaimer

    • Course Content Is Your Responsibility
  • 03

    Chapter 1: Gun Safety

    • Learning Objectives

    • Three Basic Rules of Gun Safety

    • Ranger: Firearm Safety Triangle

    • Causes of Firearm Accidents

    • Ranger: Firearm Safety Tips

    • Chapter 1 Quiz
  • 04

    Chapter 2: TN Handgun Permit Eligibility Requirements & Reason for Denial

    • Learning Objectives

    • TN Codes & Requirements to Obtain a Concealed Handgun Carry Permit

    • Reasons for Handgun Carry Permit Denial

    • Chapter 2 Quiz
  • 05

    Chapter 3: TN State Law on Carrying Handguns

    • Learning Objectives

    • Transportation and Vehicle Storage Laws

    • Reciprocity – Know Before You Go!

    • Firearms in Vehicles in TN (Without Carry Permit)

    • Firearms in Vehicles in TN (With Carry Permit)

    • Carrying Firearms in Public Recreational Places

    • Guns on School Property

    • Firearms Transported or Stored in Vehicles at Public Post-Secondary Institutions

    • Carrying of Firearms by Employees of Public Higher Education Institutions

    • Carrying of Handguns at Private Schools

    • Possession of a Handgun While Under the Influence

    • Firearms in Public or Private Buildings

    • Firearms in Public or Private Buildings Cont.

    • Chapter 3 Quiz
  • 06

    Chapter 4: TN Self Defense Law

    • Learning Objectives

    • TN Self Defense Law – What Is It?

    • Ranger: Always Remember

    • Immunity Under Self Defense Law

    • Civil Remedies Unaffected

    • Self Defense Definitions

    • Ranger: Always Remember

    • Considerations for Self Defense

    • Serious Bodily Injury

    • Judgement Considerations for Self Defense

    • When Defensive Force Cannot Be Used

    • Ranger: Self Defense Summary

    • The Castle Doctrine

    • Castle Doctrine Defined

    • Defense of a Third Person

    • Ranger: Firearm Fact

    • Reckless Injury of Innocent 3rd Person

    • Ranger: Firearm Fact

    • Chapter 4 Quiz
  • 07

    Chapter 5: Handgun Nomenclature

    • Learning Objectives

    • Lesson 1: Revolver vs. Semi-Automatic with Lacey

    • Differences in the Revolver & Semi-Automatic

    • Lesson 2: Handgun Nomenclature with Lacey

    • Handgun Nomenclature

    • Lesson 3: Semi-Automatic Action Parts with Jason

    • Semi-Automatic Action Parts

    • Lesson 4: Revolver Action Parts with Lacey

    • Revolver Action Parts

    • Ammunition Types

    • Types of Handgun Safeties

    • Ranger: Safety Tip

    • Recognizing Ammunition Malfunctions

    • Ammunition Storage

    • Ranger: Safety Tip

    • Chapter 5 Quiz
  • 08

    Chapter 6: Function & Operation

    • Learning Objectives

    • Pistol Action Types

    • Semi-Automatic Action Types with Jason

    • Semi-Automatic Action Types

    • Semi-Automatic Cycle of Operations

    • Revolver Action Types with Lacey

    • Revolver Action Types

    • Revolver Cycle of Operations

    • Chapter 6 Quiz
  • 09

    Chapter 7: Handgun Manipulations

    • Learning Objectives

    • Semi-Automatic Manipulations with Jason

    • Semi-Automatic Manipulations: Loading & Unloading

    • Revolver Manipulations with Lacey

    • Revolver Manipulations

    • Chapter 7 Quiz
  • 10

    Chapter 8: Shooting Fundamentals

    • Learning Objectives

    • Stance with Jason and Lacey

    • Proper Stance

    • Grip with Lacey

    • Proper Grip

    • Finger vs. Cylinder Gap

    • Aiming with Jason

    • Aiming and Sight Alignment

    • Trigger Control and Follow Through with Lacey

    • Trigger Control and Follow Through

    • Chapter 8 Quiz
  • 11

    Chapter 9: Safe Home, Cleaning & Storage

    • Learning Objectives

    • Safe Handgun Cleaning - Semi-Automatic

    • Safe Handgun Cleaning - Revolver

    • Safe Handgun Cleaning

    • Handgun Storage

    • Ranger: Safety Tip

    • Stolen Firearms

    • Suicide Awareness & Prevention

    • Suicide Warning Signs

    • Steps to a Safe Home

    • Safe Home Checklist

    • Storage & Carry Considerations

    • Chapter 9 Quiz
  • 12

    Course Conclusion

    • Thank You & Next Steps

    • Course Test
  • 13

    TN Handgun Carry Permit Application Process

    • Applicant Next Steps

    • Questions? Email Ranger!