Training Opportunities in East Tennessee?

[Guest eyescream]

Hi guys.

I live in Knoxville, and I'm becoming interested in taking some classes to becoming a more proficient shooter. I have a carry permit, but no formal training beyond that.

Aside from the classes offered at Coal Creek (where I took my carry permit class, and have no problem with taking some of the other classes offered there), are there any places in East Tennessee where I could take some defensive or practical handgunning classes? Shotgun-based classes might be fun also.

Thanks.

Edited June 23, 2010 by eyescream

[Guest oldsmobile98]

I found this website about training in Greenville. I've never tried it, but I might someday. His credentials look pretty impressive.

Tac2

[ghawk249]

Tac 2 classes are worth the money. classes are small and not alot of travel expenses.

[Guest Glock23ForMe]

Some of our Vendors here on TGO maybe? Support our buds, I'm sure someone does it

[Guest bkelm18]

Austin's Tennessee Firearms in Oak Ridge offers several classes at various times throughout the year. The crew there is top notch.

Firearms Classes

[Guest eyescream]

I keep forgetting about Austin's. I've never been out there, I guess that's why.

Thanks for reminding me.

[Guest friesepferd]

+1 on going to TAC2. That is my local range and his classes are great. Worth the travel for you.

[Guest mikedwood]

Austin's Tennessee Firearms in Oak Ridge offers several classes at various times throughout the year. The crew there is top notch.

Firearms Classes

Yes, Mike is a great instructor. He has a defensive shotgun classes that he has been teaching awhile.

[Guest Phantom6]

Thanks for the plugs bklem18 and mikedwood. Yeah, eyescream, check out the website at Firearms Classes or stop by the office/shop 2pm-7pm Tues through Fridays or Saurdays noon-5pm.

Congratulations on your desire to train above and beyond the avg. permit holder. One of the things I tell all of my handgun permit students is that "if you think that this TN Handgun Carry Permit class will allow you to survive an armed and possibly lethal confrontation unscathed either physically, emotionally or financially then you have another thing coming!"

BTW eyecream, PM sent.

[Guest eyescream]

I got it, Phantom, and replied. Thanks for the PM.

[Guest grays]

that door wedge thing on the tac2 website looks pretty cool for use on vacation.

[Guest friesepferd]

that door wedge thing on the tac2 website looks pretty cool for use on vacation.

what door wedge thing?

[Schadenfreude]

I might also recommend http://www.shootersdomain.com/index.html if your in the east tn area