Gun Training

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Firearms/Self-Defense Training & Safety Classes

Giving you the knowledge and skills to legally protect yourself and your family is our primary goal. From the person with no experience with guns and exploring if that is a good choice to enhance their safety through advanced weapon employment skills and Force on Force tactics courses, our instructors focus on safety and situational awareness. The best fight is the one that you are able to safely avoid, however there are times when lethal force is the only effective choice. If that time comes, our training will give you a solid foundation of skills to effectively defend yourself and your family.

TN Enhanced Carry Permit - $90

The Outpost Armory TN Enhanced Carry Permit Class covers the related laws, liability, legal use of deadly force, basic gun safety, safe storage and the steps needed to apply for and receive your TN State Enhanced Carry Permit.

Course Length: 8 hours

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First Shots - $75

This class is for the new or prospective gun owner. We will introduce you to firearms safety, gun selection, accessories, the fundamentals of marksmanship, loading/unloading, safe storage procedures and a brief overview of TN Law as it applies to the gun owner. Class will conclude with a 50 round familiarization course of fire with our Instructors providing expert coaching to ensure a safe and fun experience.

Course Length: 3 hours

DP1 - Intro to Defensive Pistol - $95

Intro to Defensive Pistol is the next step in your personal defense firearms education. This class is designed for shooters who have completed a basics firearms safety class and/or taken their carry permit course and are looking to become more familiar with the skills required for everyday carry.

Course Length: 3 hours

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DP2 - Intermediate Defensive Pistol - $125

DP2 - Intermediate Defensive Pistol builds on the skills from DP1. Topics included in this class are safely and efficiently drawing your handgun from a holster, ready positions, proper trigger manipulation, malfunction clearing, dynamic deviation, lateral movement and much more.

Course Length: 4 hours

Prerequisite: Completion of DP1

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DP3 - Movement and Cover - $135

Mobility and using cover intelligently is vital if you ever find yourself having to use a firearm to defend yourself or a loved one. Our DP3 course asks students to be more dynamic, incorporating more movement as well as adding environmental factors to use as cover. This course is conducted entirely on the range, and continues to build on the skills learned in both DP1 and DP2.

Course Length: 3 hours

Prerequisite: Completion of DP1 and DP2

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DP4 - Performance on Demand - $150

DP4 is the final chapter in our Defensive Pistol (DP) series. During this class, we introduce shooters to contact shooting, shooting from a compromised position, and strong hand only shooting/manipulations. We will also work on decreasing your time from draw to first shot as well as reducing your emergency reload time. Lastly, we will push shooters to apply their skills at further distances with speed. Distance always favors the trained!

Course Length: 4 hours

Prerequisite: Completion of DP1, DP2, and DP3

Red Dot Pistol 1 - $95

If you have recently transitioned to a pistol mounted optic, you may find yourself having difficulty acquiring the dot every time. In Red Dot Pistol 1, the focus is on consistently and reliably acquiring the dot upon presentation. We will also cover pistol mounted optic selection, set-up, maintenance, and zeroing procedures.

Course Length: 3 hours

Red Dot Pistol 2 - $110

Learn how to “listen” to your pistol mounted optic in Red Dot Pistol 2. In this class, we go over dot tracking and how this can aid in diagnosing inefficiencies in our grip. We also discuss how the optic allows us to “call” our shots because we will not always have the luxury of being able to see a black bullet hole on a clean white paper target. The red dot is going to “talk”; it’s important to learn how to “listen” so that we can get the most out of the sighting system and continue to place accurate rounds on target.

Course Length: 3 hours

Prerequisite: Completion of Red Dot Pistol 1

Low Light Pistol 1 - $95

Our Low Light Pistol 1 course teaches you how to properly utilize both hand held and weapons mounted light. Bad guys tend to operate during hours of diminished light. It is imperative that we gain positive identification of threats before using force. This is a key step in expanding your knowledge and increasing your skills as a responsible gun owner.

Course Length: 3 hours

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Low Light Pistol 2 - $110

When we go the range and train, it’s generally in ideal lighting conditions. But have you ever tried performing an emergency reload or clearing a malfunction in a dark environment with a handheld light in your hand? Utilizing cover in hours of diminished light also has its own set of rules and guidelines. These are some of the key topics covered in our Low Light 2 class. This course takes the techniques learned in Low Light 1 and builds on these manipulations by incorporating reloads, malfunctions, movement, and utilizing cover in order to enhance our students’ capabilities to defend themselves and their families when the lights go out.

Course Length: 3 hours

Prerequisite: Completion of Low Light Pistol 1

AR Fundamentals - $75

If you have just purchased your new AR-15 and you want to learn more about them, this class is for you. In this class, you will learn how the rifle functions, what accessories are beneficial, safety, terminology, shooting fundamentals, and how to disassemble, re-assemble, and clean your rifle. The class will conclude with teaching you how to properly zero your sights.

Course Length: 3 hours

AR1 - Intro to Defensive AR - $100

This class is introduces the skills needed when using an AR platform in a defensive scenario. This class covers shooting from a defensive ready position, reloads, sight/optic offset, and recoil control.

Course Length: 2.5 hours

AR2 - Intermediate Defensive AR - $125

AR2 - Intermediate Defensive AR picks up where AR1 left off. This class dives deeper into using your AR as a "Fighting" rifle and full of quality time on the range. Topics include correcting malfunctions, how to transition to your handgun, multiple target engagement, different ready positions, and shooting on the move.

Course Length: 3 hours

Prerequisite: Completion of AR1 and DP2/Red Dot Pistol 1

Shotgun Fundamentals - $75

If you have just purchased your new Shotgun or you want to learn about them, this class is for you. You will learn about how the shotgun works, what accessories are beneficial, safety, terminology, shooting fundamentals, and more. Included in the class is range time with the instructor learning how to operate and fire your shotgun.

Course Length: 2 hours

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OC / Pepper Spray User Course - $95

OC / Pepper Spray is one of the most useful non-lethal tools available for self defense. In this course, we will cover a variety of topics, including legalities of use/carry, tactics, history, chemistry, delivery systems, decontamination, and much more. Upon completion of this course, students will receive a certificate of training for the use of pepper spray. This course is recognized by Tennessee Private Protective Services which regulates Security Guards in TN.

Course Length: 3 hours

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Tac Med - $165

Do you carry a weapon daily? If you are prepared to make holes, you need to be prepared to plug them also. This 3 hour course is designed to give you the basic knowledge of to how to treat a variety of wounds whether its arriving at a car wreck or dealing with a chainsaw accident or treating victims of mass violence. You will graduate the class with an understanding of how to treat medical situations in tactical scenarios, violent situations, acts of terrorism, active shooters, traumatic injuries, accidents, or natural disasters. Students will learn what you need to have in your medical kit and how to use it in response to those events. Students will receive a $75.00 Trauma Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) from North American Rescue as part of their registration fee.

Course Length: 3 hours

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Personal Instruction - $100-$125/hr

If you’re wanting to get more individualized attention or need help with refining a specific skill, seeking one-on-one instruction with one of our highly qualified in-house instructors is a great option. Whether you are a beginner who is looking to learn the basics of safety and marksmanship, or a seasoned shooter who is looking to make some minor tweaks in their technique, our instructor cadre can help you achieve your goal!

Defensive Pistol Program - $750

The Defensive Pistol Program is a new program designed to help students develop essential defensive shooting skills. The program focuses on both objective and performance based training. Utilizing motor learning and skill-acquisition science, DPP ensures participants are equipped with the knowledge and practical experience needed to effectively use a pistol in a defensive context.

Helping you go responsibly armed in Tennessee

Defending your family is a heavy responsibility. Don’t be satisfied with the bare minimum training required by the State. Talk to us today about how to truly Safeguard those you love.