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Unarmed Security Guard Renewal

Unarmed Security Officer/Guard Requirements for the State of Tennessee Class cost: $55.00 (2 hours) Training to renw a Tennessee certified unarmed security registration includes an examination covering specific subject materials. All candidates must complete a two hour basic course. Refresher on the following subjects: Legal powers and limitations of a security guard/officer General Duties

Unarmed Security Guard Renewal2026-02-18T12:08:56-05:00

Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit (Part 1 of 2)

Class time is 8 hours. The class costs $75  ( covers both 4-hour sessions). ZirkOps handgun permit classes follow industrial standards set by the state of Tennessee to ensure quality certifications.  The Tennessee state guidelines are as follows:  Safety, Practice, and Application – Firearm Cleaning and Storage – Legal Liabilities of Carrying, Possessing and Using a Handgun – Firing Range – Basic Marksmanship Skills – Test/Written – Firearms Qualification   Tennessee State Application: To be prepared for the class you will need to go to https://dl.safety.tn.gov and complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit Application. This will only take a few minutes and [...]

Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit (Part 1 of 2)2026-02-17T13:44:30-05:00

Tactical Handgun (Pre-Requisites apply)

Tactical Handgun Get on the move! Class time 3 hrs.  Class cost is $125. PREREQUISITE:  ADVANCED HANDGUN FROM ZIRKOPS TRAINING. Great training for home defense.  Drawing and shooting on the move is a valuable skill in self-defense.  Students attending this class will be entering into a curriculum designed around developing skill sets that place them in motion while shooting.  This class is best described as a real life video game with a handgun. All fundamentals covered in the Basic, Intermediate and Advance handgun class get put on the move. Moving Forward and Backward Maneuvering around corners and obstacle Entering and exiting [...]

Tactical Handgun (Pre-Requisites apply)2026-02-18T19:53:50-05:00

Children’s Basic Handgun (Ages 4-10)

Children's Basic Handgun  3 hrs $80 The KIDS FIREARM Course is a class designed to encourage participation in shooting sports with the focus on firearm safety above all else.  Students will study the importance of following firearm safety rules and applying them when a firearm is encountered.  Special attention is given to explain the difference between a toy and a weapon.  This class outlines the appropriate use of firearms and how to report infractions to parents and/or adults. Students review and practice basic marksmanship skills in the classroom and on the range.  The noise and apprehension of the live fire portion [...]

Children’s Basic Handgun (Ages 4-10)2026-02-18T20:32:31-05:00

Basic Handgun Safety (15 & up)

Basic Handgun Course Class time: 3 hrs.  Class cost: $80 Students attending this class will be entering into a structured program designed around the first-time ‘entry-level’ shooter.  The course curriculum is intended to bring new shooters into the shooting arena with a focus on the following topics: Gun Safety/Cleaning/Storage, Introduction/Function/Operation, Revolvers/Semi-automatics, Basic Marksmanship Skills, Stance/Grip/Sight Alignment, Trigger Control, Weapons Malfunction and Clearance Procedures, Key factors in picking a gun for your needs, Implementation of family safety rules as they apply to children Cancellation Policy: We understand that life happens, and you might need to reschedule your class time. We do allow [...]

Basic Handgun Safety (15 & up)2026-02-18T17:36:22-05:00

Armed Security Guard Certification (2 part class)

ARMED SECURITY OFFICER / GUARD REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE Class cost: $180.00 (16 hours) Training to become a Tennessee-certified armed security officer includes an examination covering specific subject materials. STATE REQUIREMENTS says all candidates must complete: 4-hour basic course that includes one (1) hour each of: Orientation Legal powers and limitations of a security guard/officer Emergency Procedures General Duties 8 hours in the classroom covering: Legal limitations on the use of a firearm Handling of a firearm Safety and maintenance of firearms 4 hours of marksmanship training which includes a shooting test that requires a minimum of 70%  score [...]

Armed Security Guard Certification (2 part class)2026-02-17T18:14:07-05:00

Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit

Class time 8 hrs.  Class cost $75 ZirkOps Enhanced handgun permit classes follow industrial standards set by the state of Tennessee to ensure quality certifications.  The Tennessee state guidelines are as follows:  Safety, Practice and Application – Firearm Cleaning and Storage – Legal Liabilities of Carrying, Possessing and Using a Handgun – Firing Range – Basic Marksmanship Skills – Test/Written – Firearms Qualification   Tennessee State Application: To be prepared for the class you will need to go to https://dl.safety.tn.gov and complete the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit Application. This will only take a few minutes and can be done from a [...]

Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit2026-02-17T13:32:16-05:00

Armed Security Guard Recertification

ARMED RE-CERTIFICATION     Class cost: $80.00 (4 hours) A re-certification for a Tennessee armed security officer must occur every two years. Every two (2) years armed security guards must complete 4 hours of refresher training and re-qualify in the use of a firearm by achieving a minimum of 70% on any silhouette target course approved by the commissioner prior to the renewal of their guard registration. Subject material covered in re-certification:  Firearms safety guidelines -- Function and operation of a firearm -- Basic marksmanship skills -- Practical Performance      

Armed Security Guard Recertification2026-02-18T11:33:36-05:00

Unarmed Security Guard Certification

Unarmed Security Officer/Guard Requirements for the State of Tennessee Class cost: $80.00 (4 hours) Training to become a Tennessee certified unarmed security officer includes an examination covering specific subject materials. All candidates must complete a four hour basic course including one (1) hour each of: Orientation Legal powers and limitations of a security guard/officer Emergency Procedures General Duties

Unarmed Security Guard Certification2026-02-18T11:57:27-05:00

Unarmed Security Guard Renewal

Unarmed Security Officer/Guard Requirements for the State of Tennessee Class cost: $55.00 (2 hours) Training to renw a Tennessee certified unarmed security registration includes an examination covering specific subject materials. All candidates must complete a two hour basic course. Refresher on the following subjects: Legal powers and limitations of a security guard/officer General Duties

Unarmed Security Guard Renewal2026-02-18T12:10:42-05:00

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