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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 Permit2026-02-17T13:00:45-05:00

Women’s Handgun & Holster

Class Cost:  $100  3 Hours ALL GUNS, AMMO & HOLSTERS PROVIDED.  Come join us for 3 hours of adventure and instruction where you will learn: Handgun Safety & Marksmanship skills - The Art of Concealment - Fitting your Gun to Your Lifestyle and needs - Manipulating your weapon as a female, smarter not harder - And best recommendations for your handgun cleaning, maintenance, and storage - Includes some Situational Awareness & Defense when carrying your handgun.

Women’s Handgun & Holster2026-02-24T12:28:22-05:00

Active Shooter Response Training

Get informed:  Learn where the active shooter trend came from and where it is going. Set your strategy Inside:  Go over strategic protocols, shelter-in-place, and evacuation procedures. Set your strategy Outside:  Learn how and where to barricade to provide the most safety possible. Practice for Possibilities:  Implement Scenarios (no live guns or ammo involved) Talk it over: Discuss what you have learned, ask questions, and get feedback from all participants.  

Active Shooter Response Training2026-02-17T12:26:07-05:00

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)2026-02-17T18:14:38-05:00

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 Permit2026-02-17T13:33:09-05:00

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 Recertification2026-02-18T11:34:09-05:00

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 Certification2026-02-18T11:57:57-05:00

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 Renewal2026-02-18T12:11:26-05:00

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)2026-02-17T13:45:04-05:00

Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit (Part 2 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 2 of 2)2026-02-17T13:49:35-05:00

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