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Advanced Handgun (Pre-Requisites apply)

Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark Class time 3 hrs.  Class cost $125 PREREQUISITE:  INTERMEDIATE HANDGUN FROM ZIRKOPS TRAINING. Students attending this class will be entering into a curriculum designed around developing skill sets that will take them to the next level in shooting and self-defense situation. Drawing, firing and reloading your weapon in less than favorable conditions is just the start. Students take skills from the intermediate class and apply them in shooting from a variety of positions while in the dark or a low light environment. Different flashlight techniques combined with night sights will be used to complete the [...]

Advanced Handgun (Pre-Requisites apply)2026-02-18T19:38:15-05:00

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 Recertification2026-02-18T11:23:37-05:00

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 Certification2026-02-18T11:51:59-05:00

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)2026-02-17T13:42:12-05:00

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)2026-02-17T13:46:45-05:00

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 & Holster2026-02-24T12:17:34-05:00

Jr Basic Handgun Safety (ages 10-14)

Jr Basic Handgun  3 hrs $75 The JR FIREARM Course is a class designed to encourage participation in shooting sports with the focus on firearm safety above all else.  Special attention is given to explain the difference between toy and weapon.  This class outlines appropriate use for firearms and how to report those infractions to parents and or adults. Student’s review and practice basic marksmanship skills in the classroom and on the range.  The noise and apprehension of the live fire portion of the class can be scary for some students.  Provisions are made to make this transition smooth and exciting. [...]

Jr Basic Handgun Safety (ages 10-14)2026-02-18T20:23:58-05:00

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)2026-02-17T18:08:50-05:00

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 Permit2026-02-17T13:27:39-05:00

Intermediate Handgun (Pre-requisites apply)

Class time 3 hrs.  Class cost is $100. PREREQUISITE:  BASIC HANDGUN, HANDGUN CARRY PERMIT, OR PRIVATE LESSON FROM ZIRKOPS TRAINING TO ASSESS YOUR SKILL/SAFETY LEVEL BEFORE ATTENDING ADVANCED TRAINING CLASSES. If you have not attended one of the Pre-Requisite classes in the last 2 years, expect to be contacted about an assessment to determine skill and safety level.  Please understand, we have people that "tell" us they are great at safety and shooting, and then get redirected or re-trained because they are not safe enough to put on the ground beside another person with a loaded weapon.   For EVERYONE'S SAFETY,  we MUST make sure [...]

Intermediate Handgun (Pre-requisites apply)2026-02-18T11:06:48-05:00

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