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Handgun I:
Carry Permit Certification
Meets and exceeds Tennessee's training requirements for a
handgun carry permit. The course covers handgun
nomenclature, firearms safety, loading and unloading,
marksmanship, proper presentation of the weapon, safe and
effective weapons handling, and legal issues affecting the
armed citizen. The student must take and pass an academic
examination and a firearms proficiency test. Students who
successfully complete the course receive a certificate
entitling them to apply for a handgun carry permit.
Inexperienced shooters are especially encouraged to attend
this course, even if they do not intend to acquire a permit.
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Course Length |
Cost |
Dates |
Minimum Ammunition Requirement |
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8 Hours |
$95.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
150 Rounds |
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Handgun II:
Intermediate
For law-enforcement officers or civilians who have some
firearms experience. Marksmanship is emphasized as the
student learns the drawstroke, reloading options,
malfunction clearance, alternative shooting positions, and
basic tactics. This course is traditionally the most popular
course offered by PRI, and it is a prerequisite for most of
our advanced courses.
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Course Length |
Cost |
Dates |
Ammunition Requirement |
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16 Hours |
$295.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
600 Rounds
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Handgun III: Advanced
This three day course sharpens and enhances the skills acquired in Handgun II,
with emphasis on tactics and speed. The paramount goal of
the class is to enable the student to survive a gunfight and
its aftermath. Flashlight techniques and low-light shooting
are included in a night-firing exercise on Day 2. Handgun II is a
prerequisite.
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Course Length |
Cost |
Dates |
Ammunition Requirement |
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24 Hours |
$395.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
1000 Rounds
200
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Rounds
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Handgun Speed and
Accuracy
Offers intensive instruction on presentation of the handgun
from the holster, followed by immediate and precise shot
placement. Constant repetition drills and
instructor-assisted minimization of unnecessary motion
combine to enhance the student's skills. Handgun II is a
prerequisite.
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Course Length |
Cost |
Dates |
Ammunition Requirement |
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16 Hours |
$295.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
800 Rounds
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Close
Quarters Threat Management
Close quarters defense and shooting techniques are
emphasized. Students must master weapon retention techniques
and understand the defense principles first articulated in
Dennis Tueller's seminal article "How Close is Too Close?"
Students will train from unconventional shooting positions,
and and will be exposed to fundamental, ground-fighting
techniques. Handgun II is a prerequisite.
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Course Length |
Cost |
Dates |
Ammunition Requirement |
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24 Hours (3 day)
40 Hours (5 day) |
$395.00 (3 day)
$595.00 (5 day) |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
1200 Rounds (3 day)
1500 Rounds (5 day)
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Defensive Handgun
This one-day, intensive, handgun course is ideal for
students with previous training experience who may have
difficulty scheduling a two-day class. It includes fast-paced training in marksmanship; drawstroke,
tactical movement, and weapons handling. Students
should be very comfortable with their drawstroke and weapon
manipulation before applying for this class. Handgun
II is a prerequisite. Handgun III is recommended.
There will be a special instance of this class in March 2012
with a specific emphasis on revolvers.
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Course Length |
Cost |
Dates |
Ammunition Requirement |
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8 Hours |
$125.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
500 Rounds
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Tactical Carbine
Designed for students who want to learn the effective
deployment of a magazine-fed carbine such as those shown at
right. Once the student's rifle zero and marksmanship is
confirmed, he or she will spend the rest of the class
learning to deliver quick and accurate fire under any
condition and from any shooting position. Handgun II is
recommended as a prerequisite. Rifles should be
properly-zeroed prior to course. Students are expected to
make minimal, if any, zero adjustments at the start of
class. If you have questions regarding proper zero for this
course, please contact PRI prior to course date.
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Course Length |
Cost |
Dates |
Ammunition Requirement |
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16 Hours |
$295.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
750 Rounds
50
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Rounds
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Tactical
Carbine II
Moving beyond the basics of carbine employment, this
three-day course will advance the student's rifle skills to
produce accurate hits under time constraints in a variety of
shooting positions. Movement will be emphasized and a
low-light shoot on Day 2 will be provided. Tactical Carbine
is a prerequisite for this class. Rifles should be
properly-zeroed prior to course. Students are expected to
make minimal, if any, zero adjustments at the start of
class. If you have questions regarding proper zero for this
course, please contact PRI prior to course date.
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Course Length |
Cost |
Dates |
Ammunition Requirement |
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24 Hours |
$395.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
1000 Rounds
50
lead-free
Rounds Rifle
50
lead-free
Rounds Pistol |
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Tactical Shotgun
Offers a solid base in the fundamentals of combat
shotgunning. The student receives instruction in loading and
reloading, patterning, maintaining continuity of fire,
ammunition selection, slug shooting, use of cover and
concealment, firing from alternative positions and use of
the sling or carry strap. Handgun II is recommended as a
prerequisite.
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Course Length |
Cost |
Dates |
Ammunition Requirement |
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16 Hours |
$295.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
400 Rounds Birdshot
25 Rounds Buckshot
75 Slugs |
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General Purpose Rifle
This is a course for hunters or other persons who want to
learn to shoot a rifle well. Students should bring a bolt-action or semiautomatic
rifle (.30 caliber or greater) equipped with good-quality
iron or optical sights. A sturdy sling or carry strap is
required. Students will have the opportunity to engage
targets at ranges from 25 to 600 yards as they learn basic
and advanced principles of riflecraft. Rifles should be
properly-zeroed prior to course. Students are expected to
make minimal, if any, zero adjustments at the start of
class. If you have questions regarding proper zero for this
course, please contact PRI prior to course date.
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Course Length |
Cost |
Dates |
Ammunition Requirement |
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16 Hours |
$295.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
300 Rounds
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Long Range
Rifle
A one-day course focused on the principles of long-range
shooting. Ranges in this course will vary from 100 to 600
yards. The student will be instructed in ballistics,
position shooting, and marksmanship over long distances. A
bolt-action or semiautomatic rifle greater than .30 caliber
with quality iron or optical sights is recommended. A sturdy
sling or carry strap is required. Rifles should be
properly-zeroed prior to course. Students are expected to
make minimal, if any, zero adjustments at the start of
class. General Purpose Rifle is a prerequisite. This
course is limited to 10 slots.
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Course Length |
Cost |
Dates |
Ammunition Requirement |
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8 Hours |
$195.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
150 Rounds
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