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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 |
Ammunition Requirement |
|
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 |
$250.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
600 Rounds
100
lead-free
Rounds
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Handgun III: Advanced
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. Handgun II is a prerequisite.
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Course Length |
Cost |
Dates |
Ammunition Requirement |
|
16 Hours |
$250.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
700 Rounds
100
lead-free
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 |
|
16 Hours |
$250.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
750 Rounds
100
lead-free
Rounds
|
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Close
Quarters Handgun
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 |
|
16 Hours |
$250.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
600 Rounds
100
lead-free
Rounds |
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Defensive Handgun
Skills
This one-day, intensive, intermediate, handgun skills course
will include instruction in marksmanship; drawstroke,
tactical movement, and weapons handling. Previous Handgun I
students who do not have time for a two-day class are
strongly encouraged to take this course. Handgun I is the
only prerequisite.
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Course Length |
Cost |
Dates |
Ammunition Requirement |
|
8 Hours |
$125.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
300 Rounds
100
lead-free
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 |
|
16 Hours |
$250.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
450 Rounds
50
lead-free
Rounds
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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.
PRI contemplates that the student will bring to class 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 500 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.
|
Course Length |
Cost |
Dates |
Ammunition Requirement |
|
16 Hours |
$250.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
300 Rounds
100
lead-free
Rounds
|
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Lever-Action
Rifle/Revolver (Two-Gun)
The student is expected to bring a lever-action rifle,
equipped with good-quality iron sights and a suitable,
defensive-quality revolver. Students will develop and
practice situational and transitional skills with the two
weapon systems. 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. Handgun II is a prerequisite for this
course. Please contact PRI if you have any questions about
the proper equipment for this class.
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Course Length |
Cost |
Dates |
Ammunition Requirement |
|
16 Hours |
$250.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
250 Rounds Pistol
50
lead-free
Rounds Pistol
250 Rounds Rifle |
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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 |
|
16 Hours |
$250.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
400 Rounds Birdshot
25 Rounds Buckshot
75 Slugs |
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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 recommended.
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Course Length |
Cost |
Dates |
Ammunition Requirement |
|
8 Hours |
$125.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
150 Rounds
|
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Dynamics of Defensive
Gunfighting
Offered for the first time in 2008, this course is designed
to immerse the student in the realities of defensive
gunfighting. Square-range doctrines are de-emphasized, and
each student is encouraged to determine for himself what
skills and inner resources are available to him during a
lethal encounter. Disengagement is considered as a viable
option. Numerous interactive drills and scenarios are
offered. Enrollment is limited and only advanced students
should apply.
Special equipment
requirement: Airsoft or Paintball-style protective face mask
for interactive training scenarios.
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Course Length |
Cost |
Dates |
Ammunition Requirement |
|
16 Hours |
$250.00 |
See
schedule
page for course dates. |
700 Rounds Pistol
150
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Rounds |
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