No longer doing simulator fun sessions. Simulator classes for groups are available.
Youth Firearms Training and Certifications in East Tennessee
NRA Eddie Eagle Firearms Safety (hands-off) (D, B, J)
(NOT NRA) Steel Challenge Competition Simulator (J, C, S, A)
NRA Eddie Eagle Firearms Safety (hands-off) (D, B, J)
Ages 1=18: The Official NRA Eddie Eagle is the most, "hands off" of childrens firearms safety programs. It runs for about 45 minutes to an hour. It will even work for toddlers if they are able to sing a simple song! Parents also participate in this particular home school gun class in a separate room where we review information such as locking guns up, how to talk to other parents, etc. Parents are an active part of our firearms safety program, they receive goodies and gun locks from Operation Child Safe; there are no additional fees required for parents to participate.
Call for your own custom date! (Minimum 6 children required for discounted youth gun classes, call for discount group rates)
This class can also be combined with the NRA Pistol Marksmanship Simulator Training Class shown on the right, at no additional charge, for children 8+..
NRA SImulator Marksmanship Training (J, C, S, A)
(NOT NRA) Steel Challenge Competition Simulator (J, C, S, A)
NRA Eddie Eagle Firearms Safety (hands-off) (D, B, J)
Beginners ages 8+. This is absolutely THE best NRA class for young beginners to take, to establish safe firearms handling BEFORE going to a live-fire range for the first time. NRA Pistol Marksmanship Simulator is a favorite home school gun class in East Tennessee. We use a firearms simulator and laser enabled training guns. It is very safe. We work with the NRA and Operation Child Safe to bring you the best in childrens firearms safety. There is no parent participation in this class, but parents are welcomed to reserve a seat for themselves and take the class along side their child. Students also receive Certificate of Completion and a patch! We have discount pricing available for groups of 6 or more (call for info).
(NOT NRA) Steel Challenge Competition Simulator (J, C, S, A)
(NOT NRA) Steel Challenge Competition Simulator (J, C, S, A)
Ages 8+ with prerequisite: Introduction to Firearms Competition is not an NRA class and requires a prerequisite is NRA Pistol Marksmanship Simulator Training. We use the firearms simulator and focus on children's firearms safety while supporting one another, developing discipline, and improving ones own skills rather than trying to beat someone else. Young people will have all the knowledge necessary to do a live fire Steel Challenge competition upon completion, and while we continue to remain aligned with Industry safety standards! There is no parent participation in this class, unless the parent also signs up and reserves a seat to be a full student participant. Although this class is rated at 8 and up, we ask parents to wait a year or two, if very young children do not yet have the attention span to sit and watch for periods of time.
Call for your own custom date at our Sevier County TN location! (Group discounts are available, call for information)
NRA Basics of Pistol Course
The NRA Course for Basics of Pistol is the Industry Gold standard for firearms safety training and is also a prerequisite to many other NRA training disciplines including: many firearms Instructor certifications, EMT training, Carry Permit Instructors, security guards, NRA Basic Pistol Course Instructor and more! Youth age 12+ can attend with a paying parent. Young people are eligible to use this class as a prerequisite to getting a youth Assistant and/or Apprentice Pistol Instructor Certification. Once a young person achieves either of these certifications, they are eligible to transfer to full Pistol Instructor Certification when they turn 21 without having to retake the Pistol Instructor Course! Either way this class is a great way to learn the basics of pistol safety, different types of pistols, different types of action, ammunition, gun cleaning, sight alignment, sight picture, dominant eye test, stance, trigger control. There is a written test, and then it is off to the live-fire range for the live-fire qualification!
NRA Basics of Pistol Instructor Certification (Apprentice or assistant)
NRA Basics of Pistol Instructor Certification (Apprentice or assistant)
The NRA Course for Basics of Pistol is the Industry Gold standard for firearms safety training and is also a prerequisite to this NRA Assistant/Associate Instructor Certification. Meet the following age requirements:
Certified instructor: 21 years of age or older
Assistant instructor: 18 years of age or older
Apprentice instructor: 13-17 years of age
Receive a passing grade on the NRA Trainer’s Examination and appropriate
instructor certification examination:
Certified: 90 percent or higher
Assistant: 85 percent or higher
Apprentice: 85 percent or higher
Assistant and apprentice instructors are expected to assist in the conduct of NRA Basic Firearm Training Courses under the guidance and supervision of an NRA Certified Instructor. To upgrade from assistant to certified status or from apprentice to assistant
status, the instructor must have the NRA Certified Instructor he or she has been assisting submit a letter to the NRA Training Department recommending the upgrade. The letter should describe the assistance provided by the assistant or apprentice instructor in NRA Basic Firearm Training. Courses and indicate the course dates, locations, and types.
NRA Self-study marksmanship program
NRA Basics of Pistol Instructor Certification (Apprentice or assistant)
Are you a passionate firearm enthusiast who shoots a couple boxes of ammo at the range on a regular basis and want to take that next step, but not go straight into a high-pressure shooting competition?
Let me help you get started in the NRA Marksmanship Program. You can do this program on your own time, at our own pace, on the “honors system”, and I can provide guidance and support at area events (like SCGC shoots) and on my website.
The program is simple enough for beginners and children! Experienced shooters, don’t let the programs initial simplicity fool you! You will be decomposing your current shooting skills into its smallest individual components. If you ever have felt your shooting skills have plateaued, this is the place to re-evaluate and adjust your shooting for the better!