GENERAL INFORMATION
Links to resources online and other useful links
1) www.panteao.com - Source for high quality informational videos/DVD's for a variety of situations
2) www.survivalblog.com - Add this site to your bookmarks and visit it daily
Professional Training Schools
1) www.valorridge.com - This is one we highly recommend. Reid Heinrichs is very knowledgeable and is a great instructor.
2) www.tacsog.com/training - Local gun range and place to train. Tanner Cardwell is very knowledgeable & experienced.
Legal Protection and Legal Information
1) www.armedcitizensnetwork.org - insurance for the firearm carrier
3) www.tennesseefirearms.com - maintains relatively accurate information for changes to state law & carrying across state lines
4) home.nra.org - The National Rifle Association fights and lobbies for gun rights and the 2nd Amendment. If you care about the 2nd Amendment, you should be a member of the NRA. While I do not necessarily agree with their marketing tactics, they work very hard for the protection of rights.
Tennessee Law & Handgun Carry Permit information
1) https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/tennessee/tn-code/tennessee_code_title_39_chapter_17_part_13 or
2) http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/tncode/ and go to section 39-17-13
3) https://apps.tn.gov/handgun/ - HCP application and general information
What to bring to the classroom
1) Pencil/paper
2) Notepad
3) A willingness and enthusiasm to learn!
What to bring to the range
1) Eye protection required (safety glasses – either clear, yellow, or shaded) - Recommended link: http://amzn.to/21eZ3k2
2) Ear Protection required (either ear plugs or ear muffs rated to at least 22dB) - Recommended link: http://amzn.to/21eYXcn
3) Firearm
- Holster for your firearm (the trigger guard must be wholly covered)
- Ammunition for your firearm
- Magazines for your firearm (recommend having at least three)
4) Targets
Where to purchase ammo online
1) www.freedommunitions.com - Their reman's are excellent quality and are relatively inexpensive
4) www.gunbot.net/ammo - a good resource to find the best deals on specific ammo
6) www.luckygunner.com - This worldwide distribution company is actually located in Knoxville
Where to purchase guns online
1) www.palmettostatearmory.com - new firearms only as well as a great resource for parts and ammo
2) www.gunbroker.com - new and used firearms and a variety of other firearm accessories. Try using the Advanced Search and find deals in Tennessee. I have had good luck with this website on many items.
3) www.armslist.com - a good resource to find used firearms and accessories. You can narrow your search down to Knoxville, TN