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Armed Guard Certification

TN Armed Guard Certification

Dear Armed Guard Student,

Thank you for registering for our upcoming armed guard course. We start promptly at 9:00 am on both Thursday and Friday. You need to arrive early to fill out your waiver and check into class. Class starts with or without you, and you must attend every moment of class. If you are late, you will be sent home.

You will NOT need your firearm or ammunition on Thursday, so please do not bring them on Thursday. On Friday be sure to have your handgun in a box, bag, or holstered on your hip. Do not walk in with a firearm in your hand.

For class, you will need:

1 service grade pistol. This will be the pistol of record for your armed guard license. (Friday only)
150 rounds of ammo for your pistol (Friday only)
- If you want to qualify with more than one firearm, we can do that. There is a fee to do so, but it is cheaper to add the additional firearm the day of class. You will need an extra 50 rounds per additional firearm to be added.
2 magazines (Friday only)
A holster for your pistol. Avoid cloth, nylon, and Serpa style holsters. SERPAS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. Do not bring one and expect to use it. You will not be allowed to do the shooting portion with it. (Friday only)
Magazine pouch (Friday only)
Pen and paper for note taking- there is a 50 question written test both days.
We do have gear and guns for rent if you need something.
Seriously, do not bring a Serpa style holster. See the image below if you are concerned if your holster is a Serpa style. Feel free to ask or send a picture of your gear if you have any questions.

Fingerprinting and Filing for Your License

If you want us to help you with your photographs and electronic filing of your paperwork, we can do so. There is a separate fee for that service. You will need to get your fingerprinting done prior to beginning your paperwork. You will also need an email account you can access to create a user account with TN Dept. of Commerce and Insurance. If you already have an account with the TN Dept. of Commerce and Insurance, you will need your user name and password.

The PDF has information to get your fingerprinting.

Beyond the Permit I

Dear Beyond the Permit I student,

Thank you for registering for our upcoming class. We will begin promptly, so please arrive SEVERAL minutes early to check in and to make sure you have the gear and ammunition you need. Class starts promptly so please be here early (about 30 minutes) to ensure you have your gear all set.

For class you will need:

High quality, service sized pistol in 380 ACP, 9mm, 40 S&W, 45 ACP, 38 SW Special. Subcompact or pocket-sized pistols will be poor choices.
High quality belt worn holster. No Serpa or similar holsters. Holsters made of cloth or nylon are poor choices. SERIOUSLY, no Serpas, period.
1 spare standard capacity magazine or speedloader
-Magazine/speedloader pouch
BELT— you really do need one!!
150 rounds of FMJ ammunition. No steel cased ammo allowed.
A concealment garment that opens in the front such a jacket, blazer, or fleece vest
Belt- I know it’s on the list twice. YOU NEED A BELT.
Eye protection
Ear Protection
A hat and long pants are highly recommended
You will not be allowed to use a pocket holster nor an off body holster such as a purse holster in this class. We have classes on those topics, but this class is a prerequisite for them.

If you have not purchased the items above, we can rent you the entire set of gear and firearm at Top Gun. You will need to purchase our ammunition here at Top Gun.

Beyond the Permit II

Dear BTP II Student,

Thank you so much for continuing your education with our Beyond the Permit II class. Please arrive early to check in, fill out waivers, and get settled. We will start on time, so please do not be late. If you miss the safety briefing, you will not be allowed to participate and will unfortunately forfeit your tuition.

For class you will need:

High quality, service sized pistol in 380, 9mm, 40 S&W or 45 ACP. A subcompact or pocket pistol is not a good choice for this class. We have guns for rent.
High quality holster. No Serpa or similar holsters. Holsters made of cloth or nylon will not be successful. Please contact Top Gun if you need a holster. We will happily get you in the right gear. SERIOUSLY, no Serpas. No exceptions.
2 standard capacity magazines
Magazine pouch.
BELT— you really do need one!!
200 rounds of FMJ ammunition, which you can purchase at Top Gun
A concealment garment such as a vest or jacket.
Eye protection
Ear Protection
Appropriate range attire. No open toed shoes, low-cut tops.
Hat is a good idea too
Pen and notebook

Beyond the Permit II

Beyond the Permit III

Dear BTP III Student,

Thank you so much for continuing your education with our Beyond the Permit III class. Please arrive early to check in, fill out waivers, and get settled. We will start on time, so please do not be late. If you miss the safety briefing, you will not be allowed to participate and will unfortunately forfeit your tuition.

For class you will need:

High quality, service sized pistol in 380, 9mm, 40 S&W or 45 ACP. A subcompact or pocket pistol is not a good choice for this class. We have guns for rent.
High quality holster. No Serpa or similar holsters. Holsters made of cloth or nylon will not be successful. Please contact Top Gun if you need a holster. We will happily get you in the right gear. SERIOUSLY, no Serpas. No exceptions.
3 standard capacity magazines
Magazine pouch.
BELT— you really do need one!!
250 rounds of FMJ ammunition, which you can purchase at Top Gun
A concealment garment such as a vest or jacket.
Eye protection
Ear Protection
Appropriate range attire. No open toed shoes, low-cut tops.
Hat is a good idea too
Pen and notebook

Beyond the Permit III

Beyond the Permit IV

Dear BTP III Student,

For class you will need:

High quality, service sized pistol in 380, 9mm, 40 S&W or 45 ACP. A subcompact or pocket pistol is not a good choice for this class. We have guns for rent.
High quality holster. No Serpa or similar holsters. Holsters made of cloth or nylon will not be successful. Please contact the Top GUN pro-shop if you need a holster. We will happily get you in the right gear. SERIOUSLY, no Serpas. No exceptions.
2 standard capacity magazines
Magazine pouch.
BELT— you really do need one!!
300 rounds of FMJ ammunition, which you can purchase at Top Gun
A concealment garment such as a vest or jacket.
Eye protection
Ear Protection
Appropriate range attire. No open toed shoes, low-cut tops.
Hat is a good idea too
Pen and notebook

Beyond the Permit IV

TN/MS Enhanced Carry Permit Class ONE DAY

Enhanced Carry Permit 2 Day

Dear Student,

Thank you for choosing Top Gun Academy for your enhanced handgun permit training! These instructions will help to ensure that your permit application process runs smoothly. If you have a Tennessee driver’s license (or state-issued photo ID), then you must apply for your handgun carry permit ONLINE, and you must do so BEFORE the class.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Your Tennessee Driver’s License Number (or ID #)

• Your Social Security Number

• The full address of every place you’ve lived for the past FIVE years (including city, state, county, zip code, and dates of residence)

TO APPLY ONLINE (Must be done BEFORE class): Visit the permit application website:

https://dl.safety.tn.gov/_/

You will get an application number. Please bring your application number with you to class.

If you are a MS resident, you do not have to apply on-line. Instead, your application is processed manually. If you already have a permit, but you are taking this course as part of your armed guard license, then there is no need to get the application number. Just inform the staff that you are in the process of obtaining the armed guard license.

For class, you will also need:

• A handgun (available to rent at Top Gun the day of class)

• 50 rounds of ammunition (available to purchase at Top Gun the day of class)

• Eye and ear protection (available to rent or purchase at Top Gun the day of class)

• To wear long pants, sleeves, a hat, and closed shoes (no sandals, open toed shoes, etc.)

• Do not bring multiple handguns, excess ammunition, and your magazines should be unloaded. We cannot store them for you, and you cannot have them in class.

Class will begin promptly at 9:00 am. There are a few administrative things to take care of prior to class beginning. Therefore, please arrive at 8:30. Once class has started, latecomers will not be admitted, per state regulations. You must attend 100% of the class. As we are limited in size for each class, please make every effort to attend the course you signed up for. We have limited seating and do not want to overbook classes. No one likes that. If you need to reschedule your class, it must be done one full week before the class starts. With one full week’s notice, you will be transferred into another class date without penalty.If your class is on a Saturday, you may reschedule with no fee as late as the Saturday immediately PRIOR to the date scheduled. If you need to reschedule your class less than one full week before the class, you can be transferred into another class date with a $30 fee. If you do not show up to class, or if you are so late that it is deemed that you cannot fulfill the class, there is no refund and there is no rescheduling.

Enhanced Carry Permit 1 Day

TN/MS Enhanced Carry Permit Class TWO DAY

Dear Student,

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Your Tennessee Driver’s License Number (or ID #)

• Your Social Security Number

• The full address of every place you’ve lived for the past FIVE years (including city, state, county, zip code, and dates of residence)

TO APPLY ONLINE (Must be done BEFORE class): Visit the permit application website:

https://dl.safety.tn.gov/_/

You will get an application number. Please bring your application number with you to class.

If you are a MS resident, you do not have to apply on-line. Instead, your application is processed manually.

For class, you will also need:

• A handgun (available to rent at Top Gun the day of class)

• 50 rounds of ammunition (available to purchase at Top Gun the day of class)

• Eye and ear protection (available to rent or purchase at Top Gun the day of class)

• To wear long pants, sleeves, a hat, and closed shoes (no sandals, open toed shoes, etc.)

• Do not bring multiple handguns, excess ammunition, and your magazines should be unloaded.

Do NOT bring your firearm or ammunition the first day of class. You will only need it the second day. We have you store the firearm and ammunition in your car if you bring it the first day.

Class will begin promptly at 6:00 pm. There are a few administrative things to take care of prior to class beginning. Therefore, please arrive at 5:30. Once class has started, latecomers will not be admitted, per state regulations. You must attend 100% of the class. As we are limited in size for each class, please make every effort to attend the course you signed up for. We have limited seating and do not want to overbook classes. No one likes that. If you need to reschedule your class, it must be done one full week before the class starts. With one full week’s notice, you will be transferred into another class date without penalty.If your class is on a Saturday, you may reschedule with no fee as late as the Saturday immediately PRIOR to the date scheduled. If you need to reschedule your class less than one full week before the class, you can be transferred into another class date with a $30 fee. If you do not show up to class, or if you are so late that it is deemed that you cannot fulfill the class, there is no refund and there is no rescheduling.

Intro Home Defense Shotgun

Dear Home Defense Shotgun student,

Class will begin promptly, so you will want to arrive a bit early to check in and gear up. If you plan to use one of our shotguns, you will need to buy 1 box of ammo from Top Gun. If you are using your own, please bring 1 box of 25. Make sure it is not steel shot or slugs. If you want us to take a look, we are happy to.

Of course, you can just buy the ammo from TopGun.

For class you will need:

Shotgun in 12 or 20 gauge- we are happy to rent you one
1 box of ammo
Eye and ear protection
Range appropriate attire- long pants, high neck shirt, closed toe shoes.

Low Light Pistol

Dear Lowlight Pistol Student,

Thank you for signing up for Low Light pistol class. Class will start promptly, so please arrive early.. Do not buy a flashlight, though you are welcome to bring yours. We will have several for you to try before you decide what to buy.

For class, you’ll need:

Handgun
3 magazines
Holster- NO Serpas
Magazine pouch
Concealment garment
Ammo- 150 rounds
Eye and ear protection
Range appropriate attire- long pants, high neck shirt, closed toe shoes.

Marksmanship

Dear Marksmanship student,

I am so pleased that you are attending our upcoming Marksmanship course. Your class will begin on time, so please arrive 15 minutes or more early for check in and paperwork.

For class you will need:

Handgun (available for rent at Top Gun)
1 Magazine
100 rounds of ammunition (available for purchase at Top Gun)
Eye and ear protection
Range appropriate attire- long pants, high neck shirt, closed toe shoes.

Personal Protection

Dear Personal Protection Student,

Your Personal Protection course (pepper spray/baton) is coming soon. Class will start promptly, so please arrive a little early to check in. The only thing you need for class is to dress comfortably and wear shoes suitable for activity and moving around. If the weather is nice, we might step outside for some demonstrations, so dress appropriately to spend a little time outside, if the weather cooperates.

You will NOT be sprayed with pepper spray nor will you be exposed to any, so do not worry about that.