Dragon Defense Firearms School - Chattanooga, TN

Dragon Defense operates classroom locations in Chattanooga, Tri-Cities, Lenoir City, Kodak, and Nashville—making permit classes accessible across Tennessee and Illinois. Their core curriculum covers what you actually need: safety, marksmanship fundamentals, weapon handling, and state/federal law.

• •Tennessee Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit - 8-hour classroom and range course ($75). Covers firearm safety, marksmanship, care/cleaning, state and federal law, and qualification shooting
• •NRA & New Shooter Courses - Foundation courses for people picking up a gun for the first time
• •NSSF First Shots - Beginner-focused instruction
• •SABRE Safety Program - Self-protection and safety protocols
• •AVIRT (Active Violence) - Response training for workplace and public violence scenarios
• •After The Permit - Advanced training after you've got your carry permit
• •Private Training - One-on-one instruction, including private permit classes for Illinois
• •Illinois Concealed Carry - Both initial and renewal courses

Their permit class assumes you can handle basic gun mechanics (load, rack, shoot) but doesn't require expert marksmanship. You need access to a handgun for the range portion—you can own, rent, borrow, or share one. Pre-class information comes via email before your course date.

Dragon Defense stocks training gear including SIRT Next Level Training systems, Type 3 Malfunction rounds for dry fire practice, Sabre Red self-defense products, 1791 Gunleather holsters, and Palmetto State Armory gear.

• •Contact: 865-386-5799 | [email protected] | Based in Maryville, TN