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Thorn Mountain LLC
Pikeville, TN
•5.0 (2 reviews)
•Thorn Mountain combines firearms training and NFA sales at their private educational range in Pikeville. Their core offering: Tennessee Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit classes (classroom + live-fire qualification), plus Defensive Handgun, Rifle, and Shotgun courses taught by in-house instructor Mickey...
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Thorn Mountain combines firearms training and NFA sales at their private educational range in Pikeville. Their core offering: Tennessee Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit classes (classroom + live-fire qualification), plus Defensive Handgun, Rifle, and Shotgun courses taught by in-house instructor Mickey Swafford.
They also host guest instructors from around the country — past visitors include Aaron Cowan (Sage Dynamics), Ed Calderon, and Pat McNamara. Mark Smith from JBS Training Group and American Gas Gun are scheduled for March 2026.
- •Tennessee Enhanced Carry Permit (in-person, open or concealed)
- •Defensive Handgun 1 & 2
- •Defensive Rifle 1 & 2
- •Defensive Shotgun
- •Low Light courses
- •Firearm sales and transfers
- •NFA items (Silencer Shop Gold Dealer)
Law Enforcement Clients: Bledsoe County Sheriff's Office, Pikeville Police Department, Sequatchie County Sheriff's Department, and Dunlap Police Department use their range for qualifications and training.
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