Firearms Training
FFL/SOT
Private Teaching Range
Firearms Training
FFL/SOT
Private Teaching Range
We offer quality training from in house instructors including the Tennessee Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit Class, Defensive Handgun, Rifle, and Shotgun. We also host guest instructors from around the country at our private educational range. If you are interested in a firearm or NFA item or need a firearm transferred, we can assist.
Tennessee Enhanced Carry Permit Class
Defensive Handgun 1 & 2
Defensive Rifle 1 & 2
Defensive Shotgun
Low Light
Courses from Guest Instructors
This the in person course which allows for both open or concealed carry. Consist of both a classroom portion and range portion. Students must pass a written exam and pass a live fire qualification.
Course taught by Mickey Swafford. Courses designed for beginners to more advanced skillsets. Classes vary in length depending on the knowledge area.
Past Guest Instructors
Aaron Cowan, Sage Dynamics
Ed Calderon, Ed's Manifesto
Jon Dufresne, Kinetic Consulting
Pat McNamara, TMACS INC
Jared Reston, Reston Group Training
Future Guest Instructors
Mark Smith, JBS Training Group
Performance Pistol
3-4 May 2025 ”Sold Out”
Aaron Cowan, Sage Dynamics
Low Light Defensive Hangun
6-7 December 2025
Departments currently utilizing or have utilized the private teaching range for qualifications and training:
Bledsoe County Sheriff's Office
Pikeville Police Department
Sequatchie County Sheriff's Department
Dunlap Police Department
If you have questions about our programs, feel free to send us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
6475 Lower East Valley Road, Pikeville, Tennessee 37327, United States
By appointment only
Thorn Mountain LLC
6475 Lower East Valley Road, Pikeville, Tennessee 37327, United States
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