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Essential Pistol is more than just a shooting class — it’s the bridge between owning a pistol and being able to fight with one. Whether you’re brand new or have years behind the trigger, this course is built to push you beyond the square range and into the mindset of real-world defense. Because in a violent encounter, knowing how to shoot isn’t enough: you need to know how to win.
We’ll break bad habits, sharpen good ones, and build the skills that matter when things go loud and fast. Draw speed, movement, shot placement, and decision-making under pressure... all wrapped into a course designed to make you confident, capable, and dangerous when it counts. Essential Pistol is where the average gun owner becomes a prepared gunfighter.
This advanced pistol fighting class is perfect for new shooters, experienced shooters, and current / former law enforcement and military. The sole purpose of Essential Pistol is to take you from the typical gun owner who knows how to shoot and transform you into a pistol gunfighter who is prepared to survive a violent threat.
NO PREREQUISITES
Completion of Essential Pistol will fulfill the requirements for the Tennessee Concealed Carry Permit.
Calendar
June 21-22, 2025 SOLD OUT
November 15-16, 2025
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FAQ
GUNS & GEAR
Patriot Training suggests holsters from:
DO NOT BRING TO CLASS:
ONE DAY CLASS OPTION
Finances a bit tight?
Still not 100% convinced?
Time constraints?
Essential Pistol has a 1-Day option.
When registering for class, use the drop down to select 1-Day option.
FAMILY DISCOUNT OPTION
Add a son / daughter / spouse / father / mother / sibling for a reduced price.
The family that shoots together... scoots together?
When registering, use the drop down to select family add.
Why does Patriot Training not allow revolvers in Essential Pistol?
A - Because revolvers are not as reliable as modern semi autos. Check out the schools that do offer revolver classes - they all reduce round counts. And all of them talk about how many revolvers go down in each class. ALSO - revolvers tend to have a shorter sight radius, and a longer, harder trigger pull - making them extremely difficult to shoot well. If you'd like to train with your revolver - Check out our "ESSENTIAL REVOLVER" Class!
Why does Patriot Training not allow Serpa Holsters?
Because they fail, and they get people shot. Please see our FAQ page for details and links!
LOCATION
This class will be held at Mountain Top Gun & Archery.
11564 Harrison Ferry Rd., McMinnville, TN 37110
STANDBY
Most Patriot Training classes sell out quickly. However, we frequently have participants who have schedule changes, and cannot make the class they bought for whatever reason. Therefore, we offer a "STANDBY" list. Of course, this does not guarantee you a spot. However, most classes get one or two reschedules - usually the last week right before class.
IF this class sells out, email us and we will put you on standby for the class at no charge. Of course, if a spot opens up, then you will need to act quickly to buy that spot!
REFUND / RESCHEDULE / TRANSFER POLICY
REFUNDS
Patriot Training does NOT offer Refunds.
* Tuition sale is final and is a commitment to train with Patriot Training at the date and time scheduled.
* Tuition paid guarantees your spot in class. Patriot Training does not overbook.
* Your payment secures a spot in a specific class, and nothing more. Patriot Training cannot and does not guarantee individual performance or results. Therefore, failure to pass a course (such as a carry permit evaluation) does not qualify for a refund.
* Patriot Training does not offer refunds, reschedules, or transfers to students who fail to show up for class. If you decide not to attend, that’s your decision.
* This policy is firm and there will be no exceptions.
Why?
- Because if you decide the day before class that you don't like the weather forecast (or insert whatever excuse here), we will not have time to sell that spot to a serious participant that has been turned away.
RESCHEDULE
Cannot make a class and need to reschedule to a future class? You may reschedule for the same class (i.e. Urban Rifleman for Urban Rifleman) in the future for only a $50 processing fee. You must reschedule no later than Thursday at 6:00 pm prior to the start of the class you cannot make. Naturally, there must be a future offering on the schedule, and once you select the date, that date will be locked in. Future reschedules will also require an additional $50 processing fee. CLICK HERE TO RESCHEDULE.
LIMITED TRANSFERS
Can't make the class and want to transfer (give/sell) your spot to someone else?
If you want to transfer, sell, or give your seat to someone else, that’s entirely up to you and is fine by us.
You must notify us no later than Thursday, 6:00 pm, prior.
If that person cannot make it, the same no refund policy applies.
CANCELLATIONS
In the unlikely event Patriot Training is forced to cancel a class, refunds and reschedules will be offered.
If you are taking Essential Pistol in part to obtain the Tennessee Concealed Carry Permit, this section is for you!
STEP 1
If you are taking Essential Pistol to satisfy the training requirements for the Tennessee Concealed Carry Permit, the first step of applying for an original Tennessee conceal carry permit would be to complete the application online under the Handgun Permit tab.
STEP 2
Register for Essential Pistol. Take the class. Be sure to inform us that you need the certificate for the State of Tennessee!
STEP 3
STEP 4
Go get fingerprinted. The State of Tennessee will provide some nearby options for you.
Patriot Training is proud to partner with Mountain Top Gun & Archery Range for training classes.
Unless otherwise specified, all classes are held at Mountain Top Gun & Archery Range.
11564 Harrison Ferry Rd, McMinnville, TN, USA
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