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Carry across more state lines
A permit may be recognized in other states where Tennessee permitless carry is not.
Get qualified without losing a Saturday
Tennessee Concealed Carry Permit Online Course
Complete the state-required 90-minute handgun safety course on your schedule. Pass the exam, download your certificate, and take it to a Driver Services Center.
Start the course — $39Instant Access. Start Right Away. Approx. 90 minutes to complete.
Permitless carry stops at the state line. Your Tennessee permit can give you more options when you travel.
29,000+Tennesseans enrolled
State-approvedReviewed and recertified
90 minutesRequired course length
Local supportCall a real Tennessee shop
Why get the permit?
More useful than permitless carry.
Tennessee law may let eligible adults carry without a permit, but a permit can still remove friction—especially when travel is involved.
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Learn the law before you carry
Understand prohibited places, transport rules, and the boundaries of self-defense.
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Show documented training
Your certificate demonstrates completion of a state-approved handgun safety course.
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Finish on your time
Use your phone, tablet, or computer. Pause and resume whenever you need to.
Three clear steps
From course to permit
No classroom. No range trip. No guessing what comes next.
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STEP 01Take the online course
Watch the required lessons, complete the quizzes, and pass the final exam at your own pace.
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STEP 02Download your certificate
Your completion certificate is available as soon as you pass—there is no extra certificate fee.
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STEP 03Apply with the state
Take your certificate and required documents to a Tennessee Driver Services Center to apply.
Clarksville Guns & Archery
Taught by a Tennessee professional
A real instructor. A real local shop.
Your course was written and filmed by an experienced instructor at Clarksville Guns & Archery. If something does not make sense, you can call and speak with the people behind the course.
State of Tennessee certified handgun carry permit instructor
State-approved online course instructor
NRA certified pistol instructor
NRA certified rifle and shotgun instructor
Personal protection instructor
United States Marine Corps veteran
Student feedback
Built for busy Tennesseans
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“The online course was excellent. Very informative and easy to learn. Big thanks for making this available.”— David M., Knoxville, TN
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“Took the class last weekend. Great course with some very informative information. Highly recommend CarryTN.”— Steve M., Winchester, TN
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“Super easy to navigate through website and course. I have already recommended it to my family, friends and neighbors.”— Brandon H., Nashville, TN
Frequently asked questions
Know before you enroll
Is this course approved by the State of Tennessee?
Yes. CarryTN is a state-approved online handgun safety course for the Tennessee Concealed Handgun Carry Permit. You can confirm it on the Department of Safety’s own list of approved courses at tn.gov.
Can I take the course on my phone?
Yes. The course can be completed on a phone, tablet, or computer with an internet connection.
How long do I have to finish?
You have one year from enrollment to complete the course. The required instructional content takes approximately 90 minutes.
Is the certificate included in the $39 price?
Yes. The course and completion certificate are included in the single $39 payment. Tennessee’s separate application fee is paid directly to the state.
What happens after I pass?
Download your certificate, gather the documents currently required by Tennessee, and apply at a Driver Services Center. Always verify the state’s current requirements before visiting.
Start tonight. Finish this week.
Join thousands of Tennesseans who chose a state-approved course backed by a local shop they can actually call.
Enroll now — $39One payment · a full year to complete · certificate the moment you pass