The NRA Basic Rifle course introduces Tennessee shooters to the fundamentals of rifle safety, handling, and marksmanship in a structured, beginner-friendly setting. Whether you're preparing for hunting season, sport shooting, home defense, or simply want to build foundational firearm skills, this course covers everything from proper grip, stance, and sight alignment to safe loading, unloading, and shooting techniques.

Participants also learn about different rifle actions, ammunition basics, zeroing a scope or iron sights, and Tennessee-specific laws around rifle ownership, transport, and use. The course places heavy emphasis on the four fundamental rules of firearm safety, ensuring every participant develops safe handling habits from day one.

Led by certified NRA instructors, this beginner-friendly course is a popular choice for Tennessee residents new to rifle shooting, as well as experienced shooters looking to refresh their fundamentals.

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Disclaimer: Any course, module, or portion of instruction that involves the handling, operation, or live-fire use of a firearm must be completed in person. Online, virtual, or remote formats are not permitted for these components due to safety, liability, and regulatory requirements. This includes, but is not limited to: NRA Basic Pistol, NRA Basic Rifle, NRA Basic Shotgun, Tennessee Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit, Armed Guard Initial, and Armed Guard Renewal.

This requirement also extends to hands-on, physical-intervention components of courses such as Less Lethal Training (Baton/OC Spray/Restraints) and the practical restraint and de-escalation portions of Dallas' Law Certification, which cannot be safely or lawfully completed online.

Participants must attend the designated in-person session(s) to receive credit or certification for these components. Failure to complete the required in-person portion may result in incomplete certification, and applications submitted without proof of in-person training completion may be denied by the applicable licensing authority.