Top Gun Indoor Range & Firearms Center Instructor

The first installment of our Mastering the Pistol series focuses on turning you into a pistol master. Combat based shooting techniques replace traditional target concepts. You will learn to shoot faster while maintaining combat level accuracy.

The speed and accuracy are set in balance in this course as well as: Concealed Carry Techniques Weapon Presentation Cooper’s Awareness Rapid Reloading Techniques Shooting with Dominant and Non-Dominant Hand Clearing Malfunctions Engaging Multiple Targets Shooting Under Stress Shooting at Common Distances Basic Tactical Movement The 8-10 hour course will push you mentally and physically so as to begin your journey of mastering the pistol.

Requirements: 21 years or older 8 hours of permit training Service grade handgun 3 magazines or speed loaders Holster Magazine/speed loader pouch 500 rounds of ammunition Eye and ear protection All of the gear is available for rent or purchase at Top Gun

Designed for anyone that wants to learn how to protect themselves at home, the Intro to Home Defense shotgun is perfect for the novice and the expert alike. For those that are nervous about the recoil or “kick” of a shotgun, do not worry. We have a special load with extremely low recoil.

This 4 hour course covers: Safety Shotgun selection Accessories for the home defense shotgun Proper shotgun handling and manipulation Storing a home defense shotgun Ammunition selection Legal aspects of home defense Legal aspects of curtilage

Requirements: 18 years or older Quality pump or autoloading shotgun * 50 rounds of birdshot (#6, 7 1/2, 8) Eye and ear protection All of the gear is available for rent or purchase at Top Gun

**If you do not own a suitable home defense shotgun, DO NOT buy one. We have plenty for you to learn on and about before you make a purchase.

Please Visit: https://www.topgunmemphis.com/class-info for IMPORTANT class information and download your class workbook!

Are you new to pistols? Are you worried about shooting one? First Shots Handguns is the perfect class for you!! This class is small, slow-paced, and PERFECT for beginners that want to get started the right way.

In First Shots, we cover: Safety Handgun fundamentals Sight alignment/picture Gun Ownership

Requirements: 21 years or older Handgun 50 rounds of ammunition All of the gear is available for rent or purchase at Top Gun

AR 15 2

The follow-up for our AR-15 Fundamentals 1 (Intro to AR15), TopGun Academy’s AR-15 Fundaments II course is more than just “more of the same.” Instead, we help you get your AR-15 set up, sighted in, and tested out. You will not only improve on existing skills, but you will learn new ones and how to use those skills at urban combat distances.

In AR-15 II, we cover…

Zeroing theory for optics and iron sights Sighting in your rifle Terminal ballistics Exterior ballistics Shooting in lowlight Equipping your rifle for lowlight Sling selection and try on Shooting at urban combat distances

Class needs…

AR-15 equipped to accept a sling you do not need a sling (We’ll try them on your rifle to see what you like) 150 rounds of ammunition 2 magazines Pants with rear pocket

Prerequisites AR-15 Fundamentals or Intro to AR-15

Time: 4 hours

If you are new to the AR-15, have just purchased an AR-15, or simply want to learn more about the AR-15, then this is the perfect class for you. The Top Gun Academy’s team of expert instructors will get you started on the right path and advise you as to your next steps. All this is done in a welcoming and friendly environment. Safe handgun handling General firearms safety AR-15 basic disassembly and reassemble AR-15 nomenclature Safe storage of your AR-15 Cleaning and maintenance of your AR-15 Whether you bought it at Top Gun or elsewhere, let the most experienced and respected instructors in the region help you learn more about your AR-15 and prepare you to be a safe and responsible gun owner. This is a non-shooting class.

Top Gun Academy’s Enhanced Permit is the approved course by the state of TN and MS. It covers all the information required to get an enhanced carry permit in TN and MS.

This state-regulated class requires passing a written test as well as a shooting test. While we will put great effort towards your success, we can’t guarantee your results in the class.

If you are not confident in passing, we HIGHLY recommend taking our First Shots class or Marksmanship class. Both of these courses will prepare you for the permit test!

TN RESIDENTS ONLY: Before CLASS: TN citizens need to pre-apply for the permit online. Use the link below to obtain your application number. Please write down your application number and BRING it with you to class!

https://dl.safety.tn.gov/_/

If you have problems obtaining your application number, please contact the TN Handgun Permit Office at 615-431-1691

The class is 8 hours long and per state regulation covers: Safety Legal responsibilities Handgun nomenclature Handgun operation Safe storage Dealing with law enforcement Ammunition Marksmanship Cleaning How to apply for your permit

There are dozens of fly-by-night outfits teaching the permit class. Why not train with some of the most respected instructors in the industry?

Requirements: service grade handgun 50 rounds of ammunition eye and ear protection All of the gear is available for rent or purchase at Top Gun.

Please Visit: https://www.topgunmemphis.com/class-info for IMPORTANT Class Information and download your class workbook!

Top Gun Academy’s Active Shooter course is a deep dive into the effects and prevention of active shooters. We also determine the shooting limits of the students' class. This class satisfies TN’s requirement for armed guards that work in schools. This 8 hour course includes: Knowing the signs of an active shooter Effect of gun-free zones Creating an emergency plan Run, Hide, Fight concepts Triage Moving in crowds with a handgun Effective gear choices for active shooter response Shooting drills designed for active shooter response Dealing with LEOs Post-incident planning, & Firearms safety Requirements: Service grade handgun 2 magazines Magazine pouch 200 rounds of ammunition for your handgun Note-taking materials All of the gear is available for rent or purchase at Top Gun

Not all threats require lethal or deadly force. Many situations are better dealt with less lethal tools such as pepper spray and batons. This is the perfect class for both those that carry a firearm and for those that do not.

This 4-5 hour class covers: Pepper spray/baton usage Pepper spray/baton selection Kubaton usage Legal responsibilities Awareness tools How to not look like a victim Spotting violent actors Includes TN certification for the use of impact weapons

For this class we provide everything the student needs including batons and inert pepper spray for practice on humanoid dummies.

Requirements: 16 years or older comfortable clothing and shoes for activity

For this class we provide everything the student needs including batons and inert pepper spray for practice on humanoid dummies.

Please Visit: https://www.topgunmemphis.com/class-info for IMPORTANT Class Information and download your class workbook!

This course trains owners in pistol-mounted optics for defensive usage and marksmanship. This is for those who are curious about optics on defensive pistols, as well as those that want to get better with the setups they already own. Course covers: Optic selection for self defense Proper optic mounting to the handgun Using the optic in conjunction with iron sights Marksmanship techniques for the handgun-mounted optic Requirements: 100 rounds of ammunition If you do not own a pistol with an optic, Top Gun has several models available for rent (rental policies apply)

Many people choose to carry a BUG in addition to their primary pistol. Others choose to use what is traditionally considered to be a BUG as a primary weapon. In either case, proper instruction in this type of pistol is essential. Our Back Up Gun course covers: Weapon selection Holster selection Understanding the weapon’s strengths and limitations Selecting the best ammunition for small pistols Presentation of the pistol from deep concealment Managing ammunition in lower capacity firearms Requirements: Completion of Mastering the Pistol I OR Beyond the Permit II 21 years or older Service grade primary pistol Service grade handgun back up gun 2 magazines or speed loaders Holster 200 rounds of ammunition for each pistol Eye and ear protection All of the gear is available for rent or purchase at Top Gun

To keep your TN armed guard certification, you must recertify every two years. At The Top Gun Academy, the Armed Guard recertification course goes well beyond the state of Tennessee’s standards.

State Fees are NOT included in tuition

The armed guard recertification course covers: Professional standards for armed guards Patrol concepts Legal concepts for armed guards Use of force Professional standards Emergency procedures Firearms safety Firearms storage and maintenance Marksmanship

Requirements: Prior TN Armed Guard Certification 21 years or older Service grade handgun 1 magazine or speed loader Magazine/speed loader pouch 50 rounds of ammunition All of the gear is available for rent or purchase at Top Gun

Armed Guard Training

To obtain an Armed Guard license in the state of Tennessee, 16 total hours of coursework are required. We at The TopGun Academy are dedicated to teaching our students the very best curriculum available.

The Armed Guard course covers:

Safety Legal responsibilities Deadly force law Handgun nomenclature Handgun operation Safe storage Dealing with law enforcement Ammunition Marksmanship Cleaning Presentation from the holster Magazine changes Marksmanship techniques Dominant hand only shooting Use of cover and barricades Armed guard roles Armed guard responsibilities Patrolling Observation Handling emergencies Report writing Responses to trauma De-escalation Selection of gear for the armed guard Basics of medical trauma Armed guard legal authority How to get your armed guard license

The Armed Guard training staff at The TopGun Academy has decades of experience in law enforcement, military protective service, private security, and firearms instruction. There is no better team assembled to teach armed guard, period.

Class requirements: Service grade handgun, Holster- NO SERPAS, 2 magazines or speed loaders, Magazine/speed loader pouch, 150 rounds of ammunition Cost: $250

The Armed Guard training staff at The TopGun Academy has decades of experience in law enforcement, military protective service, private security, and firearms instruction. There is no better team assembled to teach armed guard, period. Requirements: 21 years or older Service grade handgun 1 magazine or speed loaders Magazine/speed loader pouch 150 rounds of ammunition Eye and ear protection All of the gear is available for rent or purchase at Top Gun

State Fees are NOT included in tuition

Please Visit: https://www.topgunmemphis.com/class-info for IMPORTANT Class Information and download your class workbook!

The capstone class of this series, Beyond the Permit IV, compares the student’s skills to the best law enforcement standards in the country. In order to pass, you will have to score to the same standard as local, state, and federal law enforcement. Combing and testing your skills National, state, and local law enforcement qualifications Combat mindset This course not only meets those law enforcement standards, it surpasses them. Once you have completed this class and passed its rigorous standards, your handgun skills will be on par with any law enforcement agency in the United States. Requirements: Completion of Beyond the Permit III 21 years or older Service grade handgun 2 magazines or speed loaders Holster Magazine/speed loader pouch 300 rounds of ammunition Eye and ear protection All of the gear is available for rent or purchase at Top Gun

Please Visit: https://www.topgunmemphis.com/class-info for IMPORTANT Class Information and download your class workbook!

The third installment in the Mastering the Pistol series is dedicated to close encounters of a violent nature. Mastering the Pistol III is geared towards educating the student in what is the most common violent encounter for civilians: arms length and closers. We will cover: Earning the space to present your handgun Ground fighting pistol craft Protecting your handgun from being taken away Disarming techniques Extremely close quarters shooting techniques

Requirements: Completion of Mastering the Pistol II 21 years or older Service grade handgun 3 magazines or speed loaders Holster Magazine/speed loader pouch 500 rounds of ammunition Eye and ear protection All of the gear is available for rent or purchase at Top Gun

Are you new to pistols? Are you worried about shooting one? First Shots Handguns is the perfect class for you!! This class is small, slow-paced, and PERFECT for beginners that want to get started the right way. In First Shots, we cover: Safety Handgun fundamentals Sight alignment/picture Gun Ownership Requirements: 21 years or older Handgun 50 rounds of ammunition All of the gear is available for rent or purchase at Top Gun

The modern flashlight offers a tremendous tactical advantage in a life or death situation, and a professional flashlight should be part of your EDC equipment. To help you decide what light is best for you and how to use it in conjunction with your pistol, we offer our 4 hour Low Light Pistol course. This class is not for beginners and is only open to Beyond the Permit II or Mastering the Pistol I graduates. If you want to take back the night, enroll in Low Light Pistol.

Requirements: Completion of Mastering the Pistol I OR Beyond the Permit II 21 years or older Service grade handgun 3 magazines or speed loaders Holster Magazine/speed loader pouch 250 rounds of ammunition Tactical flashlight Eye and ear protection All of the gear is available for rent or purchase at Top Gun

Please Visit: https://www.topgunmemphis.com/class-info for IMPORTANT Class Information and download your class workbook!

Beyond the Permit I is an integral part of learning what it takes to carry a handgun. In this course we will cover: Marksmanship Ammunition selection Holster Selection How to carry a pistol daily Effective Magazine Changes (Speed-Loader Usage for Revolvers) Presenting the Pistol from the Holster

Requirements: completion of TN/MS Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit Course 21 years or older Service grade handgun 2 magazines or speed loaders Holster Magazine/speed loader pouch 150 rounds of ammunition Eye and ear protection All of the gear is available for rent or purchase at Top Gun

Please Visit: https://www.topgunmemphis.com/class-info for IMPORTANT Class Information and download your class workbook!

With the next installment in our Beyond the Permit series, we explore topics that will help the student avoid violence before it begins and deal with it if it cannot be avoided. We also cover how to fix your pistol in the midst of a conflict. Topics in Beyond the Permit II include: Present the pistol from a concealed holster Awareness techniques to help you avoid violence before it starts Understand the dynamics of a violent confrontation Honing of your pistol skills Shooting one handed Fixing Malfunctions There is more to carrying a pistol than just shooting skills. You have to cultivate a defensive mindset and learn how to manipulate your firearm in case of mechanical failure. While we do spend much of the class honing your pistol craft, BTP II also imparts to the student the tried and true techniques that will keep you out of a fight and the mindset to win one, if one cannot be avoided. Requirements: Completion of Beyond the Permit I 21 years or older Service grade handgun 2 magazines or speed loaders Holster Magazine/speed loader pouch 200 rounds of ammunition eye and ear protection All of the gear is available for rent or purchase at Top Gun

Please Visit: https://www.topgunmemphis.com/class-info for IMPORTANT Class Information and download your class workbook!

Our third course in the Beyond the Permit series begins to push the student to shoot at longer distances and take tactical advantage of that distance. While there is some academic work, most of this class is spent on the range. Beyond the Permit III covers: Engage multiple targets at various distances Use of cover Tactical movement Advanced magazine changes Alternate shooting positions Extending your range While most defensive encounters are at close range, many are not. Beyond the Permit III forgoes most of the class work and focuses primarily on the skills needed to win a prolonged life or death situation at longer distances. Requirements: Completion of Beyond the Permit II 21 years or older Service grade handgun 2 magazines or speed loaders Holster Magazine/speed loader pouch 250 rounds of ammunition Eye and ear protection All of the gear is available for rent or purchase at Top Gun

Please Visit: https://www.topgunmemphis.com/class-info for IMPORTANT Class Information and download your class workbook!

The AR-15 has quickly become the most popular rifle in the USA. Proper instruction in its use, how it works, and how to maintain it, is a must. In our 4-hour Intro to AR-15 class we cover: Weapon selection AR Manipulations Ammunition/Terminal Ballistics Sight Adjustment Sight Offset Weapon accessories Weapon modifications Maintenance

In the hands of a properly trained person, the AR-15 or other semiautomatic rifle is a powerful tool for self defense and the defense of liberty. In the hands of the untrained, it is little more than a dangerous toy. If you own or plan to own an AR-15 or the like, this class is a must.

Requirements: 18 years or older AR-15 rifle 2 magazines 150 rounds of ammunition* Eye and ear protection All of the gear is available for rent or purchase at Top Gun ** Students MUST use Top Gun's ammunition for this class

If you are new to handguns, have just purchased a handgun, or simply want to learn about handguns, then this is the perfect class for you. The Top Gun Academy’s team of expert instructors will get you started on the right path and advise you as to your next steps. All this is done in a welcoming and friendly environment.

In this course we’ll cover: Safe handgun handling General firearms safety Mechanical operation of handguns Handgun nomenclature Safe storage of your handgun Cleaning and maintenance of your new handgun

Whether you bought it at Top Gun or elsewhere, let the most experienced and respected instructors in the region help you learn more about your handgun and prepare you to be a safe and responsible gun owner. There is no shooting in this class.

For those that want to better ensure success on the range, or just wish to spend more time learning to become a better shooter, we present our MARKSMANSHIP course. This course is also suitable for those that just want to learn more about handguns, and how to shoot them well. Our experienced and dedicated instructors are here to help you become familiar and confident with a handgun.This a good class to take prior to the TN/MS permit course or following the First Shots course.

Covered in MARKSMANSHIP is: Safety Gun handling Improving grip Stance Trigger theory Dealing with mechanical slack Follow-through Sight alignment/picture Making better hits at TN/MS enhanced permit qualification distances

Requirements: 21 years or older Handgun 100 rounds of ammunition Eye and ear protection All of the gear is available for rent or purchase at Top Gun

Impartida por nuestros instructores nativos de habla hispana, esta clase permitirá al estudiante exitoso obtener un permiso de pistola TN o MS. Necesidades de clase: -Debes tener 21 años. -Licencia de conducir TN o MS -Pistola. Disponemos de pistolas en alquiler. -50 cartuchos de munición. Tenemos municiones a la venta. No compre un arma para esta clase. Es mejor alquilarnos uno.

Beyond the Permit 5

What You'll Learn Our fifth course in the Beyond the Permit series focuses on tactical anatomy and making decisions with a gun in your hand. While there is some academic work, most of this class is spent on the range.

Beyond the Permit V covers: • Engaging anatomical structures (heart & brain stem), • Performing complicated mental exercises before, during & after shooting tasks, • Making decisions about when and where to shoot.

Requirements: Completion of Beyond the Permit IV, 21 years or older, Service grade handgun, 2 magazines or speed loaders, Holster (no SERPA holsters), Magazine/speed loader pouch, 250 rounds of ammunition, Eye and ear protection.

All of the gear is available for rent or purchase at Top Gun.

Top Gun academies Cease Fire class is designed to satisfy the 4 hour court order courses required by Memphis and Shelby county’s court system. If you are in need of a court ordered class, this is the one you should sign up for.

AR-15 Bench Top Build Course

Whether you’re a first-time owner or a seasoned shooter, there is no better way to understand your rifle than to build it yourself. Stop buying "off the shelf" and start building for the bench. Join us for The Bench Top Build: AR-15 Assembly, a comprehensive, 4-6 hour intensive workshop where you go from a pile of parts to a fully functional, test-fired rifle.

Build It. Own It. Understand It. This isn't just a "how-to" session; it’s a deep dive into the mechanics of the AR-15 platform. Under the guidance of an expert instructor, you will master the assembly of both the upper and lower receivers, ensuring every pin, spring, and torque spec is exactly where it needs to be. In this class, you will cover: Part Selection: Learn how to navigate the sea of components to choose the best barrels, triggers, and BCGs for your specific needs. Lower Assembly: Master the fire control group, pivot pins, and the buffer system, etc. Upper Assembly: Properly time your barrel nut, align your gas block, and install muzzle devices. The Armorer’s Toolkit: Learn the "why" behind headspace gauges, torque wrenches, and specialized lubricants. What’s Included? You bring your AR-15 parts kit and lower receiver—we provide everything else. We supply all the professional-grade tools, gauges, and lubricants required to complete a duty-grade build. No "workspace" required—bring your parts to our bench, and we’ll provide the expertise.

A rifle isn't finished until it’s proven. At the end of the class, we will head to the range to function-check and test-fire your new build. You’ll leave the classroom not just with a rifle, but with the confidence that it was built right.

Class Details: Duration: 4–6 Hours Class Needs: Stripped AR15 lower (not an 80% lower, but a fully machined one, and not an AR9). Complete upper and lower kit for your AR15 If you need an upper/lower kit and/or a lower receiver, contact us ASAP, and we can provide them. Note: Students must provide their own AR-15 parts kit and stripped or 100% lower receiver. All local and federal laws apply.

To obtain an Armed Guard license in the state of Tennessee, 16 total hours of coursework are required. We at The TopGun Academy are dedicated to teaching our students the very best curriculum available.

The Armed Guard course covers:

Safety Legal responsibilities Deadly force law Handgun nomenclature Handgun operation Safe storage Dealing with law enforcement Ammunition Marksmanship Cleaning Presentation from the holster Magazine changes Marksmanship techniques Dominant hand only shooting Use of cover and barricades Armed guard roles Armed guard responsibilities Patrolling Observation Handling emergencies Report writing Responses to trauma De-escalation Selection of gear for the armed guard Basics of medical trauma Armed guard legal authority How to get your armed guard license

The Armed Guard training staff at The TopGun Academy has decades of experience in law enforcement, military protective service, private security, and firearms instruction. There is no better team assembled to teach armed guard, period.

Class requirements: Service grade handgun, Holster- NO SERPAS, 2 magazines or speed loaders, Magazine/speed loader pouch, 150 rounds of ammunition Cost: $250

The Armed Guard training staff at The TopGun Academy has decades of experience in law enforcement, military protective service, private security, and firearms instruction. There is no better team assembled to teach armed guard, period. Requirements: 21 years or older Service grade handgun 1 magazine or speed loaders Magazine/speed loader pouch 150 rounds of ammunition Eye and ear protection All of the gear is available for rent or purchase at Top Gun

State Fees are NOT included in tuition

Please Visit: https://www.topgunmemphis.com/class-info for IMPORTANT Class Information and download your class workbook!

The best shotgun is a power tool that is well-suited for the defense of hearth and home. Solution for home However, the shotgun is surrounded by myths and misconceptions. Proper training in its use is essential. Our Mastering the Shotgun class is an in-depth and challenging course designed to push the student towards mastery of this amazing but often misunderstood tool.

Topics covered in this course are:

-The Shotgun’s strengths and weaknesses -Shotgun selection -Proper handling -Defensive shotgun setup -Reloading the shotgun -Defensive shotgun usage -Ammunition selection -Weapon modifications -Maintenance

This is a deep-dive class guaranteed to challenge, inform, and increase your skills with this, our first choice for home defense.

Time: 8 hours Prerequisites: None Age requirements: 18 Class requirements: Quality pump or autoloading shotgun, 250 rounds of birdshot (#6, 7 1/2, 8) 20 rounds of buck shot, eye and ear protection. All of the gear is available for rent or purchase at the TopGun Pro Shop.