For those seeking a shotgun certification with their Tennessee Armed Security Guard license in Tennessee.

$75.00

• Renewal of Armed Security Certification
• Combo Class
• Shotgun
• Change or add a gun to your certification
  

Shotgun Certification Class

• Tuition is $50.00
  
• This option satisfies the training requirement to obtain a Tennessee shotgun certification with their Armed Security Guard license. 
  
• The student will shoot on the range with either a Remington 870, 12gauge or Mossberg 500, 12gauge shotgun provided by USA Training Academy.
• Shooting target, ammunition and eye/ear protection will be provided. Range fee not included.
  
• A good attitude with safety in mind.

• Proof of training from USA Training Academy
• Your color photo from USA Training Academy

Your next step to get the license:

1.   Gather your application and documents.

• Digital proof of training and color photo from USA Training Academy (we will email this to you). 
  
• Digital Finger Print Receipt.  We scan this for you.
• DD214 form if you have ever been in the military.
• Court Clerk certified final disposition of any arrests.
• Proof of Citizenship documents if you immigrated to the United States (such as a Green Card).
• Your credit card or debit card.

2.   Upload all documents to the new online Tennessee Private Protective Services portal (https://core.tn.gov).   

• If you have trouble using the online system, or if you don't have a computer/internet, you are welcome to make an appointment with us after you have completed your training, and you have gathered all of the additional items.  Call us at (901) 826-4764 to schedule the appointment.  We will assist you with your online application and document uploading.
  
• The fee for this personal assistance is $20. 
  
• You must have an e-mail address in order to register for the State’s new portal and a credit or debit card to pay your state fee.