Southern Institute of Firearms Training

Southern Institute of Firearms Training Eddie and his staff specialize in handgun permits and offer a variety of training options and private instruction. Call us for specific training needs.

All staff is NRA certified. With his military and law enforcement background, passion for personal protection, and desire to train others in the use of armed self-defense skills, Eddie Barnes founded The Southern Institute of Fi****ms Training in 1999. The school is located in Brush Creek TN.

*** NRA Instructor Certifications ***
NRA Pistol
NRA Rifle
NRA Shotgun
NRA Range Safety Officer
NRA Home Firearm Safety
NRA Personal Protection in the Home

*** Non NRA Certifications ***
State certified TN Handgun instructor
State certified TN Handgun School
IDPA Safety Officer

Barnes and his staff constantly study trends and technological advancements in the fi****ms, ammo and self defense industry in order to give students the best training possible along with the TN state handgun permit class. The facilities at SIFT are very safe, family friendly and professionally run. Since 1999 SIFT has grown from one to four on-site gun ranges due to increasing demand. Business hours are 9-5 Monday thru Saturday and 12pm to 5 on Sunday. Call (615) 210-9768 for more information.

09/16/2026
09/16/2026

America's favorite pistol cartridge is hands down the 9mm Luger, and here we look at some excellent and unusual loads available for it.

Good morning from S.I.F.T.
09/13/2026

Good morning from S.I.F.T.

Met this man last weekend. Check out his website.
09/13/2026

Met this man last weekend. Check out his website.

09/12/2026
Good stuff here. All handgun shooters should read this.
09/08/2026

Good stuff here. All handgun shooters should read this.

If you know how to use an augmented sight picture, you can accurately shoot a handgun at longer distances than you think.

When you absolutely have to take out something/someone in the next zip code. Got scope?
09/07/2026

When you absolutely have to take out something/someone in the next zip code. Got scope?

Address

21 Barnes Lane
Brush Creek, TN
38547

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(615) 210-9768

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