Patriot Training

Instructor Background
Law Enforcement · Military

Tennessee · patriottraining.info

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Courses

11

Upcoming Classes

Tennessee

Home State

6

Training Types

About

Patriot Training, founded in 2016, exists to train American Riflemen in what they call "The American Martial Art." Based in Tennessee, their live-fire classes are designed by combat veterans and taught by a deeply credentialed team. Their core purpose is to make you mentally, physically, and legally prepared to defend yourself and your loved ones. They offer comprehensive training in rifle, handgun, shotgun, and medical skills, with an emphasis on combat-effective tactics for civilian defense. The instructors are a standout feature—a cadre of certified experts including a seasoned head instructor, a decorated Army veteran, a medical doctor, and specialized armorers. This collective experience, drawn from top training schools nationwide, ensures you learn proven, high-level skills.

Courses

10 courses

Advanced Essential Pistol

An advanced pistol class that builds on fundamental handgun skills and places them in the context of real-world defensive scenarios, focusing on movem...

Advanced $249
Pistol
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Citizen Rifle

A marksmanship clinic focused on mastering rifle fundamentals including sight picture, sight alignment, grip, stance, and recoil management. Students ...

Beg. to Adv. $209
Rifle
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ESSENTIAL MEDICAL

Trauma care master class including Stop the Bleed and CPR certification, with hands-on skills for immediate response.

All Levels $399
Tactical Medical
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Essential Shotgun

A shotgun class that teaches civilians to handle a shotgun with confidence and precision in real-world home defense situations, focusing on loading, s...

Beginner $209
Shotgun
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Expert Rifleman

A scoped carbine course focused on mid-range marksmanship from 100 to 300+ yards, refining zero, wind reading, and holdovers from practical field posi...

Intermediate $349
Rifle
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Fast Accurate Rifle

A comprehensive rifle course teaching full-spectrum rifle mastery from close-quarters to 300+ yards. Students will develop speed, accuracy, and proble...

Intermediate $349
Rifle
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Handgun Basics

A pistol and revolver class designed for the new shooter, teaching how to handle a handgun with confidence, control, and purpose. Fulfills training re...

Beginner $209
Concealed Carry Pistol
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Precision Rifleman

A practical field precision rifle course designed to help shooters build real-world capability with their scoped rifle beyond traditional flat-range s...

Intermediate $349
Precision Rifle Rifle
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STOP THE BLEED

Life-saving skills for civilians to control bleeding in emergencies, taught in a mentorship-focused environment.

All Levels $75
Tactical Medical
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Urban Rifleman Carbine Mastery

Students learn to run their rifle with speed, precision, and confidence in realistic environments, from hallways and doorways to team-based CQB scenar...

Beg. to Adv. $349
Rifle
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Upcoming Schedule

11 dates

Aug 22, 2026

through Aug 23, 2026

Urban Rifleman Carbine Mastery

McMinnville, TN

$349

Sep 13, 2026

Essential Shotgun

McMinnville, TN

$209

Sep 19, 2026

through Sep 20, 2026

Expert Rifleman

McMinnville, TN

$349

Oct 17, 2026

through Oct 18, 2026

Fast Accurate Rifle

McMinnville, TN

$349

Nov 14, 2026

through Nov 15, 2026

Handgun Basics

McMinnville, TN

$349

Dec 05, 2026

STOP THE BLEED

McMinnville, TN

$75

Dec 06, 2026

Advanced Essential Pistol

McMinnville, TN

$249

Dec 12, 2026

Essential Shotgun

McMinnville, TN

$209

Dec 13, 2026

Citizen Rifle

McMinnville, TN

$209

May 15, 2027

through May 16, 2027

Precision Rifleman

McMinnville, TN

$349

Oct 09, 2027

through Oct 10, 2027

Precision Rifleman

McMinnville, TN

$349

Instructors

7 instructors

Billy Jones

Billy Jones is the Training & Tactics Consultant at Patriot Training. He specializes in Rifle, Pistol, and tactics Instruction.  Billy Jones served honorably in the US Army as a 19D Cav Scout for over 13 years. Military, Law Enforcement, EMS, and civilian Training: 19D SchoolPathfinder SchoolLong Range Marksman school (predecessor to the SDM course)Advanced Tactical Driver's CourseCombat LifeSaver Course (CLS)CPR / AEDStop the BleedHigh Angle RescueSwift Water RescueSubterranean RescuePatriot Training Expert Rifleman Military Awards / Achievements:: Army Commendation  (x3)Army Good Conduct MedalExpert Drivers/Mechanics badgeArmy Reserve Components Achievement Medal (x2)Joint Operations Service MedalNational Defense Service MedalArmy Service RibbonOverseas Service RibbonCombat Action BadgeArmed Forces Reserve Medal w/ M deviceGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalIraq Campaign Medal

Jeff Mayhew

Jeff Mayhew is the Chief Firearms Instructor at Patriot Training. He specializes in Rifle and Pistol Instruction. Certifications: NRA Certified Pistol InstructorNRA Certified Rifle InstructorTennessee Handgun Carry Permit InstructorExpert Rifleman - Patriot TrainingExpert Rifleman - Project AppleseedStop the Bleed Certified.Essential Medical Certified. Alumnusof the following training schools: Citizens Safety AcademyDefensive SpecialtiesMiddle Tennessee Firearms TrainingProject Appleseed- Expert RiflemanThe Complete CombatantTop Gun ArmsTactical ResponseValor RidgeConcealed TacticalWeapons SnatcherJBS TrainingLast Resort FirearmsInstructor ZeeDefensive SpecialtiesTim Herron ShootingPersonal Survival SolutionsRight Hand TacticalAnd more...

Charles Greene

Charles Greene is a specialist - teaching pistol and shotgun classes at Patriot Training. Certifications: NRA Certified Pistol InstructorNRA Certified Shotgun InstructorTennessee Handgun Carry Permit InstructorCertified Armed Security Guard - TennesseeCertified GLOCK armorerExpert Rifleman - Patriot TrainingStop the Bleed Certified. Alumnusof the following training academies: Citizens Safety AcademyMiddle Tennessee Firearms TrainingTactical Response AlumnusRangemaster AlumnusGabe White AlumnusOwner ofGreene Have CustomsAnd more...

Brooks Whitlow

"Tactical Leprechaun" Brooks Whitlow teaches rifle at Patriot Training. He emphasizes precision, consistency, and the timeless fundamentals of marksmanship. Certifications: NRA Certified Rifle InstructorCertified SOLGW AR-15 ArmorerExpert Rifleman - Patriot TrainingStop the Bleed Certified. Alumnusof the following over the past 5 years: Citizens Safety AcademyDefensive SpecialtiesMiddle Tennessee Firearms TrainingProject AppleseedThe Complete CombatantZirkOpsWarrior Poet SocietyThree Pillars Training (John Hearnes)Last Resort Firearms Training (Ed Monk) Owner ofSempratus ArmsAnd more...

Dr. Gary Jordan

Dr. Gary Jordan is the Head Medical Instructor at Patriot Training. He teaches shotgun and medical courses and brings focus, resilience, and practical expertise to every class. Certifications & Background: Medical DoctorBoard Certified in Emergency MedicineFormer Critical Care ParamedicNRA Certified Shotgun InstructorStop the Bleed InstructorAHA CPR / First Aid InstructorRangemaster USA Shotgun InstructorSpringfield certified 1911 armorer Firearms & Tactical Training: Patriot TrainingDefensive SpecialtiesRangemaster USA

Chris Henderson

Chris Henderson, guitarist for the band 3 Doors Down, tells you what he thinks about Patriot Training classes.

David White

David White, certified firearms instructor, gives his thoughts. Our friend, David White,passed awayon January 20, 2025. We keep his review up in memory of the selfless and generous man he was. We are fortunate to have worked with David.

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