Firearm training
Private & Semi-Private Lessons Designed for You!
Firearm training provided in a non-intimidating, comfortable setting.
Our Classes
NRA or USCCA Basic Pistol
Learn the basic skills, knowledge and attitude for owning a pistol safely. This course is designed for first time gun owners or those considering purchasing a firearm for the first time. A certificate is provided when training is complete.
NRA or USCCA Concealed Weapon (CCW)
This course will help develop the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to carry and use a concealed pistol ethically, responsibly and with confidence.
NRA Defensive Pistol
Develop your basic defensive shooting skills. Work from different shooting positions, utilize concealment and cover, incorporate movement and retention. Deal with multiple targets.
Jamie Lee Featured in NRA Women:
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My wife and I were active duty Marines in the 90’s but hadn’t fired a weapon in decades. The course was exactly what we needed in order to feel confident handling our recently purchased his and hers Glocks. John and Jamie were amazing instructors who covered all the basics, boosted our knowledge level, and made the course fun. We had a great time putting rounds on target and can’t wait to sign up for the more advanced courses!
Greg & Andrea H.
Mooresburg, TN
The Defensive Pistol training with Stay Alert was fantastic! John and Jamie Babun do a great job of showing you the techniques and nuances of defensive pistol "real world" training. The classes are very small, which I liked, because I wanted to know what I was doing wrong and it's difficult, if not impossible to catch these things in larger classes. I'll be signing up for future classes; worth every penny!
Scott N.
Bulls Gap, TN
My husband and I took the Basic Pistol course from John and Jamie. The structure of their course was private which put us at ease and enabled us to learn at a comfortable pace. John and Jamie know what they're doing and are extremely informative! Their passion for educating others on gun and personal safety was apparent, and their teaching style was well-structured and professional. They did an amazing job teaching us the fundamentals of not only owning a firearm, but how to properly and safely handle and fire a pistol. We look forward to taking future courses with Stay Alert and highly recommend them!
Brittney B.
Johnson City, TN
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We had a great experience taking the NRA Basic Pistol course with John and Jamie. They were both incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and patient, making the entire class comfortable and easy to follow. They took the time to ensure everyone understood the material and felt confident handling and using a pistol safely.Their teaching style was engaging and supportive, and you can tell they genuinely care about their students’ success. We would highly recommend John and Jamie to anyone looking to take the NRA Basic Pistol course or any of their training programs.
Ricky & Kathleen L.
Kingsport, TN

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Not All Targets are stationary!
Many of our training classes and scenario shoots incorporate both movement and moving targets as well as cognitive drills. Let's get training!