10 Best Private Security Training Schools in Nashville

Absolute Protection Academy is a Middle Tennessee training center for Tennessee security licensing. It offers weekly unarmed, armed and renewal courses, along with specialty certifications including TASER, baton, pepper spray and active-shooter response. State-certified instructors combine legal requirements with practical skills and tailor instruction to students ranging from beginners to experienced shooters.

High Caliber Weaponry & Training is a Nashville gun shop offering firearms, custom builds, gunsmith work and training. Its services include AR build support and Cerakote work, while the business also has trainers for certifications and training. The shop serves customers looking for equipment, customization or firearms instruction.

Metro Private Protection Training School is a Nashville security training provider that also identifies as a security company. Its training uses real-life scenarios and asks students to work through possible outcomes. Topics mentioned include armed and unarmed certification, gun laws, Dallas Law and non-lethal training.

Alliance Training and Testing provides security training and testing, including armed guard and unarmed security courses. It suits people preparing for licensing or seeking additional security-related instruction. Courses are presented as thorough and direct, with range instruction and support for students who have limited prior shooting experience.

STAC Training and Consulting provides self-defense and firearms instruction in Nashville. Its workshops explain practical safety techniques and the legal issues surrounding self-defense, using hands-on demonstrations. Training also covers handgun carry safety, firearm fundamentals and range drills such as loading, breathing, sight alignment, malfunctions and timed practice.

Fidelis Academy & Protection Services provides security guard and protection services for high-value assets, events and prominent Nashville venues. It suits businesses and event organizers seeking trained, professional security that maintains safety while preserving a smooth guest, artist and staff experience.

Metro Private Protection Security Agency / Training Academy provides security guard services and training in Nashville. Its instruction includes explanations and demonstrations presented in an easy-to-understand way. The business combines a private protection agency with a training academy, making it suited to people seeking security training as well as organizations seeking protection services.

ASSET provides security services and professional training for Nashville and Middle Tennessee clients. Its offerings include executive, estate, residential, corporate and event security, armed and unarmed guards, vulnerability assessments, custom security programs, secure transit and protective movement. Training includes personal protection and handgun permit courses with real-life scenarios and practical application.

A.P.P.S. — Academy of Personal Protection and Security provides firearms and personal-protection training in the greater Nashville area. Its documented classes include enhanced carry permit instruction, armed-guard recertification, active-shooter training, handgun and tactical courses, and CPR, AED and Stop the Bleed training. Instruction emphasizes laws, responsible self-protection and repeatable skills for individuals, families and employees.

Modern Warriors - Nashville is a shooting range that also provides firearm instruction and opportunities to try different guns. Beginner-focused instruction emphasizes safe handling, clear explanations and patient coaching, while its documented programming includes a Women Pistol series and recurring monthly events.