Private firearms training · Nashville

Calm is a skill.

Private, one-on-one firearms training in Nashville: unhurried, judgment-first, and built entirely around you. From your first time holding a firearm to carrying with confidence.

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  • USCCA Certified
  • Rangemaster
  • NRA RSO
  • TN Armed Guard
Jarrod Romine at a Nashville indoor range during an Alston Trainings session

Jarrod Romine

USCCA Certified Instructor

USCCA Certified Instructor Rangemaster Certified NRA Range Safety Officer TN Armed Guard License TN Dept. of Safety & Homeland Security Certified Nashville Armory Certified Instructor Pistol Shooting Solutions, "Dark Pin"
The approach

Calm is the whole method.

Jarrod trains the way his students remember him: patient, plain-spoken, and safety-first. Four principles run through every session.

Safety First

Everything starts with safe, confident handling. Before speed or accuracy, you learn to make the firearm boring: predictable, deliberate, always pointed and handled the right way.

Skill Development

Practical technique for real life, built at your pace. Grip, stance, trigger, and judgment, broken down in plain language until the fundamentals feel like second nature.

Community Building

Space for responsible owners to learn and grow without ego. Beginners are welcome, questions are expected, and no one gets talked down to.

Judgment Over Force

Jarrod trains as a violence-prevention advocate first. De-escalation and sound decision-making are treated as core skills, not afterthoughts. The goal is to keep you out of trouble, not just ready for it.

The training

A path from first shot to real skill.

Every track is private and built around you. Start wherever you are. Most people begin with a single session and keep going from there.

01

Start here

First-Time Shooter

From nervous to comfortable, in one calm session.

A patient, judgment-free introduction to safe handling, basic marksmanship, and range confidence. Built for people who have never held a firearm, or who want to start over the right way.

For: Complete beginners, nervous first-timers, new owners

02

Core

Private 1-on-1 Coaching

Training tailored to exactly where you are.

One-on-one instruction shaped around your skill level and goals: grip, stance, trigger control, drawing, and precision. You set the pace; Jarrod gives direct, specific feedback the whole way.

For: Any level looking to sharpen real skill

03

Permit

Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit Prep

Prepare with the confidence to carry responsibly.

Preparation for Tennessee’s Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit: safe handling, marksmanship, and the judgment that carrying responsibly demands, worked at your pace.

For: Tennesseans pursuing an enhanced permit

04

Together

Group & Family Sessions

Learn alongside the people you protect.

Private sessions for couples, families, and small groups who want to build skill and a shared safety culture at home. Same calm, individualized attention, shared across the people who matter to you.

For: Couples, families, small groups

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Not sure which fits? Book a first session and Jarrod will point you the right way.

Jarrod Romine, USCCA-certified firearms instructor and founder of Alston Trainings
Your instructor

Jarrod Romine

Founder & Lead Instructor

Jarrod Romine has spent years teaching responsible gun ownership and practical shooting to students of every experience level, from people who have never held a firearm to experienced shooters refining their skills.

He is not just an instructor. He is a violence-prevention advocate who treats de-escalation and sound judgment as core skills, and he brings a calm, patient style that his students consistently describe as the reason they finally felt confident.

Every session is private and built around you: safe handling first, then the technique and judgment to carry that confidence into real life.

  • USCCA Certified Instructor
  • Rangemaster Certified
  • NRA Range Safety Officer
  • TN Armed Guard License
  • TN Dept. of Safety & Homeland Security Certified
  • Nashville Armory Certified Instructor
  • Pistol Shooting Solutions, "Dark Pin"
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What students say

Calm coaching. Real results.

Google reviews from students, in their own words.

“…it was like being given a lesson from Yoda on Dagobah. Minimal words … yet maximal impact. I traveled over 1K miles to have this session. It was worth the journey, the time and the money. (Full Stop)”
Google reviewPrivate session
“This first-time shooter training was incredible. My wife was very intimidated at the start. By the end she felt very comfortable with shooting the gun. I saw myself improve immensely from start to finish.”
Google reviewFirst-time shooter
“He broke everything down in a way that was easy to understand, even for a complete beginner. His calm demeanor and deep respect for the responsibility of carrying a weapon really stood out.”
Google reviewPrivate training
“Extremely informative, lot of great pistol work and FUN! … he is the man”
Google reviewPrivate session
“My accuracy is 100% better because of what I learned from him, I felt comfortable and confident with him giving me small little pointers that helped tremendously. I highly highly recommend a 1 on 1 class with him first, then look at group classes.”
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Watch & learn

Meet the way he coaches. Free.

Jarrod teaches in the open. The channel is where the fundamentals, drills, and honest gear talk live. It is free, and it is the first way most students meet the way he coaches.

Watch on YouTube

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How to pick the right ammo for your carry gun. (Don't mess it up)

How to pick the right ammo for your carry gun. (Don't mess it up)

Apple vs Banana will elevate your grip

Apple vs Banana will elevate your grip

This is the easiest gun I've ever shot. Period

This is the easiest gun I've ever shot. Period

The Alston Academy app

Keep training between sessions.

Jarrod's courses, drills and trainer directory on your phone with Alston Pro. It runs in your browser and adds to your home screen like any other app.

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The TSA checklist and Jarrod's blog are free for everyone.

Guns 101

Jarrod's video course, with a quick knowledge check and notes to download after each lesson.

Drills

Six fundamentals drills, from grip check to draw to first shot, to practice on your own.

Find a trainer

Jarrod and other instructors around Middle Tennessee, with how to book each one.

TSA checklist

Flying with a firearm? The step-by-step checklist is free for everyone.

The apparel

Wear the standard

The Alston Trainings apparel line: fleece, tees, caps, and quarter-zips.

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Questions

Answered.

Still wondering about something? Book a first session and ask Jarrod directly. No question is too basic.

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I have never held a firearm. Is that okay?

More than okay: it is who a lot of this training is for. First-time sessions are patient and judgment-free, and they start with safe handling before anything else. Many students arrive nervous and leave comfortable.

How do I book a session?

Everything runs through the booking link. Pick a time that works for you and Jarrod confirms the details. Scheduling is flexible and built around your availability and the range.

Where do sessions take place?

At professional ranges around the Nashville area. Once you book, you get the exact location and everything you need to know before you arrive.

Do I need to own a firearm to train?

Not necessarily. Whether you bring your own firearm or arrange one for the session is something we confirm when you book, along with anything else you should bring. New owners are welcome to train on the firearm they just bought.

Can you help me prepare for the Tennessee Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit?

Yes. Enhanced-permit preparation is one of the training tracks, covering the safe handling, marksmanship, and judgment responsible carry requires. When you book, Jarrod walks you through how the permit process works and how the training fits it.

Do you train women, families, and complete beginners?

Absolutely. Private and group sessions are shaped around the individual, and beginners of every kind are welcome. The whole point is to meet you where you are.

What if I am not in Nashville?

Start with the free YouTube channel, where Jarrod teaches the fundamentals in the open. Students have traveled in from out of state for a private session.

Train with a calm, certified instructor.

Book a private session in Nashville, or start with the free lessons on YouTube. Either way, it begins with the fundamentals and the confidence that follows them.

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