I am originally from England, as you may have guessed and have been living here in the colonies for the last 8 years or so. (thats me just being smart) we live in Sevier County about 40 miles east of Knoxville.

In the last few years or so, it seems that there are more home invasions, robberies, muggings etc, and worse.
Now i drive a truck for a living and as such i am away from my house for periods of time, and even though we have 2 dogs at the house, i would feel more secure knowing that my wife and daughter had something else to rely on for protection.
Also in a few months time my daughter is off to college, so my wife and i want to be able to sleep peacefully at nite, knowing she will be safe and able to defend herself.
So i'm looking for suggestions on where we can go as a family, for both range use and gun classes.
open to any ideas.

thanks in advance all advice welcome..

martin