Aqil and Tiffany are excellent instructors who convey their material well, and in a friendly and supportive manner. Whether you've never touched a firearm before or you're an experienced shooter, you will learn much from training with them. Highly recommended.

I highly recommend taking any course you can from Tiffany and Aquil. They both have a way of teaching you the subject while making it entertaining and keeping your interest on the topic. I took the NRA certified RSO class and when the class was over I feel very confident that I can now be an effective RSO on any range. They covered different range types, different gun malfunctions, as well as safety issues. You will not be disappointed in any way by taking a class from Citizens Safety Academy.

Akil explains things in terms that are understandable. They put out fake guns to practice your grip and pulling the trigger. I feel confident in my ability to use my gun now. I never felt bored while taking the carry class.

Very professional instructors and program. the curriculum was well laid out and all the hands on drills were done in a very easy gradient. Never was it intimidating or did I feel like an outsider. Every question I had was answered. The instructors were not headstrong, instead they cared and wanted us to get the information more than touting their skills. It was all about us and not about them. I will return for my next course.

Great class and great instructors! There care for the students and the art resonate throughout the course! Highly recommended!

Today was such an awesome day. Aqil was able to take my two daughters and my wife who had never shot a gun before and give them the skills and confidence i never thought they would have after just one class. He really really helped me and our entire class to gain so much knowledge. It was an 8 hour class that seemed like 2hours becAuse of the total engagement of everyone. I really needed this and will be back for other class offerings. I highly highly recommend Aqil and Citizens Safety Academy.

Aqil is such an amazing instructor, he is so smart and up to date on his craft. I was grateful to have learned so much today, both in the class and on the range.

Thank you Aquil, Tiffany W., Tiffany, and Ryan for your patience, knowledge and ability to share your expertise with little old me. I recommend Citizen Safety Academy classes and their staff to everyone who want instructors who are serious about equipping people. Thank you for providing a safe environment for me to grow in knowledge and skill. 🙏🏿❤️

If you have never taken a course for firearms and don't know where to go because there are so many choices out there, stop looking because this is where the buck stops! Citizens Safety Academy has that "IT" factor. The instructors come with tons of credentials, themselves having trained with highly respected individuals in the industry and they try to give it all to you in class. One student said that she has taken a lot of firearms training classes, but after this weekend she felt she just has a lot of worthless certificates. That blew my mind! Fortunately Aqil is my cousin, and I didn't have to go through that, but make no mistake...NEPOTISM has no place atCitizens Safety!!The team, Aqil, Tiff, Tiffie, Ibn & Ryan still train, still learn, still have vetted mentors that are household names in the industry and they sprinkle the curriculum with all the knowledge they've acquired as instructors. I know they are as close as a phone call away for anything they taught, and more. They are a true team and work seamlessly together. Safety. How to instruct. Safety. Firearm knowledge and breakdown. Safety. Aiming. Safety. Range etiquette. Safety. NRA. Sit down Tiff.Zack, JD, Tim, David, Houston, Harvey, Jen, Jackie & Raquel are my classmates who were some of the nicest, safest, intelligent and respectful X-strangers you'd ever want to know. Thank you all for a great weekend. We were a team under the incredible team we got it from at Citizens Safety Academy. P.S. ...my trigger finger is up. : )Instructor candidates!GRAB YOUR BISCUITS WITH YOUR MASTER GRIP, WITH YOUR SUPPORT HAND GO TO THE LOW READY...the rest is on you. Be safe, see you all another day.

I attended the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting and the NRA Basic Pistol Instructor classes at this school. The staff are very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. The courses were well managed and organized. Not once was a firearms safety rule broken, and I was asked to do nothing unsafe. I've been to schools in the past that have asked me to perform questionable things and drills, there was none of that here. On the range the students are well managed and watched over. Overall a very good school, I will be going back for more classes.

I could not have asked for a better first step to start this phase on the journey that is life

I've taken a few different handgun classes, and CSA is by far the best one I've been to. I have a lot of respect for the instructors here. They take it seriously, and want students to take it seriously as well. That being said it's still fun, and I really enjoyed the course I took. I plan on continuing participating in the training they provide. They aren't a certificate mill and won't lower their standards, so if you're looking to get awesome training and experience this is the place to go.

I throughly enjoyed my experience here. The instructors name was Ryan and his tonality when it comes to the gravity of things was perfect and he had the ability to be jovial throughout and make things fun too. I sincerely recommend going here I gleaned knowledge as well That I wasn’t anticipating. All in all great experience thank y’all.

My husband and I had a wonderful time! If you want to do something different as a couple this was fun. Aqil was an awesome instructor. This class is definitely worh your money and time. Enhance permit training. You won't be disappointed😊

Love the experience! Ryan was my instructor when I took the class and he was experienced and funny! He made the dreadful 8 hour class fly by with his enthusiastic jokes and made sure everyone participated! The class was very much worth the money! If you ever wanted to be more informed on firearms I HIGHLY recommend this course! I will soon be taking other classes in the future! Well done CSA!

LOVED this class. My bf and I had no experience with guns but we walked away from this class feeling more educated and informed about the process of being a safe gun owner and user. This is just the beginning for our learning and plan to take many of the multiple other classes offered. Aqil is so knowledgeable and really knows how to present the information in a clear way so you walk away understanding everything. The class was 8 hours but Aqil presentation style makes the time fly by. Highly recommend this business for all your gun education!!!!

The class was outstanding. I am a newbie, so I was a little aprehensive to take this class. Aqil was very professional and knowledgeable. He put everyone at ease and answered all of our questions. The class was very organized and thorough. I will be taking more training classes in the future. Thank you!

Great instructors... Very detailed and up to date on Laws, Regulations, & Requirements...

I’ve never handled a gun before and after taking the course I think the results can be clearly seen! Aqil was a great instructor and after taking the class I can say that you will definitely learn something, you’ll get your money’s worth and it will not be a waste of your time.

I learned so much in this class today! The instructor Aqil was very patient and helpful. If you need a permit, this is where you should sign up.

 I cannot say enough for the team of fantastic instructors at Citizens Safety Academy. The level of comfort and encouragement that these men provided was exceptional. As a first time attendee and complete novice to gun safety, my fears have been eased and brain filled with knowledge and experience. I look forward to learning more for this great group of instructors and people. Thank you, Ryan, Jam, and Aqil.

Instructor is very knowledgeable and made the class enjoyable. I plan on attending more of his classes.

 great instructors, training, culture and just all around good people to work with!

I am someone that has been afraid of guns and gun culture for a while. I knew that if I was going to find a place to learn I wanted it to be a safe and supportive environment led by people that know their stuff and can meet students where they're at. I am so happy I decided to do my carry permit class at Citizens and I will definitely be back for more advanced classes. They took the time to make sure each student was comfortable and the instruction was top notch and professional.

 I had a good time and learned alot, all of the instructors were great, go there! you won't be dissatisfied

If you are looking to learn to enhance the safety of yourself and your loved ones, CSA is THE place to go! Not only did Aqil teach me the skills I needed to save my job, he taught me a skill set that could potentially save a life. Is there a better set of skills to have? Go see him!

 Simply put, the staff at CSA are absolutely superb. Friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, they have the kind of high standards that will make you into a better (and safer) shooter. Whether you've never touched gun in your life, or you're trying to find room for your 2nd gun safe, the Citizens Safety Academy is the place for you. Many thanks to Tiffany, Aqil, Ryan, and Jam for the excellent service and professional instruction.

I worked and trained with Aqil. He is an awesome guy and Amazing trainer. People that take his class are well informed and well trained. Best of luck in the future!!

 My REVIEW is a BLOG I just wrote = 5 STARS!!! https://thecompletecombatant.wordpress.com/2018/10/18/in-a-nut-shell-refer-attend-tiffany-johnsons-nra-women-on-target-clinic/

This is the class to take! Aqil makes you feel so comfortable and safe. He's amazing. His years of experience make him a great instructor. Looking forward to taking more classes from him.

 The staff is well versed in personal security and convey that knowledge to the students efficiently. They use the combination of books, training aids, and PDF presentations for their classes. Aqil Qadir, Tiffany Johnson, and Ryan McCann are very enthusiastic instructors. I like them both professionally and personally.

 This is an extremely interesting and well run course. The teaching techniques are outstanding, I have been an NRA Certified Training Counselor for more than 40 years and found this course valuable in improving my techniques and learning newer ways of helping students to learn. Well worth the investment.

Just went through the handgun safety course yesterday, far more comprehensive and professional than I might have expected. I highly recommend Aquil and staff for all the thorough information imparted during the class as well as at the range. Great job gentlemen. Folks this is the place to go
To have all your fears removed.

 If you're looking for a fun and knowledgeable class to get your gun permit, this is the one to pick! My dad and I learned a lot and had a fun time while doing it. The 8 hours went by quick.

 Each lesson empowers me to continue to master myself in all areas, not just safety.

Definitely worth your time regardless of being a newbie or someone who is familiar with firearms. Go see Aqil, Marv, and Tiff at CSA. They are all attentive and informative. You won’t regret it. I am a CCW permit holder from CO and needed the TN handgun safety course to apply for my CCW here in TN. Some of the textbook info was a refresher, but I also obtained some very constructive feedback that helped me tweak my grip and stance while shooting. I plan on taking more advanced courses in the future to put some of these techniques into practice. �

This was the best time spent on handgun safety to earn a permit to carry! I plan on using the services much more in the future. The instructor earned my trust immediately. I have no reason to look any further for firearm training or advice.

 Fantastic instructors, hilarious, with the know-how to back it up. Both are Rangemaster grads, and still pitch in with Tom Givens’ events. Go find a class. You won’t regret it!

 My experience at CSA was outstanding. It was the best money spent on myself in a long time. I received top notch training from professionals and personal attention on things that needed correcting. The staff was very professional and yet approachable. By the time I left class, I learned the information I came for and gained confidence in my skill, even if I did have trifocals, and felt as if I had now access to people who would help me with questions if I needed them.

Very knowledgeable and professional instructor! Highly recommended!

Joe Porter
Certified NRA Instructor & NRA Training Counselor ( Instructor's Instructor)

If you really want to learn carry a gun and defend yourself go to Citizens safety Academe aqil Qader h's a more than wonderful teacher and everyone who works with him really learned a lot This guy does not let you go before you understand everything honestly...
With thanks and appreciation.

 Took my TN Handgun Carry permit class today. What a great class and the instructors are top notch. They took time to answer any questions we had in the class and on the range. I will be taking more classes with CSA! So happy I picked CSA to take my class.

Aqueel is the best! Great instructor and all around great guy! I was able to pass my Requalification test for my employer to land a awesome job! I recommend him to anyone especially the ladies if your not good with shooting.

One of the most highly educated firearms instructors in the country, with a gift for teaching!!