Awesome and friendly instructors. Respectful,courteous, and funny. Very knowledgeable and their passion for their craft is very contagious. Aqil and Tiffany are very good instructors and take the time to meet everyone where they are whether they never touched a gun or are have experienced shooting for a while.Highly suggest that if you’re interested in taking a gun class at any level, to look up Aqil and Tiffany at Citizens Safety Academy. You wont regret it.

The class was great like that we more than one teachers so any questions had some cloud answers it right there

This is an excellent class for a beginner or someone that needs more knowledge and confidence in handling a weapon safely. The fact that it is an all women's class made me feel more at ease than I would have in a co-ed class. The class was a lot of fun. Our instructor, Tiffany has a great personality and kept the class engaged. She really knows her subject and emphasizes safety. I highly recommend this class. It was worth every penny. I learned in this class that the pistol I'd purchased for myself, I didn't really like after handling it. Tiffany let me use hers and another instructor, Steve let me use his. It made the class even more enjoyable.

I was so nervous going into the Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit course, mainly because I was very aware of my lack of knowledge and experience overall. But Aqil was an amazing instructor, literally guided us step by step through the entire process and gave us everything in great detail. I can honestly say I left there more satisfied than I could have imagined with the knowledge acquired. I will definitely be back for more courses and am most certainly recommending it to friends and family.

This was a great class for a beginner! Ryan and Tiff were awesome and made me feel comfortable. Their knowledge was exceptional. I have recommended the class to several of my friends.

Thank you Citizens Safety Academy and our instructor, Aqil for customizing a class around family's difficult schedule. Thank you your years of public service and the thorough instruction you gave to us in the Enhanced Permit Class. What an awesome experience. I feel certain we will be returning for more training with you. Blessings.

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.

Great course - Great instructors! I attended the Basic Pistol course and every minute was used effectively and efficiently. The classroom portion reinforced the live-fire portion of the course.This course is designed for everyone regardless of your level of experience. If you just want to learn more and become more aware of firearms... I think this is a good place and course to start with.

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.

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The master teacher inspires.Aqil, Tiffany, and Ryan inspire their students to do more and be better. So many people want the power without the process. These master instructors emphasize the process and make it easier than you can imagine.And they accomplish all of this in a safe, fun, and relaxed environment.

The instructor was very knowledgeable and helped the class all the way through. The small class setting ensured that everyone learned what needed to be. Not only did he help with the knowledge skill, he helped with the technical skill as well.

Ryan, did an amazing job teaching and training. We had fun and learned a lot. Thank you!

Traveled in from Atlanta, GA with a buddy of mine who came from Delaware and the drive was well worth the trip! Aqil Qadir and Tiffany Johnson of CSA are both WORLD CLASS INSTRUCTORS! Their commitment to safety and ability to put the class at ease is unparalleled and with almost 50 years of combined experience between them, it was obvious from the very beginning that they were both seasoned subject matter experts.I would not hesitate to send my loved ones to them for training and I will definitely be back. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking firearms training from the beginner who has never fired a gun, all the way up to seasoned firearms owners and armed professionals.

CSA provides a great environment to learn. Safe, friendly, and incredibly thorough and knowledgeable, I couldn't recommend them more highly.

I went for a basic instructor level pistol course. I received more than a paid for. I was truly impressed with the instructors and the course. I received, basically, an instructor development class as well as a basic pistol course. It was definitely a well planned and executed class. The training aids are excellent. The class environment was excellent. The instructors were excellent. I can not say enough about this class. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants a basic class or an advanced instructor that want higher, continued education.

Ryan, Tiffy and Aq were all amazing. What I appreciated the most was the direct and no BS approach. It was informative and done well. I had never shot a day before in my life and I wasn’t made to feel any less than. Definitely need more practice, but at least now I know where to put my money for further training. See you soon CSA! 💋

Instructors were very informative and professional. Learned a lot of good information.. I highly recommend this online class! James W.

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!

By far the best class I have taken in middle Tennessee. Very safe and well thought-out class!

I can't say enough good about Aquil and Tiffany. Their knowledge, enthusiasm, and professionalism are top-tier. I can't think of a training I've gained more from in 30 years of taking classes.

Very knowledgeable and professional instructor! Highly recommended!

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

 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.

 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/

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

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.

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

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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

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. �

 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!

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.

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!!

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.

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

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

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

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!

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.

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.

 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.

 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.