Their permit course is incredibly thorough in its explanation in the laws and scenarios in which you're legally authorized to both carry and use your firearm. Additionally, they can and will answer most/any questions you have pertaining to thier usage, maintenance, and choosing which handgun would best suit your needs and ease of use. If you have a question they don't have the answer to they can point you in the right direction.They're incredibly professional, and avoid getting into the heavy political aspects that surround carrying a firearm. In short: they're incredibly thorough, patient, and knowledgeable on the subject of firearm training.

This is an excellent place with excellent teachers. If you are new to guns or extremely experienced and in TN - this is where you want to go!

I can’t say enough about the training I received at CSA. Aqil and Marv kept the information interesting and provided the class with the practical skills needed to feel comfortable with firearms. Safety training is required to get a concealed weapons permit in Tenn, but I would highly recommend this course to anyone who has a firearm in their home or is on the fence about getting a firearm to protect themselves and their family. Gun safety is a subject that deserves continued education and refreshers, I look forward to taking more courses and meeting the rest of the CSA team. Many thanks for your professionalism and knowledge.

If I could give more stars I would. We took our TN handgun safety class. The instructors are very knowledgeable and competent at what they do. I have a military background and have already met my requirements, so I actually did not even need to take the class. I took the class anyway with my wife and enjoyed every minute. Went over laws, safety, parts, and fundamental weapons handling and learned alot. I definitely recommend this place and well be looking forward to booking more classes through them

The class was very good! Both instructors made me feel comfortable- never once felt intimidated or had fear! As a student my voice was heard! If I felt nervous or had a question at any time- the instructors immediately stopped and changed all that! I would definitely take classes with citizens safety academy and would highly recommend it!

The women’s on target clinic at CSA was a fun and great experience! Tiff and Aqil are excellent, knowledgeable and very efficient instructors!Overcoming a traumatic experience with guns in the past, I have been very hesitant with handling a gun. The woman’s on target clinic was not only a comfortable, friendly, structured environment the all the instructors have an excellent knowledge base, professional, skillful, and supportive. They really care about the students success and learning. I felt safe and developed a sense of skill that helped me overcome some of my anxiety, gain confidence and to feel empowered about my safety. I’m looking forward to taking more classes. If your looking for a great experience and ready to learn a needed skill for you and your families safety, I highly recommend taking a class or classes at CSA.

Honestly, I was semi-dreading a full day class to talk about gun safety....but Aqil made the day fly by and I learned a lot more than I thought I would. Aqil's teaching style is very fluid and enjoyable. If you are debating on whether to take the shorter route (4-hour class or online class) or a full day class at Citizens Safety Academy....do yourself and your family a favor in choosing the class with Aqil. Gun safety is very important and not something that should be taken lightly and the knowledge gained in this class is the first step in ensuring you're doing the right thing for your family. I highly recommend everyone to take this class, even if you never plan to purchase or carry a gun.

Aqil and team (Tiffany, Ryan and Tiffy) are awesome. They emphasize safety at all times. They teach with enthusiasm and purpose. Their skills, knowledge and attitude are contagious - but in a good way.

I was curious to see how they approached training for Concealed Carry. The classroom topics covered the basics of what you need and more - but believe me if you are looking into another class in the area that will get you your CC permit and that class is a shorter class (less than all-day) - YOU WILL BE SHORTING ONLY YOURSELF and your loved ones. Great instructors and content including legal aspects of protecting yourself and others with firearms. Looking forward to further and more advanced classes with this group!

When it comes to learn the best knowledge for your own safety, this is the perfect place to go for your class. Great experienced instructor. Thanks.

Citizens Safety Academy provides a truly outstanding training experience. The depth of knowledge demonstrated by the training staff is second to none. The class was well-organized and engaging from start to finish and the range portion of class is conducted with a total mindset of safety and skill development. Thank you Aqil and Tiffany! I will be back.

Real down to earth instructor, kept it all the way real. Definitely worth my time and money and would recommend to anyone..

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.

I have taken a couple different NRA classes so far with CSA. I have been thoroughly impressed with the professionalism and knowledge of the instructors and content being taught here. Great group and source for gun training and safety. I 100% recommend!

I took the NRA Basic Pistol Instructor classes from CSA this weekend and these guys train at a level that is far above and beyond the level of most training programs, shooting related or otherwise. Not only do they know their stuff, but also they know how to teach it.Aqil Qadir is accomplished, experienced, educated, and wise and Tiffany Johnson is an educator's educator and has the credentials and industry clout to back it up. Ryan McCann is like an encyclopedia of hardware specific knowledge and brings real world experience to his classes.This is elite college level content, elite college level delivery, and comes with professional level results. If you're not training at Citizens Training Academy, you're missing out.

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 had a very fun and productive day in both class and range. This class is very informational and Mr. Aqil is both an excellent instructor who is both patient and educated! Citizens Safety Academy provides an accommodating environment, welcoming people both near and far and both experienced or inexperienced in handguns to come in and learn. I encourage you to stop in for a class or two. I challenge you to challenge yourselves! Once you’ve learned all that you can and mastered it, get ready for a new challenge! Special thanks to the staff and family for their help and support! This was definitely an eye-opener for me! And I’m ready for more!

Excellent instructor! Very serious about gun safety.

My wife and I took our first course here having no experience whatsoever, and kinda skeptical but ended up having a blast(pun intended). We walked out of there so much more confident. We still have so much to learn, but we definitely found the guys we want to learn from, from now on.

I took the NRA pistol instructor course with them and it was an absolute blast! They take the class, and raise it to a whole new level!

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

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!!

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

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.

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.

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 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.

 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 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'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.

 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.

Very knowledgeable and professional instructor! Highly recommended!

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

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

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. �

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

 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.

 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!

 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.

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

 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/

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.

 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.

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.