Student Reviews
Word on the Street
Below is a sampling of some of the feedback our students have offered after training with CSA. We hope it gives you a better idea of what to expect when you take our classes. Maybe soon we can add your positive review to the list! To read more reviews or to add your own, please see our Google listing or visit our Facebook page.
Google Reviews
- I really enjoyed my experience here. It was my first time shooting a gun and he had me shooting on target. Very detailed on laws and how to conduct yourself as a permit holder. I will definitely be taking more courses.Show MoreShow LessLakeisha Wade10/14/2018Love 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!Show MoreShow LessJohn Phan7/10/2019
- Spent three days, the class was great and instructors were top notch. I would recommend these guys to any one. I have other instructor certificates. I added several things to my toolbox from these guys.Show MoreShow LessJamie Woods7/29/2020I 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.Show MoreShow Lesschase VanBurkleo12/24/2019
- The dynamic duo!!! The NRA Basics Course & Instructor Certification Course was intense, yet these amazing instructors brought the finesse - Their passion & expertise for Firearms safety, and mechanics, and developing future shooters & instructors goes unmatched. I left confident and eager to learn more. Their display of team work is the type of integrity you want from a business. Much Respect.Show MoreShow LessTanea McClean5/12/2021
- 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.Show MoreShow LessBarry Turner8/18/2020Fantastic place to go for firearms classes and training. Knowledgeable instructors, extremely inviting atmosphere, and genuinely enjoyable experience. For most places the thought of an 8 hour course is at best daunting, at worst a chore. Here however, it is fun, inclusive, informative, and you never feel like you are being lectured or bored in the class. The whole staff was readily available to answer any and all questions, and adapted well to all the varying skill levels of participants. As a lifelong shooter myself, it was refreshing to see instructors that respected my knowledge and taught new skills, all while still being on the spot and adjusting to help with new shooters without overwhelming them. Overall I STRONGLY recommend Citizens Safety Academy to anyone searching for firearms courses, they will not let you down!!Show MoreShow LessEnyo Sarac7/09/2019
- I've taken an obscene amount of classes and courses, these guys are, hands down, the most efficient and humble team I've ever had the pleasure of working with. I'll be taking more classes with them in the future.Show MoreShow LessRyan McCann9/14/2018I 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.Show MoreShow Lessjessica reyes5/12/2021
- Great instructors... Very detailed and up to date on Laws, Regulations, & Requirements...Show MoreShow LessPanther LT5/14/2019Thank 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.Show MoreShow LessAvis Price7/12/2021
- I am new to guns and although this place was the furthest way, I'm so glad I chose citizens safety academy for my permit class. Whether your new or experienced this place has something for everyone.Mr. Aqil THANK YOU for taking the time to help me out and for being patient with me. I am so thankful that you got tired of shoveling snow out of the driveway
... You have laid a solid foundation for me in this process of becoming a better gun owner. Many thanks to your family as well, it was truly a pleasure!If you want to learn and be a more responsible gun owner this is the place for YOU! The training and information provided by CSA is invaluable and I look forward to an opportunity to come back for more!
Show MoreShow LessJenny Neves5/12/2021
Facebook Reviews
- 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.Read MoreShow LessHana Thayab3/05/2018Definitely 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. �Read MoreShow LessJason Winsett3/06/2018 Each lesson empowers me to continue to master myself in all areas, not just safety.
Read MoreShow LessDayna Jaye8/29/2018If 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.
Read MoreShow LessHeather Adams6/19/2019Just 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.Read MoreShow LessDonald Tanner6/17/2018- Very knowledgeable and professional instructor! Highly recommended!
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Certified NRA Instructor & NRA Training Counselor ( Instructor's Instructor)Read MoreShow LessJoe Porter3/28/2017This 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.Read MoreShow LessElicia Powell4/30/2017I 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.
Read MoreShow LessFerrol Thomas3/11/2019 I had a good time and learned alot, all of the instructors were great, go there! you won't be dissatisfied
Read MoreShow LessClint Page10/28/2018Fantastic 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!
Read MoreShow LessMemphis Beech8/16/2019Simply 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.
Read MoreShow LessJohn Charles Sartain4/01/2019- 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.Read MoreShow LessKrystal Montgomery1/15/2018
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.
Read MoreShow LessGreg Knox9/09/2019This 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.
Read MoreShow LessBudd Schroeder8/27/2019 - 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.Read MoreShow LessMaria Bascetta6/24/2018
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.
Read MoreShow LessAngela Lamb3/24/2019- 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!Read MoreShow LessCrissy Rogers1/25/2018