These guys are very professional and helpful. I couldn’t have chosen a better place.

If you need to get some good training and work with some outstanding folks this is the place to go.

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.

All the reviews are true. Wonderful and knowledgeable staff. I took the NRA instructor course-pistol. Definitely worth my time and money.

My wife and I just took the basic pistol and NRA basic pistol instructor course at CSA. I am prior Military and Law Enforcement, and Aqil, Tiffany and their staff, were the best instructors I have ever had hands down no contest. They were very professional, polite, extremely knowledgeable and safety was top priority. They kept everything simple and fun, and covered an enormous amount of information in the time we were there, in other words you definitely get your moneys worth. Regardless of whether you are advanced or have never touched a firearm, they treat everyone with the utmost respect and they allow you to take baby steps to ensure you are comfortable with the task at hand and that you understand the material. Don't worry there are no drill sergeants here, just a few very patient, understanding folks who are passionate about teaching and educating people about firearms. Words in a review cannot communicate what a great experience I had, and the satisfied feeling you will have when you walk out of one of their classes, you just have to attend a class to understand. Aqil is the Man and Tiffany is the Bomb, awesome people to get to know, they truly know their stuff.

Had a great time, learned alot, teacher to student ratio was great, definitely happy I went to these guys.

Great experience!

Have you thought about signing up for your hand gun carrying permit class? But you never seem to follow through? Hey that was me. I had this idea on my bucket list for years. Until I met Dayna at my school. She told our cohort all about Citizens Safety Academy. Citizen Safety Academy offers handgun carry permit classes on Sunday. I really liked that idea. Sign up was easy. I registered for the class in just a few minutes. I attended my class on last Sunday. My instructors name was Ryan and his two assistants were Melvin and David. These young men are knowledgeable and confident in their training. The Citizens Safety brand is not just a name. It is a lifestyle of foundations. When I told my instructors that I never fired a hand gun. They said not to worry. You will do fine. They were spot on. I scored an 88 straight out the gate. Mr. Melvin thank you.When it comes to the test. Ryan knows how to make the information stick and he is very knowledgeable. Ryan will let you know that even after the class is over; if you ever have any questions, comments or concerns. Contact him. The Citizens Safety Academy also offers additional training in other areas. Classes for women are available, check out their website. Again thank you all so much. I will be back.

Aqil is an informative, fun, high energy blast of a teacher! I could not have asked for a better teacher. He is the real deal and is such an awesome individual. He has all the special training and expertise you can get or can ever ask for. This man is who you want to for your gun carry permit class and any special training classes.

I highly highly recommend this are your knowledge hub for all things guns. Whether you want the basics, train to use them, or get your carry permit Aqil will make sure you are taken care of. My husband and I took our conceal carry class and we are already looking into more classes to take. Enjoyed every part and learned so much.

I took my conceal and carry permit class here yesterday with Ryan McCann and Tiffany Warner. This class was fantastic! I learned so much and enjoyed the class immensely. Ryan and Tiffy are great instructors. They're fun and intelligent and relate the information so you can understand and follow with it. Citizens Safety Academy has ardent followers in my family. We love and appreciate y'all! Thank you!

Recently took the Enhanced Gun Permit class and it’s was so much fun. The staff really makes the class interesting and are culturally competent, which makes the class relatable for anyone. After taking the course and learning how to shoot at the gun range, I am so much more comfortable and confident about gun laws, gun safety, and how to properly work a gun.

Professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. I strongly recommend the Citizens Safety Academy.

This team really knows what they are doing! I had the opportunity this weekend to train with Aqil, Tiff, and Ryan, and they are hands down one of the best teams of instructors I have ever seen. What impressed me the most was their attention to detail when it came to firearms safety. These folks are among the best firearms instructors in the country and I highly suggest taking a course from them! I will definitely be back; I hope to see you there!

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.

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.

Aquil is great at what he does. This was a great experience and the information was presented in a fashion that made completing the process comfortable.

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!

Have been around guns my entire life, ATP-1 taught me a lot about how to bring my aim to a whole new level. Can not wait till ATP-2. I took the TN Conceal/Carry two weeks ago and it also exceeded expectations. My only question is when will there be stickers so I can advertise on my vehicles?

I absolutely had the beat time with these guys! They are not there just to teach, they are vested in what they do and truly wanna help people learn to be responsible gun owners and carriers! They spend time helping with what ever they see needs improving and are more then willing to offer continued help during the courses. I will happily refer people to them and will for sure be signing up for more classes with them as well!

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.

 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.

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

 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!!

 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.

 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!

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!

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.

 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/

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.

 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.

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.

 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.

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.

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

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. �

 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)

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 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.