CSA's instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and effective. I have taken multiple courses with them. They understand the how and the why behind the concepts and they are not dogmatic in their approach.

Aq and Tiffany were great! They taught us so much but also pushed us with the drills. Very engaging class and I want to come up to take other classes from them. I would highly recommend for shooters of all experience levels.

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

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 best class I've been to so far. Aqil is knowledgeable, articulate, and patient. The class is well worth more than the price. I will be recommending people and going back for the more in-depth classes.

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!

The class I attended is hands down, one of the best and most informative classes I have attended, and I have attended many over the years. I walked away with lots of tools for the toolbox. Aqil and Tiffany are very experienced Instructors, and it shows. I drove four hours to attend, and will continue attending classes when I can. Thanks guys and keep up the great Instruction. If your serious about training, look no further, they are the real deal!!!

Five stars for Tiffany and Aqil. They are organized and professional and present the material well. I attended the RSO certification course and I would recommend the course and I would recommend them as instructors. Great job CSA!

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 needed the handgun safety course to obtain permit and after looking at course reviews, found Citizens' Safety Academy. Aqil is a fantastic instructor. Not only did we cover what was necessary for the course, he shared his knowledge and provided tips and technique that improved my shooting. I intend to take all the instruction I can from Aqil and Citizens' Safety Academy.

the instructor ryan was awesome! the enhanced carry class was super informative and he was a really good instructor as well as super nice 🙂 definitely recommend

If you need firearms instruction in Tennessee, this is the go to location.

I traveled 3 hours for this class, I was very nervous and anxious. I expected to pull into a very large facility. Instead it is a very quaint store front in a nice neighborhood. I was greeted at the door with a welcoming smile and directed to come in. It was a very small class of about 7 including myself. I immediately felt less nervous and anxious. Citizens Safety Academy was very accommodating and clean. The class was excellent with a vast amount of information that was given in a manner that was easy to retain. Overall Citizens Safety Academy was a class of Excellence. If you have a chance to take one of their classed DO IT! Thank you so much Citizens Safety Academy. Michelle Tackett - Rocky Top TN

I just finished a three day course at CitizensSafety Academy. Aqil and Tiffany are the best. I have taken many training classes with some of the best Firearms trainers in the industry over the years. This one one of the best classes that I have ever taken. I had several options closer to home but chose to drive 300 miles to train with Tiffany and Aqil- No regrets! The instruction, presentations and training was top notch. I would highly recommend Citizens Safety Academy to anyone regardless of skill level.

Excellent class!!!!! Very detailed and full of knowledge. I recommend very highly!! Thanks

I’ve taken many classes / courses in both the military and now as a civilian and this is HANDS DOWN THE BEST TEACHING STAFF & TEAM! If you’re a beginner and have zero knowledge of firearms, this is who you want to come to. If you think you have all the knowledge on firearms and tactics, this is who you need to come to. I can not say enough about this team, but I strive to be as proficient and professional as them. They could make the most new of shooters feel safe, comfortable and still teach advanced shooters a new thing or too.I rate CSA 100 on a scale of 1-10.

First off, If I could rate this place 10 out of 5 I would, they are that good. I initially started my adventure into gun ownership and safety like my others during these crazy times. After some research, I stumbled upon Citizens Safety Academy and was instantly drawn in by the rave reviews and the instructors' impressive backgrounds. All the classes were booked up weeks out, plus I would be coming from Knoxville, almost 3 hours out, but that didn't deter me. After taking the Enhanced Carry course, I can honestly say I was blown away by the professionalism, knowledge, care, and understanding exhibited by Aqil and his team. Even at the most basic level, there was so much information given and I walked away with a newfound love and respect for firearms and their importance to our safety.

Aqil, with the decades of experience and literal book of certifications, is a walking encyclopedia. His knowledge on gun safety made the class very enjoyable and refreshing. He did not cheat the process by just giving us information to memorize and an easy test like some other places. He took his time to make sure we understood the importance of safety, as well as some of the basic nuances of the guns we would be handling as well as others. His staff was just as helpful and friendly and made the experience more than enjoyable.

I absolutely plan on taking more classes with CSA. I am excited to embark in this world I had no idea I would enjoy so much. If you have the opportunity, don't waste your time anywhere else. Go to CSA and get taught the right was by people who truly care.

Shout out to Aqil and Tiff @ Citizens Safety Academy. I showed up to this class with an open mind and ready to be a sponge. My only regret is wishing I was a bigger sponge. The amount of wisdom and expertise that come from these two is absolutely incredible. 16 pages of notes and I’m not done yet. Now mind you, very little of which is on the test. Most of my notes are one liners and wisdom that you can not simply get unless you take their classes. It’s interactive, informative, and down right fun. If you have been teaching or being taught for 30 years.... there’s still something to be learned from these two. You can NEVER learn enough when it comes to the safety and training of firearms to further hone you skills as a marksman. Thank you both for your dedication to keeping people trained, informed, and alive. When you take classes like this you never expect to become part of a family. Well, I hope I’m at least adopted. I’ll be back. Thank You!

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😊

I just completed the NRA CCW Student and Instructor level courses with Aqil and Tiffany here in western NY. I have trained with many local and national trainers (as I am an Instructor myself) and I can say without any reservations that Aqil and Tiffany are without a doubt the finest I have yet to train with. Five stars are not enough to represent the quality of their depth of knowledge and presentation skills. If you are serious about real training and education don't miss the opportunity to train with them. I am an internationally certified martial arts instructor, retired Occupational Therapy Consultant, and an NRA Pistol Instructor/Range Officer (and I know superior professional quality when I see it. Get some training with them!

 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.

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.

 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!

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

 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.

 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

 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/

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

 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.

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!!

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

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.

 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!

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.