A++++ The teaching methods used by instructors - amazing! Course content was covered in great detail. Folks, this is the real deal if you are looking for a great positive learning experience.

If I could give Aqil and Tiff at Citizens Safety Academy 10 stars I would. The whole 8 hour enhanced carry permit class was informative, engaging, and entertaining. Aqil was an amazing instructor, very knowledgeable and passionate about teaching handgun safety through his extensive career in law enforcement. If you want to learn from the best at handgun safety and how to handle any defensive weapon properly this is the place. Great work guys very professional!!!

Aqil and Tiff were amazing instructors. Out of all the firearm instruction I have attended, their class was by far the most well put together and informative. I learned so much and can't wait to train with them again.

Highly recommended!!! Very professional very good teacher. Break everything down for you can understand how to use a legal firearm properly. Definitely be back for more classes.

Very informative and enjoyable class! Ryan was very Knowledgeable and had a lot to offer. Every piece of information he had to teach was always something interesting to learn! Abil Helped me with my trigger finger, which I very much appreciate! And Tiffy learning herself made the atmosphere very fun and comforting! Very positive vibes all around! Most definitely doing the other classes they have to offer.

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.

Today was my very first time shooting any type of weapon, but with the help from Aqil and Marv I was able to accomplish this goal. Thank you guys class was awesome and I hope too see you both soon. Thank you

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.

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.

My buddy and I just took the Handgun Carry Permit Course with Tiffany & Aqil - couldn’t have gone any better. Aqil & Tiffany (Esquire) were great instructors. Aqil was extremely knowledgable and was the lead, while Tiffany was able to add legal advice through out the day. Great people, small class size, would recommend to anyone, regardless of skill level.

The TN enhanced handgun permit class was very informative, easy to comprehend, and overall a delightful experience. From the time you enter the building of CSA to the time you get ready to leave the atmosphere is safe and welcoming.The instructor was beyond knowledgeable and committed to safety and the course materials. From the class demonstrations to the reassurance on the range, Aqil Q. made sure you knew what you were doing.I highly recommend CSA for anyone, from beginners to experts. They encourage their students to keep learning and they offer so much to aid in your journey. I’m excited to sign up for the next course which is the ATP I class!

Highly recommend! I went for the hand gun carrying permit class and was blown away by the instructors thoroughness, experience, advice, and much more! Will definitely be going back for other classses offered to continue this journey! Aqil Qadir your the man sir!

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

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.

This was an amazing, informative class. I had no idea of how much wrong info I had, by listening to friends about guns and gun safety. All the employees were professional, organized and very knowledgeable. The training never got bored, the interaction was great. Even though my wife and I came in with different experiences and expectations, we left there more knowledgeable and excited about future classes.

Me and my wife really enjoyed the class. I came in with the notion that I would learn my way around a gun and some basic knowledge of laws and carry procedures but what we got was much more! I would recommend this class to everyone in middle Tennessee!!!

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.

You can trust Aqil to take care of your safety concerns!

Just down to earth class the staff was simply amazing worked one on one with each student didn’t make one of us feel left out

I've taken a few different handgun classes, and CSA is by far the best one I've been to. I have a lot of respect for the instructors here. They take it seriously, and want students to take it seriously as well. That being said it's still fun, and I really enjoyed the course I took. I plan on continuing participating in the training they provide. They aren't a certificate mill and won't lower their standards, so if you're looking to get awesome training and experience this is the place to go.

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!!

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!

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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

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

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

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.

 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.

 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.

 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 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.

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. �

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

Very knowledgeable and professional instructor! Highly recommended!

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

 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!

 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/

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.

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

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.

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.