Citizens' Defense

Academy

Be Your Own First Responder

Training in Emergency Preparedness, Personal Protection, First-aid/CPR/AED, Fire Prevention, and More

About Us

Our Mission

Citizens' Defense Academy's mission is to aid citizens in awareness, self-preparedness, self-defense, and building strong community ties while standing by and for the Constitution and the United States of America.

"One Nation Under God"

Self-Defense

Learn to protect yourself and your loved ones

Community

Building strong ties within our community

Constitution

Standing by and for our constitutional rights

Excellence

Professional training at the highest standards

About North Channel Solutions

North Channel Solutions, LLC is a woman-owned, veteran-owned business founded by Tiffany Ragsdale, RN, BSN, a licensed Registered Nurse in Florida. As a certified American Red Cross instructor, Tiffany brings her medical expertise and passion for education to every CPR, AED, and First Aid class—serving both adult and pediatric learners.

Our Mission

To empower individuals of all ages with the skills and confidence to save lives. We believe that life-saving education should be accessible, affordable, and flexible—which is why we proudly offer on-site training and blended learning options to meet the needs of our community.

Training Programs

Comprehensive training courses designed to prepare you for any situation

Medical Training

  • First-aid/CPR/AED

  • Stop The Bleed

  • Wilderness First-aid

Firearms Training

  • Concealed Carry

  • Basic Pistol

  • Rifle

  • Shotgun

  • Advanced

  • Defensive Firearms

Home Defense

  • Home Protection

  • Pepper Spray

  • Taser

  • Less-than-Lethal Launchers

Self-Defense

  • Self-defense

  • Munio

  • Kubaton

Firearms Training

  • Situational Awareness

  • Travel Safety

And More

  • Custom training programs

  • Group sessions

  • Private instruction

Address

5976 Seaside Drive
New Port Richey, FL 34652

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