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Guided Quail Hunt Experience at Austin Gun Club

by Crystal Duke February 15, 2023

Last October I competed in the Ladies Open at the National Sporting Clays Association National match at the National Shooting Complex in San…

Glock Headquarters Training Classes

by Crystal Duke February 14, 2023

Road Trip! Recently I went on a girls getaway with A Girl & A Gun to Glock HQ for a 1-day Armorer class…

Pistol Cleaning Kit

How often should I clean my pistol?

by Crystal Duke January 11, 2023

This is a very common question from my students. Like lots of things, it depends. In general, the advice is every 300-500 rounds.…

Choosing a Firearm

by Crystal Duke February 9, 2021

Which handgun should I buy? So… this is a complicated topic and what I am about to tell you can and will be…

Glock 19 best all around pistol

Why I Chose a Glock 19 as my everything pistol

by Crystal Duke December 1, 2022

History Let’s face it, there are so many options presented at any gun store or counter. It’s mind boggling and hard to know…

Defensive Firearms Training in Bastrop, Texas

Why do Women buy a Gun?

by Crystal Duke February 9, 2021

Women buy guns for many different reasons. But, most women start out buying a gun for personal protection. Then they learn how fun…

Why do men buy a gun?

Why do Men buy a gun?

by Crystal Duke February 9, 2021

Men buy a gun for lots of different reasons than women. Most women start out buying one for personal protection and then find…

insight into women shooters

Insights into Women Shooters (For Gents Only)

by Crystal Duke February 9, 2021

Thank you for being interested in your significant woman’s (wife, sister, mom, girlfriend, etc.) gun choice and subsequent training!  You are awesome.  She’s…

Pistol Cleaning Kit

Learn how to clean your pistol/handgun

by Crystal Duke November 25, 2022

Have you always wanted to know how to disassemble, clean and reassemble your pistol? Is your pistol a mystery? Has it EVER been…

License to Carry (LTC) classes near me: Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Fayette, Gonzales, Lee, Travis, Williamson Counties

by Crystal Duke December 21, 2022

Your options There are a lot of options regarding getting your license to carry in Texas. There are 4 steps to getting your…

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Mar 25
10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Basic Pistol

Mar 26
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Defensive Classroom Simulations

Mar 26
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Women’s Defensive Pistol

Apr 1
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Conceal Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals – Half Day

Apr 1
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Intro to the Modern Sporting Rifle (AR-15)

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Guided Quail Hunt Experience at Austin Gun Club
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February 15, 2023
Guided Quail Hunt Experience at Austin Gun Club
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February 14, 2023
Glock Headquarters Training Classes
How often should I clean my pistol?
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January 11, 2023
How often should I clean my pistol?
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February 10, 2021
Basic Range Rules
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