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Rifle Training near Austin, TX

by Crystal Duke 5 days ago

Come learn all about the Modern Sporting Rifle aka the AR-15! What is an AR-15? Why does everyone talk about them? Are they…

Becoming a firearms Instructor with USCCA

by Crystal Duke 5 days ago

Do you love to help people? Do you have a good grasp of shooting fundamentals? Do all of your friends see you as…

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…

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…

Conceal Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals

Handgun Conceal Carry Basics

by Crystal Duke December 2, 2022

Come learn how to develop your conceal carry mindset and many other topics. This class will teach you how to start thinking defensively…

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