Southern Charm Firearms Academy

Chief Range Safety Officer Certification Course
2024-10-29 - 2024-10-30 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
NRA Chief Range Safety Officer Certification Course: Want to become a Chief Range Safety Officer? This 2-day course is all classroom and includes 2 classes; NRA Basic Instructor Training and the CRSO Certification course. You will learn about how to manage and direct all range activities, train RSOs, understand Standard Operating Procedures, work with your classmates on a set of SOPs, and much more! Bring a lunch and any snacks needed both days.

NRA Range Safety Officer Certification Class
2024-10-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Range Safety Officer class. Certificate issued after completion of classroom portion and passing grade on the written test. This comprehensive course will prepare you for being a certified Range Safety Officer. You will learn about safety briefings, emergency response, daily range operations, and much, much more.

USCCA Instructor Development Day
2024-10-25 08:00 - 17:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
This class is for any certified USCCA CCHDF Instructor. Are you struggling to get your 20 students/year? Finding it difficult to come up with a plan? Want to feel more confident running your shooting line with multiple students? This class will cover all of these topics and more! We will be on the range half the day working on skill development, running the line/drills and more!
The classroom portion will be all things on the Instructor Portal. Setting up classes, mini-classes, developing your online USCCA resume page and more. It will be a deep dive into how to make the USCCA portal work for you!
Lunch will be provided. Please bring firearm, 350 rounds of ammunition, brimmed cap, eye and ear pro, OWB belt/holster/magazine pouches.

Conceal Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals Instructor Course
2024-10-23 - 2024-10-24 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Conceal Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals Instructor Course – upon successfully completing this 2-day course, you will become USCCA Certified Instructor, uniquely authorized to teach the USCCA course, Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals. This course has become the gold standard across the United States for law abiding Americans seeking to obtain their concealed carry permit. As a USCCA certified instructor, you will be trained and equipped to provide world-class instruction to students. You will have access to our world class classroom materials (including a full set of PowerPoint presentations and classroom videos).
During this two-day training course, you’ll be taught by a USCCA Training Counselor on a number of valuable topics, including: The top ten instructor mistakes, and how to avoid them; teaching best practices; and running a safe live fire range. You’ll also have a chance to demonstrate your knowledge of the USCCA training material through seven short presentations to a group of your peers, as well as running a live fire range, guiding your peers through the safe completion of the USCCA course of fire. After completion of this course, you’ll not only be intimately familiar with the USCCA training methodology and materials, you’ll be a far better instructor and presenter, regardless of the topic of choice. Prior to the class, you must complete the corresponding eLearning. After passing the class, you will be sent an instructor shirt and toolkit valued at $450.
Please note that there is an e-learning component to this class that must be competed 48 hours BEFORE the first day of class. Upon registration a detailed email will be sent to each Instructor Candidate. Each Instructor Candidate must pass a shooting qualification and safe gun handling standards.

Bullets & Brunch - Bastrop Chapter
2024-10-21 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-09-16 08:30 - 10:30 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
The Bastrop Chapter meets every 3rd Monday morning for Bullets & Brunch. There is range time and a pot luck brunch theme. Range fees of $15-20/shooter apply.

AR-15 Zeroing Your Rifle/Shooting Basics
2024-10-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-08 10:00 - 12:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
AR-15 Zeroing your Rifle/Shooting Basics is the beginning level on the range with your AR-15 rifle. The student will learn how to zero their sights or optic, learn about various types of optics, understand why the zero distance matters, and be introduced to proper kinesthetic alignment specific to using the AR-15 platform. Come learn to run your rifle instead of having it run you.

A Girl & A Gun, La Grange T-time
2024-10-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Fayette County Gun Club, 5338 N. US Hwy 77, La Grange, TX, 78945, United States
La Grange T-time! The La Grange Chapter meets the 3rd Sunday afternoon of the month for T-time from 2-4pm (winter hours) or 6-8 pm (summer hours). Different shooting activities and learning opportunities each week! Come join us for fun range activities that include drawing from the holster, moving and shooting, quarterly match and more! All La Grange chapter events take place at Fayette County Gun Club unless otherwise specified.
No fee to attend. Range fees of $25 are paid separately to the range if you are NOT a member of FCGC. This is a ladies only event.

Intro to Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
2024-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Intro to Defensive Shooting Fundamentals is the place to start learning how to carry your firearm in public. Build a foundation that includes proper grip, stance, body dynamics and how to efficiently and effectively fire three to five rounds to neutralize a threat. This class is entirely on the range. You will need 250 rounds of ammunition, eye and hearing protection, closed toed shoes, and brimmed cap.

Bullets & Brunch - La Grange Chapter
2024-10-16 08:30 - 10:30, 2024-09-18 08:30 - 10:30 | Fayette County Gun Club, 5338 N. US Hwy 77, La Grange, TX, 78945, United States
Bullets & Brunch event for the La Grange chapter of A Girl & A Gun. We meet the 3rd Wednesday morning of every month for Brunch & Bullets. Bring your brunch and we will all eat together out on the range.

AR-15: Getting Started
2024-10-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-08 08:00 - 10:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Introduction to the AR-15 platform. There is a class presentation and familiarization with an AR-15 rifle. This 2-hour class is not live fire. You will learn about the parts, disassemble and reassemble an AR-15. Other topics include the operating system, ammunition, loading/unloading/clearing, advantages and disadvantages for home defense, accessories, optics and more.

A Girl & A Gun, Bastrop T-time
2024-10-13 15:00 - 17:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
A Girl & A Gun, Bastrop T-time is the 2nd Sunday of the month. We get together for open target practice. Range fees of $15-20/shooter. Please RSVP. All levels welcome. We are moving back to regular hours starting this Sunday.

Conceal Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals
2024-10-13 09:00 - 13:30 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals – This half-day comprehensive course is for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense. It’s also a fantastic refresher for those who haven’t visited these topics in a while.
In this half-day class students will be guided to understand conflict avoidance and situational awareness, develop a home security and home defense mindset and plan, handgun, shooting fundamentals, the physiology of violent encounters and most importantly, the legal aspects of using deadly force, including what to do in the aftermath. It includes a brief overview of gear, gadgets as well as ongoing training and optional 1-hour shooting portion at the end (extra $45 charge payable in class).

A Girl & A Gun, Bastrop Chapter GNO
2024-10-07 18:00 - 20:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
1st Monday Girls Night Out! Shooting related activities followed by a pot-luck dinner. Range fees of $15-20/shooter. Please RSVP. All levels welcome!

Metallic Cartridge Reloading Class
2024-10-06 10:00 - 18:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Looking to get into metallic cartridge reloading? This class will cover safety considerations, equipment needed, storage and handling of components, how to use reloading manuals and much more. This class focuses on metallic cartridge reloading. You will manufacture some 9mm pistol cartridges and fire them in your pistol at the end of the day. You will learn on both single stage and progressive presses. All supplies & safety gear needed in the classroom is provided. Please bring a lunch and any snacks to get through the day. Also bring: your firearm in 9mm, eye and hearing protection, brimmed cap and wear closed-toed shoes.

Holster Clinic
2024-09-29 17:00 - 19:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Come take our holster clinic and learn the correct methods. Learning how to draw from your holster and re-holster safely is one of the most important skills a firearms owner can learn. Incorrect methods endanger yourself and others. This 2-hour clinic is conducted entirely on the range. In this introduction course you will learn proper drawing from the holster, re-holstering and an introduction to defensive shooting fundamentals. Your instructor will help you build your foundation to include, grip, stance, body dynamics, and firing 3 to 5 rounds efficiently and effectively to neutralize the threat.

Get the Lead Out
2024-09-29 08:30 - 11:30 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Get The Lead Out is the class you can’t find anywhere else! Have you ever considered that you could be knocked to the ground in the fight of your life? Have you ever fired from ground positions and experienced the difference in sight picture and recoil management? There are important considerations to do this safely. This class will introduce the following ground positions and considerations for each: kneeling, prone, sideways, and supine. You will learn about sight picture and recoil from all of these positions. You will be on the ground and get dirty in this class!!! Bring a shooting mat if you have one. Knee and elbow pads are strongly suggested. If you don’t have these items, please contact instructor to reserve one.
You will also work on several other skills in this class. Magazine changes under duress, engaging multiple targets, being aware of other people around you, working through or around body issues or injuries, using cover, considerations while seated, and for when out and about on regular errands, plus some longer range pistol shooting. Bring the following: your conceal carry pistol and holster, at least 3 magazines, 300 rounds of ammunition, shooting mat if you have one, eye and ear protection, knee and elbow pads, any snacks and beverages you need. This class is action packed, non-stop from start to end.
Here are the reviews on this class:
CE-“This was a great class to learn what you are capable of and what your not. Don’t wait until something may happen in real life. Be prepared so you know what you can do. I learned that I can’t shoot from a prone position because of my injury so I will utilize the other positions to my advantage.” CW-“So I’ve been moving around this morning… slowly but I’m not saying to my self.. What were you thinking 🧐 taking that class ? I’m fine, but fitness is a must. Ladies take this class. I’m just saying…. I. Know. What. I’m. Capable. Of. Doing if by whatever.. I end on the ground. I can’t run so I’ll be standing or on ground holding my defense!!!” C – “It was a really fun class getting into different positions and learning how to be prepared if you get knocked down. Crystal was full of knowledge but also a lot of fun. Definitely recommend this class.”

NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor Course
2024-09-24 - 2024-09-25 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor Course: this 2-day course includes BIT (Basic Instructor Training), lesson plans, practical exercises, written exam and shooting qualification to become a certified NRA Instructor. Attendance in this class is an opportunity, not a foregone conclusion. You must possess the knowledge, skills and attitude to pass and become certified. You will receive feedback from your class peers as well as give feedback. There is some documentation that needs to be filled out and sent in promptly after registration. This documentation is on the site where you register. Print it out, fill it out and email to the Training Counselor. This course takes place at a private range facility. Payment info and address will be given in an email following registration here. All training materials are provided. Please bring your student Pistol Handbook to class as we will be using it. Please dress in range attire.
There is a prerequisite to this course of taking the student level Basic Pistol class. We have listed it just prior to this one as a convenience. If you’ve already taken this class, you must provide proof in the form of a signed completion certificate from an NRA Instructor. You will need your firearm in 9mm-.45acp, 100 rounds of ammunition, eye and hearing protection and any food and snacks you need to get through the day. There is a fridge and microwave and water is provided.

Basic Pistol
2024-09-23 08:00 - 17:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Basic Pistol is the place to start if you are just beginning your journey as a firearms owner. But, experienced pistol owners will also learn something in this class. Is your pistol a mystery? Come get it de-coded in this comprehensive class taught by a certified instructor. Some of the topics covered are parts, ammunition, disassembly, cleaning and reassembly, grip stance, shooting and more. Come get it de-coded at this comprehensive day-long class taught by a certified instructor. arms Academy, a private and secure location in Smithville. Address and details to be given after registration and payment. Payment made directly to instructor after registering here.
More topics covered: Firearm safety and storage, pistol parts, ammunition fundamentals, building pistol shooting skills, pistol selection and use and much more! This full day class will give you all the knowledge needed to safely operate, maintain and store your firearm. You will receive a 202-page reference book and a completion certificate. This class is the prerequisite if you want to become an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor.

Red Dot Fundamentals
2024-09-22 16:00 - 19:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Red Dot Fundamentals: are you having a hard time seeing your iron sights? If so, the red dot optic is a game changer for aging eyes and long-arm syndrome. Do you have a red or green dot mounted optic system? Are you struggling with finding the dot consistently? Are you thinking about getting a dot optic for your pistol? Come learn all about this fantastic technology and how to utilize it. Class starts with a 1-hour lecture in the classroom, then we hit the range.
Course Objective: Develop the basic skills to zero your mounted optic, and access and utilize the dot consistently. You will learn the way to present your pistol in order to see the dot every time. There is no pre-requisite for this class. Loaner guns available for an extra fee of $25.

Pistol Cleaning Clinic
2024-09-22 13:00 - 15:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Our pistol cleaning clinic will give you the confidence you need to maintain your firearm properly. Have you always wanted to know how to disassemble, clean and reassemble your pistol? Is your pistol a mystery? Has it EVER been cleaned? If you have cleaning supplies, feel free to bring them or use instructor provided supplies. Please bring your pistol manual to class!
This 2 hour clinic will have you cleaning your pistol like a pro! Also discussed will be how often to clean it, what supplies you will need and more. After pistol re-assembly a 2-shot function test will be performed so you know it’s cycling properly.
Class is held at a private range facility. Address to be given after registration and payment.

AR-15: Cleaning & Maintenance
2024-09-22 10:00 - 12:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
AR-15: Cleaning & Maintenance will have you maintaining your rifle like a boss! Have an AR-15 and no idea how to clean and maintain it? Has your rifle ever been cleaned? Come learn how to clean and maintain your rifle in a small class environment. You will learn how to disassemble the AR-15, examine for wear and tear, address issues, clean it and reassemble it. After reassembly you will perform a 2-shot function test before leaving. All materials provided but if you have a kit, bring it and learn how to use it.

A Girl & A Gun, La Grange T-time
2024-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Fayette County Gun Club, 5338 N. US Hwy 77, La Grange, TX, 78945, United States
The La Grange Chapter meets the 3rd Sunday afternoon of the month from 2-4pm. Different shooting activities and learning opportunities each week! Come join us for fun range activities that include drawing from the holster, moving and shooting, quarterly match and more! All La Grange chapter events take place at Fayette County Gun Club unless otherwise specified.
No fee to attend. Range fees of $25 are paid separately to the range if you are NOT a member of FCGC. This is a ladies only event.

AR-15: Advanced Concepts & Skills
2024-09-15 10:00 - 12:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Prerequisite: Building Foundational Skills or demonstrably excellent foundation on this rifle platform. Rifle must be zeroed at 25 or 50 yards prior to class and you must have a sling on your rifle (2-point sling recommended). You should already understand what kinesthetic alignment is by demonstrating it.
This class will be working on multiple shots on target, building in speed and accuracy. Other topics are: mechanical offset and why that matters, shot cadence, reloads, how to evaluate potential threats in the home, target transitions and more! This is a fast-paced, high-round count class. This is NOT a class for beginners. If you are new to this rifle platform please start with our AR-15: Getting Started class.

AR-15: Building Foundational Skills
2024-09-15 08:00 - 10:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
AR-15: Building Foundational Skills. Prerequisite: AR-15: Zeroing class or excellent base knowledge of this rifle platform. Rifle must already be zeroed at 25 or 50 yards. Zero will be confirmed before skill building begins. If you don’t know how to zero your rifle sights or optic, please take our zeroing class first! Skills the student will learn: proper body position specific to the AR-15 platform, learn how to use a sling, get defensively accurate hits on target with multiple shots in a row, and reloads.

A Girl & A Gun, Bastrop T-time
2024-09-08 18:00 - 20:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
A Girl & A Gun, Bastrop T-time is the 2nd Sunday of the month. We get together for open target practice. Range fees of $15-20/shooter. Please RSVP. All levels welcome.

Texas In-Person License to Carry
2024-09-06 09:00 - 16:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Texas In-Person License to Carry class! Student will complete the state-mandated 4-hour minimum classroom portion, take the written exam, have a 1-hour range instruction portion and state-mandated shooting qualification. Upon passing, you will be able to complete the process of receiving your state Handgun License. Mandated classroom portion will cover all applicable state laws, conflict avoidance/resolution, safe storage, how to fill out the state application and more!
