Southern Charm Firearms Academy

A Girl & A Gun, Bastrop Chapter GNO
2025-01-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

A Girl & A Gun, La Grange Chapter GNO
2025-01-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Fayette County Gun Club, 5338 N. US Hwy 77, La Grange, TX, 78945, United States
It’s GNO night! The La Grange Chapter meets on the 1st Wednesday night from 6-8pm. Different shooting activities and learning opportunities each week! There will be a pot luck just prior to the event at 5:30. 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.

USCCA Instructor Development Day
2025-01-01 08:00 - 17:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
USCCA Instructor Development Day: 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.

Bullets & Brunch - La Grange Chapter
2024-12-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-16 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.

Bullets & Brunch - Bastrop Chapter-20241216
2024-12-16 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

A Girl & A Gun, La Grange T-time-20241215
2024-12-15 15:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Texas In-Person License to Carry-20241213
2024-12-13 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!

NRA Instructor Development Day
2024-12-12 08:00 - 18:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
This NRA Instructor Development Day is centered around the NRA pistol curricula.
*Do you have a certification and don’t know where to begin?
*Do you have a certification and don’t know how to use it?
*Are you struggling getting started?
*Would you like more confidence running the shooting line?
*Do you need improvement in your own shooting fundamentals?
*Do you need help coming up with class ideas to get more students in the seats?
*Do you want to understand how to maximize your credentials?
*Do you need a review of the NRA Instructor website and how to use it?
*Are you struggling to find places to teach?
If you’ve answered any questions with yes, this class will help you. You will leave with a plan in place, and lots of new skills and ideas. This class is for any certified NRA Pistol Instructor (all range time will be focused on the pistol disciplines). You will be on the range half of the day working on skill development, running the line, and directing a number of drills. Range drills will come from CCW, defensive pistol and a few from the RangeMaster program to spice it up for you. These drills will stretch you!
Lunch will be provided. Please bring firearm, 350 rounds of ammunition, eye and ear pro, OWB belt/holster/magazine pouches. Also needed: your laptop, notetaking materials and any materials you’ve developed for any classes, your resume and business cards, etc.

NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor Course
2024-12-10 - 2024-12-11 | 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
2024-12-09 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.

A Girl & A Gun, Bastrop T-time-20241208
2024-12-08 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.

A Girl & A Gun, La Grange Chapter GNO-20241204
2024-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Fayette County Gun Club, 5338 N. US Hwy 77, La Grange, TX, 78945, United States
The La Grange Chapter meets on the 1st Wednesday night from 6-8pm. Different shooting activities and learning opportunities each week! There will be a pot luck just prior to the event at 5:30. 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.

A Girl & A Gun, Bastrop Chapter GNO-20241202
2024-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States

A Girl & A Gun, Bastrop T-time-20241110
2024-11-10 15:00 - 17:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States

NRA Certified Rifle Instructor Course
2024-11-07 - 2024-11-08 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
NRA Certified Rifle Instructor Course: This 2-day class includes NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) and the Instructor portion to have the opportunity to become a certified rifle instructor with the NRA. The prerequisite to take this instructor class is the Basics of Rifle Shooting student level class (just prior to this class). Proof of having taken this class is a certificate of completion from any certified NRA instructor. Please bring your student manual from this class as we will be using it. All instructor candidates must fill out a pre-course qualification/questionnaire and email it promptly back to the Training Counselor. All Instructor level materials will be provided.
There is a written test and a shooting qualification which must be passed at a 90% or greater to obtain certification. In addition, you will be receiving and giving feedback to your class peers. Please come dressed as you would to go to the range. You will need to bring: your rifle in any caliber as you will be shooting as a “student” as well as shooting the instructor rifle qualification, 150 rounds of ammunition, a shooting mat, eye and hearing protection, closed toed shoes and long pants. You will be shooting from the bench, prone and standing. Safe gun handling, loading and unloading of each action type must also be demonstrated to pass this course.
Please bring a lunch both days as there aren’t any close by eateries. There is a fridge and a microwave. Water is provided.

A Girl & A Gun, La Grange Chapter GNO-20241106
2024-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Fayette County Gun Club, 5338 N. US Hwy 77, La Grange, TX, 78945, United States

Basics of Rifle Shooting
2024-11-06 08:00 - 17:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Come learn the basics of rifle shooting, hunting season is coming! Come learn all about rifles in this fun, comprehensive, full day class. You will learn about bolt-action, semi-automatic, lever-action and break-action rifles, several shooting positions, maintenance, ammunition fundamentals and much more! Bring your own rifle or loaners available for a small fee. You will receive a certificate of completion and a 150-page reference manual to take home. Course takes place at our private range in Smithville. Address and more details to be given after registration and payment. Payment will be made directly to instructor after registering for this course.
This class is a prerequisite to take the NRA Rifle Instructor Course for the 2 days following this class.

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 | 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 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States

AR-15 Zeroing Your Rifle/Shooting Basics
2024-10-20 17:00 - 19:00 | 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

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.

AR-15: Getting Started
2024-10-13 18:00 - 20:00 | 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

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).
