Southern Charm Firearms Academy

Handgun 1 @ Crosshairs Texas
2026-05-16 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Crosshairs Texas, 1102 College St., Bastrop, TX, 78602, United States
Handgun 1 – Come get your pistol de-coded in this basic first steps class covering all the fundamentals. You will learn the safety rules, how your firearm operates, ammunition basics, grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control, getting in those first shots and much more! This class takes place at Crosshairs Texas.

Slay the Clays Shotgun Clinic - Sporting Clays
2026-05-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Fayette County Gun Club, 5338 N. US Hwy 77, La Grange, TX, 78945, United States
Slay the Clays Shotgun Clinics:
Sporting shotgun is some of the most fun you can have if you love shooting! Come learn every game that Fayette County Gun Club has to offer!
Each clinic only costs $50 (plus price of targets, $8 per 25) and is limited to 20 people. To reserve your spot and get payment information, contact Crystal Duke at 512-576-8340 or use the payment link below to use a credit card. Each clinic will have at least 2 certified Shotgun Instructors to help you learn the game. Don’t have a shotgun? Not to worry, we have several loaners available in 12 and 20 gauge. Let us know that you need a loaner.
Clinic #1: Trap: You will learn how the game of trap works. We will also assist you in all the basics of your shotgun and how to learn to see the bird, get to it and press the trigger at the right time.
Clinic #2: Skeet: Come learn about skeet. Skeet is a little more challenging with more positions around the field and challenging angles. What you learn in the trap clinic will help you a lot in this one!
Clinic #3:5-stand: 5-stand is part of the sporting clay universe without the need for all that walking or driving around. The throwers are in an array all around you. This game builds on what you learn in trap and skeet.
Clinic #4: Sporting Clays: Going from station to station hitting different pairs and then moving on is what this game is about. There is also a fantastic social component with this game. It’s also called “golf with a shotgun”. Some of the pairs are challenging but that’s part of the fun.
Clinic #5: Country Doubles: Come learn this Texas game! This is a part of our culture since this game is only played in Texas. It’s increasingly more difficult as you move further out into the field. You get a high bird and a low bird. Which should you shoot first? Come learn.
Spots are going quickly so don’t wait to reserve yours. When using this payment link, please state the date/s of the clinic/s in which you are enrolling. Payment Link… https://buy.stripe.com/3cs9DG7Z2gSG4lq8wQ
The lead instructor, Crystal Duke, has been competing in sporting shotgun for many years and brings an experienced team to help you learn how to have fun and slay the clays! For more information on Crystal, click here.

A Girl & A Gun, La Grange T-time
2026-05-17 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 3-5pm (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.

Breakfast & Bullets - Bastrop Chapter
2026-05-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-20 08:00 - 10:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Breakfast & Bullets is every 3rd Monday morning for the Bastrop chapter of A Girl & A Gun. There is range time and a pot luck brunch theme. Range fees of $15-20/shooter apply.

Firearms Fellowship - 3rd Thursday
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Firearms Fellowship 3rd Thursday event for gentlemen only. The Firearms Fellowship is a gentlemen’s only shooting club that meets twice a month here at Southern Charm Firearms Academy. Come meet some fantastic, like-minded gents in our community. Event fee of $15 to attend.
Come build your skills, gain confidence, meet new people and have a great time doing it.

Texas In-Person License to Carry
2026-05-22 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-11 12:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-16 09:00 - 15:00 | 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!

License to Carry @ Crosshairs Texas
2026-05-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Crosshairs Texas, 1102 College St., Bastrop, TX, 78602, United States
This is the Texas License to Carry in-person course. This all-day course will fulfill 3/5 things you need to obtain your License to Carry. The 5 things needed to obtain an LTC in Texas:
1. Fill out an application with the state
2. Fingerprinting done at Identogo. You will receive a code from the state to make an appointment after you file your application. No they cant use previous fingerprinting you’ve already done!
3. 4-6 hours of mandated classroom education covering the state laws pertaining to firearms, conflict avoidance, de-escalation, safe storage and much more!
4. Pass a written exam with at least a 75%.
5. Pass the shooting proficiency with a minimum score of 175/250.
Prior shooting experience necessary, this is not a beginning shooting course.

Conceal Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals - Half Day
2026-05-25 10:00 - 14:30 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Conceal Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals Half-Day – 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. When was the last time you took a classroom session regarding issues surrounding defensive gun use? A while ago? Never? Your LTC class years ago? You need to refresh on these issues as laws change regularly.
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 options. Come learn how the law might interpret your actions.
This class is a MUST HAVE if you carry a gun in public or intend to. The mindset must be correct in order to make the best decisions. Don’t take a chance that you will be found not guilty! Its much more complicated and nuanced than that. And if you don’t have a solid understanding of these issues you will likely end up in jail. This class will help you be much better mentally prepared for any consequences and help you understand your options much better!

A Girl & A Gun, Bastrop Chapter GNO
2026-06-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-06 18:00 - 20:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
A Girl & A Gun, Bastrop Chapter 1st Monday Girls Night Out! Shooting related activities followed by a pot-luck dinner.
We work on skills and mindset. Our large chapter is very active in all disciplines of pistol, rifle, shotgun, competitions and more. Many are working through the exclusive to member, Pistol Marksmanship Program, and earning awards at every level completed. Girls Night Out is a fantastic way to keep practicing your skills. And you will meet a lot of like-minded, fantastic women!
Range fees of $15-20/shooter. Please RSVP. All levels welcome!

A Girl & A Gun, La Grange Chapter GNO
2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Fayette County Gun Club, 5338 N. US Hwy 77, La Grange, TX, 78945, United States
A Girl & A Gun, La Grange Chapter GNO, Girls Night Out, meets on the 1st Wednesday night from 6-8pm for Girls Night Out. Different shooting activities and learning opportunities each week! 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
2026-06-06 09:00 - 11:00 | 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. Take your holster skills to the next level! This class is conducted entirely on the range.

You will need:

A proper gun belt (no fashion belts). A good gun belt is designed to hold up the weight of the holster, gun and magazine pouches.
A holster made specifically for your gun! No SERPA style or collapsible holsters are allowed.
Pants with belt loops so your gun belt stays in place and secure.
200+ rounds of ammunition
1-2 magazine pouches if you have them. If not, loaners are available.
Ball cap, closed toed shoes, eye and hearing protection.

Home Defense Basics
2026-06-06 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-25 16:00 - 18:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Home Defense Basics – This comprehensive 3-hour class will focus on issues surrounding home defense issues. Some topics include: developing your plan, self-defense firearms basics, shooting fundamentals, legal use of force, conflict avoidance, making your home more secure, violent encounters and their aftermath and more! There will also be a discussion on gear and gadgets. The goal of this class is to de-mystify what can sometimes feel like a topic reserved for experts.
You will leave with a basic plan in place and understand your next steps to think about for your home defense strategy. Some of the topics covered: Developing a Home and Personal Protection Plan, Self-Defense Firearm Basics, Shooting Fundamentals, The Legal Use of Force, Encounters and the Aftermath and a discussion on Gear & Gadgets. Examples of ways to make your home more secure will also be shown and talked about.
This class is appropriate for Parents, Teachers, Concerned Citizens, Business Professionals, Churchgoers, and anyone who wants to keep themselves and others safe. Having a plan is the first step. To help formulate your plan we will discuss and you will receive 5 different checklists: Windows, Doors, Exterior, Home-Defense Plan and Mental Exercises checklists.

ASP Defender Pepper Spray
2026-06-07 10:00 - 13:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
ASP Defender Pepper Spray
What You’ll Learn

This class focuses on the ASP Defender device which is a beautiful, discreet device resembling a large pen. No one will be pepper sprayed in this class! All drills are run using inert devices. Face shields provided.

Cancellation Policy: If a student is unable to attend their class, we will happily reschedule you for the next available class or another class of their choice.

What We’ll Teach

This class will introduce you to the Defender – a low-profile, highly effective pepper spray device from Armament Systems & Procedures, Inc. (ASP). You will learn what makes this device so effective, as well as what you need to consider when carrying it. Plus, you will get hands-on training with the Defender which will increase your confidence and competence in carrying this device as a means of self-protection.

Additional Notes from Your Instructor
Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes for this class as we will be doing deployment drills which include movement in all directions.

Texas Hunters Education
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-12 | Fayette County Gun Club, 5338 N. US Hwy 77, La Grange, TX, 78945, United States
Texas Hunters Education
We are teaching the state-mandated course at Fayette County Gun Club for the entire week of June 8-12 from 8am-5pm. The same class is offered each day and must have a minimum of 5 students for the class to run on any particular day. Lunch, all ammo, targets and materials are provided by the generosity of Fayette County Gun Club.
You only need to register for one day if you need this class to get your hunting license in Texas.
This course is designed for novice or young hunters, ages 9 years and above. The course covers the core competencies of firearm and hunting safety, hunting ethics and wildlife conservation. All materials are provided. The Hunter Education Classroom Course lasts a maximum of 6 hours of classroom instruction. This time does not include registration, breaks, test administration and certification card distribution. Courses are offered across the state year round and are taught by certified volunteer instructors. The fee for the certification is $15 AND Pre-registration is required. Check with the instructor for directions and any special instructions prior to going to class.
Be sure to verify with the instructor that the class you are registering for is the Classroom Course.
When you arrive at the course:

Pay the fee to the instructor.
Attend the entire course.
Take the written exam and get at least 75% correct to pass.
Upon successful completion, you may receive a temporary card from the instructor. You may legally hunt with a valid Texas hunting license and your temporary certification card. Your permanent Texas Hunter Education certification card will be available for downloading and printing from your Account Profile.

AR-15 Zeroing Your Rifle/Shooting Basics
2026-06-14 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.

NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor Course
2026-07-02 - 2026-07-03 | 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.

Firearms Fellowship - 1st Sunday
2026-07-05 17:00 - 19:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Firearms Fellowship 1st Sunday event for gentlemen only. The Firearms Fellowship is a gentlemen’s only shooting club that meets twice a month here at Southern Charm Firearms Academy. Come meet some fantastic, like-minded gents in our community. Event fee of $15 to attend.
Come build your skills, gain confidence, meet new people and have a great time doing it.

Byrna Self-Defense Launcher
2026-07-12 10:00 - 13:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Byrna Self-Defense Launchers Class and Drills
Interested in learning more about non-lethal self-defense launchers? Come learn all about the Byrna. The Byrna launcher is legal in all 50 states! It launches a hard painful projectile or pepper spray ball and has a farther reach than traditional pepper spray.This is a fantastic option if you aren’t interested in owning a firearm but want something to defend yourself. No permits required and NO background checks!
This class will introduce you to one of the newest types of non-lethal devices – the self-defense launcher. This class features either the Byrna SD device. You will learn what makes these devices so effective, as well as what you need to consider before deploying them in self-defense. Plus, you will get hands-on training with these devices which will increase your confidence and competence in using them as a means of self-protection.

A Girl & A Gun, Bastrop T-time
2026-07-12 17:00 - 19:00 | 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.

Pepper Spray Intro
2026-07-25 09:00 - 10:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Pepper Spray Intro Class
Curious about pepper spray and why you might want to add it to your self-protection tools? In this intro class you will learn the various types, legal considerations, self-defense strategies and much more. You will not be sprayed in this class. This is only classroom, no hands on drills. Various samples of pepper spray will be in class to view. This class is on overview of pepper spray and the strategies to use it successfully. This class is for anyone thinking about adding pepper spray to their every day life. There are considerations to consider. Come learn about them and make an informed choice. For the hands on deployment drills, please take our pepper spray complete class.

What We’ll Teach: SABRE Sprays & Gels

This class will introduce you to the pepper sprays and gels offered by SABRE. You will learn what makes these devices so effective, as well as what you need to consider when carrying them. Plus, you will get hands-on training with SABRE practice sprays which will increase your confidence and competence in carrying them as a means of self-protection.

Pepper Spray Complete
2026-07-25 09:00 - 11:30 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Pepper Spray Complete
This is the class if you want to know everything about non-lethal pepper sprays and gels! First we will learn all about the products in class as well as legal considerations, appropriate responses, awareness mindset and more. Then we set the room up for the deployment portion of the class. No one will be pepper sprayed in this class! We will be using inert training canisters only. Training canisters and face shields are provided.

Please note this class is NOT free but is listed in conjunction with the class at Crosshairs Texas. You will be contacted by the instructor to complete your registration on the Crosshairs website. Cost on that site is $160

What We’ll Teach – SABRE Sprays & Gels

This class will introduce you to the pepper sprays and gels offered by SABRE. You will learn what makes these devices so effective, as well as what you need to consider when carrying them. Plus, you will get hands-on training with SABRE practice sprays which will increase your confidence and competence in carrying them as a means of self-protection.

Additional Notes from Your Instructor
Each type of pepper spray or get has a particular advantage and place or situation where you’d want to deploy it. Come learn about the differences and train with real life scenarios as well as efficient deployment of the spray. Non-Lethal self protection is a very viable choice for most situations. But, there are still legal considerations surrounding any use of force.

Medical Emergencies
2026-07-25 13:00 - 15:30 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Have you ever thought about how to respond to medical emergencies? You might be surprised to find out that in the United States, you are 1,110 times more likely to find yourself dealing with a stroke, 500 times more likely to find yourself dealing with a cardiac arrest, and tens of thousands of times more likely to find yourself dealing with a diabetic emergency, than you are to find yourself dealing with a gunshot injury. It’s important to know what to do in an emergency before First Responders arrive. Many emergencies will be covered such as shock, heat-related issues, diabetic incidents, heart attack and more. This 2-hour class has a lot of practical hands-on exercises. Learn the correct way to do chest compressions and much more! This class can help you save the life of someone you know.
