DSF Home Defense Mini-Class
2025-12-14 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Over 1 million students have taken the U.S. Concealed Carry Association’s course offerings across the nation. The Defensive Shooting Fundamentals class can be taken by anyone of any skill level. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced shooter, you will walk away from this course a better protector of yourself and your loved ones. You will learn the concept of balancing speed and precision to begin the course, understanding your individual limits, the importance of accurate hits to target, and ability to quickly engage with a target. Other drills may include: – How to present from the holster – How to perform an emergency reload – Lateral movement – And more Purchasing a gun is part of the self-defense journey, but knowing how to safely and effectively use it is even more important. Education and training are critical methods to ensure students will be ready if they’re forced to use their firearms to defend themselves and their loved ones.
Pre-requisite: Intro to Defensive Shooting or the equivalent
Come build on the skills and concepts learned in the Intro to Defensive Shooting mini-class. This class will cover extra drills and topics pertaining to home defense. You will be presented with 2 scenarios and have to make decisions in the heat of the moment. Don’t leave your defensive mindset training to the actual moment you need it!

A Girl & A Gun, Bastrop T-time
2025-12-14 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.

Breakfast & Bullets - Bastrop Chapter
2025-12-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-19 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Get the Lead Out
2025-12-21 09:00 - 12:00 | 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.”

A Girl & A Gun, La Grange T-time
2025-12-21 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-18 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.

USCCA Conceal Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals Instructor Course
2025-12-29 - 2025-12-30, 2026-02-05 - 2026-02-06 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
USCCA 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 CCHDF Instructor you will have a comprehensive and flexible way to teach your future students. There are full-day classes, half-day, and one-hour mini-classes you will be able to teach, reaching busy people with more flexible options to continue their firearms education.
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). There are also lots of extra training presentations available such as the Real Estate Agent Safety video, and more!
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. The e-learning component takes about 8 hours but is flexible so you can complete a session and walk away if needed and then log back in to move forward. After successfully passing the class, you will be sent an instructor shirt and toolkit with 10 textbooks, 10 copies of USCCA Conceal Carry magazine, room posters, a cap and instructor polo plus 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. The qualification is un-timed and you may use a pistol mounted optic.

Basic Pistol
2025-12-31 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.

NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor Course
2026-01-01 - 2026-01-02 | 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.

Women's Handgun 1 at Crosshairs Texas
2026-01-03 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Crosshairs Texas, 1102 College St., Bastrop, TX, 78602, United States
Women’s Handgun 1 @ Crosshairs – 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 in a women’s only class taught by a woman instructor.

Firearms Fellowship - 1st Sunday
2026-01-04 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-01 15:00 - 17:00 | 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.

A Girl & A Gun, Bastrop Chapter GNO
2026-01-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-02 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!

Basics of Shotgun Shooting
2026-01-07 08:00 - 18:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Basics of Shotgun Shooting:
Come learn all about the basics of shotgun shooting in this comprehensive, fun, day-long class. Tactical and sporting types will be covered. You will shoot both types on the range. Loaners are available. Bring a lunch, snack and any beverages needed to get through the day. Also bring: shotgun (if you have one), 100 shotgun shells for your gun in target loads (shot size must be lead size 7.5-9 only), eye and ear protection, long pants and closed toed shoes.
If you are using a loaner from us please let us know so we can tell you what gauge shells to purchase.
This class is the pre-requisite to take the NRA Shotgun Instructor Certification Course.

A Girl & A Gun, La Grange Chapter GNO
2026-01-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-04 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.

NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor Course
2026-01-08 - 2026-01-09 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
This 2-day NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor Course includes BIT (Basic Instructor Training) the lesson plans, practical exercises and exam to become a certified shotgun instructor using the NRA curriculum. All course materials are provided. There is a prerequisite to this course of taking the student level Basics of Shotgun Shooting class. That class takes place the day immediately before this one starts. All ICs will be evaluated on their knowledge, skills and attitude in every area. Taking this course will give you the opportunity to become a certified instructor. You will be receiving feedback from your peers as well as providing it. Please dress as you would to be on the shotgun range.
In order to be considered for instructor you will need to complete a pre-course questionnaire, complete the Basic Shotgun student course, complete the Shotgun pre-course qualification.
This class will be held at a private range facility. Address and payment information will be given after registering on the NRA portal from the link below. When shooting the qualification, we may go to another private range with a trap field. If that is the case, there will be an applicable $25 range fee plus clays cost.
You will need your shotgun, 100 rounds of ammunition (shot size 7.5 or 8), eye and hearing protection, lunch and any snacks needed to get through each day. Water is provided. There is a fridge and microwave available.

A Girl & A Gun, Bastrop T-time
2026-01-11 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.

Firearms Fellowship - 3rd Thursday
2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | TX
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
2026-01-16 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!

Red Dot 101
2026-01-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Crosshairs Texas, 1102 College St., Bastrop, TX, 78602, United States
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. Is your red or green dot a mystery? Come learn all about it and why its such a game changer. Are you struggling with finding the red dot consistently? If so, your pistol presentation is incorrect. Are you thinking about getting a dot optic for your pistol? Come learn all about this fantastic technology and how to utilize it. People have remarked that using the dot is like cheating.
When used correctly the red dot is an absolute game changer. If used incorrectly, you are negating the advantage and might as well be using iron sights. We will start in the classroom and then go to the range to zero your optic at 10 yards and get lots of practice with the correct pistol presentation out to the target.
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.

Refuse To Be A Victim Seminar
2026-01-24 14:30 - 18:30 | Crosshairs Texas, 1102 College St., Bastrop, TX, 78602, United States
This Refuse to be a Victim seminar teaches many topics, including common weaknesses
that criminals may take advantage of, and a variety of corrective measures that are
practical, inexpensive, and easy to follow.
The seminar includes:
· classroom instruction on criminal psychology
· Instructions on automobile crimes
· Instruction on cyber safety, home security
· variety of crime prevention strategies, including carjack avoidance techniques, use of personal safety devices, and more.
Students receive:
1) the Refuse To Be A Victim® student handbook
2) Refuse To Be A Victim® Firearms Supplement
3) Course completion certificate.
This is not a firearms instruction course and does not include instruction in physical combat self-defense. Refreshments will be served, and a vending machine is available outside the classroom. All classes are non-refundable and subject to a $35 rescheduling fee.
Location:
Crosshairs Texas 1102 College St. Bastrop, TX 78602, private classroom
Cost: $10.00 deposit to reserve your seat

Conceal Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals - Half Day
2026-01-25 09:00 - 13:30 | 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!

Pepper Spray Intro
2026-01-25 14:30 - 16:30 | 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
2026-02-07 14:30 - 17:30 | Crosshairs Texas, 1102 College St., Bastrop, TX, 78602, 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.

NRA Range Safety Officer Certification Class
2026-02-08 09:00 - 15:00 | 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. Please bring a lunch and any snacks needed to get through the day.
