Southern Charm Firearms Academy

Slay the Clays Shotgun Clinic - Skeet
2025-03-31 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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, March 10, 1-4pm. 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, March 31, 9-noon. 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, April 14, 9-noon. 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, May 12, 9am-noon. 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, Sunday, May 25, 9-noon. 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.

Red Dot Intermediate
2025-03-23 13:00 - 16:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Red Dot Intermediate: This class is to take your red or green dot skills to the next level and is all range time. Course objective: to build more resilient skills using the dot to get more accurate shots on target sooner. Some of the topics are target transitions, drawing from the holster to find the dot, precise shot placement into 1″ and 2″ squares from various distances, and more! Course pre-requisite: Red Dot basic course from me or someone else as this class builds on what is learned in our Red Dot Fundamentals course.

Red Dot Fundamentals
2025-03-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-16 09:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Defensive Shotgun Skills @ Crosshairs Texas
2025-03-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Crosshairs Texas, 1102 College St., Bastrop, TX, 78602, United States
Defensive Shotgun Skills: Many topics will be discussed in this class such as considerations when purchasing a defensive shotgun, busting shotgun myths, selecting and patterning defensive ammunition, choosing modifications (what’s good and bad and why), various ready positions, and much more.

Conceal Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals Instructor Course
2025-03-20 - 2025-03-21 | 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.

Breakfast & Bullets - Bastrop Chapter
2025-03-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-17 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 Breakfast & Bullets. 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
2025-03-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-16 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.

License to Carry @ Crosshairs Texas
2025-03-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-15 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.

Slay the Clays Shotgun Clinic - Trap
2025-03-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Fayette County Gun Club, 5338 N. US Hwy 77, La Grange, TX, 78945, United States

A Girl & A Gun, Bastrop T-time
2025-03-09 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-09 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.

Handgun 2 @ Crosshairs Texas
2025-03-08 13:00 - 17:00 | Crosshairs Texas, 1102 College St., Bastrop, TX, 78602, United States
Handgun 2 is about learning those intermediate handgun skills like malfunction clearing, safely drawing from the holster and re-holstering, reloading techniques and much more!
Pre-requisite: Handgun 1 or any basic pistol class (must show proof such as a certificate of completion).

Handgun 1 @ Crosshairs Texas
2025-03-08 09:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Chief Range Safety Officer Certification Course
2025-03-06 - 2025-03-07 | 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 1-day course is all classroom for the CRSO Certification course. You must have taken NRA BIT within the last 2 years to attend this class. 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.

A Girl & A Gun, La Grange Chapter GNO
2025-03-05 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.

NRA Range Safety Officer Certification Class
2025-03-05 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.

A Girl & A Gun, Bastrop Chapter GNO
2025-03-03 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!

Intro to Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
2025-03-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-23 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.

Conceal Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals - Half Day
2025-03-02 09:00 - 13:00 | 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).

Emergency First-Aid Fundamentals
2025-02-23 13:00 - 17:30 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Emergency First-Aid Fundamentals is such an important thing to know! You are much more likely to need first-aid than your firearm! Everyone should know as much first-aid as possible to help save lives when it really counts. Students will learn how to properly assess a patient in an emergency. You will learn how to apply a tourniquet, an Israeli bandage and do chest compressions. Other topics include venous and arterial bleeding; compromised airway; head, chest and spinal injuries; broken bones; burns; heart attacks; seizures; strokes; instruction on how to build custom first-aid and trauma kits and more.

Red Dot Handgun Fundamentals @ Crosshairs
2025-02-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Crosshairs Texas, 1102 College St., Bastrop, TX, 78602, United States
Red Dot Fundamentals: Are you having a hard time finding your dot or thinking of switching to a dot optic? Using a dot is a bit of a learning curve but come get a lot of pro tips and shortcut the process! You will zero your optic at 10 yards, learn how to find the dot every time during presentation to the target, advantages and limitations, down optic drills and much more!
Pre-requisite: Handgun 1 or equivalent

NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor Course
2025-02-20 - 2025-02-21 | 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.

Basics of Shotgun Shooting
2025-02-19 08:00 - 18:30 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
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.

NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor Course
2025-02-11 - 2025-02-12 | 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
2025-02-10 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.
