Southern Charm Firearms Academy

Emergency First-Aid Fundamentals
2024-08-18 12:00 - 16:30, 2024-07-21 09:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Conceal Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals Instructor Course
2024-08-08 - 2024-08-09 | 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.

A Girl & A Gun, La Grange Chapter GNO
2024-08-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-03 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
2024-08-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-01 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!

Conceal Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals - Half Day
2024-08-04 13:00 - 17:30 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Concealed Carry and 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).

Handgun Dry-Fire Clinic
2024-08-04 10:00 - 12:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
You need our Handgun Dry-Fire Clinic! Have you heard of dry-firing and wondered what it’s all about? Dry-Firing is an excellent way to practice your fundamentals without having to go to the range or use ammo. Come learn all about dry-firing and how it can help your shooting skills in this 2-hour clinic. You will learn how you do it safely. Then, there will be a series of drills, including some diagnostic tools to really up your game/marksmanship. You will leave with a plan on how to continue building your skills using what you learn in this clinic. Bring your pistol, OWB holster, 2-3 magazines and a beverage. Come learn all about it indoors.

Refuse To Be A Victim Seminar
2024-07-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Fayette County Gun Club, 5338 N. US Hwy 77, La Grange, TX, 78945, United States
This is the NRA’s Refuse To Be A Victim (RTBAV) class. This is NOT a firearms class. It is a 4-hour crime prevention and situational awareness seminar. You will need to bring a lunch, drink, and something to write with if you choose to take notes. The fee for this class is $50. You will receive a student packet and certificate of completion as well as plenty of knowledge, tips and tricks to keep yourself safe. Class will be in the clubhouse at Fayette County Gun Club. Tell your friends!!

Women's Complete Handgun
2024-07-28 08:00 - 12:00 | Fayette County Gun Club, 5338 N. US Hwy 77, La Grange, TX, 78945, United States
Come learn all the basics you need to shoot safely, understand your pistol, learn the fundamentals and train on the range. Ammunition and any needed gear is available for purchase on site from Jigsaw Weaponry.
This 6-hour class is a deep dive into gun choice, ammunition, malfunctions, holster choices, color codes of awareness, survivor mindset, and more. Then students will put it all into practice on the range. Topics include:
– self-defense firearm basics, defensive shooting
-safety, learning your pistol parts, ammunition,, etc.
– fundamentals of grip, stance, sight picture, trigger press
– gear including holsters, belts, storage, etc
– skills and a plan to go forward; creating a training program, dry firing and range portion
And more!

A Girl & A Gun, La Grange T-time
2024-07-21 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Bullets & Brunch - La Grange Chapter
2024-07-17 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
2024-07-15 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.

A Girl & A Gun, Bastrop T-time
2024-07-14 18:00 - 20:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
2nd Sunday of the month get together for the AGAG Bastrop chapter. Open target practice. Range fees of $15-20/shooter. Please RSVP. All levels welcome.

AR-15: Building Foundational Skills
2024-07-14 09:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Texas In-Person License to Carry
2024-07-12 09:00 - 15:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Texas 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 Certified Basic Pistol Instructor Course
2024-07-09 - 2024-07-10 | 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
2024-07-08 08:00 - 17:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
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. Class is held at Southern Charm Fire pistol a mystery? 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.

AR-15: Getting Started
2024-07-07 16:00 - 18:00 | 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.

Red Dot Fundamentals
2024-07-07 08:00 - 11:00 | 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. 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.

Emergency First-Aid Fundamentals
2024-06-30 13:00 - 17:30 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
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 Fundamentals
2024-06-30 09:00 - 12:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, 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. 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. 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.

NRA Certified Rifle Instructor Course
2024-06-25 - 2024-06-26 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
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.

Basics of Rifle Shooting
2024-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
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.

Pistol Cleaning Clinic
2024-06-23 13:00 - 15:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
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.

Conceal Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals - Half Day
2024-06-23 08:00 - 12:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals is a comprehensive course for anyone considering owning or carrying a firearm for self-defense.
In this half-day class students will be guided to understand conflict avoidance and situational awareness, home security and home defense, handgun, shotgun and AR-15 basics, 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 a shooting portion at the end.
