Southern Charm Firearms Academy

A Girl & A Gun, Bastrop T-time
2026-01-11 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-08 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

A Girl & A Gun, La Grange T-time
2026-01-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-15 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 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
2026-01-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-16 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.

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.

Firearms Fellowship - 1st Sunday
2026-02-01 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-01 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
2026-02-02 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!

A Girl & A Gun, La Grange Chapter GNO
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.

USCCA Conceal Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals Instructor Course
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.

Women's Handgun 1 at Crosshairs Texas
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.

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.

Chief Range Safety Officer Certification Course
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-10 | 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 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.

Handgun 1 @ Crosshairs Texas
2026-02-14 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.

Slay the Clays Shotgun Clinic - Trap
2026-02-15 08:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Slay the Clays Shotgun Clinic - Skeet
2026-02-15 12:00 - 14:30 | Fayette County Gun Club, 5338 N. US Hwy 77, La Grange, TX, 78945, United States

Firearms Fellowship - 3rd Thursday
2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States

License to Carry @ Crosshairs Texas
2026-02-21 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.

Basic Pistol
2026-02-25 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
2026-02-26 - 2026-02-27 | 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.

Handgun 2 @ Crosshairs Texas
2026-02-28 09:00 - 13:00 | 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).

Home Defense Basics
2026-03-01 11:00 - 14:00 | 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.
