Southern Charm Firearms Academy

NRA Range Safety Officer Certification Class
2025-10-22 09:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Fayette County Gun Club, 5338 N. US Hwy 77, La Grange, TX, 78945, 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.

Breakfast & Bullets - Bastrop Chapter
2025-10-20 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.

A Girl & A Gun, La Grange T-time
2025-10-19 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-21 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.

Slay the Clays Shotgun Clinic - Sporting Clays
2025-10-19 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, September 28, 2-5pm. 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, October 5, 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, October 12, 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, October 19, 11am-2pm. 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, November 2, 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 Operator
2025-10-17 09:00 - 12:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Ready to be a red dot operator? Ready to really run your dot to maximum advantage? This class is about optimizing your body mechanics for speed & accuracy with your pistol mounted optic. This is an advanced, fast-paced class. We will be examining grip, holster draw, body dynamics for building a strong structure, neural hacks for vision and more! Pre-requisite: Red Dot Intermediate or defensive pistol equivalent. You must be able to shoot a 1″ square from 5 yards with 70% accuracy or better.
Bring firearm, IWB or OWB holster, 400 rounds of ammunition, eye and hearing protection and snacks/beverage. Do to the pace of this class, it is recommended to bring as many pre-loaded magazines as you have.

NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor Course
2025-10-14 - 2025-10-15 | 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
2025-10-13 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.

A Girl & A Gun, Bastrop T-time
2025-10-12 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-14 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.

Slay the Clays Shotgun Clinic - 5-stand
2025-10-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Fayette County Gun Club, 5338 N. US Hwy 77, La Grange, TX, 78945, United States

Get the Lead Out
2025-10-10 13:00 - 16:00 | 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, Bastrop Chapter GNO
2025-10-06 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!

Slay the Clays Shotgun Clinic - Skeet
2025-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Fayette County Gun Club, 5338 N. US Hwy 77, La Grange, TX, 78945, United States
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
2025-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Fayette County Gun Club, 5338 N. US Hwy 77, La Grange, TX, 78945, United States

Conceal Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals - Half Day
2025-10-03 14:00 - 18:00 | 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.
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).

Red Dot Intermediate
2025-10-03 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. A pistol mounted optic system allows for much quicker aiming and shooting if you know how to use it to maximum advantage. 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, seeing the dot sooner for follow up shots 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
2025-10-03 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 pistol mounted optic for your pistol? Most assume it will be an easy transition. It can be if approached with the right training! Come learn all about this fantastic technology, how to utilize it and use it with maximum advantage. 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.

Texas In-Person License to Carry
2025-10-03 08:30 - 14:00 | 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 Chapter GNO
2025-10-01 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 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
2025-09-29 - 2025-09-30 | Renaissance Shooting Club, 22633 Fm 1774, Todd Mission, Texas, 77363
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 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.
This class takes place at a private shooting club. A range fee of $30/day applies to all non-members of Renaissance Shooting Club.

Slay the Clays Shotgun Clinic - Trap
2025-09-28 14:00 - 17:00 | 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 - Trap
2025-09-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Fayette County Gun Club, 5338 N. US Hwy 77, La Grange, TX, 78945, United States

AR-15 Zeroing Your Rifle/Shooting Basics
2025-09-21 12:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Chief Range Safety Officer Certification Course
2025-09-18 - 2025-09-19 | 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.

NRA Range Safety Officer Certification Class
2025-09-17 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.

AR-15: Cleaning & Maintenance
2025-09-14 12:00 - 14:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
AR-15: Cleaning & Maintenance will have you maintaining your rifle like a boss! Have an AR-15 and no idea how to clean and maintain it? Has your rifle ever been cleaned? Come learn how to clean and maintain your rifle in a small class environment. You will learn how to disassemble the AR-15, examine for wear and tear, address issues, clean it and reassemble it. After reassembly you will perform a 2-shot function test before leaving. All materials provided but if you have a kit, bring it and learn how to use it.

Pistol Cleaning Clinic
2025-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
Our pistol cleaning clinic will give you the confidence you need to maintain your firearm properly. 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.

USCCA Instructor Development Day
2025-09-12 08:00 - 17:00 | SCFA Private Outdoor Range, Address Provided After Payment, Bastrop County, TX, United States
USCCA Instructor Development Day: This class is for any certified USCCA CCHDF Instructor. Are you struggling to get your 20 students/year? Finding it difficult to come up with a plan? Want to feel more confident running your shooting line with multiple students? This class will cover all of these topics and more! We will be on the range half the day working on skill development, running the line/drills and more!
The classroom portion will be all things on the Instructor Portal. Setting up classes, mini-classes, developing your online USCCA resume page and more. It will be a deep dive into how to make the USCCA portal work for you!
Lunch will be provided. Please bring firearm, 350 rounds of ammunition, brimmed cap, eye and ear pro, OWB belt/holster/magazine pouches.

Conceal Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals Instructor Course
2025-09-10 - 2025-09-11 | 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.
