SCCS&FA upcoming events

Ladies Intro to Shooting I (05/17/2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Description:

THIS IS AN ENTRY (LEVEL I) CLASS

Girlz N Guns would like to invite all women to their Ladies Intro to Shooting class. Do you want to learn how to shoot in a safe, friendly, all female environment? Round up the girls for some fun!

This class is perfect for new gun owners, those thinking about getting a gun or if you have not had a formal training class.

This class is open to both club members and guests.

Cost:

$130 for members

$150 for guests

Included:

Classroom and 1 on 1 range time with female Instructors
Guns
Ammo
Targets
Hearing and Eye Protection

What to bring:

Driver's License

What to wear:

Closed toe shoes
NO low neck shirts

Syllabus:

Introduction
Safety Rules
Shooting Fundamentals
Hands-on gun handling in classroom with no ammunition
Range Rules
One-on-one range time
Review and discuss targets on range
Closing

Instructors:

Erinn O’Donnell (NRA, USCCA and SIG Sauer Academy Pistol Instructor, NRA RSO)
Andi Bates (NRA and USCCA certified pistol Instructor, NRA and USCCA RSO)
Karen Kolinchek (NRA Certified Pistol and Rifle Instructor, NRA RSO)

Contact Information:

If you need to cancel the class, please follow the instructions after registration, and contact Erinn at Erinn@girlznguns.com or 610-209-1093.
Address for SCCSFA is: 720 Sportsman Ln, Kennett Square, PA 19348

Cancellation Policy:

SCCSFA is committed to providing high quality training and events to all its members. We recognize that on occasions participants will register for an event and subsequently find that they are unable to attend.

In these situations, we ask that participants notify the organizer of their need to cancel a training or event as soon as possible via email.

Similarly, the SCCSFA education committee will, on occasion, find it necessary to cancel an event. When this need arises, we are committed to taking positive steps to alert you to the cancellation as soon as possible.

Should a participant who has registered for an event need to cancel:

Please send cancellation details to the event organizer by email or by telephone.
Notification up to two weeks prior to an event will provide a full refund.
Notification of cancellation less than two weeks prior to an event will result in a service fee of 25% plus credit card processing fee If the opening in the event is not filled from the wait list.
If you have registered for an event or training and do not attend without notifying the organizer of your cancellation the full fee will be payable and non-refundable.

Ladies Intro to Shooting II (05/17/2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

NOTE: This class is a continuation of the Intro (Level I) Class, offering further instruction in gun safety and shooting fundamentals in a supportive, all-female environment. Complete the course and earn your certificate of completion.

Prerequisite: Intro to shooting Part 1 OR equivalent formal training.

Description:

Girlz N Guns would like to invite all women to their Ladies Intro to Shooting II class. Do you want to learn how to shoot in a safe, friendly, all female environment? Round up the girls for some fun!

This class is a follow-up to the Level I class, expanding on the knowledge acquired in that class.

This class is open to both club members and guests.

Cost:

$130 for members

$150 for guests

Included:

Classroom and 1 on 1 range time with female Instructors
Guns (or you may bring your own along with 1 box of ammo)
Targets
Hearing and Eye Protection

What to bring:

Driver's License
Ammo (1 box to match the gun you are bringing, or 1 box of 9mm Luger if you are borrowing a gun from the instructor)

What to wear:

Closed toe shoes
NO low neck shirts

Syllabus:

Safety Rules
Ammunition
Misfires, squibs, hangfires
Safe gun storage
Gun cleaning
Racking and locking open slides
Review
- Shooting fundamentals
- Hands-on gun handling and dry fire in classroom with no ammunition
- Range rules
- 1:1 range time
- Review and discuss targets on range
Issue completion certificates

Instructors:

Erinn O’Donnell (NRA, USCCA and SIG Sauer Academy Pistol Instructor, NRA RSO)
Andi Bates (NRA and USCCA certified pistol Instructor, NRA and USCCA RSO)
Karen Kolinchek (NRA Certified Pistol and Rifle Instructor, NRA RSO)

Contact Information:

If you need to cancel the class, please follow the instructions after registration, and contact Erinn at Erinn@girlznguns.com or 610-209-1093.
Address for SCCSFA is: 720 Sportsman Ln, Kennett Square, PA 19348

Cancellation Policy:

In these situations, we ask that participants notify the organizer of their need to cancel a training or event as soon as possible via email.

Should a participant who has registered for an event need to cancel:

Please send cancellation details to the event organizer by email or by telephone.
Notification up to two weeks prior to an event will provide a full refund.
Notification of cancellation less than two weeks prior to an event will result in a service fee of 25% plus credit card processing fee If the opening in the event is not filled from the wait list.
If you have registered for an event or training and do not attend without notifying the organizer of your cancellation the full fee will be payable and non-refundable.

New Jersey Concealed Carry Course (06/06/2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

New Jersey Concealed Carry Class

Objective:

This course provides all you need to apply for your NJ Carry permit. Upon completion of the course, you will need to apply to NJ for your permit. The instructor will advise you on this process.

COST:

$130 for club members

$150 for guests

Course Overview:

The objective of this comprehensive safety course is to provide the student with the knowledge required to safely own, carry, and shoot a firearm. It is designed to exceed New Jersey’s training requirements for citizens seeking to apply for their New Jersey permit to carry a handgun.

There will be a review of marksmanship fundamentals, holster draws, and time to practice. However, this qualification requires that the individual is already comfortable handling their firearm, to include reloading and working from a holster.

The qualification consists of 50 rounds fired at an FBI-Q target at distances ranging from three yards to 15 yards. Minimum passing score is 80% (40 of the 50 rounds must hit). There is no time limit for completing the course.

Curriculum:

This is a four-hour qualification broken into two parts:

1.5 hours in the classroom (9:00am-10:30am)
2.5 hours on the shooting range (~10:30am-1:00pm)

On the Range

Firearm / Range Safety Procedures
Holster Use
Refresher of Fundamentals
Various Live-Fire Shooting Exercises
50-Round NJ Permit-to-Carry Qualification

In the Classroom

How to Apply for a NJ Permit
Justification of Using Force Under NJ Statutes
Additional Rules and Regulations Relating to the Possession and Carry of a Handgun in NJ

What Students Should Bring:

handgun
holster (if you have one)
100 rounds of ammunition
ear and eye protection
lunch
plenty of water

What to wear on the Range:

Clothing for movement, long pants, closed-toe shoes, long sleeve shirt and baseball hat, eye, ear protection

Instructor:

Kevin O'Shaughnessy (Reliance Tactical)

NOTE: If you need to cancel the class, please follow the instructions you are provided with your registration.

CONTACTS:

Contact 'education@sccsfa.org' for any questions

Cancellation Policy (11/2022):

In these situations, we ask that participants notify the organizer of their need to cancel a training or event as soon as possible via email.

Should a participant who has registered for an event need to cancel:

Please send cancellation details to the event organizer by email or by telephone.

Notification up to two weeks prior to an event will provide a full refund.

Notification of cancellation less than two weeks prior to an event will result in a service fee of 25% plus credit card processing fee If the opening in the event is not filled from the wait list.

If you have registered for an event or training and do not attend without notifying the organizer of your cancellation the full fee will be payable and non-refundable.

Maryland Wear & Carry RENEWAL Course (06/12/2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Maryland Wear & Carry RENEWAL Course (Instructor-Led, 8 hour course)

Open to SCCSFA Members and Guests

Cost:

$150 for Members

$170 for Guests

Course Overview:

NOTE: You must already have a valid MD Wear & Carry permit to take this class.

NOTE: US military veterans are exempt from this course, and can apply to MD on their own for a Wear & Carry permit renewal.

This renewal course will reinforce the proper mindset and understanding of necessary tactics to use firearms to defend home, family, and freedom.

This is a one-day course. Day 1 will be classroom from 9:00am-12:30pm, then 25 yard range from 1:15pm-5:00pm.

The State of Maryland requires 8 hours of training to renew your permit.

Curriculum in the Classroom:

1. Laws relating to:

a. Self-defense

b. Defense of others

c. Defense of property

2. Safe storage of firearms

3. Circumstances under which an individual becomes prohibited from possessing a firearm

4. Requirements and options for surrendering, transferring, or otherwise disposing of a firearm after becoming prohibited

5. Requirements for reporting a loss or theft of a firearm

6. Firearms and accessories banned under state and federal law

7. Types of firearms that require a special permit

8. Law prohibiting straw purchase.

9. Law concerning armed trespass

10. Locations where a person is prohibited from possessing a firearm regardless of whether a person possesses a permit

11. Transportation of firearms

12. Home firearm safety

13. Handgun mechanisms and operations

14. Conflict de-escalation and resolution

15. Anger management

16. Suicide prevention

Curriculum on the Range:

Students will be instructed to keep their firearms in a bag, case, or holster until they are at the firing line until they are told it is okay to get it out. On the firing line, we will initially start with dryfire practice, and make any necessary corrections to grip, stance, and holster work. We then work through a series of practical live fire shooting exercises. The range portion concludes with the required 25-round Maryland Wear and Carry permit qualification.

What Students Should Bring:

handgun
holster (if you have one)
150 rounds of ammunition
ear and eye protection
lunch
plenty of water

What to wear on the Range:

Clothing for movement, long pants, closed-toe shoes, long sleeve shirt and baseball hat, eye, ear protection

Instructor:

Kevin O'Shaughnessy (Reliance Tactical)

Cancellation:

Please check availability BEFORE signing up for a class. If something comes up and you do need to cancel, please email 'education@sccsfa.org'.

Cancellation Policy

In these situations, we ask that participants notify the organizer of their need to cancel a training or event as soon as possible via email.

Should a participant who has registered for an event need to cancel:

Please send cancellation details to the event organizer by email or by telephone.
Notification up to two weeks prior to an event will provide a full refund.
Notification of cancellation less than two weeks prior to an event will result in a service fee of 25% plus credit card processing fee If the opening in the event is not filled from the wait list.
If you have registered for an event or training and do not attend without notifying the organizer of your cancellation the full fee will be payable and non-refundable.

Maryland Wear & Carry Course (Friday & Saturday) (06/12/2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Maryland Wear & Carry Course (Instructor-Led, 16 hour course across two consecutive Saturdays)

Open to SCCSFA Members and Guests

Cost:

$300 for Members

$320 for Guests

Course Overview:

NOTE: US military veterans are exempt from this course, and can apply to MD on their own for a Wear & Carry permit.

The objective of this comprehensive safety course is to provide the student with the knowledge required to safely own, carry, and shoot a firearm. It is designed to exceed Maryland’s training requirements for both residents and non-residents of the State seeking to apply for their Maryland license to properly wear and carry a handgun.

This course will teach the proper mindset and understanding of necessary tactics to use firearms to defend home, family, and freedom.

This is a two-day course. Day 1 will be classroom from 9:00am-12:30pm, then 25 yard range from 1:15pm-5:00pm. The second day will be all classroom (9:00am-5:00pm).

The State of Maryland requires 16 hours of training, which will also fulfill all topics required to apply for a Delaware permit to carry, making this a two for one. If you do not need a DE permit, it is still good to have knowledge of the neighboring state laws, or a refresher.

Curriculum in the Classroom:

1. Laws relating to:

a. Self-defense

b. Defense of others

c. Defense of property

2. Safe storage of firearms

3. Circumstances under which an individual becomes prohibited from possessing a firearm

4. Requirements and options for surrendering, transferring, or otherwise disposing of a firearm after becoming prohibited

5. Requirements for reporting a loss or theft of a firearm

6. Firearms and accessories banned under state and federal law

7. Types of firearms that require a special permit

8. Law prohibiting straw purchase.

9. Law concerning armed trespass

10. Locations where a person is prohibited from possessing a firearm regardless of whether a person possesses a permit

11. Transportation of firearms

12. Home firearm safety

13. Handgun mechanisms and operations

14. Conflict de-escalation and resolution

15. Anger management

16. Suicide prevention

Curriculum on the Range:

Students will be instructed to keep their firearms in a bag, case, or holster until they are at the firing line until they are told it is okay to get it out. On the firing line, we will initially start with dryfire practice, and make any necessary corrections to grip, stance, and holster work. We then work through a series of practical live fire shooting exercises. The range portion concludes with the required 25-round Maryland Wear and Carry permit qualification.

What Students Should Bring:

handgun
holster (if you have one)
150 rounds of ammunition
ear and eye protection
lunch
plenty of water

What to wear on the Range:

Clothing for movement, long pants, closed-toe shoes, long sleeve shirt and baseball hat, eye, ear protection

Instructor:

Kevin O'Shaughnessy (Reliance Tactical)

Cancellation:

Please check availability BEFORE signing up for a class. If something comes up and you do need to cancel, please email 'education@sccsfa.org'.

Cancellation Policy

In these situations, we ask that participants notify the organizer of their need to cancel a training or event as soon as possible via email.

Should a participant who has registered for an event need to cancel:

Please send cancellation details to the event organizer by email or by telephone.
Notification up to two weeks prior to an event will provide a full refund.
Notification of cancellation less than two weeks prior to an event will result in a service fee of 25% plus credit card processing fee If the opening in the event is not filled from the wait list.
If you have registered for an event or training and do not attend without notifying the organizer of your cancellation the full fee will be payable and non-refundable.

Delaware Concealed Carry Course (06/13/2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Delaware Concealed Carry Course (Instructor-Led, 8 hour course)

Open to SCCSFA Members and Guests

Cost:

$200 for Members

$220 for Guests

Course Overview:

NOTE: You must be a Delaware resident to acquire a Delaware Concealed Carry permit. If you are not a Delaware resident, this course WILL provide the necessary training to apply for a Florida Concealed Carry permit (which enables you to carry concealed in Delaware). You can also sign up for the full MD Wear and Carry class, which will enable you to apply for both MD and DE permits.

The objective of this comprehensive safety course is to provide the student with the knowledge required to legally own, carry, and shoot a firearm. It is designed to exceed Delaware’s training requirements for residents seeking to apply for their Delaware license to carry a concealed deadly weapon.

This course will teach the proper mindset and understanding of necessary tactics to use firearms to defend home, family, and freedom.

This is an eight-hour course which includes live-fire training on the range and classroom instruction. Required items: handgun (rentals available), holster (if you have one), 150 rounds of ammunition, ear and eye protection, plenty of water.

Curriculum in the Classroom:

1. Laws relating to:

a. Self-defense

b. Defense of others

c. Defense of property

2. Safe storage of firearms

3. Circumstances under which an individual becomes prohibited from possessing a firearm

4. Requirements and options for surrendering, transferring, or otherwise disposing of a firearm after becoming prohibited

5. Requirements for reporting a loss or theft of a firearm

6. Firearms and accessories banned under state and federal law

7. Types of firearms that require a special permit

8. Law prohibiting straw purchase.

9. Law concerning armed trespass

10. Locations where a person is prohibited from possessing a firearm regardless of whether a person possesses a permit

11. Transportation of firearms

12. Home firearm safety

13. Handgun mechanisms and operations

14. Conflict de-escalation and resolution

15. Anger management

16. Suicide prevention

Curriculum on the Range:

Students will be instructed to keep their firearms in a bag, case, or holster until they are at the firing line until they are told it is okay to get it out. On the firing line, we will initially start with dryfire practice, and make any necessary corrections to grip, stance, and holster work. We then work through a series of practical live fire shooting exercises. The range portion concludes with the required 25-round Maryland Wear and Carry permit qualification.

What Students Should Bring:

handgun
holster (if you have one)
150 rounds of ammunition
ear and eye protection
lunch
plenty of water

What to wear on the Range:

Clothing for movement, long pants, closed-toe shoes, long sleeve shirt and baseball hat, eye, ear protection

Instructor:

Kevin O'Shaughnessy (Reliance Tactical)

Cancellation:

Please check availability BEFORE signing up for a class. If something comes up and you do need to cancel, please email 'education@sccsfa.org'.

Cancellation Policy

In these situations, we ask that participants notify the organizer of their need to cancel a training or event as soon as possible via email.

Should a participant who has registered for an event need to cancel:

Please send cancellation details to the event organizer by email or by telephone.
Notification up to two weeks prior to an event will provide a full refund.
Notification of cancellation less than two weeks prior to an event will result in a service fee of 25% plus credit card processing fee If the opening in the event is not filled from the wait list.
If you have registered for an event or training and do not attend without notifying the organizer of your cancellation the full fee will be payable and non-refundable.

Maryland Wear & Carry Course (Friday & Saturday) (06/13/2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Maryland Wear & Carry Course (Instructor-Led, 16 hour course across two consecutive Saturdays)

Open to SCCSFA Members and Guests

Cost:

$300 for Members

$320 for Guests

Course Overview:

NOTE: US military veterans are exempt from this course, and can apply to MD on their own for a Wear & Carry permit.

This course will teach the proper mindset and understanding of necessary tactics to use firearms to defend home, family, and freedom.

This is a two-day course. Day 1 will be classroom from 9:00am-12:30pm, then 25 yard range from 1:15pm-5:00pm. The second day will be all classroom (9:00am-5:00pm).

Curriculum in the Classroom:

1. Laws relating to:

a. Self-defense

b. Defense of others

c. Defense of property

2. Safe storage of firearms

3. Circumstances under which an individual becomes prohibited from possessing a firearm

4. Requirements and options for surrendering, transferring, or otherwise disposing of a firearm after becoming prohibited

5. Requirements for reporting a loss or theft of a firearm

6. Firearms and accessories banned under state and federal law

7. Types of firearms that require a special permit

8. Law prohibiting straw purchase.

9. Law concerning armed trespass

10. Locations where a person is prohibited from possessing a firearm regardless of whether a person possesses a permit

11. Transportation of firearms

12. Home firearm safety

13. Handgun mechanisms and operations

14. Conflict de-escalation and resolution

15. Anger management

16. Suicide prevention

Curriculum on the Range:

Students will be instructed to keep their firearms in a bag, case, or holster until they are at the firing line until they are told it is okay to get it out. On the firing line, we will initially start with dryfire practice, and make any necessary corrections to grip, stance, and holster work. We then work through a series of practical live fire shooting exercises. The range portion concludes with the required 25-round Maryland Wear and Carry permit qualification.

What Students Should Bring:

handgun
holster (if you have one)
150 rounds of ammunition
ear and eye protection
lunch
plenty of water

What to wear on the Range:

Clothing for movement, long pants, closed-toe shoes, long sleeve shirt and baseball hat, eye, ear protection

Instructor:

Kevin O'Shaughnessy (Reliance Tactical)

Cancellation:

Please check availability BEFORE signing up for a class. If something comes up and you do need to cancel, please email 'education@sccsfa.org'.

Cancellation Policy

In these situations, we ask that participants notify the organizer of their need to cancel a training or event as soon as possible via email.

Should a participant who has registered for an event need to cancel:

Please send cancellation details to the event organizer by email or by telephone.
Notification up to two weeks prior to an event will provide a full refund.
Notification of cancellation less than two weeks prior to an event will result in a service fee of 25% plus credit card processing fee If the opening in the event is not filled from the wait list.
If you have registered for an event or training and do not attend without notifying the organizer of your cancellation the full fee will be payable and non-refundable.