The Pickens Pistols

Women’s Shooting Program

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The Pickens County Sportman’s Club

Jasper, GA

REGISTER HERE: Join Pickens Pistols Interest Group

Any participant that is not a member of PCSC must sign a waiver.  Go here--> https://waiver.fr/pcsc-waiver

2025-2026 Pickens Pistols Calendar

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 6:30pm: Kick-off Cocktails for Pickens Pistols at Meredith Mansfield’s New Home in Ellijay, Appetizers provided/BYOB, Spouses Included

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 9:30am-12:30pm:  Intro and Basics of Firearms: Learn or refresh your skills on universal safety rules, loading, proper grip, and shooting skills. (Chris Barrett)  Donation of $20.00 Suggested for Non-Members

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 11:00 am:  “Bang Bang and BBQ,” Practice your shooting with our own Pickens Pistol, Cindy Wahlig, Licensed Shooting Instructor, Bigun’s BBQ to follow shooting at noon.  Donation of $5.00 Suggested for Non-Members

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 11:00 am:  “Bang Bang and BBQ,” Practice your shooting with our own Pickens Pistol, Cindy Wahlig, Licensed Shooting Instructor, Bigun’s BBQ to follow shooting at noon.  Donation of $5.00 Suggested for Non-Members

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:00am-1:00pm: Building on Basics: Continue to enhance the skills you learned in Basics of Firearms. (Marty Brechbuhl) Donation of $20.00 Suggested for Non-Members

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 11:00am:  “Bang Bang and BBQ,” Practice your shooting with our own Pickens Pistol, Cindy Wahlig, Licensed Shooting Instructor, Bigun’s BBQ to follow shooting at noon.  Donation of $5.00 Suggested for Non-Members

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 9:30am-12:00pm: Archery ABC’s (Chris Dover)  Donation of $10.00 Suggested for Non-Members

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 11:00 am:  “CHRISTMAS Bang Bang and BBQ,” Practice your shooting with our own Pickens Pistol, Cindy Wahlig, Licensed Shooting Instructor, Bigun’s BBQ to follow shooting at noon.  Donation of $5.00 Suggested for Non-Members, Bring a “Safety Related” Ornament or Christmas Decoration valued under $15.00 for a Secret Santa Gift Exchange

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00-12:30pm: “Fight or Flight,” Using Situational Awareness to know your surroundings and how you will respond in times of urgency. (Cindy Wahlig). 

Donation of $5.00 Suggested for Non-Members

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:30am-2:00pm:  Lunch and Learn, 11:30-Lunch, 12:00-2:00-Instruction, “Cleaning Your Firearm,” Bring firearm and instruction book, Stay to Shoot if time permits. (Chris Edwards/Paul Gay)  LADIES ONLY Donation of $5.00 Suggested for Non-Members

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:00 am:  “Bang Bang and BBQ,” Practice your shooting with our own Pickens Pistol, Cindy Wahlig, Licensed Shooting Instructor, Bigun’s BBQ to follow shooting at noon.  Donation of $5.00 Suggested for Non-Members

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:30am-12:30pm: Practical Shooting and Handgun Retention: Using red guns learn the four-point draw, how to retain gun and control at all times, and basic self-defense. (Chris Edwards/Paul Gay)  LADIES ONLY Donation of $10.00 Suggested for Non-Members

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:00 am:  “Bang Bang and BBQ,” Practice your shooting with our own Pickens Pistol, Cindy Wahlig, Licensed Shooting Instructor, Bigun’s BBQ to follow shooting at noon.  Donation of $5.00 Suggested for Non-Members

Friday March 13, 2026 at 9:30am-1:00pm: IDPA Introduction, this class is for Intermediate to Advanced Only (Rick Register)  Donation of $20.00 Suggested for Non-Members

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:00 am:  “Bang Bang and BBQ,” Practice your shooting with our own Pickens Pistol, Cindy Wahlig, Licensed Shooting Instructor, Bigun’s BBQ to follow shooting at noon.  Donation of $5.00 Suggested for Non-Members

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:30am-12:00pm:  Intermediate Shot Guns: Improve on the basics of shooting a shotgun or refresh your current skills. Please bring your own shotgun. (John Schellack)  Donation of $20.00 Suggested for Non-Members

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00 am:  “Bang Bang and BBQ,” Practice your shooting with our own Pickens Pistol, Cindy Wahlig, Licensed Shooting Instructor, Bigun’s BBQ to follow shooting at noon.  Donation of $5.00 Suggested for Non-Members

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:30am-1:00pm: “Games and Guests” Day hosted by THE JOHN WHITES et al, Shooting Poker, Sink the Boat and MORE! PRIZES!!!! Cookout to follow.

Register using the Upcoming Events above or using the Events Calendar.

MISSION: 

To promote the education of women regarding guns and gun safety while encouraging camaraderie and the formal education of women through the PPP Fund.

DEFINITIONS:

• Member: A female member of PCSC. If an event or class is limited in number, a Member will always have priority over a Non-member. As budget permits, various shooting events will be covered by the PP Annual Budget. However, Members may be asked to contribute funds toward advanced or detailed training in advance of registration.
• Non-Member: A spouse or child (18-22 at home) of a PCSC member. Non-Members will be asked to donate a nominal amount for each training session or activity. The amount recommended will depend on the event and is at the discretion of the Non-Member. This money will go to the Pickens Pistols Annual Budget or the PPP Fund.
• Frank: A male or spouse of a female PCSC member that has donated his time and energy to helping the Pickens Pistols. Affectionately, named after Frank E. Butler, Annie Oakley’s husband.

The Pickens Pistols Purpose (“PPP"): The fund started to help promote the formal education of a Pickens Pistol Member or Non-Member. 

OBJECTIVE: To meet monthly on a regular basis, alternating between Saturdays and Thursdays of every month. The planning committee reserves the right to change these dates and times with advance notice.