New Member Introductions

[Xavier]

Hello Floridians. I'll be moving to the sunshine state at the end of the month and look forward to attending some events! I'll be in the Clearwater area.

I've attended three Appleseed events in PA including one below freezing. I'm looking forward to trying some RKD, KD, and Pistol Clinics, something we don't have much of up here in PA.

As I'm not super familiar with Florida towns, which host locations will be closest to me in Clearwater?

[stoneknives]

Welcome to 'Merica and Freedom.

The 2 active ranges would be Herando Sportsmans Club (about an hour North) and Manatee Gun and Archery (about a hour Southeast).
The next shoot at Hernando is Jan 28/29 and the next at Manatee Feb 5/6.

Once again welcome to Florida.

Henry

[ScubaSteve]

Welcome Xavier.

Those ranges that StoneKnives pointed out should have everything you are looking for. Florida has plenty of shoots each year. About the only thing we can't offer you is another shoot below freezing   .

Look forward to seeing you on the line.

Steve

[SFLShooter]

Went to my first Ladyseed event recently.  What an information packed weekend.  Hubby and I are going to attend Appleseed in early April in Homestead. Looking forward to it!

[Xavier]

Welcome Xavier.

Those ranges that StoneKnives pointed out should have everything you are looking for. Florida has plenty of shoots each year. About the only thing we can't offer you is another shoot below freezing   .

Look forward to seeing you on the line.

Steve

Thanks, I got my Winterseed patch so I think I'm all set on below freezing shoots!

[Daniel]

Hello all,
My name is Daniel and I have revisited appleseed after bieng gone for a while. I stared  appleseed in 2016 and now that I am retired I am back volunteering again. I live in pensacola florida area. If anyone wants to get together and practice or shoot just lemme knkw. Thanks.

[malabar]

Welcome back!

tk

Hello all,
My name is Daniel and I have revisited appleseed after bieng gone for a while. I stared  appleseed in 2016 and now that I am retired I am back volunteering again. I live in pensacola florida area. If anyone wants to get together and practice or shoot just lemme knkw. Thanks.

[TheMenace]

Welcome back Daniel. You'll be right at home with the fine Appleseed folks in the Panhandle!

[Benj]

Hi, I'm Ben. I just finished a two day marksmanship training in Flagler. It was a fantastic experience. I'm looking forward to going to more of these and learning new skills.

About me: I'm a mid 30s nomad with a remote IT job exploring Florida to figure out where I'd like to set root (suggestions welcome)

[9mm4545]

Welcome and I am glad you enjoyed the shoot! I am a member at the Flagler Gun Club and if ever you want to join me for some trigger time there, just ask and I would be happy to have you as a guest.

[rambo granny]

Ben,
I really enjoyed working with you! So proud you also scored with your bolt gun on the last AQT.  As Bruce & I have family membership to Flagler, I echo Bruce's invitation. You're being so open to trying new shooting ideas/positions really was a major contributor to your huge progress over the weekend.
As to suggestions for roots in FL, what sorts of area do you prefer? City vs rural county? We personally live in Putnam County, a small very rural county on the St Johns River. Reach us via the private message system ("my messages" tab above) on this forum by our screen names.

[cowpenF]

     hello people. i am in new tampa area. if anyone would like a cup of coffee some time that would be fine. started appleseed few years back. new here. tony   https://appleseedinfo.org/smf/Smileys/newsmileys/waveusa.gif

[ScubaSteve]

Hi Tony. No coffee for me but glad you are here. We run events in Clearwater often. They would love to see you over there.

Steve

hello people. i am in new tampa area. if anyone would like a cup of coffee some time that would be fine. started appleseed few years back. new here. tony   https://appleseedinfo.org/smf/Smileys/newsmileys/waveusa.gif

[Ramble]

Hi, hope all is well. I am a retired disabled Veteran. My family just relocated to back to Ave Maria, FL from Carroll, Iowa. Just did a one day out of a two days shoot in Ames, Iowa in April. I tried to contact someone about an upcoming one day shoot & now have limited access. Looks like the Maximum Ordinant retired me. Stated cause was I have not volunteered enough & that's true. However, I have always done what I could do for the Project Appleseed. I coordinated some of the first shoots at the Immokalee range. I would like to reenroll in Project Appleseed. Thanks

[ScubaSteve]

Hi Ramble,

We would love to have you back. I am the state coordinator down here in Fl now. As an AC all we really need to do to reinstate you is to send in some paperwork. I can do that at any time.

Take a look at the Appleseed events for Florida on the public page (Link Below). We do run quite a few events down in south Fl but wont be running many for a little while due to the heat.

https://appleseedinfo.org/schedule/?qstate=FL&state=Florida

Find an event you would like to work and then send me a PM to ScubaSteve letting me know you would like to be reinstated and work X event. I will get the paperwork done and we can get you back in the ranks.

Thanks for all you have done and will do in the future.
Steve

Hi, hope all is well. I am a retired disabled Veteran. My family just relocated to back to Ave Maria, FL from Carroll, Iowa. Just did a one day out of a two days shoot in Ames, Iowa in April. I tried to contact someone about an upcoming one day shoot & now have limited access. Looks like the Maximum Ordinant retired me. Stated cause was I have not volunteered enough & that's true. However, I have always done what I could do for the Project Appleseed. I coordinated some of the first shoots at the Immokalee range. I would like to reenroll in Project Appleseed. Thanks

[Lightyear]

Hi all,

Just got to experience my first weekend out at the Clearwater shoot. I had an amazing time and am looking forward to the next opportunity I have to join another session. Wasn't able to earn my Rifleman patch but did manage to clear the redcoat target Sunday afternoon.

[stoneknives]

I'm glad you had a great experience at our shoot.
It would have been a perfect weekend except for all the early morning 'skeeters stirred up by the hurricane.

Henry

[Averywhite]

Hello all. My name is Chris and I'm a returning Appleseed shooter. My first Appleseed shoot was many years ago and I failed to qualify. Needless to say, I'm back and ready to get my patch!

I'll be attending the Appleseed Pistol Clinic in August @ Hernando Sportsman Club and I'm working on getting time off from work in November so I can shoot the Appleseed scheduled at that time.

I'm bringing a a few people from work along with my father, and possibly my wife for the Appleseed Pistol Clinic in August. See you soon!

[ABF4]

Hello all. My name is David and I reside in south east Florida. I would very much like to be active in the Appleseed community. Looking forward to it.

[TheMenace]

Hi David,
Have you attended an event in Florida? Are you near Hollywood? Hernando?
Dennis

[ABF4]

I have not. Just been in Boca Raton 5 years now. I usually go up to palm beach shooting center when I'm off. I will be around the entire month of August till the 28th. Would like to participate for sure.

[TheMenace]

Perfect!
If you go to https://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=69891.0 you'll see the entire schedule for Florida. The Aug 30 event at Hollywood should be what you need to get started. The Shootboss, MissConduct (Wendy) will take good care of you.
Welcome!
Dennis