Texas Beginner and/or Ladyseed events in 2023?

[ohhellno]

Hi Appleseeders - long-term lurker, first-time poster...

I now have the time to get trained/involved, and would like to register for either a Beginner event OR Ladyseed, preferably in TX. I have checked out the schedule page, but don't see anything yet. Does anyone have some inside scoop on an event I can get on my calendar?

Thanks in advance!

[Mrs. Smith]

Howdy, stranger!

Let's start with location.  You may have noticed that Texas is, well, biggish 

Whereabouts are you?

All of our 25m traditional rifle clinics are beginner-friendly. In fact, we LOVE beginners! They don't have any established habits.  Beginners are awesome!

As for Ladyseed, never fear! All of our clinics are family-friendly. You don't find any "just a girl" nonsense at Appleseed. There is usually a Ladyseed on the schedule in San Antonio in late summer, and we're working on something for Amarillo some time this summer.

Which brings us full circle 

What part of Texas?

Mrs. Smith

[ohhellno]

I'm right in the center of the state, so Temple/Austin/Killeen/Waco are easy for me, but I've got the time to travel if something's outside of that distance.

[AF5US]

I'm happy to chime in just a bit.  I live in the DFW area and have worked with the Waco crew for years (I currently split my time between Gainesville and Waco).  I can't sing the Waco range's praises enough, they'll take good care of any participant - from absolute beginner to those with plenty of experience.  As a bonus, the Waco range has a covered overhead which helps keep inclement weather or the hot summer sun away.  Of course I have a heavy bias 

The Waco (China Spring, really) hosts events on the third weekend of every month.  This month (February) is a private youth event but I'm certain you'd be very welcome any other month.

There are other excellent programs as well, depending on where exactly you're located.  For example I believe Kerville is pretty close to Austin.  You can find a list of events at:
https://appleseedinfo.org/schedule/?qstate=TX&state=Texas

You want to avoid anything listed as "Known Distance" for now, until you've been to a 25 meter event.  The Known Distance events build on skills and techniques introduced in the 25 meter events.  Anything listed as "Appleseed" will be a 25 meter event that sounds perfect for what you're looking for in rifle lessons, or anything listed as a pistol clinic will be specific to pistol.

And of course, any event you attend will have a healthy heaping hearty serving of history in the heritage that we all share as Americans.  Make sure to sign up SOMEWHERE - it will be an event you won't forget.

I'm right in the center of the state, so Temple/Austin/Killeen/Waco are easy for me, but I've got the time to travel if something's outside of that distance.

[Mrs. Smith]

Looks like Jason has this well in hand!

The Waco team will take good care of you, ma'am.