The Beans & Bullets event was created in 2018 by Edwin Epperson and a few of his cigar aficionados from Holy Smokes, a Tampa Christian Cigar Club.  As a military Veteran and Green Beret, Edwin desired to instruct and teach his friends about safe weapons handling and proper shooting techniques.  This has grown into a bi-annual event attracting dozens of families and their children.  Edwin’s company, Blue Bay Fund I, sponsors the Mexican lunch that is catered by a Dade City family-owned restaurant so that 100% of all ticket sales go to the events identified as non-profit.

No Experience is needed, and no weapon is required.  If you simply want to show up, enjoy Mexican food and fellowship, there will be PLENTY of weapons to try from all our attendees.  We only ask that you bring ammunition of whatever type of gun you would like to shoot.