Are you a current fighter with the FFA? Or just getting started?
If you're just getting started, here's a GREAT resource for getting information locally:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/FFAEVENTS/Every org in Florida... Belegarth, Dagorhir, Amtgard, Way of the Sword, and Tsuki Ura Musha all work together, and we have quite a few local smiths that can help you out and mentor you in person.
We have a day battle tomorrow (April 20) at Gemini Springs (10:30am-6:30pm in the field behind the red barn), in your neck of the woods. Come on out, look for my guys, can't miss us (
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos- ... 6561_n.jpg)...
I'll help you get started. And if I can't answer your questions, I'll refer you to someone who can.