The Outlaw Travis James Posted August 18 Posted August 18 (edited) The wait is finally over! The application for The Last Stand – the 2026 SASS Florida State Championship is here. Don’t wait to get registered because we are capping the match at 220 shooters, so if you wait too long, you may miss out. From the reviews we received last year, I ‘m predicting that we will fill up very fast! Our theme for 2026 is Unleash Your Inner Villain. So, if you have ever harbored a desire to be the villain while watching your favorite westerns, now is your time. Join me and the other outlaws and ne’er-do-wells and become the bad-guy for a weekend. It’s more fun than you may think! 2026 Schedule We’ve moved The Last Stand 2026 to the third week in March because of Easter being the first weekend in April next year. The 2026 dates are now March 19th-21st, 2026. We will have side matches on Thursday and a 10-stage two-day Main Match Friday and Saturday. Casino Night Because of popular demand, we are bringing back Friday night side match awards and Casino Night. But this year, it will be bigger and better. We have rented a bigger room and will have more tables for you to gamble on. And we are hoping for a better response to the RSVP request so we can be sure of having enough food this year. Be sure to watch your inbox and SASS Florida for the RSVP request once we get closer to game time. Host Hotel The Last Stand Committee has procured the same host hotel as last year. We will be hosting Side Match Awards, Casino Night, the Costume Contest, and the Saturday Awards Banquet at the host hotel. They have extended our special block rates to Wednesday night. Ask for "The Last Stand" when booking. If you need extra nights (outside of March 18th-20th) with the blocked rate, just call them and they will be happy to oblige. They gave us rates for Wednesday and Thursday nights of $129 and Friday and Saturday nights of $135. You can book by either calling the number below or following the link. The link will only work for booking Wednesday – Saturday night. Extra nights at the block rate will have to be phoned in. Best Western Gateway Grand 4200 NW 97th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32606 (352)331-3336 Online Reservations: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.10281.html?groupId=Y65XG0S9 Host Campground The TLS Committee also set up rates with the same campground as last year. I am providing a link to the website below, but you must call to get the blocked rate of $65 per night. Ask for "The Last Stand" when calling. Santa Fe Palms RV Resort 3013 NE 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32609 (352)451-4566 CALL for Reservations Website for reference only: https://santafepalmsrvresort.com/ Sponsors and Vendors The 2026 Sponsor and Vendor application is not complete yet. We will be sending out another email when they are ready. The links on our website are not current so DO NOT use those. If you are interested in vending or sponsoring, please stay tuned. The Last Stand Committee is excited about next year. We invite you to join us for a one-of-a-kind match that is fun for everyone! We guarantee you make memories that won’t soon be forgotten. See you in March for The Last Stand 2026 and Unleash Your Inner Villain with us! On behalf of The Last Stand Committee Much obliged, The OTJ Social Media Wrangler More Info: https://laststand.org/ TLS2026_App_08012025.pdf Edited August 18 by The Outlaw Travis James 4 Quote
I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 Posted August 19 Posted August 19 This is a great shoot and it gets filled up pretty quickly. The Cracker Crew does put on a great shoot. Will be sending my apps in very soon. Don't want to miss this one. Great time for them northerners to come on down to the Sunshine State for some nice warm weather and some fun time. 1 Quote
Dogmeat Dad, SASS #48563L Posted August 19 Posted August 19 Holli and I will be there! Apps were printed this morning and will be in the mail tomorrow morning when I make my post office run. We plan to stay at the Host Hotel this year, just trying to decide if we want to come in on Wednesday night or Thursday afternoon. Decisions, decisions.... Looking forward to another great match! 1 Quote
The Outlaw Travis James Posted August 19 Author Posted August 19 15 hours ago, I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 said: This is a great shoot and it gets filled up pretty quickly. The Cracker Crew does put on a great shoot. Will be sending my apps in very soon. Don't want to miss this one. Great time for them northerners to come on down to the Sunshine State for some nice warm weather and some fun time. It is going to be a fun time! Can't wait! Quote
The Outlaw Travis James Posted August 19 Author Posted August 19 11 minutes ago, Dogmeat Dad, SASS #48563L said: Holli and I will be there! Apps were printed this morning and will be in the mail tomorrow morning when I make my post office run. We plan to stay at the Host Hotel this year, just trying to decide if we want to come in on Wednesday night or Thursday afternoon. Decisions, decisions.... Looking forward to another great match! I say come down as early as possible! Side matches all day on Thursday. WB, BP, Speed, and who knows what else... 1 Quote
Dogmeat Dad, SASS #48563L Posted August 20 Posted August 20 18 hours ago, The Outlaw Travis James said: I say come down as early as possible! Side matches all day on Thursday. WB, BP, Speed, and who knows what else... Well, we decided this morning. We are coming in Wednesday afternoon from Dunedin, FL. Host Hotel room is booked, Wednesday through Sunday, and we are planning to shoot the BP Side Match as a warm up as we will likely not have shot since January when we (hopefully) make our Florida trip, and since November prior to that. Last Stand will officially kick off our 2026 Big Match Season! I noticed that there was a change-up of the schedule this year with the "Shoot-Off" on Saturday and no events scheduled for Sunday. Should be a lot easier on folks who travel from a distance to get there, not to mention all the folks that work so hard to put the match on! We are available to assist with side-matches on Thursday, AM if needed, but will be busy making smoke in the afternoon! T-211 Days & Counting.... 1 Quote
Dogmeat Dad, SASS #48563L Posted November 5 Posted November 5 (edited) Congratulations to the Roughshod Raiders and The Last Stand for being selected as the 2025 SASS Match Of The Year! YaaaaaHooooo! I anticipate that 2026 will be even better! I see that the Who's Coming List has been updated and that, as of 10/26/2025, there are 129 lucky cowpokes signed up for the match and that leaves only 91 more slots to go before it is filled up! Looking forward to the match and the start of the 2026 Big Match season for Holli and I. T-134 Days & Counting and the Clock's-A-Tickin'.... Edited November 5 by Dogmeat Dad, SASS #48563L 'Cause I Don't Spel Two Gud! 1 Quote
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted November 5 Posted November 5 Santa Fe Palms is an excellent RV park a reasonable distance from the match. It is gated and offers some food trucks and entertainment. Quote
The Outlaw Travis James Posted November 5 Author Posted November 5 (edited) 🏆 The Last Stand 2026 📯 Breaking News from Land Run! 📯 Well saddle my horse and call me lucky - at the SASS National Championships opening ceremonies, The Last Stand was named Match of the Year! 🤠🏆 A mighty big thank ya to every hand who helped build it, shoot it, and keep the spirit alive. From the hard-ridin’ crew to the fine folks who traveled near and far, this honor belongs to all y’all. Here’s to the smoke, the steel, and the stories we’ve shared on that hallowed ground. The Last Stand ain’t just a match - it’s a legend we’re all writin’ together. 🔥 Word’s out. The Last Stand 2026 applications are ridin’ in fast, and we have already hit 💯 129 SHOOTERS SIGNED UP! For those keepin’ count, that’s over half full. 88 returning, 41 new, 16 States represented: AL (4), CT (1), DE (4), FL (67), GA (7), IN (5), MA (2), MD (2), MI (7), NC (5), NM (2), NY (3), OH (13), SC (5), UT (1), WV (1) Warm Ups - 69 Registered Black Powder - 20 Registered Wild Bunch - 10 Registered Spots are limited to 220 total. Once the corral fills, the gate swings shut 🚪. Do not be left watchin’ from the fenceline 🐄. Get your application in before the herd runs you over 🐎. 🃏 Friday Poker Night Returns 🎲 Bigger, louder, and rowdier than ever. More tables, more games, and room for a whole mess o’ spectators. Keep your eyes peeled 👀 for the RSVP call. And this year’s theme: “Unleash Your Inner Villain.” 😈 If you ever hankered to play the outlaw, here is your chance to walk the dark side of the street. 👉 Application’s hitched below. Follow the link for all the details: https://laststand.org/ The Last Stand 2026 Match Info When: March 19-21, 2026 Where: Shoot GTR, 1610 NW 65th Place, Gainesville, FL 32653 📍 Schedule: Thursday 3/19: Side Matches Friday 3/20: 5 Main Match Stages, Poker Night, Side Match Awards Saturday 3/21: 5 Main Match Stages, Shootoff, Costume Contest, Awards Banquet Much obliged, The OTJ – MD Roughshod Raiders Edited November 5 by The Outlaw Travis James 1 1 Quote
Scrub Oak Willie 53737 Posted November 5 Posted November 5 Left out 2 from Tn.😀😀. Scrub Oak Willie & Garnet Gal 1 Quote
The Outlaw Travis James Posted November 5 Author Posted November 5 13 minutes ago, Scrub Oak Willie 53737 said: Left out 2 from Tn.😀😀. Scrub Oak Willie & Garnet Gal We have about 9 applications that haven't been opened yet. They are coming in faster than we can process them! Quote
Jack Spade Posted November 6 Posted November 6 Add at least one from Missouri, put my application in the mail yesterday. Can't wait to see all my Florida friends! 1 Quote
The Outlaw Travis James Posted November 6 Author Posted November 6 12 minutes ago, Jack Spade said: Add at least one from Missouri, put my application in the mail yesterday. Can't wait to see all my Florida friends! Awesome! Bring a couple more with you. I don't think Missouri was represented last year. 1 Quote
Jack Spade Posted Saturday at 12:36 PM Posted Saturday at 12:36 PM On 11/6/2025 at 6:49 AM, The Outlaw Travis James said: Awesome! Bring a couple more with you. I don't think Missouri was represented last year. I have at least one rounded up, working on some others. Quote
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