The Last Stand 2009

A tribute to the duke

 

What is it?
The Last Stand is the SASS State of Florida Championship. It is hosted by the Central Florida Rifle and Pistol Club, and organized by the members of The Last Stand Committee. We are proud to offer you four days of shooting, partying, and all-around cowboy fun.

 

When is it?

January 8th thru the 11th!!!!

 

How much is it?

The cost is $110.00 for the first shooter, $70.00 for a spouse or significant other, and $45.00 for juniors. The match is limited to the first 300 shooters, and there will be a $25.00 late fee added to the cost after December 1st, 2008, so get your applications in early!

 

Where is the Application?

Click here The Last Stand Application

Please note the following about the application.

1.   The application can be electronically filled out and printed to be mailed while you are on-line or you can print the form and fill it out by hand. If you make a mistake filling out the form on line simply click on the black reset form button at the bottom of the form. All applications must be mailed in with their payment.

2.   You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and print our application. If you don't have this software, it is easy and free to download and install from the Adobe Web Site.

3.   Please fill out a SEPARATE application for each shooter in your family. Families will be put on the same posse unless otherwise noted on the application.

4.   Other requests for “Posse me with” will be honored as best we can, but we DO NOT guarantee that your request will be honored. Please make a note if you are sharing guns/ammo/cart etc with the person you have requested.

 

What is the schedule of events?

Tuesday 6th

There will be two shooters’ classes put on by former World Champ, Lefty Longridge and the lovely Lusty Lil. Class size is limited. Cost will be $75.00 per person. Lil will be putting on a special class for the ladies.  Please call Weewahootee for availability.

 

Wednesday 7th

All the hard working RO’s and Committee Members will be shooting all 10 stages in one day. Whew!!!

 

Thursday 8th

9:00 AM Check-In begins

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Side Matches.

Thursday Side Matches will cost $25.00 to shoot all day. You may purchase your all day pass either by checking the box on the application and sending your money ahead of time, or by just paying when you arrive at the range Thursday. Only registered shooters may shoot in the Side Matches.

Friday 9th

8:00 AM Check-In

9:00 AM Mandatory Shooters Meeting

9:30 AM - (usually early afternoon)Shoot 5 Main Match Stages

??? - ??? Shop till you Drop in our Vendor area after you get done shooting!!!

7:00 PM Friday Night Dinner and Costume Contest (more info to follow)

The Friday night Dinner is included in the cost of the match for all shooters. You may purchase extra Friday night tickets for any non-shooters in your group at a cost of $25.00 each.

Advance purchase ONLY!!!! Friday’s Dinner will be on the poolside patio of the Marriott Airport Hotel in Orlando ( weather permitting, of course ).

 

Saturday 10th

9:30 AM - ??? Shoot 5 Main Match Stages

??? - ??? Shop till you Drop in our Vendor area after you get done shooting!!!

7:00 PM Saturday Night Ball

The Saturday night Governor's Ball is NOT included in the match cost. You may purchase as many Saturday night Ball tickets as you need, for shooters and non-shooters, for $40.00 each. 

Advance purchase ONLY!!!!

This year’s ball will be in the Ballroom of the Marriott Airport Hotel in Orlando. It will feature fine dining that the Marriot is noted for and some extra special entertainment!

You won’t want to miss it.

 

 

Sunday 11th

10:00 AM Awards Ceremony at the pavilion on the backside of the club.

High Noon Top Gun Shoot-off

Quite possibly the most exciting Shoot-off in the country…Just ask Lead Dispencer, Red River Ray, Sidekick and Doc Molar (all previous winners)!!!!

 

Is this a “Lost Brass Match”?

Yes it is!!!!

 

How much ammo do I need?

Main Match = 100 Rifle – 100 Pistol – 50 Shotgun

Should do the job but you may want to bring extra for side matches and any incidentals

 

I need more info! Who do I ask?

Click here Contacts

 

I want to be a vendor! Who do I contact?

Click here Contacts

 
How do I get there?

Click here for Directions

 

Where can I stay?

The host hotel for The Last Stand 2009 is the Marriott Airport Hotel, near the Orlando International Airport. The phone number there is 407-851-9000/ 1-800-380-6751. It is located at 7499 Augusta National Drive, off Hwy 436/Semoran Blvd, just a bit north of the Bee Line Expressway. It is a beautiful facility with excellent service. They have made a limited number of rooms available for Last Stand 2009 guests at a reduced rate. You must mention the Last Stand to obtain this reduced rate. We suggest you hurry to make your reservation as it will fill up fast.

 

Of course, there are other nearby hotels where you may also wish to stay, such has the Holiday Inn Express, 407-851-1113, La Quinta 407-240-5000, Ameri Suites 407-251-8024 and numerous others around the area. And if you wish to camp cheap, there is also a limited amount of dry camping (no facilities) at the range. Contact Weewahootee for details.

 

Can I get an Award?

Sure you can and this is how it works.

1.   Top overall main match shooter Trophy.

2.    Sole Survivor of High Noon Top Gun Shoot-off Trophy

3.   Top Male and Female shooter from Florida – SASS State Champion Belt Buckles and free entry into the SASS Southeast Regional.

4.                      All Categories will be recognized at the awards ceremony.

a.                       1st thru 5th Place

5.   Side match awards for 1st Place for men, ladies, and seniors.

6.   Out-of-state shooters are eligible for all awards except the belt buckles and Regional match entries given to the top male and female from Florida.

7.   The TOP Florida Resident Shooter in each category will be recognized as the Florida State Champion for that category as well. You MUST be a Florida resident to win these Florida State Champion awards.

 

What is the Top Gun Shoot-off and how do I get into it on Sunday?

This is a head to head competition utilizing knockdown targets on three berms. Each shooter starts on an outside berm. Once they have knocked down all 10 targets using their rifle and a pistol, they run to the common berm in the middle and shoot 11 more knockdowns, using a pistol and their shotgun. The last knockdown is a crossover popper and the first shooter to get their crossover popper down moves on to the next round. All other knockdown targets must fall first and the shooter can reload any gun as necessary to complete the course of fire.

 

The Top 32 Overall Main Match Shooters are invited to be in the shoot-off on Sunday at High Noon.

(If someone qualifies for, but chooses not to participate, the next shooter in line by overall finish will move up to that spot, and so on, until 32 top finishing competitors are assembled. ONLY those shooters that actually participate and compete in the SOLE SURVIVOR SHOOT-OFF of the TOP 32 will be awarded a SOLE SURVIVOR BADGE PIN.)

During the intermission period of the Sole Survivor Shoot-Off, we will be conducting two additional shoot-offs for Juniors and Ladies.

 

JUNIOR shooters that wish to participate and are not part of the TOP 32 SOLE SURVIVOR SHOOT OFF will compete against each other until we a have the LAST JUNIOR STANDING.  

 

The top 8 Ladies, who are not part of the TOP 32 SOLE SURVIVOR SHOOT OFF are invited to compete against each other until we have the LAST LADY STANDING.

 

Awards will be given to: The Sole Survivor, Last Junior Standing, and Last Lady Standing.

 

 

Is there anything else I need to know?

Please dress cowboy/girl for all events. You may wish to dress up in your best cowboy duds and cowgirl dresses for a formal ball on Saturday night. We will have professional photographers at all events to preserve the memories of all your fun times at The Last Stand 2009.

 

Any round over the berm constitutes a Match DQ. You may not lever your rifle or cock your pistol until the gun is pointed safely downrange at the berm. Scoring will be by total time, not rank points. The round count for the main match will be approximately 100 rifle, 100 pistol, and 50 shotgun. Side matches will include speed rifle, speed pistol, speed shotgun, pocket pistol, derringer, .22 rifle and pistol, long range rifle, and whatever else we can dream up. Round count for the side matches will be however much you can haul in your vehicle.

 

We look forward to seeing you and shooting with you at the Last Stand 2009. Again, please check back and stay posted for any additional information that may become available as the event draws near.