We at Ed Brown Products are deeply saddened to report that Ed Brown, industry icon and founder of Ed Brown Products, passed away at his home on September 15, 2024, after an intense battle with an aggressive, un-treatable liver cancer.
Longtime writer and American Handgunner Magazine Contributing Editor Mike “Duke” Venturino has died. Mike passed away June 9, 2024, at his Montana home after a short illness.
From Bill Wilson, "The Wilson Combat team and I mourn the passing of industry icon Melvin Forbes. Unfortunately, I didn't know Melvin in person until May of 2022 and had only known him by his reputation as the godfather of ultralight hunting rifles."
On Thursday, March 21, Joseph M. DeCosta passed away. He was 91. For 30 years, Mr. D. was the man who made the National Matches happen. He would arrive in May, two months before the Matches started, and leave in September, a month after they ended.
Mack Gwinn III advised of the passing of his father, Captain Mack Gwinn, Jr. CPT Gwinn developed multiple firearms designs. According to the obituary, "Following his retirement from the Army, Mack began his lifelong career as an inventor and entrepreneur, ultimately filing nine patents."
Smith & Wesson announced that former CEO and longtime board member Michael F. Golden passed away unexpectedly on June 5th, 2023. Mike was a pivotal member of the Smith & Wesson family for many years and served as President and Chief Executive Officer from November 2004, until September 2011 and remained Co-Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors until present day.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program announces the passing of Major Larry Pendergrass, U.S. Army, Ret, on Sunday, May 14, 2023.
Well-known competition shooter Michael Plaxco of Corinth, Texas, passed away on May 17, 2023.
The Second Amendment Foundation announces the loss of one of their founding directors and secretary, Sam Slom of Hawaii. He was 81.
John Linebaugh, 67, of Clark, Wyoming, passed away on March 19, 2023. Linebaugh was an American gunsmith who gained international renown for creating custom revolvers in the largest calibers in the world. He invented the .500 Linebaugh caliber — the first successful .50 caliber revolver (and cartridge) in 1986. He is also credited with inventing the .475 Linebaugh cartridge, which he perfected in 1988.
The Outdoor Wire has received word of the passing of longtime industry figure Rick Robison. For four decades, Robison held executive positions at AcuSport.
The staff of Rock River Arms mourns the untimely loss of Steve Mayer, a 20-year employee of the company and an integral part of the sales and product development teams. Steve passed away October 12, 2022.
"We at Ed Brown Products are deeply saddened to report that John May, Sales and Marketing Director, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 2. He will be greatly missed by our team."
The CMP is disheartened to announce the passing of long-time competitor, volunteer and friend, Mike Miller of Peoria, Arizona, on Jan. 26, 2022. He was 75.
All at Lyman are sad to announce the passing of James F. “Mace” Thompson, the founder of Lyman Products Corp. Mace passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday Apr. 3, 2021. He was 79.
A release from Luth-AR disclosed the loss of Michael Benecke, good friend of Randy, the Luth-AR family and the conservation, hunting and firearm community.
Tom Nash, a life-long industry veteran and shooting sports advocate died unexpectedly at the age of 67 on Saturday August 22, 2020. Tom worked for over 40 years in the firearms industry, most recently serving as a Buyer and Key Accounts Executive for Bangers LP.
Releases from Firearms Trainer Association and CCW Safe announced the passing of Doctor William Aprill, a deputy sheriff and Special Deputy U.S. Marshal, a decorated competitive shooter, an instructor who conducted training for civilians, law enforcement, and military in various defensive fighting skills for three decades and a practicing licensed mental health professional.
Former International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts (ICORE) officer and Master Class Shooter Vick Pickett of Mesa, Arizona died April 29 after a 20 month fight with transverse myelitis.
The National Association of Police Equipment Distributors announces the passing of co-founder and long-time administrator, Tom Pertierra, for the 35-year old public safety, non-profit association. He was 68 years old.