Brownells sadly announces the death of long-time family patriarch Frank Brownell, who successively held the positions of President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board at Brownells.
Brownells.com Patriarch Frank Brownell Passes Away at 86 ~ VIDEO
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Patriot ~ Joanne D Eisen Passes
Joanne D. Eisen passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a legacy of tireless Second Amendment advocacy & impactful writings.
Chip Mellor’s Legacy Promotes a Broader Concept of Civil Liberties: Economic Freedom & Private Property Are Essential
Chip Mellor’s legacy, in short, is an organization that challenges people to rethink what it means to defend civil liberties, promote freedom, and help the disadvantaged.
Cimarron Firearms Honors the Legendary Life of Phil Spangenberger ~ VIDEO
The passing of Phillip Howard Spangenberger was a blow to the cowboy action shooting & cowboy mounted shooting community, and the firearms media family.
Firearms Community Mourns the Loss of Paul Harrell: A Legacy of Education & Integrity
Paul Harrell, a well-known firearms educator, YouTuber, and Second Amendment advocate, passed away in September 2024 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Considered the Father of the PDW, Capt. Mack W. Gwinn, Jr., Passes Away at 79
Mack Gwinn, Jr., firearms design innovator and accomplished inventor holding multiple patents, has died after a long illness.
William C. Davis: A Tribute to the Master Ballistician
On March 4, 2010, the renowned ballistician, engineer, and accomplished shooter, William C. Davis died at the age of 88…
Farewell to a Shooting Sports TV Legend: Jim Scoutten Passes Away
…sparked an overwhelming wave of sincere sympathies & fond recollections, commemorating the incredible moments & the genuinely kind soul that defined Jim Scoutten.
Michael F. Golden Vice-Chairman of the Board at Smith & Wesson Passes
It is with great sadness that Smith & Wesson announces former CEO & longtime board member Michael F. Golden passed away unexpectedly on June 5th, 2023
Farewell Senator Slom: Hawaii Patriot Sam Slom Has Passed Away
Conservative patriot, esteemed economist, defender of the Second Amendment, and former State Senator Sam Slom, passed away at the young age of 81.
George Trulock, Founder of Trulock Chokes Has Passed
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Trulock. Mr. Trulock passed away on June 13 after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer.
Polymer80 Announces the Passing of Loran Kelley Sr.
It is with profound sadness that Polymer80 (P80) announces that Loran Kelley Sr., an instrumental partner, and father of Polymer80, has passed away.
Passing of Alan Mossberg ~ O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. Chairman
On November 6th, 2021, Alan Mossberg, Chairman of O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., passed away at his home in Tierra Verde, Florida.
Gun Rights Activist & Icon, Robert Kukla, Passes
Robert John Kukla, a retired administrative law judge in Illinois and a giant in the early days of the gun rights movement, has passed away. He was 87.
Life-Long Democrat & Gun Banner, John Lewis, Dead at 80
After the horrific Las Vegas shooting massacre in 2017 John Lewis piled on with a dramatic plea to want to know how many bodies it would need for Congress to take action on more extreme gun control…
Performers Remember Southern Rock Legend & Pro-Gun Activist Charlie Daniels ~ VIDEO
Fellow performers remember country and southern rock legend and pro-gun activist @CharlieDaniels who died this week at 83.
American Patriot & Singer Charlie Daniels Dies at 83 ~ VIDEO
Charlie Daniels, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame who sang “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” and was a vocal supporter of U.S. veterans and a bold advocate for conservative American values..
Second Amendment Foundation President Joseph Tartaro Passes
“Joe Tartaro was kind, thoughtful, and most of all, a happy warrior in our fight for the right to keep and bear arms. Rest in peace warrior you made a difference in the fight for freedom.”
AR15.com Founder Edward Avila Passes 1971-2020
It is with heartfelt sadness that we have to bring you the news that AR15.com Founder, Edward Avila has died after a long fight with cancer. GOD’s speed bother, you will be missed.
Benchmade Knives Founder, Les de Asis, Passes
Les de Asis passed away earlier today. No words can properly express the sadness of our loss. Benchmade has lost our founder, friend, and visionary who built one of the greatest knife brands…
Senator H.L. “Bill” Richardson, Political Maverick and GOA Founder, Passes Away at 92
Senator H. L. “Bill” Richardson, the founder of Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners of California, went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2020. He was 92.
Warne Honors the Passing of its Founder: John Llewellyn Warne
Jack Warne founded Warne Manufacturing Company in 1991, which became known throughout the global firearms industry for manufacturing and marketing high-quality riflescope mounts.
Gun Writer & AmmoLand Contributor, Bob Shell Passes
AmmoLand News is sad to announce that our friend and popular reloading and gun writer Bob Shell passed away Friday, February 16th, 2019.
President George H.W. Bush & a Letter Of Appreciation
One week was all I had on the ground at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage Alaska when a US Secret Service agent walked into my office with a very large request for support.
Doug “Krikket” Krick, Founder of Pink Pistols, Passes Away at 48
We are deeply saddened by the loss, please know that Doug is in our prayers. Doug was an innovator, breaking down barriers and an inspiration to the Second Amendment community.
In Memory of Bill Harmon, Founder of Harmon Scents
Bill Harmon, the founder of Harmon Scents, passed away Friday, October 26th, 2018 at the age of 67.
R.I.P. Virginia Citizens Defense League EM & ex-Board member, Dale Welch
It is with much sadness that I have to report the passing of Dale Welch (1938-2018). Dale was a fierce defender of liberty and will be sorely missed by our cause.
James “Cowboy” Fernandez Passes, Champion Duck Caller, Founder of Sure-Shot Game Call
The entire Sure-Shot Game Calls family, friends and fans mourn his loss of James “Cowboy” Fernandez and extend our sympathies to his family..
The Gunny, R. Lee Ermey Passes Away at 74 ~ VIDEO
The NRA has lost one of its beloved members on Sunday, April 15, 2018, when R. Lee Ermey of Palmdale, Calif., passed away from complications of pneumonia at the age of 74.
Remembering Jay Minsky and the Bloomberg Gun Giveaway
In order to spit in Bloomberg’s eye, Virginia Citizens Defense League gave away a handgun and a rifle, calling the event the “Bloomberg Gun Giveaway.”
