Tom Knapp passes away

[SPEMack618]

Tom Knapp, legendary trap shooter and all around good gun guy, passed away.

http://www.pagunblog.com/2013/04/26/tom-knapp-passes/

I remember staying up late to watch the repeats of Shooting USA to watch him do some superb trick shooting.

Perhaps He and Herb Parsons can go around of sporting clays now.

 

[Brian Pfleuger]

Sad day for our sport.

I have enjoyed watching him, perhaps more than any of the other "stars".

CZ-USA's facebook page confirms it.

 

[Fishing_Cabin]

Its unfortunate to hear... I enjoyed watching him as well, and will miss his impact on the firearms community. He seemed to be a great gentleman.

May he rest in peace.

 

[ejb69]

I saw him shoot a few times a the Cabela's Outdoor Show. He was very entertaining. He will be missed.

 

[Kreyzhorse]

That is a shame. I really enjoyed watching him shoot and he was a great entertainer as well.

 

[dalegribble]

God's speed Tom. I enjoyed watching your skills and appreciated your down home manners.

 

[bbqbob51]

He was the perfect shooting sports ambassador

With all the negativity out there when it comes to shooting enthusiasts, we really need more like him representing us. I never saw him in person but saw him on the History Channel and have watched his DVDs. He was so entertaining, RIP and enjoy the shooting range in the sky.

 

[CharlieDeltaJuliet]

Rest in peace Mr. Knapp, you sir, were one hell of a shooter and showman.

 

[CurlyQ.Howard]

Having informed my brother of Tom Knapp's death, I just got this return email, "A real gentleman, and a heckuva showman. I'll always remember his asking Brett and Cal to "assist" with the finale of his demonstration @ the RGS 2009 National event." And I'll bet that there are many, many others with stories like this as that's the kind of man Tom Knapp was.

 

[Hunter Customs]

My condolences to Tom's family and friends.
It's always a loss to the shooting community to lose any shooter especially shooters of Tom's caliber.
God's speed and may you rest in peace Tom.

Best Regards
Bob Hunter
www.huntercustoms.com

 

[Spats McGee]

I only saw Tom a few times on shooting shows, but he always struck me as very good-natured and a good sport. Those are very important qualities in a man.

RIP, Tom Knapp.

 

[Wreck-n-Crew]

Every time i saw a show of Tom's I couldn't help Think how deadly he would be as an old west lawman. The next thought was he was just enjoying life and put that thought to rest...until the next show.

One of the best ever...RIP Mr gentle

 

[JohnKSa]

Wow, what lousy news. Bob Munden and Tom Knapp both lost to us in the space of 5 months.

 

[scrubcedar]

Tom Knapp and George Jones the same day. A sad day for this old country boy. Vaya con dios gentleman.

 

[jhenry]

RIP Tom Knapp. I took my boys to go see him shoot last year, and after the show he stayed and met every single person who wanted to take a picture or shake his hand. Very much the gentleman. After that he took the time to answer some emails I sent when shopping for a youth model 20 gauge for one of my sons.

The show was the most impressive display of shooting skill I ever saw.

 

[dawg23]

I was told, but have no way of confirming, that Mr. Knapp had been battling lung cancer prior to his passing.

There's no disputing the fact that he was a gentleman, and an extraordinary showman.

 

[arch308]

He shall be missed.

 

[Closing The Gap]

I'll never forget watching his trick shooting on TV. It was/is the reason I got into shooting. He will be missed.

 

[bumnote]

Sad to hear this. I've seen him on TV a few times, last weekend in fact, and he just comes across as the nicest guy...and a helluva good shot.
Condolences to his friends and his family. He'll be missed.

 

[Derius_T]

Most definitely one of the best in the business, and extremely polite and courteous too. Sad day. RIP Mr. Knapp.