Mike Venturino has passed

[Fishinfool]

Heads up with the sad news gun writer Mike Venturino has passed today after a long battle with heart issues.

One of the few gun writers I have followed for years, and by all accounts, a fine human being.

RIP Mike.

Larry

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Sorry to hear-enjoyed reading his columns. Based on outward appearances, I'm surprised he lasted as long as he did.

 

[Liftrat]

I appreciate your relaying the sad news.I always liked his articles, and the range of subjects he wrote about was educational. RIP indeed.

 

[StrawHat]

Prayers for the family.

Kevin

 

[Jebus35745]

Another gun writer I enjoyed gone. RIP Mike, you lived a dream life. Larry

 

[twodog max]

An interesting writer and sorry to see him pass away. He had mentioned his poor health several times in the last few years.

 

[Roofuss]

God Bless, Mike , and may you rest in peace . Deepest condolences to his family .
Always enjoyed your articles and you will be greatly missed .

 

[oldbrownhat]

...Based on outward appearances, I'm surprised he lasted as long as he did.

I was thinking the same thing, unfortunately

 

[M29since14]

He seemed to have diverse interests and somehow got away with writing about them and getting it published. That by itself is a good thing these days, and quite a bit of his stuff I found entertaining. Let's hope he has gone to the big shooting range beyond and maybe our paths will cross again. RIP.

 

[31FordA]

That's sad to hear. He was a good writer and I always enjoyed his articles.

 

[TXBryan]

I found his last article in Handloader about "is the .44 handgun fading away" very interesting. Though at first I didn't necessarily agree his logic seemed quite sound after reading the article.

He was a black powder and cast bullet guru for sure and won his share of competitions. He'll be missed.

Bryan

 

[oldbrownhat]

I found his last article in Handloader about "is the .44 handgun fading away" very interesting....

Well, bring back the Model 24!

 

[Igiveup]

My prayers to his family. I enjoyed his writings over the years. Seems like I just read a recent post of his listing a close call with his heart.

 

[oldbrownhat]

Larry, do you have a link to an obit? All I can find is a rumour of his passing bck in 2021!

 

[fordson]

One of the few gun writers that I followed years ago and actually enjoyed reading his work. Sad to hear of his passing. RIP Mike….

 

[alwslate]

I have read his articles for many years. I especially liked his articles about milsurps in Rifle magazine. RIP Mike.

 

[shell627]

May he rest in peace.

 

[Erich]

Thanks for the post; I'm really sorry to hear that. May God be with Yvonne and all who miss him.

 

[oldbrownhat]

There is a thread here on The Colt Forum from May 28

"I just got the word Mike is in hospice and not expected to live out the week.

I don't know if he will be back on the forum. I was asked to post this.."​

and a related post from Mike himself on the 31st at the bottom of the page:

#1 May 31, 2024
I have experienced a miracle and found my own personal angel. Last Wednesday May 22 four doctors stood by my bedside and grimly told Yvonne and I that there was no hope. My only choice was to determine where I wanted to die. True that. I was put in ICU where I met my angel. She just wouldn't give up on me. With some research she determined a med that might help and a doc to prescribe it. My blood pressure at tha time was about 70/50. The new med started raising my blood pressure, making taking another med possible. I started gaining strength so I'm now home: a place I never expected to see again.

I'm not entirely out of the woods. The entire bottom could drop out. And I have to carry around an infusion device, probably for as long as I live. As for writing more and shooting I'm not sure. I'm just going to take a hiatus for awhile.

PS: could someone put this message on the Shiloh forum? News of my impending demise make it there and I'd like to correct it now.

​

Alas, it was not to be

 

[mtgianni]

I met him several times at gun shows. Real person who would visit with you and show of his purchases. RIP Mike.