RIP Stephen A. Camp

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It is reported on several other forums that Stephen A. Camp suffered a stroke yesterday and has died. He was a member here and had his own site devoted to the Browning High Power. He was very knowledgeable about the BHP and wrote extensively about the pistol and related topics. He was a retired police officer also.

 

[ldp4570]

It is reported on several other forums that Stephen A. Camp suffered a stroke yesterday and has died. He was a member here and had his own site devoted to the Browning High Power. He was very knowledgeable about the BHP and wrote extensively about the pistol and related topics. He was a retired police officer also.

The firearms world is a lesser place today with his loss!!

 

[woodsltc]

I didn't know him or of him, but prayers for his family and loved ones. RIP!!

Don

 

[GyMac]

I really enjoyed his writing and valued his opinions. Very sad. He seemed like a nice man.

 

[-db-]

It wasn't too long ago I sat and spent a few hours reading everything he had at his web site on S&W revolvers, particularly the snub nose variety, once the wheelgun bug bit a couple years ago. A fine no-nonsense writer I always enjoyed reading whether there or at the numerous forums he was a member of.

He will be missed.

 

[j38]

Condolences to his family. Stephen wrote the most thorough range reports and thoughtful gun reviews I've read. I would have loved to have met him in person.

Go in peace, brother.

Jerry

 

[Peter M. Eick]

Wow, I had not heard that. He and I traded emails and posts over the years. Great guy and exceptionally knowledgable.

 

[Iggy]

Holy Mackerel!! I'm sorry to hear that. He was a great asset to the handgun world.

Prayers for strength for his family.

 

[Old 44 Guy]

Prayers sent for his loved ones. Condolances also.

 

[Bat Guano]

Very sorry to hear it. He was an excellent writer, far better than almost anyone out there. He is a real loss to our community.

 

[Texas Star]

No one else on the Net has probably published so much good, soid handgun trial data. His photos were also excellent.

I often wished that the gun magazines would use his material, but they're usually interested in sucking up to their advertisers, not printing articles that readers would really like to see.

T-Star

 

[Walter Rego]

My condolences to Mr. Camp's family, I learned a lot from his website. I hope someone sees a way to keep it up or transferred to another host as a remembrance of his work.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

I have read many of his very informative posts on this forum over the years, and will miss his contributions to the body of knowledge this forum provides us with. Rest in peace Stephen.

 

[CelticSire]

Not only was Stephen a knowledgeable writer and avid firearms enthusiast, he was also a true gentleman of the old school. The world is a lesser place with him gone. Godspeed, brother.

 

[Frailer]

This is unreal. I had an e-mail exchange with Steve earlier this week, and I finally got around to asking to send me an autographed copy of his book on S&W airweights.

I didn't know him personally, but I had great respect for his work.

 

[fat tom]

Very sorry to hear this. I never met him but I sought his advice on a number of occasions. An extremely knowledgeable man who was quick to share it. He will be greatly missed.
f.t.

 

[nicky4968]

I, too, am saddened to hear this and wish to join forum members in offering my condolences to his family.

 

[Erich]

We've lost a real friend. A gentleman, no doubt, but also a person who graced us by showing us how a citizen of the internet should act. I hope we can live up to his example. May he rest in peace.

 

[squidsix]

I'm not going to say this very eloquently: Stephen Camp will be missed, and badly. I always owned guns, but I was not a "gun person" till I started reading his notes on them. I am so very much in his debt for getting me started on a road of really great collecting and shooting, and through that meeting all of you. I would not be part of all this without him and his work.
This sucks.

 

[Darkenfast]

Mr. Camp alway came across as a gentleman in his writing. He strongly disapproved of boorish behavior on websites, and was an advocate of thoughtful discussion based on sharing ideas and discovering truth, instead of scoring points or playing ego games. He will be sorely missed, and I would like to express my condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Raider]

RIP Stephen. You will be missed greatly. Condolences to family.

Charlie

 

[Brian41]

I'll miss Mr. Camp, his posts, range reports and books. As stated he was a true gentleman and a wealth of knowledge he enjoyed sharing.

One of his admins on another forum stated Mr. Camp's board will continue in his honor.

 

[CajunBass]

Not only was Stephen a knowledgeable writer and avid firearms enthusiast, he was also a true gentleman of the old school. The world is a lesser place with him gone. Godspeed, brother.

Amen this. I remember once, on another forum, someone who disagreed with him stated "You must not know much about handguns." (or something like that) Mr. Camp as always was gracious.

The rest of us however were not so kind. We pretty much hooted that character out of town.

He will be missed. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around his family and provide the peace that surpasses all understanding.

 

[handejector]

Very sorry to hear this.
As others have stated, a true gentleman that set a high standard for internet behavior and willingly shared a wealth of knowledge.
We are all diminished.
Condolences to his family and friends, and Godspeed.

Stephen's posts here:
Find all posts by Stephen A. Camp

 

[Massad Ayoob]

A loss to us all.

 

[Danny Abernathy]

I am so sorry to hear that. A true gentleman of the highest order.
I had just been bantering with Mr. Camp not long ago about how he "bobbs" his Hi Power hammers to stop the bite of it. I wrote to him on how I took his advice and how I had modified it a bit and he seemed to truely like my idea. Never one to be a glory nut, he shared his knowledge at every opportunity and was always very unselfish.
The world is worse off without people like Mr. Camp.
God bless him and his family.

 

[msinc]

Very sorry to hear of this loss to us all. Mr. Camp, unlike so many others that are very knowledgable was not selfish with information. He helped me many times when I had questions regarding the Browning Hi-Power...many times the so called "experts" had said simply "well you need a real gunsmith."
You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.

 

[ladder13]

RIP Mr Camp

 

[5Wire]

He'll be sorely missed by all. I very much enjoyed his writings and gentlemanly manner. Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[oldfella]

Sad indeed! The news hit me like the preverbal ton of bricks. Never shy to share his knowledge on my website and elsewhere; a true gentleman. I am profoundly proud to have been befriended by him.

Pete