In memoriam - Mark Hampton of GSCO & SCI RIP

[Scott CWO]

I received a Press Release that Mark Hampton passed away from a heart attack on Sunday while on safari in Tanzania. This is horrible news. Mark was a great guy and was one of the most accomplished handgun hunters in the world. RIP Mark and prayers for his family.

 

[Nyati]

RIP

 

[Novice Huntress]

Very sad news, condolences to the family!!!

 

[TheGrayRider]

Wow. Sorry to hear that news. I met him once at the convention. Nice guy.

 

[AimSmall]

What a great guy - conservation needs more like him.

 

[Tusker]

Sad, best wishes for his family.
On the other hand, if I could pick a moment to pass away, being on safari is a "good" option.

 

[Scott CWO]

It happened on the first morning of his safari in Massailand with Bushman Safari Trackers Ltd (same company I hunted with last year), according to Mike Fell.

 

[LivingTheDream]

Really sad news and keeping his family in my thoughts and prayers. Truly a driven and accomplished hunter, that has done a ton for conservation.

If there is a silver lining, he died on Safari, in a very special place (I hope to have my ashes spread in Massailand).

 

[Badger Matt]

One of my favorite authors and the best for handgun hunting. RIP

 

[DieJager]

RIP, praying he is continuing his hunt in the eternal hunting grounds.

 

[meigsbucks]

Condolences to his family. A a former avid handgun hunter, I enjoyed reading his articles. His name is synonymous with handgun hunting. We’ve lost a treasure.

 

[BJH65]

RIP. Died doing what he loved. Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[cpr0312]

RIP and prayers! Died doing what he and most of us love!

 

[375Fox]

Sad to see. I’m not interested in handgun hunting but I always enjoyed his articles and seeing the places he went.

 

[Hunter4752001]

Sad news, but as stated above, he died doing what he loved in one of the best places on Earth. Condolences to his family.

 

[VertigoBE]

My sincere condolences for his family and friends. I hope he did not leave us all behind at too young an age.

 

[Muting the Goat]

Godspeed, Mark.

 

[Newboomer]

Godspeed, Mark.

Terrible, but I guess if you're gonna go that's the place doing what you love. Always enjoyed his articles. Prayers for the family.

 

[wolfhunter]

He died while hunting if its your time ? God let him finish where he wanted to be.

 

[Frederik]

My sincere condolences for his family and friends. I hope he did not leave us all behind at too young an age.

Same thoughts saw a photo of him on FB with a Sitatunga so have no idea what age he was.