Passages
Thomas Grinslade 94, passed away in March and is survived by his family including wife of 65 years, Eleanor. An author, historian
Longtime member Anthony E. “Tony” Collins, 83, of WV, passed away in March. Tony graduated from NC State University with B.S in
James Layton, 87, of Portsmouth, OH passed away late last year. Jim served overseas in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962,
William Stroud, of VA died in May. He was a 34 year Life Member of OGCA. Bill had an Associate’s Degree in
Jerry E. Kamp, 74 of Wooster passed away on October 11, 2024 at his residence. Jerry proudly served in the U.S. Air
Mathew J. Zabinski, 87 of Skaneateles, NY. entered his new life September 18, 2024. Mathew was a life member of OGCA and
54 year Life member, Carl William “Bill” Swanson of Ashtabula OH passed away peacefully March 12. He received his Masters Degree and
David H. Reynolds 82, of Dover, passed away unexpectedly in February. Born in Pittsburgh, David was a proud graduate of St. Joseph
Tom Downing 84, passed away peacefully in January. Tom was retired from Packard and became an accomplished custom knife maker, known as
40 year member, Millard Glenn Bryant, passed away in September at the age of 80. Millard was a skilled mechanic in the
OGCA Membership
Though closed to the public, OGCA meetings are huge events drawing thousands of people from across the country, and regularly feature 600-700 tables of strictly gun-related material. According to the National Rifle Association, OGCA is the "Granddaddy" of all firearm collector associations, having been founded in 1937 and now standing at 15,500 members.
Pictured: William R. Ham with a favorite Ruger