Passages
John Robert Owen, 79 years of age, of Ohio, passed away October 17, 2024, John was a 53 year Life member of OGCA.
Life Member Robert (Bob) Kosty passed away unexpectedly on September 4th at the age of 86. Bob could usually be found in Aisle
James Gromley passed away. He was a 40 year Life member. James enjoyed the OGCA shows for many years. He was a muzzle
Larry G. Withrow, age 81, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Saturday August 3, 2024, at home. He was born in Dayton, Ohio.
Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Davis, 66, of Mechanicsburg passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at his residence.Kenny was a member for 25 years
Life member of 53 years William S. Heil, Jr., passed away on June 11, 2024. William was a dedicated mechanic employed by Cincinnati
13 year member Douglas H. Brubaker, age 75 of Eaton (Gratis Township), Ohio died Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Doug was also a member
Mark David Hawkins, age 79, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at his home in Dublin, OH. Mark was a Life
Dick Littlefield died July 27, 2024 at the age of 83. Dick was born in Boston and raised in Cambridge He earned bachelor’s
With heavy hearts we report the passing of 54 year life member Ed Louer who could be found at OGCA meetings at
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
UPCOMING OGCA SHOWS
OGCA Show November 22-23, 2025 – New Venue, 90,000 sq. ft.
OGCA Show February 7-8, 2026
OGCA Show March 7 & 8, 2026
OGCA May 30-31, 2026 & Display Show
OGCA Show August 8-9, 2026 (Tentative)
