R.I.P. POPGUN

[RPB]

R.I.P. Popgun

http://popgun.wordpress.com/2012/08/11/farewell/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Farewell
Posted on August 11, 2012

Greetings all,

We are the sons of Popgun, affectionately known as Butch to most here in the real world. It is with much sadness we must share with you his sudden passing on the morning of Tuesday, July 31st 2012.

The past few weeks have been difficult as anyone would understand. In dealing with our loss we did not want to forget about all those whom dad touched with his writing, both in life and through his blogs.

Several bloggers in particular were very influential on him. We don’t know how many posts were forwarded to us with the comment, “They said it better than I could.” Special thanks to you Bayou Renaissance Man, View From the Porch, John Lott, and Lawdog.

We were always very proud of him for freely sharing his love of life and country with us (and anyone else within earshot). We wanted to let you know how much he appreciated his readers. We would love to know of any notable posts or conversations with Dad that left an impression on you. Please share in the comments section and we will publish them as we can.

Again, thanks so much for being a part of Popgun’s world. We lost a good one.

Warm Regards,

The Sons of Gun

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If Popgun sounds familiar ... He's the guy who invited an anti-gun guy and his wife to the range to go shooting one afternoon ...

Dr. Holda on TV Concealed Carry on Campus
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Post by RPB » Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:19 am

Dr. Bill Holda had another interview on TV

Dr. Holda was against it – and now he’s for it.

http://popgun.wordpress.com/2011/03/15/ ... testimony/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Subject: Howdy from Popgun

Hi, ________(RPB)_______,

Thanks for contacting me in regards to Dr. Holda. I will contact Dr. Holda
to see if he would like to talk to this guy.

By the way, you now have my private email address, which is fine, but please
don't give it out. Feel free to contact me anytime you want to. Thanks.

Best regards,
___________ aka Popgun


Sent from my iPad

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Dr Holda started off against campus carry. even blamed Luby's massacre on it, by the time Popgun finished and we got him back on TV and in front of the hearings

Bill Holda "Really there shouldn't be any gun-free zones"

WOW!!!!



that was AWESOME!!!

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Dr. Holda is talking about so-called "PRIVATE" colleges getting 300 million a year in grants so why are they "Private" and allowed to opt out?

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Prayers for Popgun's family.

[RPB]

Popgun posted about lots of issues, but I got to know/correspond with him because of Bill Holda, so that's what I credit him for the most.

original Bill Holda opinion pre-education: at 1:15
[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=_zhWgh5bVi8[/youtube]

http://www.kilgorenewsherald.com/news/2 ... ative.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
College president balks at freshman representative’s handgun bill 11/13/2010

New Shooters – Dr. William Holda and his wife
Posted on December 30, 2010
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Today, I took Dr. William (Bill) Holda and his wife Scotti to the range for the first time. Dr. Holda is the president of Kilgore College. These folks had never held or shot any handgun.

Several months ago, Dr. Holda discussed his views regarding concealed carry on campus, in an interview on TV. He had apparently picked up a lot of misinformation regarding the Luby’s massacre at Killeen, Texas, and offended a great many gun-loving people, including me, by what he said about it. None of us like for misinformation or falsehoods to be used in ways detrimental to our second amendment rights.
more at link above

Dr. Holda’s daughter texted him while he was at the hearing to tell him his CHL had arrived in the mail today (16 Mar).

Popgun was a teacher/educator to a college President

[JeepGuy79]

that is impressive work. Some college Dean's are so arrogant they would never change like that. Sorry you guys lost your friend.

[74novaman]

I remember that incident well. Popgun was a gracious man, and Dr Holda impressed me with his willingness to be open enough to have his mind changed.

Yep!

Thoughts for Popguns family, and I'm very thankful for the work he did for the pro gun community by reaching out like that.

[The Annoyed Man]

I remember the story also, and recall being impressed with Dr. Holda's intellectual honesty. Godspeed, Popgun.