Bob Munden - RIP

[boxhead]

Just read that he passed away on Monday. Always enjoyed watching his skilled use of the handgun. A legend for sure.

[whitworth]

I am really sorry to hear this. May he rest in peace.

[robl]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gWaBimM0Us

[treborsnave]

I was fortunate enough to be able to take one of my Blackhawks to him and watch him do an action job on it a few years ago. Just a really nice guy.

[pbslinger]

Here is his bio. Sounds like he was quite the musician, football and basketball player.

www.bobmunden.com/about/biography/

Here is an interview from his site where he is asked about his health:

Okay, okay, I didn’t know the crew from Shooting USA’s Impossible Shots was going to tape me talking about my health. Well they had a camera crew recording my interview, but I was somehow surprised that they aired the part when I talked about my health problems. Go figure. Camera crew not do their job? Unlikely.
Well, I’ve never been shy about talking about what’s going on. Yes, my kidneys are not happy right now. I have never had a drink or puff off a cigarette, but other things can cause problems too, like growing up poor and liking to have lots of food when I could get it. In fact, as a kid, hunting for my family with guns, a bow, sling-shots and rowboat paddles that my brothers and I used to finish off wounded ducks in the lake, those activities filled the big pot of soup my mom always had ready at our house in Big Bear, Calif.
Oh yes, then an extremely busy professional Fast-Draw competition schedule followed by a very demanding contract to entertain at school assemblies – then traveling for all the other performances Becky and I have done for 42 years across the country and overseas – we got hooked on fast, fast-food from the as the then advertised “wholesome” foods from new restaurants like McDonalds that popped up and made our lives easier, and later, not so healthy.
Okay, I wore out my knees with hard-core athletics. When I was in my 40s I tried to get my knees replaced because I have zero cartilage, but I was told I was too young. Should have maybe kept looking for a surgeon, but our schedule didn’t allow that and I basically had to stop exercising regularly and ended up with what so many other people have these days, Type II diabetes. Wonderful.
Did I really know what was going to happen with diabetes? Nope. I was at the range, on stage, in the shop and on the road.
Now I know for sure that you can’t go on ignoring diabetes and eating what you want when you want – or skip breakfast. And you have to find a way to keep exercising.
I still have 20/10 vision in both eyes, don’t take cholesterol medication, my heart is good and I lost a bunch of weight, but as of now I need to start on dialysis and my liver isn’t too happy either. Oh, Man. But I’m going to do it and then move forward with trying to get my body back to reasonable shape as I continue to work in the shop, go to the range, ride my Harley with Becky and enjoy my family.
So, I am doing pretty good for the shape I’m in. Thanks for all your good wishes. The crew from SUSA’s Impossible Shots is coming back up to Montana in October to film for another season. Do I have good ideas lined up?
Of course!

[Lee Martin]

Sorry to hear that....he was one of the greats. Prayers sent.

-Lee
www.singleactions.com
"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time"

[paulg]

I'd like to think Bob, Elmer, Ed, Bill and all the other good men that have gone on before us are swapping stories and shots while the good Lord watches with a smile.

[tomc]

I really enjoyed watching Mr. Munden on the Shooting USA show. He had amazing skills with a handgun. RIP.

[dmize]

Sad to hear this. But glad I had the privilege of meeting him some years back. RIP.

[lange1]

I sure got a kick out of him as I know many of us did, he was a truly entertaining showman. I really looked forward to seeing him on Impossible Shots, it was always more than the shot, it was his personality....

My brother, who is a news anchor, interviewed him at a Utah State Fair exhibition, and got a bunch of sweet footage of him shooting balloons at max speed. He called me and I just missed Munden, but he was lightning fast, and a master smith.

He'll be missed.

[Fowler]

He was thew only reason to watch Impossible Shots in my never humble opinion. Used to have a bunch that I would leave on Tevo and rewatch and then go and try and replicate his trick shots. Some I could sort out in short order and many I never could. Hit a playing card on edge that you threw? Please.

I like Mr. Munden's showmanship, he obviously never took himself as serious as he pretendend to, he seemed quick with a laugh and from the guys who I know who know him said he was very genuine.

I know the shooting world has lost a giant and he will be missed I hope he will be sharing that campfire with Elmer and the others tonight...

[greygt]

Really sad news. I always enjoyed watching his fast draw work.

[turbo]

Very sad to hear. Always thought he was a amazing person.

[Mountaineer]

I had the pleasure of seeing Bob & Becky Munden perform their magic at National Hunting & Fishing Days event at the Stonewall Jackson Resort here in West Virginia, about 2003, if I recall correctly. They were quite the entertainers. Bob & Becky had a way of showcasing their considerable skills, at the same time keeping everything light and funny. Lord, but Bob Munden was quick with that single action!

Go with God, brother.

[Ken O'Neill]

So sorry to hear this.