RIP - David Tubb Passes 7/2/26 at 71

G. David Tubb, one of the greatest marksmen who ever lived, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026 in the afternoon. David, who was 71, died from heart and blood oxygen issues following surgery to remove one leg at the knee. The amputation procedure followed serious major problems from multiple knee replacements in the past.

David Tubb ithout question, was one of the most talented and successful marksmen in history. David recorded
11 High Power Rifle Championships,
6 Long Range National Championships, 7 High Power Silhouette National Championships.

Over his career David won 130 NRA trophies for various competitions. No one has even come close to that number of Championships and honors in rifle competition.

A close friend of David, James Schmidt, recently posted: “Legendary firearms shooter David Tubb has left the range. David was an incredible innovator in the firearms industry and was credited in every way with many many excellent creations for shooters all over the world. His love for the industry and extreme accuracy shooting is unsurpassed at any level. His personal shooting skills will remain in history as amazing, remarkable and at times unbelievable! Perhaps his shooting accomplishments will never ever be achieved again.”

David Tubb Competition Shooting Accomplishments:

11 Time – NRA National High Power Rifle Champion – Camp Perry

6 Time – NRA Long Range Rifle (600-1000 yard) National Champion

7 Time (Consecutive) – NRA National High Power Rifle Silhouette Champion

6 Time – NRA National High Power Hunting Rifle Silhouette Champion

4 Time – NRA National Smallbore Hunting Rifle Silhouette

7 Sportsmen’s Team Challenge Championships

2 Time – Wimbledon Cup Winner
2019 ELR World Record Holder recognized by 50 Cal. Shooters Association

2019 NRA ELR Heavy Gun Winner
Over 130 NRA Championship Event Trophies (Individual Match Winner)