Mourning the Loss: Wiley Clapp Passes Away
Wiley Clapp: A Lifetime Dedicated to Firearms and Law Enforcement
Wiley Clapp, a renowned figure in the world of firearms, had a distinguished career spanning several decades. Born in the United States, Clapp graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1957 and joined the United States Marine Corps as an officer.
His military career saw him take command of a platoon in the 3rd Btn., 7th Marines. By 1965, Clapp was in combat in Vietnam where he commanded a company in the 1st Marine Division. After serving for 12 years in the Marine Corps, Clapp left the military in 1969 and joined the Orange County Sheriff's Office in California.
Clapp served for 17 years at the Orange County Sheriff's Office before retiring from law enforcement. It was then that he began another career in gun writing. For years, Clapp served as the handguns editor for Guns & Ammo and was a longtime columnist for Shooting Illustrated, writing the back page column, "Fightin' Iron."
Clapp's writing reflected his real-life experience as a U.S. Marine Corps officer who served with distinction as a company commander in Vietnam. His voice in American Rifleman was authoritative and sincere. Mark Keefe, editorial director for NRA Media, described Clapp as a field editor who brought a fresh perspective on handguns, particularly for personal defense.
Clapp wrote numerous books on firearms, including "The Gun Digest Book Of Handgun Reloading," "Concealed Carry: The Shooter's Guide To Selecting Handguns," and "Modern Law Enforcement: Weapons & Tactics." He also co-authored "The Gun Digest Book Of 9mm Handguns" in 1986.
Doug Hamlin, NRA executive vice president and CEO, stated that Clapp brought depth and authenticity to his writing. Clapp's contributions to the field of gun writing were recognised in 2022 when Gunsite Academy named a classroom after him in recognition of his lifetime of dedication.
In addition to his writing, Clapp was also a gunwriter's gunwriter, old school in the ways that count. He started writing for American Rifleman nearly 30 years ago and wrote for Gun World starting in 1986. Despite extensive research, there are no relevant search results available that provide information about what Wiley Clapp did in the years before he turned to writing.
Clapp's impact on the firearms community is undeniable, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of gun writers and enthusiasts.
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