That makes me sad. I watched Shooting USA for many years. He always had an endearing presence; he seemed like a truly personable man.
R.I.P. Jim Scoutten.
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July 19, 2023, 09:22 PM
navyshooter
I enjoyed watching him as well.
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July 19, 2023, 09:55 PM
1s1k
That’s a bummer. I’ve watched him for years. All time classic voice as well.
July 19, 2023, 09:57 PM
x0225095
I hate to hear this. Great show. Seemed like a greater guy.
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July 19, 2023, 09:59 PM
Rawny
I can hear him say, "Keep 'em in the 10 ring!"
July 19, 2023, 11:06 PM
ch23701
Wow…way to young only 77. RIP Jim.
July 20, 2023, 07:35 AM
gjgalligan
I had the pleasure of meeting him in person 20 some years ago, really nice guy.
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July 20, 2023, 07:38 AM
TMats
What a great voice he had for broadcasting. I hate to hear he’s gone.
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July 20, 2023, 07:47 AM
dgshooter
I met him one time when he was filming the Bianchi Cup for his show. Great guy. He will be missed.
July 20, 2023, 08:13 AM
smschulz
I met him at a NRA Convention once, very nice man. RIP
July 20, 2023, 09:11 AM
Warhorse
RIP Jim.
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July 20, 2023, 10:50 AM
parabellum
Back in the pre-internet days, gun enthusiasts relied on print publications for gun news. The first TV show dedicated to shooting and firearms I can recall is Shooting USA. It aired on The Nashville Network when I discovered it in the late 1980s or early 1990s.
These days, we take such things for granted, but back then, the show opened up the gun world. Jim Scoutten made a couple of appearances in SIGforum many years ago. He seemed like a very nice man.
July 20, 2023, 12:15 PM
Loswsmith
I loved watching his show. Damn, that sucks. Prayers for his family.
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July 20, 2023, 01:21 PM
Slippery Pete
Sad news. Used to love Shooting USA. He brought that aged oak, deep voice, expensive cigar feel to the gun world. Always liked that he had an M14 hanging up behind him.
Originally posted by parabellum: Back in the pre-internet days, gun enthusiasts relied on print publications for gun news. The first TV show dedicated to shooting and firearms I can recall is Shooting USA. It aired on The Nashville Network when I discovered it in the late 1980s or early 1990s.
These days, we take such things for granted, but back then, the show opened up the gun world. Jim Scoutten made a couple of appearances in SIGforum many years ago. He seemed like a very nice man.
Wow, had no idea Jim was a member here.
I was just watching the show last night, my wife's first time watching it....and there was Jim.
RIP Jim.
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July 20, 2023, 02:08 PM
sigarmsp226
I learned a lot from him on his shows over the years. He will be missed.
July 20, 2023, 04:35 PM
armored
I always enjoyed his show. He also used to do Auto reviews, can't remember what show that was on. That was before he did the shooting shows. RIP Jim.
I enjoyed watching him as well.