It's with sadness I share that John Ross passed away on April 29th of natural causes.
Along with being an author, gunsmith, and pilot, Mr. Ross was also a strong Appleseeed supporter. He hosted Appleseed events at the quarry on his property in Alton, Illinois, which was one of the first Designated Appleseed Ranges (DARs).
Many outside of Appleseed knew John as firearms expert and a afficianado of large bore revolvers. Ross once collaborated with Smith and Wesson on a John Ross edition .500 Magnum revolver.
Still others knew him from his historical fiction novel, Unintended Consesquences. His novel, viewed by some as controversial, introduced many to American gun culture and the continual threats to our 2A rights.
I learned of this today. There will be services in University City, MO tomorrow. Details are in his obituary here.
https://www.luptonchapel.com/obituary/john-rossIn Liberty,
MO