I got an email today informing me that Don Allen (Dakota Arms) had passed away on Saturday. He had been suffering from cancer. I thought some of you might like to know. The burial service at Beecher Island, Colorado and there are memorial services in Sturgis N.D.

The firearms fraternity will miss him and that knowing smile dearly and I'm sure everyone sends Norma and the family their sincerest regrets. ~Barry~

Very sad news. I saw him at the SCI show in Reno this winter. I had no idea he suffered from cancer.

Jordan

My condolences to Norma and the rest of the crew. Dakota Arms is a very close family and all will miss him. Don will be remembered for his vision and innovation.

Some years ago when I did an article for India Today on custom guns, Dakota Arms were one of the first companies to send me a beautifully detailed press pack which I still have. They were extremely helpful and kept sending ma a lot of literature including reviews of their products by various magazines (including reviews that were slightly critical) - May his soul rest in peace.

I shall send them an e-mail rightaway.

I am sorry to hear the news, my condolances to his family.

Well,
I'm sorry to hear the news about Don Allen. He was are very good person for the gun industry and did some great things for sure.

My condolances to the folks at Dakota and to the family.

I hope the company will continue to run in the same way as before.

/ JOHAN

Sorry to hear this; I didn't realize he was ill either. Don and his company did a lot to renew and stimulate interest in better quality guns in the U.S.

Chic,

Sad news indeed.

Our sincere condolences to his family.

May he rest in peace.

He just took a trip to that undiscoverd country from who's born, no traveler returns. I sure he found his peace with his family and friends who are long gone.

Chic,

Thanks for the post.

Another icon has passed. Condolences to the Allen family.

I just came across this thread, I'm in shock I was in Africa hunting when he passed away. I was hunting with a Dakota too. My condolances to the whole crrew at Dakota and especally Norma.

I'm speechless, Don looked so good last time I saw him at the Bienfield show here in Vegas.

May God rest his soul.