Tim LaFrance passed last night, 82, Marty Pearl passed night before last, 92.

[jrh]

Both built Red Dawn guns.

[MPFiveO]

If I recall correctly I believe the MP5 or MP5's used in Die Hard were converted by Tim LaFrance.

[Bill in Bama]

Two of the icons of the Class III culture, all our heroes are fading.  Time is relentless.  

[AGG]

I will concur with my Alabama comrades--- sad losses, and time continues.

Tony

[mheck]

Tim and I were exchanging emails last November.... I have one of the FA Augs he did for Arnold's movie Commando

[Lance B.]

Tim fixed my Pearl made Swede K. He was a genuinely nice guy.

[coltnac]

On 10/2/2026 at 1:01 PM, Lance B. said:

Tim fixed my Pearl made Swede K. He was a genuinely nice guy.

I own a Pearl made Swede K too.  What was wrong with yours?