by Phil Schreier, the Director of the NRA Museums, has passed away. I first saw it on multiple Facebook posts from people who knew and had worked with Phil. Then I received the official notice from the Secretary’s Office.
To All:
It is with deep sadness that I share with the NRA staff the passing of our friend, colleague, and Director of NRA Museums, Phil Schreier, who passed away peacefully yesterday at home, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Phil served on the NRA staff for more than 36 years, beginning in June 1989. An Eagle Scout and a graduate of the University of Maryland, Phil was widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts on historical firearms. His depth of knowledge, passion for history, and ability to communicate made him truly exceptional.
For many years, Phil was the face of the NRA through his numerous television appearances and public engagements. He was universally respected and warmly received wherever he went. Through his work, Phil became a great ambassador for the NRA and a deeply passionate advocate for the Second Amendment.
Phil’s passing is a profound loss to the NRA family and to all who had the privilege of knowing him and working alongside him. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be shared when available.
Please keep Phil’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Doug Hamlin
I had met Phil many years ago at an NRA Annual Meeting where he arranged a special showing of historical firearms for bloggers. Most recently I saw Phil when he gave us new Board members a special tour of the NRA Museum in Fairfax this past June. From what I now know, Phil had cancer but one would not have known it from the enthusiastic way he showed us the museum.
The NRA has put together a short video retrospective of his life and work.
He will be missed.
