Long-Time USPSA President Michael Voigt Succumbs to Cancer
We are sad to announce that pro shooter and USPSA past President Michael Voigt has died after a battle with cancer. Michael passed away peacefully at home on March 24th in Corona, California. He is survived by his wife, Maggie Reese Voigt and his daughters. Michael has been one of the world’s top action shooters for the past 30+ years. Michael won dozens of major titles during his three decades of pistol, shotgun, and rifle competition. Voigt’s notable titles include: IPSC World Individual Championship (3 times), IPSC World Team Championship (7 times), IPSC Continental Shotgun title (2 times), and IPSC Continental Handgun title (2 times). He also won the USPSA Multi-Gun title numerous times.
Michael was President of the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) from 2000 to 2012. After 12 years leading USPSA, he then devoted his time and talents to advancing the firearms industry and training elite military and law enforcement forces around the world. The USPSA noted: “Michael has been a friend and mentor to many of us and has always been there to coach or help anyone along the way, he will be truly missed.”
As a National and World Champion shooter, Michael has been featured on 3-Gun Nation television series, NBC Sports, Versus, Pursuit, Sportsman’s and Outdoor Channel. He was one of the original Team Safariland competitive shooters and served on the team for 25 years along with Team Surefire.
Here is Michael Voigt with his wife, Maggie Reese Voigt.
Michael’s wife, Maggie, also a pro shooter, posted this message on Facebook: “Dear Friends, my heart is broken. The love of my life, my soulmate, my precious husband Michael Voigt passed away after a long battle with cancer. We have been together for 11 years… I know we will be together forever.” Services and interment will be held Saturday, April 14th at 3:00 pm at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601. All are welcome to attend. Maggie added: “In lieu of flowers, I ask that you support the great passion of his life by donating to the USPSA Junior Program.”
Michael Voigt shared his knowledge in many ways, including this video.
Rest in Peace, Michael, we will miss you…
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That was the best trigger control information I have ever seen. What an instructer he must have been. Rest in peace.
R.I.P. MICHAEL WAS ALWAYS A POSITIVE FORCE.
Very sad to hear of Mike’s passing. One of the great benefits of serving as President of our club was getting to know so many top shooters from all over the country. Mike was a terrific competitor, all around great guy and good friend who gave back a lot to the shooting sports. We will miss him.
Terry Abbott
Past President
Rio Salado Sportsmans Club
Very sad to hear of Mike’s passing. I send my prayers to his entire family and friends in this sad time.
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. I shot against him and Don Golembieski, and Arnt Mayer several years ago at the regional Chevy Team Challenge. He enjoyed my trick shotgun shooting and asked me to give him some pointers. In exchange he gave me a pistol class. We had a fun time. I ran into him occasionaly at events. He was as nice a guy as you would want to meet. I feel bad that I had lost touch with him in the past few years. He left us too soon and my heart goes out to his wife Maggie.
RIP Mike, you are a good guy.