Elwood Shelton
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Elwood Shelton is the Digital Editor for Gun Digest. He lives in Colorado and has provided coverage on a vast spectrum of topics for GD for more than a decade. Before that, he was an award-winning sports and outdoors reporter for a number of newspapers across the Rocky Mountains. His experience has consisted of covering the spread of chronic wasting disease into the Western Slope of Colorado to the state’s ranching for wildlife programs. His passion for shooting began at a young age, fostered on pheasant hunts with his father. Since then, he has become an accomplished handloader, long-range shooter and avid hunter—particularly mule deer and any low-down, dirty varmint that comes into his crosshairs. He is a regular contributor to Gun Digest Magazine and has contributed to various books on guns and shooting, most recently Lever-Actions: A Tribute to the All-American Rifle.
Ammunition
SHOT 2015: SIG Ventures into Rifle Ammunition
SIG Sauer is taking its first foray into rifle ammunition with the introduction of a subsonic 300 Blackout round. But cartridge is just the start of the company feeding long guns, with more rifle ammo planned for release this year.
Accessories
SHOT 2015: Stack-On Upgrades Handgun Safes with Electric Entry
Stack-On has made securing a firearm, while keeping it accessible, a snap. The company has upgraded a couple of its standby lines with electronic entry, allowing access through a keypad or biometric scanner.
Accessories
Gear Review: Grasping What Talon Grips have to Offer
A solid grip on a pistol is important and Talon Grips is making it easier. The upgrade takes minutes to install and offers a much more solid and comfortable purchase on your polymer pistol.
Gun Reviews
SHOT 2015: 10 New Shotguns that Look Like a Blast
Double-barreled shotguns appeared to have ruled the roost at the 2015 SHOT Show, with a number of new models hitting the market. But fans of pump and semi-autos need not worry; there are some offerings for them as well.
Gun Reviews
SHOT 2015: Weatherby Orion I Shooting for Economical Performance
Economical and over/under shotgun typically don't end up in the same sentence together. Weatherby, however, appears like they are attempting to change this with the Orion, a double gun long a features and small on price tag.
Gun Reviews
Photo Gallery: 2015 Smith & Wesson Handguns
Smith & Wesson has updated its handgun catalog for 2015, adding a powerful new hunting revolver, along with suppressor-ready versions of their M&P line.
Gun Reviews
SHOT 2015: Encore Pro Hunter Now Offered as Complete Package
Whether as a rifle or pistol, Thompson Center is now offering its Encore Pro Hunter as fully assembled firearm. Even with the iconic single shot completely put together, the option to customize the platform and caliber are still available.
Classic Guns
Iconic Winchester Model 1873 Found in Great Basin National Park
In what can only be described as an amazing find, a Winchester Model 1873 was discovered leaning under a tree at Great Basin National Park.