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.
Accessories
HIPERFIRE Introduces Economically Priced Trigger
A snappy AR-15 trigger is one of the quickest ways to increase an AR's accuracy, but can cost some coin. HIPERFIRE has put the upgrade in its crosshair, with the introduction of a economically priced option.
Gun Reviews
Ruger GP100 Match Champion, Now with Adjustable Sights
Ruger introduced its competitive model of the GP100 a year ago and has been quick to update the revolver. The Match Champion now boasts adjustable rear sights, which should help its accuracy, no matter the ammo.
Accessories
Steiner Releases DBAL-A3 Civilian
Given its lasers' classes, the original DBAL-A3 was a tough accessory for civilians to lay hands on. But Steiner is giving every day shooters access to the device with an eye-safe model.
Gun Reviews
Ruger Reintroduces Two Models of 22 Charger Pistol
Ruger has never shied away from unique firearms designs – the 22 Charger is an example. And the rimfire pistol has returned in all its glory, now available in two models to suit nearly any plinking need.
Gun Reviews
Two New UZI Models to Debut at 2015 SHOT
The UZI is among the most unmistakable firearms in the world. And fans of the petite pistol need to keep their eyes on the 2015 SHOT Show, where two semi-automatic versions will be introduced to U.S. shooters.
Ammunition
Lapua Announces New 2015 Products
Lapua has always been a hit among competitive shooters, hunters and reloaders. Those folks' hearts should go aflutter with the renowned Finnish company releasing their new products for this year.
Concealed Carry
Bersa Releases Concealed-Carry Ready .380
The .380 has been a popular concealed carry option in recent years. And the market grew a little bit larger before the new year with Bersa introducing a polymer-framed model in the caliber.
Classic Guns
Hornady Rifle: Auction Features First and Only
Hornady is better known for manufacturing reloading supplies and ammunition. But the renowned company has recently taken a foray into gun making, producing a one-of-a-kind Hornady rifle now up for auction.