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
Tac-Con 3MR Triggers Aiming at Speed, Accuracy
Triggers can be the most important custom part installed in a firearm, playing a big role in determining a gun's accuracy. But a new trigger hitting the market aims to add speed into the equation with a patented reset system that promises to be the fastest available.
Accessories
Weapon RAC, Compromise Between Gun Storage and Convenience
Gun storage has typically meant locking up firearms in safes or display cases. But BenchMaster has added a functional twist to stowing firearms, offering solutions that contain guns, but allow for quick access.
Concealed Carry
Study Suggests Restrictive Gun Laws Increase Murder Rates
More guns, less crime is a common sense matter for most firearms enthusiasts. And in a recent study, there is quantitative evidence backing up the idea guns indeed do curb the most violent of crimes.
Gun Digest TV
Video: 10 Big-Bore Handgun Clips that will Make Your Day
Do big-bore handguns get your blood pumping? Does the idea of aching wrists after a long day of shooting make you smile? Then check out these clips to witness some of the world's most powerful hand cannons in action.
How To
5 Tools You Need in Addition to Your Reloading Kit
So you've bought an ammunition reloading kit, good. Your on your way to a rewarding pastime. But your not ready to start churning out ammo yet. You still need to procure a few more tools before you get to building the perfect round.
Handguns
Steyr's L-A1 Coming to America
After a year bumping around Europe, the L-A1 is coming to America. And the latest version of Steyr's striker-fired pistol has everything that has made its predecessor popular, along with a few tweaks certain to gain favor with those looking for a full-sized polymer-framed pistol.
Gun Reviews
Redfield Offers More Powerful Option in Battlezone Line
Redfield use to be the acme in hunting scopes. The brand still has a fine selection in this realm, but has made headway in another shooting niche. The Battlefield line has proved popular enough Redfield is offering a new version of the scope.
Accessories
Hornady Offering New Twist on Handgun Security
Historically, entry options for handguns safes have fallen into three categories -- keys, keypads and biometrics. But there appears to be a break in another direction with RFID technology hitting the market.