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.
Gun Articles
Top 10 Guns You Should Request For Father's Day
Sure, you’ll smile and act politely happy over that grotesque olive and paisley tie, but we really know you wanted a new gun for Father’s Day. Check out these 10 great options.
Accessories
New Gear: Blackhawk Fall Clothing Line
With concealed carry and tactical operation in mind, Blackhawk has released a comprehensive clothing line perfect for going armed efficiently.
Gun Articles
New: Ruger American Rimfire Stainless Rifle
The Ruger American Rimfire Stainless rifle is a fetching firearm, configured to thrive in the roughest conditions.
Gun Articles
New Grand Power Q100 Now Shipping
The Grand Power Q100 isn't just another striker-fired, polymer pistol. Utilizing an uncommon action, this Eastern European Gem is a real smooth shooter.
Gun Articles
IWI USA Galil ACE GAP556SB Now Shipping
The Galil ACE GAP556SB takes IWI's innovative design, chambers it in one of America's favorite rounds and configures the firearm for fast, close-quarters action.
Gun Articles
Colt Competition Pistol Line Now Uses Series 70 Firing System
The Colt Competition Pistol line will now come outfitted with Series 70 firing systems, making the trigger pull that much snappier.
Gear & Ammo
New Optics: Affordable Bushnell Engage Optics
With a full selection of riflescopes and binoculars priced for any budget, the Bushnell Engage optics line is focusing on the entire firearms market.
Ammunition
New Ammo: Hornady Now Offering .300 WSM Rounds
Hornady has introduced its first .300 WSM rounds, giving shooters what appears to be two more solid choices when heading afield.