Gun Digest Editors

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About Gun Digest Editors

Gun Digest is the foremost firearms publisher in the world. Since 1944 we have made keeping shooters, firearms collectors, and plain old gun aficionados informed the target of our books, magazines, and websites. We build shooters’ firearms knowledge base, inspiring them to pursue and expand their shooting interests—from the range to the field and in competition. Gun Digest is part of the Caribou Media Group.

Editorial Standards

At Gun Digest, we uphold our commitment is to our audience and precedes all other considerations, including revenue. Editorial independence is at the core of our operations, forming the bedrock of trust with our readers. Consequently, editorial decisions are made autonomously by our team of editors, writers, video producers, freelance writers and social media managers, without any external interference. Our content has and will continue to remain free from influence from individuals outside of editorial and content management.

Staff

  • Publisher: Jim Schlender
  • Editor-In-Chief: Luke Hartle
  • Managing Editor: Laura Peltakain
  • Digital Editor: Elwood Shelton
  • Online Editor: Adam Borisenko
  • Senior Art Director: Gene Coo
  • Art Director: Katia Sverdlova

Contributors

Ammo Brief: .17 Remington Fireball

A quick look at .17 Remington Fireball, another brainchild of P.O. Ackley.

New Guns And Gear February 2026

Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list.

Midwest Industries Bounty Hunter Series: Steel Cylinders & Cheek Welds

The Midwest Industries Bounty Hunter Series of stocks and arm braces offer a bold new way to work with the big irons.

SHOT Show 2026 Day 4 Roundup: The Final Day!

The last day of SHOT Show, what can we find before we all head home?! Here are some more of the new and interesting things happening at SHOT 2026!

SHOT Show 2026 Day 2 Roundup: Top Brass Awards!

Take a look at a few of the Top Brass awards we gave out at SHOT Show 2026!

New Guns And Gear January 2026

Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list.

Ammo Brief: 6.5x52mm Italian

A quick look at 6.5x52mm Italian, aka 6.5x52mm Carcano, the cartridge infamous for allegedly killing President Kennedy.

New Guns And Gear December 2025

Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list.