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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

Another View on Thune (National CCW) Amendment

Small mountains of ink, electrons and hot air have been expended talking about the so-called Thune Amendment, which would have liberalized conceal carry reciprocity. While the amendment itself may have been pro-gun, the shenanigans surrounding the vote should cause many gun rights activist to pause.

Move Over Mexico: U.S. Blamed for Canada's Illegal Gun Trade

After months of being blamed for Mexico's surge in drug related violence, the United States is now being blamed for the illegal gun trade in Canada as well.

Senate Judiciary Votes “Yes” on Sonia Sotomayor

Full senate to vote on her nomination soon. It was nearly a party-line vote. While every Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted in favor of Judge Sonia Sotomayor today, almost every Republican voted against her... all except for turncoat Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.

Rock Island Auction Sees Strong Sales

Rock Island Auction reported strong sales at their June regional sale, with a 100% sell-through rate and $2.1 million in sales. Over 2100 lots were offered that contained over 4200 firearms.

Committee OKs Sotomayor for High Court

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday voted to approve Sonia Sotomayor as the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice. The National Rifle Association switched its position on Sotomayor, from neutral to opposed. Even so, many Republicans are expected to vote in approval of Sotomayor despite her clear anti-gun views.

Brownells M4/M16 Magazine Contract Delivery Begins

In June, firearms parts and accessory supplier Brownells delivered 60,000 M4/M16 magazines to the U.S. Military, part of a larger 1.4 million-magazine contract the company was awarded in March 2009 by the Pentagon.

AR15 TNW Gas Piston System

TNW has developed a gas piston operating system for AR15/M16 rifles. The system addresses the issues of fouling, heat and reliability in harsh environments.

Gun Sales Still Off the Charts

Gun sales in Wisconsin are booming and local dealers attribute the increase to concerns about possible future firearms restrictions and the continued economic strife.