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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

On the Ammo Shortage

Walk into your local shooting emporium and ask why there is an ammo shortage, and you'll hear inane speculation coupled with a conspiracy theory or two. The reality is that the supply chain for ammunition is relatively inelastic, and is easily overwhelmed by a sudden jump in sales.

Potential For More Gun Control Increases Gun Sales

We're swamped all the time, said B & J Guns Sales Manager, Chris Powell. These people are not just buying one gun, they're buying multiple guns and plenty of ammo.

Wisconsin: Open Carrying of Firearms Legal

Openly carrying a gun on the street or in a store will attract plenty of attention, particularly from police, but is perfectly legal, according to an advisory issued Monday by Wisconsin state Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen.

Concealed Carry: TacoMac Robbery Thwarted

The first-ever attempted robbery at a TacoMac restaurant didn't go as planned for a would-be robber when one of the managers on duty fired back.

Armed Hero Saves 4 Lives

There's nothing like a justifiable homicide to bring out the bigotry resting in the heart of Old Media reporters. Last week, Demario Brown, on the run from police, held up two women at gunpoint and forced them into the house they were visiting, and then held two additional victims at gunpoint while demanding money he claimed was stolen from him.

NRA: WH Pushing to Reinstate Gun Ban

A top National Rifle Association official said the Obama administration is using the increased publicity surrounding drug cartels in Mexico as an opportunity to push for reinstating the ban on semi-assault weapons.

Churches and Guns Must Mix

Churches and Guns Must Mix: Author Charl Van Wyk, who shot back at terrorists attacking a church meeting, will be touring the U.S. with tales of his African ministry, including his first-hand experience with Christian churches that aren't prepared to defend themselves.

Student Groups Divided On Right To Carry Guns On Campus

Philip Axelrod and Sara Adler say they don't want to be defenseless targets.