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

7 First Aid Tips for Survival Kits

by Brendan Michaels A lightweight trauma first aid kit, carried in the pockets of pants or survival kit, ensures you have the equipment to help...

Video Review: Swedish Firesteel 2.0

A video review of the Swedish Firesteel 2.0, a tool useful for starting fires.

California Bill Would Have Outlawed Firearms with Detachable Magazines

  A bill introduced in the California Senate, authored by Senator Leland Yee, would have outlawed all firearms in the state that use detachable magazines....

Free PDF Download: WHO Model List of Essential Medicines

This free PDF download from the World Health Organization (WHO) details common medicines and their uses. It's not something to play doctor with (leave...

Summer is When to Build a Winter Car Survival Kit

  by Pat McHugh Summer is the perfect time to build a winter car survival kit. Don't wait until cold weather hits. Put it together now...

Gun Digest 2013: Full of Gun Information

  Since 1944, Gun Digest has been considered "The World's Greatest Gun Book." That's because it's full of gun information. The new 2013 edition stays true...

The 8 Rules of Wilderness Survival

by Pat McHugh Wilderness survival isn't predictable enough for there to be "Do XYZ and you'll live"-type rules. But there are hard, fast rules for...

Firearms Writer Jerry Ahern Dies July 24, 2012

  Sources have informed Gun Digest that long-time firearms writer Jerry Ahern died July 24, 2012, at age 66. He contributed many articles to Gun...