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.
Concealed Carry
Best 9mm Revolver: Everyday Carry Options
What do you get when you cross a time-tested platform with the most popular centerfire handgun cartridge? The 9mm revolver. Here are five that are fit to cover your six.
Suppressors
Silencer Central Banish Backcountry Review: Hunt Quiet
Lightweight, rugged, and rated up to .300 RUM, the Banish Backcountry is the suppressor built for serious hunters who demand performance without added bulk.
Gun Articles
Spandau S2 Review: Economical Inertia
Spandau brings the rough-and-tumble inertia action to the masses with the S2.
Gun Reviews
Ruger American Gen II Review: Prince Among Paupers
Ruger's upgraded bolt-action keeps its budget-friendly crown with smart improvements and dependable accuracy.
Concealed Carry
Best Concealed Carry Guns In 2025 [Field Tested]
Looking to go armed, but are stuck in the weeds as to what to arm yourself with? Here are 20 excellent concealed carry gun options that will keep you on the defensive.
AR-15
Best AR-15: Top Options Available Today [Field Tested]
We comb through the mountains of carbines to bring you the best AR-15s out there today.
Ammunition
300 Blackout Vs 5.56 NATO: There's Really No Comparison
The 300 Blackout Vs 5.56 conversation is like debating apples and oranges.
Gun Articles
Best 22 Magnum Rifles [Field Tested]
When it comes to sending pests to varmint Valhalla, few implements hold a candle to a .22 Magnum Rifle. We’ve picked a few of the best—hitting every price point—that will dependably cut down nuisance critters like ripe wheat.