Author Archive for Gun Digest Editors

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 to the tradition of excellence in firearms literature and gun information. It features in-depth articles about antique guns, testfire gun reviews on the latest guns, gun collecting secrets and [...]

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 outdoor survival that should prevent you from winding up worse off. 1. Send Your Itinerary to Someone Else Always leave a detailed itinerary of where you are going and when [...]

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 Digest, as well as firearms books and even a survival guide. His fiction work included a series of novels called, The Survivalist. He was also an analyst of current events. [...]

5 Home Survival Kit Essentials You’ll Forget
by Pat McHugh Think fast. The time it took to read that sentence is how long you’ll have to think when disaster hits. If you have a survival kit already prepared, you’re doing better than most people. However, there are five essential items that won’t be in that home survival kit because you use them [...]

30 Items for a Home Survival Kit
by Pat McHugh Before you gather items for your home survival kit, buy one of those 5-gallon buckets with a lid from Home Depot or Lowe’s. A small plastic trash can with a good lid and handles also works. Mark on the bucket when you last filled it with the items below. They will need [...]

10 Steps for a Disaster Plan You Can Make Right Now
Developing a disaster plan for your home requires a lot of thought, but it’s simple to get started. Here are 10 considerations you can plan for right now.

Introducing the MGA Banshee Tactical Rifle
THE WAILIN’, SCREAMIN’ BANSHEE by MG Arms Based on years of experience with custom high-quality precision rifles, MG Arms announces the Banshee rile, aimed at military situations, police marksman, as well as numerous hunting applications. Its accuracy is impeccable under varying field conditions for engaging moving targets. The Banshee, with its blueprinted Remington Action, is [...]

Gun Digest the Magazine, April 23, 2012
Gun Digest is the source for firearms news, pricing and guns for sale. Readers benefit from in-depth editorial expert advice, show reviews and practical how-to instructions. With your subscription, you’ll also learn about threats to your Second Amendment rights. Click here to download this issue as a PDF from GunDigestStore.com. Inside this Issue New turkey [...]

Video Gun Review: Les Baer Ultimate .308
Tactical Gear Editor Kevin Michalowski reviews the new Ultimate. 308 rifle from Les Baer.
Victory in the Senate: DISCLOSE Act Fails
The U.S. Senate defeated the so-called DISCLOSE Act – a bill imposing vast free speech restrictions on gun rights organizations – when it failed to garner the 60 votes necessary to overcome Republican objections to the bill. The final vote was 59-39.







