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SECTION FOUR

PRESS BRIEFINGS 1

GUNS MAGAZINE SIGNS BRENT WHEAT AS NEW EDITOR
influence to an even wider audience .”
“ I know the term is overused , but I ’ m darn excited about working with the team at FMG ,” said Wheat .
“ While the expectations are high in this job , I feel like I ’ m walking into a friendly , professional environment where everyone wants to grow the industry through new and exciting content . With our long history of successes , the highly motivated team already in place and a little new blood , the future of GUNS Magazine will continue to rack-up triumphs .”
FMG Publications is pleased to announce the addition of Brent Wheat as editor of GUNS Magazine . Wheat ’ s decades of industry experience as a lifelong hunting and shooting enthusiast is expected to resonate with GUNS Magazine ’ s loyal readership .
“ Brent brings a great sense of humor , strong work ethic and experienced teamwork skills to the oldest published newsstand general interest gun title in existence ,” said Publisher Roy Huntington . “ His ability to produce digital content , video and podcasts will expand GUNS Magazine ’ s 63 years ’ worth of
Brent Wheat is an award-winning author , senior member of many outdoor writer associations , former SWAT team member and has extensive experience in newspaper , television , radio , government , corporate and non-profit communication groups . He also serves on the City of Lebanon Common Council in Indiana .
“ Brent ’ s diverse background will help the GUNS Magazine team keep content timely and interesting . Thinking out-of-the-box will have readers wondering what ’ s next when they turn a page , or click on a link !” Roy added .
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Volume 02 No . 04 | 2018