The Outdoor Wire Digital Network welcomes Paul G. Markel as their newest Associate Editor. Mr. Markel will be charged with editorial submissions, conducting product reviews, as well as training and educational pieces.

Paul G. Markel became a United States Marine in 1987 and is a combat-decorated veteran. He has additionally served as an Ohio Peace Officer and Executive Protection Agent. Mr. Markel has been writing, producing, and hosting written material, radio and television shows in the outdoor/shooting sports industry for over 30 years. Paul is the founder of Student of the Gun media as well as Student of the Gun University.

“We’ve known Paul for quite a while and been working with him in a freelance capacity for sometime. We are excited to have him on as an official member of the team and looking forward to his contribution to our continued success.” said Jim Shepherd, founder of OWDN.

Markel will be contributing to The Outdoor, Shooting, Tactical Wires as well as the network’s newest service, Shooting News Weekly.