Editorial Guidelines
Purpose
Gun Made is dedicated to serving avid gun enthusiasts, collectors, and
responsible gun owners. Our mission is to provide insightful stories,
cutting-edge product reviews, and educational content on gun ownership
and use. We inspire our audience to pursue their passions for firearms
and promote responsible gun ownership.
Gun Made is an independent entity prioritizing editorial integrity.
Editorial Autonomy
At Gun Made, we hold fast to the belief that prioritizing our audience's
needs and maintaining editorial independence are the keys to building
trust. As such, editorial decisions are made without any external
influence from non-editorial personnel.
Our editors, writers, video producers, and content managers have
complete control over the content we produce.
Our commitment to editorial integrity means that no external forces,
including advertisers, business development, HR, or company
stakeholders, can dictate our content. We adhere to the highest
journalistic standards as outlined by the Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics .
Transparency, Disclosure, And Avoiding Conflicts Of Interest
Our dedication to putting our audience first is demonstrated by our
transparent methods, avoidance of conflicts of interest, and disclosure
of business relationships. We ensure our readers understand the nature
of the content we provide.
Our team is required to openly disclose any relationships that may be
perceived as influencing our coverage. Financial interests in a subject
area are not permitted, including company shares related to the subject
matter.
Products tested for reviews are used solely for content creation, and we
typically offer to return them to the manufacturer after testing. Staff
members and regular contributors are prohibited from accepting
compensation from entities they cover or selling products they obtain
for reviews.
Gun Made may earn commissions through product review links, disclosed in
each story containing affiliate links. Our product reviews and
recommendations are driven solely by our expertise, research, and
experience; any sponsored content will be explicitly marked.
Accuracy And Responsibility
Our editors are committed to providing the most accurate, up-to-date
news, features, analysis, and recommendations to our audience. Every
piece of content goes through a thorough editorial process, ensuring the
highest quality and accuracy. When applicable, an independent
fact-checker verifies all statements in a story.
We also cite our sources. When we reference outside information, we name
the source and, whenever possible, provide a link to the original
source. Our journalists are responsible for verifying the credibility of
the sources used in our stories.
We recognize that mistakes can happen, and we take them seriously. When
a reader or source raises an issue with a published story, an editor
reviews the proposed change against our sourcing, consults additional
resources if needed, and determines if a correction is necessary. If
warranted, we update the relevant text and insert a note disclosing the
error in the story itself.
Our Editorial Team
Gun Made is led by Brady Kirkpatrick, Ryan Domke, and a team of
passionate firearm owners who come from diverse backgrounds. This
diverse team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, ensuring
well-rounded and insightful content for our readers.
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