The slow decline of print magazines continues and with it comes another news of a publishing institution closing down. Harris Publications which is known for their "Combat Handguns", "Survivor's Edge", "Tactical Weapons", and more special interest magazines, have announced that they are closing down, unable to compete with digital media.

Here is the statement from the company:

It is with great sadness that we are announcing the closing of Harris Publications.  For nearly 40 years, Harris Publications has been a mainstay in enthusiast publishing.

We are extremely grateful for the tremendous contributions of our employees, past and present.  The hard work and dedication of our creative, sales, circulation and operations teams and the talents of our freelance editors, writers, photographers and designers are what allowed us to continue delivering thoughtful and beautiful magazines to our readers.

The magazine publishing industry has been through turmoil in the face of the rapid ascendance of digital media, changing consumer content preferences, magazine wholesaler struggles and consolidation in the supply chain.  We have tried mightily to persevere against these forces, but have been unable to overcome these challenges.