This week Michael returns from vacation in a melancholy mood after spending too much time with Charlie Brown and Snoopy. Luckily, he has a major interview with TBD co-host Rob Pincus to wile away the lonely minutes…also, some thoughts on training and the path to mastery. Listen here: Down Range Radio Sponsor: Ruger Firearms * [...]
This week Michael howwwwwwwwwwls into rockabilly, then skips forward to the new Remington R1, which arrived in Michael’s FFL mailbox this week, and on to ponder why he’s changed to a side-by-side shotgun for cowboy action shooting. Then he rambles wildly about pocket pistols, what holsters everyone should have and other miscellaneous nonsense! Listen here: [...]
This week Michael descends into a rant on the subject of “ideal” self-defense guns… you’d think he covered that ground before! The issue, of course is that there is no such thing as “ideal” — only the compromises necessary to get you home at night. He also tips a hat to Caleb Giddings, who found [...]
This week Michael wraps up his shooting adventures over the 4th of July Independence Day holiday, then delves into the Supreme Court McDonald decision and its implication. He also welcomes to DRTV Caleb Giddings and his “Quest for Master Class.” Listen here: Reference Links: The Michael Bane Blog McDonald v. City of Chicago Hell On [...]
It is time for a brand new season of Best Defense Survival and Michael talks about what we can expect in the weeks to come and with his co-hosts Rob Pincus and Michael Janich. Cowboys is also back with 13 new episodes – a totally overhauled show celebrating the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting and [...]
This week, Michael takes you to Deadwood, South Dakota and talks about Wild Bill Hickok and his guns. This legendary lawman, gambler, scout and pistoleer is also featured in the upcoming new season of Cowboys on Outdoor Channel. Listen here: Reference Links: The Michael Bane Blog Carolina Cotton Deadwood, SD Wild Bill Hickok Knife Right [...]
This week, Michael gets all jiggy about gun…er, firearms…er, weapons…er, boomstick semantics, then hooks you up with some excellent, and inexpensive, new products from Wilderness Tactical. Finally, a few self-defense thoughts. Listen here: Reference Links: The Michael Bane Blog The Wilderness Tuff Strips Survival Sheath Systems Justified The Music of GangstaGrass The Music of Patty [...]
In this edition, Michael talks about Top Shots on History Channel, the ICORE Revolver Championship, the rise of Pocket Pistols, the carrying, the practice and the use of those sub caliber firearms. Listen here: Reference Links: The Michael Bane Blog Bill Kirchen Commander Cody History Channel Top Shots Walt Rauch ICORE – Revolver Championship DeSantis [...]
This week, Michael steps up and throw out the simple facts that cowboy action shooting is still the #1 game in the shooting sports, both in terms of participation and sponsorship. Main topic is the ACR, the Adaptive Combat Rifle from Bushmaster and Remington. Listen here: Reference Links: The Michael Bane Blog David Allan Coe [...]
This week, Michael pines for Oceanic 815 and the end of LOST, talks up the new Lipsey’s .44 Special Ruger Vaquero and ponders when to carry a gun to the bathroom… Listen here: Reference Links: The Michael Bane Blog Remington Deranged Shooter/The Onion Lipsey’s The Music of Guy Clark The Music of Keith Secola Down [...]
