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SHOT Show 2012 – Third Day Report

Marshal Halloway — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:39:18 +0000

Finally, Michael pulled out his credit card for the first gun purchase, but he also found time to look at some interesting firearms from Mossberg and Tactical Solutions. Ten-X revealed a shotgun which made SWAT team officers to line up at their booth and KA-Bar have a hot selling cane.

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Crimson Trace

Sig P938

Ten-X Tactical Shotgun

Mossberg Flex Shotgun

Mossberg Tactical Lever Action Rifle

Ka-Bar

Tactical Solution

SHOT Show 2012 – Second day report

Marshal Halloway — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:21:40 +0000

The questions we get each year during SHOT Show are of course about what is new, but there is also an interest around what Michael Bane decides to buy. He is getting close to some final decisions. In today’s report we look at some of the products he found roaming the floor.

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SHOT Show 2012 – First day report

Marshal Halloway — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:56:38 +0000

In 2010, it was the year of the .380. In 2011, it was the year of the sub-compact 9mm and this year the trend has a lot to do with the .22 Long Rifle and they come in all shapes and sizes. Michael reports from his first day at SHOT Show 2012.

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Merkel Helix Bolt Action Rifle

Kahr CM40

Chiappa 1887 T Series

DRTV Weekly: Semi-auto or pump shotgun for home defense

Marshal Halloway — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:01:43 +0000

Many who are shopping for a home defense shotgun end up with the option of two categories. Michael Bane talks about why he prefers the pump action.

DRTV Weekly: The Ugly Duckling aka the Chiappa Rhino

Marshal Halloway — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:52:59 +0000

Chiappa Firearms is catering to the concealed carry holder with the 2″ Rhino, a six shot revolver in .357 magnum. Michael took the revolver to the shooting range and shares with you the specs about this gun and some words about self defense shooting and follow up shots.

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Charter Arms Rhino

DRTV Weekly: The Safe Room

Marshal Halloway — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:05:29 +0000

Michael Janich talks about the safe room and some of factors you need to think about. Have you planned a safe room in case of a home invasion situation, a safe room when mother nature strikes or a combination of both? This segment is from a previous episode of Best Defense Survival. Join us on our forum to discuss this topic.

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Safe Room Construction

Planning a Safe Room

DRTV Weekly: Concealed Carry Options – Polymer Frame Service Pistols

Marshal Halloway — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:02:52 +0000

Michael Bane talks about the different types of polymer frame service pistols for concealed carry from the Glock to the FNH FNP. This segment is from last season of the Best Defense.

DRTV Weekly: Suppressor Technology

Marshal Halloway — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:05:37 +0000

There is an increasing demand for suppressors both for the civilian and military/law enforcement market. Mike Smith from Advanced Armament Corporation talks about the change and use of the suppressor technology.

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Advanced Armament Corp.

DRTV Weekly: Myths and Techniques on Self Defense

Marshal Halloway — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:00:48 +0000

Michael Bane and Michael Janich talk about myths and techniques on Self Defense. The full spectrum of self defense situations goes from being pushed around in a bar and all the way up to lethal force. Going for the gun is not always the first solution.

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Michael Janich MBC Course Schedule

Stay Safe Media

The Best Defense

DRTV Weekly: Carrying a 1911

Marshal Halloway — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 02:00:08 +0000

There are those who claim the 1911 is a good carry gun, some even claim they carry then when they take a shower. Michael talks about carry the 1911 and shows you some of the options out there in terms of size and configurations.

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The Best Defense