A couple of years ago Michael Bane, Dave Spaulding (2010 Law Enforcement Trainer of the Year), Ken Jorgensen from Ruger and Ed Head from Gunsite sat down in a conference room to put together the “wish lists” for what they called a “sport/utility rifle,” the heir to Col. Jeff Cooper’s scout rifle project. Steyr came [...]
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the Ruger® Gunsite Scout Rifle, the ideal “fighting carbine” in .308 Winchester that is a credible rendition of Col. Jeff Cooper’s Scout Rifle concept. Cooper called for a relatively lightweight, hard hitting, do-all rifle that in the hands of an accomplished shooter was able [...]
Ruger is now offering piston driven uppers for the AR platform and Sig is reintroducing the legendary P210. Michael Bane also talks about the new seasons of Shooting Gallery and The Best Defense. Reference Links: Shooting Gallery The Best Defense Ruger Offers Piston Driven Uppers for SR-556 AR Platform SIG P210 Legend US Concealed Carry [...]
This week Michael talks about the new seasons of Shooting Gallery and The Best Defense, starting TODAY! He also brings you up to speed on his holiday reading list with titles like Combatives For Street Survival and One Second After. Listen here: SUBSCRIBE: Down Range Radio Sponsor: Ruger Firearms * Liberty Safes * Crimson Trace [...]
This week in our “Don’t Train as You Were Taught” series, we focus on drawing the gun in a self defense situation. Standing “rooted” on your feet as you draw your gun doesn’t make any sense on the streets. This series is produced for DRTV by Ralph Mroz and David Kenik. During the next 3 [...]
In season 3 of The Best Defense on Outdoor Channel, Marty Hayes who is the head of the Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network, answers some really tough questions on the legalities of civilian self defense. Michael Bane sat down with Marty during the filming of these segments back in October 2010 to talk about the [...]
Coming home everyday becomes the epitome of routine. But the security measures you practice while entering your home, as well as the barriers you have created once inside, can be the most important steps you take to keeping yourself safe. Mike, Rob and Mike show you how to prevent being taken by surprise as you [...]
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR), announces the availability of three, AR-style upper receiver assemblies featuring the innovative two-stage, piston driven performance of the SR-556® family. These rugged and reliable SR-556 piston driven uppers run cleaner, cooler, and are easier to maintain than traditional gas driven systems, offering significantly improved reliability. SR-556 upper assemblies [...]
For the third year in a row, The first Wednesday after Christmas will bring you a brand new season of The Best Defense…. with thirteen original episodes featuring Michael Bane, Mike Janich and I bringing you the best information we can in regard to your personal, family and home safety and security. We’ll again be [...]
In the 16th in their series of interviews with top women shooters, the Women of USPSA interviews Julie Golob who placed 2nd in the Production division at the 2010 Smith & Wesson USPSA National Handgun Championships.
