Michael Bane
Michael Bane defies stereotypes. He has leveraged a career as a journalist, author, professional adventurer and acknowledged expert on firearms into some of the most innovative — and successful — shooting sports programming in the world.
The NRA Reorganizes!
After the election of a whole slew of “reform” candidates for the NRA Board of Directors, that reform is now taking place. Michael talks about his interview with Doug Hamlin. Also, retro AR Made easy by Luth-AR!
The Easy Way to Retro AR!
If you’ve been thinking about adding a retro AR to your collection, Randy Luth at Luth-AR has made it a lot easier with two complete uppers and matching furniture. Plus, more on the STK-200 aluminum-framed Glock clone and…Stephen Hunter’s newest Swagger book!
It’s a 360-Degree World!
This week some thoughts on movement in defensive encounters and how there are more options than you think! Plus, what’s up with Glock?
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The Return of the .458 SOCOM “Thumper!”
Michael has been agonizing over which gun to accompany him, Marshal Halloway and Robert Parker to South Texas to hunt exotics. The current favorite choice? How about the .458 SOCOM bolt gun?
Three Barrels Better Than Two
This week we’re in Orlando, Florida, next door to Universal Studios for the Outdoor News America writers’ conference. Many of the products there are embargoed until the SHOT Show, but we wanted to show you some core products from the many participants.
Ode to the Pig
Yeah, the Ruger PC Charger 9mm is a pig, but it’s a very friendly pig! In fact, it may be one of the best choices for home defense in the new world after January 1.
Home Defense SHOULD Be Quiet!
This week Michael talks about the implications of the removal of the $200 tax on not only suppressors, but SBS and SBR guns, which changes the landscape for home defenders. Also, the RIA-USA TAC ULTRA 9mm gets ready for competition!
Big Players Join In On Brace-Mounted Home Defense Guns
This week, we see at least one big player, Taurus, joining in on the idea of a braced-mounted, threaded barrel handgun as the new model for home defense. Also, some thoughts on how “lag time” matters more than ever and how you can “speed up” your own reactions.
Post Vacation New TAC ULTRA!
Now that Michael is back at the Secret Hidden Bunker, it’s times to start putting rounds though his brand new RIA 9mm TAC ULTRA, proudly made in Cedar City, Utah. Also, the Dead Air Primal, a silencer for big bores.
Snubby Crash Course!
This week it is back to Wyoming for the Bryan Eastridge/Darryl Bolke much-in-demand course on carrying and training with the snub-nosed revolver. Pocket carrying a small revolver remains one of the main civilian carry methods, but where can you get the training you need? Let’s help you out a bit!