Michael Bane

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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.

All SHOT; ALL THE TIME!

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It’s time for the wrap-up of SHOT 2023, and Michael gives it a shot through his SHOT SHOW CRUD-ravaged voice. It was a strange and quirky year!

SHOT 2023 — ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES!

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00:12:07
It’s that time of year again when gun pundits and manufacturers descend on Las Vegas to eat the overpriced food, loose lots of money at the slots and see what the shooting, hunting and outdoor industries have in store for the next year. Here’s Michael's insider’s report!

SHOT MEDIA DAY 2023!!!

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Yes it was a miserable day at the range, but the shooting was extremely good. Here's Michael's report.

Ruger’s New .380 and a .22 Surprise!

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00:11:20
Getting ready for the deluge of new products that is the SHOT Show, Michael takes a look at the new Ruger Security .380, a gun perfectly aimed at new concealed carry holders, and a new 10/22 chassis from Luth-AR.

Rock Island’s Super Gun!

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00:10:54
It’s the first TRIGGERED for 2023, and we open with a bang — Rock Island Armory’s first ever made-in-the USA 5.0 ST, a 9mm supergun that has all the potential of being a serious contender in competition.

Rock Island Armory’s Amazing New 5.0!

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While the overall theme of SHOT 2023 may be the rise of precision rifles, Rock Island Armory has delivered a complete surprise — a new 9mm with a new “operating system” and ergonomics among the best pistols ever. Meet the 5.0!

Rock Island Armory’s Groundbreaking 5.0ST

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Holy crap this is a GUN! First off, it has the esthetics of the perfect sidearm for Rick Deckard in BLADERUNNER, or maybe the Monolith in 2001...sleek, spare, do flash slide million or Punisher symbols anywhere.

New Year; New Guns!

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Happy New Year Pod People! As we head into the hellscape that will be 2023, it’s time to talk guns. First off, the Beast, the FNP-45 is home from the milling shop, and it’s perfect. Also, The Recover Tactical Glock gets reassembled and its own Form 1!

The Buffalo

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I'm not sure I ever consciously planned to go to Africa, even though it loomed large in the writings of Hemingway, Ruark, Haggard, Roosevelt through most of my youth.

Revolver Competition Fun!

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In our last podcast for 2022, Michael starts gearing up for a season of revolver competition and assorted mayhem for the new year.