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.
Down Range Radio #628: A Weekend with Lucid Optics and Wyoming...
This week Michael reviews his “rock and roll” week and the LUCID/Wyoming Tactical L-7 Carbine class.
A .22 Rifle for the National Rifle League
The NRL .22 has become a very popular division in the National Rifle League and Michael Bane shows off his dedicated rifle for this shooting competition.
Down Range Radio #627: Why I Carry a Gun in the...
This week, after a few kind words about the Marlin 336 “Dark” and Stern Defense, Michael doesn't speak kindly about an OUTSIDE ONLINE article about not hiking with a gun.
Shooting the Marlin 336 Dark in 30-30 Win.
This is another addition to Michael Bane's growing selection of Lever Action rifles and he explains why Marlin has done everything right with their new Dark Series.
My Father’s Gun
My father let me hold the little Ruger, but he didn’t let me pull the trigger. Even so, I’ve always counted that day as my initiation into the culture of guns...
Down Range Radio #626: Stress and Artificial Stress as part of...
This week we start out with a few notes on USPSA competition and the value of stress and artificial stress being a competitive shooter.
The Rock Island Armory VR80
The VR80 12GA shotgun is a gas-operated semi-automatic with AR-15 ergonomics and control. Michael Bane took it for a spin in a 3-gun match and also decided to replace the stock and grip.
On Being Gray-ish…
A gray man is one who is flying under the radar, whose focus is one moving through the world with as few ripples as possible.
Down Range Radio #625: My .22LR Precision Shooting Project
This week on DOWN RANGE Radio, Michael ponders .22LR precision shooting, then begins outlining concepts for the office-dwelling “Grey Man.”
The Ruger Super GP100 Competition Revolver
Michael Bane reviews the 8-round, Ruger Custom Shop Super GP100 competition revolver chambered in .357 Magnum.