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.
R.I.A.’s Super 9mm Revolver, and GUNSITE Grows!
There is a true gem of a revolver in Rock Island Armory’s line of guns imported from the gun-making nation of the Czech Republic. The AL9.0 Standard, a six-shot 9mm revolver is a jewel! Also this week, we all know GUNSITE is the best training academy in the world…now it is bigger & better!
The Surreptitious Draw — A Necessary Skill
Michael is more and more convinced that in today’s self-defense environment the surreptitious draw — accessing your firearms without a potential aggressor’s realizing it — is a necessary skill. Luckily, we have a THE BEST DEFENSE video example!
Surreptitious Draw: Michael’s Show Notes, 12.6.2023
If you do not know what a draw from various positions looks like, this is a very bad thing. You need to rectify this ASAP.
Why Revolvers Matter
We continue our coverage of the Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round-Up with some specific gear and concepts you can use.
The Best Revolver Training…Period!
We begin our exclusive video coverage of the Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round-Up at GUNSITE! Plenty more coverage coming in January 2024!
Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round-Up List of Instructors
The Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round-Up at GUNSITE offers some of the best instruction in the world in the greatest facility in the world!
Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round-Up!
Only on michaelbane.tv! This week we're attending the country's greatest gathering of revolver trainers, the Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round-Up at GUNSITE. This is truly a unique event..this week's podcast is the beginning of our coverage.
Why Compact Pistols Make Sense
This week we continue our evaluation of the compact Stoeger over it’s micro-9mm cousin. Plus, the Taurus Judge expands…at least in barrel length…and a preview of the artistic guns of Europe travelogue.
Big Wins in the Courts!
This week Michael talks about the federal court decisions on ATF overreach rules. He also takes a look at the classic “swarm” attack in Las Vegas that left a 17 year-old dead.
A Great General Purpose Scope
A general purpose rifle deserves a scope that also functions in multiple contexts. This week Michael falls back on his old Swarovski 3.5 -18x, a scope that has seen much use over the years but remains a solid option. Also, the Stoeger STR-9C is coming into its own.