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 Semiauto Shotgun…a Superb Self-Defense Tool!
A self-defense shotgun renaissance is going on and this week Michael takes a look at his favorite semiauto shotguns. Plus, a perfect “adventurer” holster for a perfect “adventurer” gun!
Responding to “Recreational” Violence
This week, some thoughts on how to protect yourself and your family from mob-style "recreational” violence. Also, why the home defense shotgun is back on top, and, hey, the Rossi RM 66 .38/.357 is a great buy!
Ruger’s Top-Of-The-Line AR-556 MPR!
This week Michael takes a look at Ruger’s Proof Research-barreled AR-556 MPR, and he likes what he sees! Also, why the new Rossi revolvers, especially the RM 66, are perfect choices for anyone wanting to see what all this noise about revolvers is all about.
Time to Reduce Calibers???
This week Michael ponders whether it’s time to move away from calibers he simply isn’t using.
Henry’s Ultimate Retro Revolver!
The Henry Big Boy revolver is something of a surprise…the pictures don’t do it justice! It is the revolver that should be in the hands of Indiana Jones, or maybe Humphrey Bogart in CASABLANCA. In short, a .38/.357 masterpiece.
A Red Dot for the Smallest Stoeger
This week Michael starts working with the smallest of the Stoeger STR line, the Micro Compact, by adding a Bushnell RXC-200. Plus, the continuing allure of the .32 H&R Magnum and a first look at the Henry Big Boy Revolver.
What is the Ideal Defensive Shotgun?
With test and evaluation of the Military Armament Corporation MAC 2 under way, Michael wonders about the ideal defensive shotgun for this autumn’s Van Comp Thunderstruck shotgun training event.
A Must-Have Shotgun from MAC!
Every so often a new gun comes along that makes you go, Wow!
Getting Ready for ICORE
Michael starts working with his Ruger competition revolvers in anticipation of the revolver competition season, plus the new Rossi 4-inch .357/.38 on the range!
Taurus Continues Upping Revolver Game!
This week we have three revolvers, two from Taurus and one of the newest from Rossi. First a quick relook at the 856 Exec Grade .38 +P, then the custom Taurus 692 .357/.38 and 9mm. Then the new Rossi RM64, a sleek .357/.38 at an amazing price point!