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#652 | Down Range Radio #652: Heavy Hitting Rifles

This week, Michael starts out with some heavy hitting rifles, then switch over to the 2nd amendment challenges in Virginia.

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #652.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

All My TV Shows are available on MOTV

Ruger Tropical Rifle #1 450-400
https://revivaler.com/the-450-400-3-nitro-express/
https://www.africahunting.com/threads/effectiveness-of-the-450-400-ne.14246/

Hornady 450-400 Nitro Express 3-inch

Ruger #1

Lucid Optics

Omar “Crispy” Avila
https://heavy.com/news/2019/05/omar-crispy-avila/
https://coffeeordie.com/not-where-you-die-crispy-avila/
https://www.ballisticmag.com/2019/06/11/omar-crispy-avila-journey/

.50 Alaskan

SSK Industries

Henry 45-70 Color Case Hardened

Lucid HD-7

Ruger Redhawk 2.75 inch

Glock 44 .22 LR

Tac-Sol Glock .22 Conversion Unit

Wilson Combat True Zero Optics

“It’s Not a Coup; It’s a Civil War”/Phil D'Agostino

“‘Civil War’ Brewing in Virginia as Sanctuary Expands/Dave Workman

“The More Things Change”/Tom Gresham for GUN TALK

The Music of Itai Armon

The Music of Ziv Moran

The Music of Roger McGuinn’s Folk Den Project
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folk_Den
https://www.amazon.com/Folk-Den-Project-Twentieth-Anniversary/dp/B01IFCRPRU

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#651 | Down Range Radio #651: Limitation of Awareness, Evasion and Escape

This week, Michael starts out with some guns and gear updates, then switch over to an important self defense topic.

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #651.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

All My TV Shows are available on MOTV

Kel-Tec

Kel-Tec P17

“Five Reasons Why Plinking is the Best Forgotten Shooting Sports Ever”/Eric Nestor

KS7 Kel-Tec Shotgun

Sig Sauer 365

Simply Rugged Holsters CID Slide Holster

JM Custom Kydex Holsters

DeSantis Gunhide Super Fly

Keepers Concealment

Glock G44 .22 LR

REVIEW: King Cobra Revolver Review/Ed Head

Winchester 1887 and Clones
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Model_1887/1901
https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/long-guns/shotguns/1887-lever-action-shotgun.html
https://www.chiappafirearms.com/family.php?id=15

The Music of Brujeria

“Matando Gueros”

The Music of TenGrams

The Music of Pink Martini and the Von Trapp Family Singers.

Von Trapps are back - New Musical Sound

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#650 | Down Range Radio #650: Guns, Politics and Bloomberg

This week, it's all about guns and politics with Bloomberg being the latest 2020 Democratic hopeful, gun legislation in Virginia and the Supreme Court hearing a gun rights case in December.

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #650.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

All My TV Shows are available on MOTV

The Replacement Killers

Notes on the Nasty Little Fascist from New York:
https://www.nraila.org/articles/20181214/news-flash-michael-bloomberg-not-a-fan-of-the-first-amendment-either
https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/06/politics/bloomberg-everytown-for-gun-safety-virginia-elections/index.html
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2019/11/michael-bloomberg-2020-everytown-moms-demand-action-guns-emails/
https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+sum+SB16
https://www.mikebloomberg.com/getting-stuff-done?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrOHmlbGV5gIVhshkCh21GA0kEAMYASAAEgImsPD_BwE#safety

What Lurks Behind “Universal” Background Checks/Chris Cox:
https://www.nraila.org/articles/20190222/what-lurks-behind-universal-background-checks
https://reason.com/2015/10/08/4-reasons-universal-background-checks-ar/

Proposed legislation would be trouble for Virginia hunters

SENATE BILL NO. 64

THE ART OF THE DEAL/Donald J. Trump

YOU CAN PLAY THE CAJUN ACCORDION!

LEARN TO PLAY BAGPIPES

UKULELE ONLINE COURSE

Ft. Richmond Safaris/Geoffrey Wayland

SSK Industries/J.D. Jones

.50 Alaskan

The Music of Phase One

The Music of Swirling Ship

The Music of Romano

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#649 | Down Range Radio #649: A Little Bit About Optics

This week Michael gets all glassy about low magnification variables!

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #649.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

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Lucid Gear L7 1-6X

Bishop “Revelation” 1-8X

Skinner Optics 1-6x

Kevin Creighton AMMOMAN School of Guns

The Music of Anthony Lazaro

The Music of Steve Poloni

The Music of Oriol Novella

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Down Range Radio #648: Visiting the Philippenes and Armscor

This week, Michael wraps up his trip to the Philippines to visit ARMSCOR. This trip will result in 2 episodes of Shooting Gallery airing in 2020.

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #647.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

All My TV Shows are available on MOTV

The Battle of Corregidor

Manila — A City With a Soul/Lonely Planet Guides

Michael Bane on the .22 TCM

ARMSCOR

Michael Bane on Rock Island 3.10

Michael Bane on the “Baby Rock” .380

Colt “Government Model” .380

Browning 1911-380

Music of James Forest

The Music of Nepasuraz

The Music of Olivier Olsen

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Down Range Radio #647: Bane's Plans for 2020

In this episode, Michael Bane shares some of his ideas and plans for 2020. He also talks about all that is related to the "bump in the night" scenario.

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #647.
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Host: Michael Bane
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#646 | Down Range Radio #646: Bane's 10/22 Precision Rifle - Version 4.0

This week Michael talks about Iteration 4 of his 10/22 Precision Rifle, now with the addition of a chassis system from Scott McRee!

 

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #646.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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Ruger Target Lite

Kidd Innovative Design

McRees Precision

Eley .22 Target Ammunition

The Music of Russo and Weinberg

The Music of Thonio

The Music of Duffmusiq

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#645 | Down Range Radio #645: Communication and Self Defense

Michael Bane is one of the few in our industry with a background as a journalist. This week he talks about some of his experiences as an interviewer/communicator and how it benefits him even in self defense situations.

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #645.
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Host: Michael Bane
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Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

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#644 | Down Range Radio #644: 2019 Rimfire Challenge World Championship

This week Michael wraps up the spectacular RIMFIRE CHALLENGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS from the Old Fort Gun Club in Ft. Smith, AR. He also talks about a Gunsite Class called "Ballistic Response Against Violent Encounters".

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #644.
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Host: Michael Bane
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Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

All My TV Shows are available on MOTV 

Rimfire Challenge Shooting Association

Old Fort Gun Club, Ft. Smith AR

C-More Systems

UltraDot

Ruger Custom Shop 10/22 Competition

Ruger 10/22 Then & Now/Bart Skelton

History of Ruger 10/22 Models/Richard Mann

Five Things You Can Do to Stay Focused in Chaos/Wanda Krause PhD

Ruger BX Trigger

SouthNarc (Craig Douglas) Managing Unknown Contacts
https://homeguntraining.wordpress.com/2015/08/02/southnarcs-managing-unknown-contacts/
https://ccwsafe.com/blog/craig-douglas-on-managing-unknown-contacts

Bob Whaley/GUNSITE

GUNSITE B.R.A.V.E. class

The Music of Tomer Katz ft VIGZ

The Music of Rhythmscott

The Music of Wing

 

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#643 | Down Range Radio #643: The New Universe of Mini-9mm Handguns

This week Michael talks about the new “arms race” in capacity for mini-9mms.

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #643.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

All My TV Shows are available on MOTV 

Sig Sauer 365

Canik TP9 Elite Sub Compact

Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Subcompact

Springfield Armory Hellcat

Shield Arms G43X/G48 15-round magazines

“The Special Application .22LR for Home Defense; Pt #1”/ Mark Luell

“The Special Application .22LR for Home Defense; Pt #2”/ Mark Luell”

“Would You Use a .22 For Self-Defense?”/Kevin Michalowski

Using the .22 for Self-Defense/Greg Ellifritz

Real World 22s for Self Defense

The Music of the Vivesectors

The Music of Suaava

The Music of ScanGlobe

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#642 | Down Range Radio #642: Challenges When Shooting a NRL .22 Match

This week Michael wades very carefully back into politics after a bit of a discussion on NRL22.

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #642.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

All My TV Shows are available on MOTV 

NRL.22

Kidd Innovative Design

Ruger Custom Shop 10/22 Competition

The Music of Jaune Dark

The Music of Hanni El Khatib

The Music of Thge Creepshow

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#641 | Down Range Radio #641: On The Road With Shooting Gallery

This week Michael details a hectic, hectic week on the road - from a Remington media event to Bill Wilson’s amazing IPSC Reunion.

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #640.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

All My TV Shows are available on MOTV 

Lipsey’s/Vickers G43

FTW Ranch

Remington Custom Shop

Remington Custom Shop 700s

Ken D’Arcy

Swarovski Z8i 3.5-28X

Barnes Bullets

M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle System

Wilson Combat

The Music of Yuridia

The Music of Mocean Worker

The Music of Vitamin Pets

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#640 | Down Range Radio #640: The Anti-Gun Movement, Picking Our Battles and Courtesy

This week, Michael addresses the current anti-gun movement, property rights and how we as gun owners should think about how we pick and choose our battles.

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #640.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

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#639 | Down Range Radio #639: The Future of Red Dot-Ready Pistols

This week, Michael talks about the implications of a market where red-dot sight on handguns are moving towards “standard”.

Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #638.
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Host: Michael Bane
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Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

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14 Red Dot Ready Pistols You Must See (Guns & Ammo)

The music of Slainte
(slawn-cha)

The Music of Shake That Little Foot

The Music of Jaune Dark

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#638 | Down Range Radio #638: Virtue Signaling and Practicing on What You're Weak At

This week Michael ponders whether there is ever only one “answer…”

REMEMBER: THE SECRET CODE WORD TO GET 10% OFF YOUR CUSTOM HONOR DEFENSE EDC IS: SGO10!

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #638.
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Host: Michael Bane
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Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

All My TV Shows are available on MOTV 

ARMSCOR/Rock Island

Trijicon SRO

Crimson Trace CT-1400

My Life With Ruger #1 - Craig Boddington

Lyman Brass-Smith All American Press

The Music of Elephant Funeral

The Music of the Polish Ambassador

The Music of Lords of the Highway

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#637 | Down Range Radio #637: 3-Gun Season Wrap-Up

This week, Michael wraps up his 3-Gun season and whines about his broken red dot sights!

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #637.
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Host: Michael Bane
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Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

All My TV Shows are available on MOTV 

The Books of Peter Rimmer

Crimson Trace Reflex Sights

Don’t Buy a Cheap & Crappy Red Dot Sight/Gabe Suarez

Taylor Freelance

TACCOM

Advanced Tactical

How to Spot a Bad Guy/Greg Ellifirtz

The Music of Elgon Ngoma Troupe

The Music of Yousooupha Sidibe

The Music of Africa

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#636 | Down Range Radio #636: Guns - What to sell and what to buy

This week Michael ponders over hunting, the 6.5 PRC and the most difficult challenge of all.... what to sell and what to buy....

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #636.
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Host: Michael Bane
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Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

All My TV Shows are available on MOTV 

Ruger Hawkeye Long-Range Target

Lucid Optics

Hornady 6.5 PRC - A 'Magnumized' 6.5 Creedmoor (Guns & Ammo)

 

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#635 | Down Range Radio #635: Universal Background Check Laws and Transfers

This week Michael looks at the way media bias shapes the discussion on the Universal Background Check laws.

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #635.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

All My TV Shows are available on MOTV 

Kidd Innovative Design

Beyer Barrels

Millett Designated Marksman Scope

Millett 1-4x24 DMS-1 Designated Marksman Riflescope (Donut-Dot Illuminated Reticle, ATACS Camo)

The Music of the Wrong Sister

The Music of Suspected Terrorists

The Music of Plaga De Baile

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#634 | Down Range Radio #634: The Changing Face of Active Shooters

With the recent mass shootings, we've experienced a change in how the active shooters behave and move forward. What is different and what has changed? Are they as political as the media want them to be? Or are they simply playing a video game?

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #634.
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Host: Michael Bane
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Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

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“These Two Shootings Defy Traditional Political Stereotyping”/Eric Erickson

Brian Cates on Twitter

WALSH: It’s Not Guns Or Mental Illness. The Problem Is Deeper Than That

The El Paso Shooting and the Gamification of Terror

The Music of Chad Crouch

The Music of Unhead Music Concepts

The Music of Dee Yan-Key

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#633 | Down Range Radio #633: Being a Firearms Training Junkie

This week, Michael Bane talks about training, how you maintain your skills and what's important. Who you calling a 'hobbyist ?!?!?!

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #633.
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Host: Michael Bane
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Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

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"Hobbyists vs Tactical Shooters"/B. Gill Horman

Tactical Training vs Target Shooting

The Music of John Sayles

The Music of Nico de Napoli

 

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#632 | Down Range Radio #632: We have to talk about the NRA

This week, Michael joins the chorus of people calling for Wayne LaPierre to step down from his position at the head of the NRA. He also talks about manual safety.

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #632.
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Host: Michael Bane
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Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

All My TV Shows are available on MOTV 

A Short Treatise on Hunting

The Music of Mac Cagle

The Music of the Blue Dot Sessions

The Music of the Trumpeteers

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#631 | Down Range Radio #631: .22 Shooting Competitions

This week Michael talks .22 competition, thoughts on hunting and the importance of creating a “script” to guide you through stressfield events…

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #631.
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Host: Michael Bane
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Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

All My TV Shows are available on MOTV 

Rimfire Challenge Shooting Association

All About Precision Rimfire Competition/John Parker

Practical Rimfire Challenge (PRC)

Lapua Practical Rimfire Challenge

NRL22

Interview with Vudoo Gun Works Andrew Workman/TTAG

Michigan Man Shoots Wife after Mistaking Her for an Intruder/ABC News

The Music of kitchenromance

The Music of Tequila Moonrise

The Music of supercontinents

 

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#630 | Down Range Radio #630: Pros and Cons of Run and Gun

This week, Michael talks about his latest USPSA match and the pros and cons of run and gun.

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #630.
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Host: Michael Bane
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Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

All My TV Shows are available on MOTV 

USPSA

Kenya Mall Terrorist Attack — graphic video

Shield RMScompact

Sig ROMEO ZERO Reflex Sight

Gabe Suarez on Red Dot Myths and Mistakes

Franklin Armory Reformation Upper

Bad to the Bone: Are Humans Naturally Aggressive?/Psychology Today

“Spheres of Violence”/Integrated Skills Group

The Music of Harry Yerkes

The Music of Ted Weems

Vesta Victoria

 

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#629 | Down Range Radio #629: Dealing With Mobs and Milkshake

This week Michael talks about the increasingly dangerous situation with Antifa and/or other progressive groups tending toward violence. He also talks about his first NRL22 match.

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #629.
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Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

All My TV Shows are available on MOTV 

National Rifle League .22

Ruger 10/22 Target Lite

Lucid Optics L-5 6X-24X

Tactical Solutions X-Ring 15MOA Scope base

Vortex 30mm Scope Rings

The Music of Scehematics of Gravity

The Music of Ludwigs Steirsche Gaudi

The Music of Los Sundayers

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#628 | Down Range Radio #628: A Weekend with Lucid Optics and Wyoming Tactical

This week Michael reviews his “rock and roll” week and the LUCID/Wyoming Tactical L-7 Carbine class. WyoTac has teamed up with Lucid Optics to offer up a very unique training opportunity.

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #628.
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Host: Michael Bane
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Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

All My TV Shows are available on MOTV 

LUCID Optics

LUCID Optics L-7 1-6x Scope

WYOMING TACTICAL/Jason Crotteau

NO OTHER CHOICE/Kevin Dixie

The Music of Boss Bass

The Music of El Eles

The Music of SONGO 21

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#627 | Down Range Radio #627: Why I Carry a Gun in the Backcountry

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.

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #627.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

All My TV Shows are available on MOTV 

Marlin Dark Series

Stern Defense

You Don’t Need to Hike With a Gun/Drew Pogge

Trailsafe

The Music of Patchwork Grace

The Music of Grace Slick

The Music of Lyle Workman

 

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#626 | Down Range Radio #626: Stress and Artificial Stress as part of Defensive Training

This week we start out with a few notes on USPSA competition and the value of stress and artificial stress being a competitive shooter.

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #626.
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Host: Michael Bane
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Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

“FIELD NOTES with Mike Pannone” Video

“Who Wins; Who Loses and Why”/John Hearne

"Build a Custom 10/22 Step By Step”/Amilcar Hernadez

CROM USA Ruger PC Carbine Chassis

Copper Custom Ruger PC Carbine Chassis

Ruger PC9 Carbine 9mm 16" Fluted SynthetiAluminum Chassis 10rd CA/NY Compliant

Killdozer

Deadbolt

Juanito

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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.”

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #625.
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Host: Michael Bane
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Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

The Ruger Super GP100 Competition Revolver

Biathlon Rifles including the discontinued Marlin 2000

Summer Biathlon

National Rifle League

Marlin 2000L Stock from Boyds Stocks

BSA Optics

Eley Ammunition

Harris Bipods

“On THE BEST DEFENSE”/Michael Bane

The Music of the Tornadoes

The Music of Biker Daughter

The Music of Los Lobos

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#624 | Down Range Radio #624: My New Tools for 3-Gun

This week it’s 3-Gun with MB, introducing the ARMSCOR/Rock Island VR-80 shotgun and the Glock G19X/Crimson Trace 1400 into competition.

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #624.
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Host: Michael Bane
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Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

Glock G19x

Crimson Trace CTS-1400

Primary Machine (machining for red dot sights)

Glock Triggers EDGE

Tooth And Nail Armory VR-80 Magazines

TACCOM VR-80 Recoil Buffer

Advanced Tactical VR-80 parts Tactical

Adaptive Tactical AR Stocks

Comp-Tac Victory Gear

Springer Precision

Blade-Tech Belts

Tuff Products Competition Belts

High Speed Gear Tacos

GUNSMITHING MODERN FIREARMS/Bryce Towsley

GAME OF SNIPERS Preorder/Stephen Hunter

The Music of Gnawledge

The Music of Yan Terrien

The Cornell Hurd Band

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#623 | Down Range Radio #623: A Concealed Carry Expo

This week, it’s all about the U.S. Concealed Carry Association Expo and training session in Pittsburg!

Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #623.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.

Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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MichaelBane.TV

Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

US Concealed Carry Association

U.M. Tactical

8 Self-Defense Tips for Men/Wim Demeere

The Music of Billy Lee Riley

The Music of Chad Crouch

The Music of Charlie Terrell and the Murdered Johns

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#622 | Down Range Radio #622: The Issue of School Shootings

This week Michael pats himself on the back, adds some disturbing thoughts on red flag laws and then speaks to the ole issue of school shootings.

Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #622.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

John Farnam on Red Flag Laws

Students who tackle shooters die as heroes. Some experts worry ‘we’re setting our kids up to be martyrs.’

Malcolm Gladwell on school shootings

Mass Shootings in America Are Spreading Like a Disease

Are Mass Shootings Contagious?

David French on why mass shootings happen.

The Music of Andrei Kyrlov

The Music of Takako Nishizki

The Music of the (Czech) Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra

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#621 | Down Range Radio #621: The Winchester .350 Legend

This week Michael talks about taking weight off his Sweetie’s 3-Gun rifle, the antecedents of the Winchester .350 Legend and an “unfortunate” period in his life, another reason he can never run for President.

Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #621.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

Mission First Tactical

Warne Scope Mounts

Aero Precision Handguards

Winchester .350 Legend

Ruger American Ranch Rifle

.357 Maximum

.351 Winchester Self-Loading

The Music of Fetchin Bones

The Music of Hidden Agenda

The Music of Turku, Nomads of the Silk Road

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#620 | Down Range Radio #620: The NRA Show Report

This week, the NRA Annual Meeting in Indy, the good and the bad…

Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #620.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

“NRA Meetings NOT Quite Wrapped Up”/Jim Shepherd

NRA Turmoil is not a threat to the Second Amendment, but THIS could really do harm”/John Lott

“Some New NRA Officers”/Sebastian

Ruger Super GP-100 Competition Revolver

Marlin “Dark” 336 30-30

Aimpoint Acro red dot sight

Trijicon SRO red dot sight

The Music of the Leningrad Cowboys

The Music of Killdozer

The Music of the African Tribal Orchestra

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#618 | Down Range Radio #618: Red Flag Laws

Michael Bane talks about Red Flag laws, death threats, vulnerability and being a target. He also talks handgun drills and coyote poop.

Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #618.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

Colorado Enacts Red Flag Law/Fox News

David Kopel on Red Flag Laws

How To Bake/Paul Hollywood

Four Systematic Drills for Handgun Skills Development/Mr. Seeklander!

Ben Stoeger Pro Shop

Royalty Free Music

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#617 | Down Range Radio #617: A Trip to Taurus

This week Michael wraps up his trip to Bainbridge, Georgia, and his visit to the new Taurus facility. He also talks about the Taurus guns that rang his chimes.

Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #617.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

Taurus Tracker Model 692

Taurus Model 856 snub nose revolver

Taurus Model 905 9mm snub nose revolver

Taurus Raging Hunter .44 Magnum

The Music of Loco Lobo

The Music of the Joy Drops

The Music of Vernon Dalhart

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#616 | Down Range Radio #616: Mental Preparations

This week Michael talks about his confusion about what handgun(s) to compete with this year, and a bit about mental preparations, including dealing with emotions.

Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #616.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

ICORE

Lipsey’s Exclusive Ruger GP-100 10mm

Federal Court Finds California Magazine Band Violates the Second Amendment/NRAILA

TRAIL SAFE/Michael Bane

THE WALL/Michael Bane

HOW I DID THE IDITASPORT/Michael Bane
[One of my better articles, BTW. You have to scroll down to Page 61]

The Music of Kathleen Martin

The Music of Sergey Cheremisinov

The Music of arsonist

 

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#615 | Down Range Radio #615: Anti-Gun Screeds

This week Michael delves into the fetid, feverish week of anti-gun screeds…

Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #615.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

Virtue and Guns/Michael W. Austin Ph.d.

The Window of Justification/Gabe Suarez

Assault Rifles Are Insane/Lucian Truscott IV

Why You Should Ditch Sub-Contact and Carry Mid-Size/Jacki Billings

The Music of Six Time User

The Music of kitchenromance

The Music of Robert Johnson

 

 

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#614 | Down Range Radio #614: Report From The 2019 Tactical Conference

This week Michael recaps Tac-Con 2019 in New Orleans; plus, some thoughts on analyzing risk.

Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #614.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

Rangemaster Firearms Training Services/Tom Givens

First Person Safety/Chief Lee Weems

FPF Training/John Murphy

Keepers Concealment/Spencer Keepers

Gabe White Training

Aprill Risk Consulting/William Aprill

KR Training/Karl Rehn

The Music of Artificial Intelligence in Texas

The Music:

http://www.hiddenagenda.org

https://thevivisectors.bandcamp.com

 

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Down Range Radio #613: Influencers in Shooting Sports

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This week Michael talks about firearm sales, the status of the shootings sports and how much the top shooters influence the market.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #613.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

Kahr CW-9

Shield RMS-Compact Red dot Sights

The Overton Window/A Concise Explanation

The Music of Black Agnes

The Music of Waylon Thornton

The Music of Leon Lishner

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Down Range Radio #612: Understanding the Gun Culture

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This week Michael wades way into the weeds on understanding the gun culture. He also touches on training with red dot sights including using them on SIRT Guns.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #612.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

More information and reference links:

The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

S.I.R.T. /Next Level Training

ADE Advanced Optics
https://adeadvancedoptics.com
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ADE+Advanced+Optics&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

Taurus Raging Hunter

Primary Machine Slide Milling

Action Target Hog Target

“Shooter’s Tips: Learning the Red Dot”/American Rifleman

Gabe Suarez on Red Dot Sights
https://blog.suarezinternational.com/2017/08/red-dot-pistols-training-and-equipment-update-july-2017.html
https://blog.suarezinternational.com/2010/04/red-dot-sights-on-pistols-why.html

Suarez International Red Dot Class

Pistol Red Dot Fundamentals.Sig Sauer Academy

“The Second Amendment is a Marketing Slogan, and Other Lessons From the Gun Business Beat”/Elizabeth MacBride

“LA Guns”/Guns, Bugs, Wine & Politics

“My Father’s Gun”/Michael Bane

The Music of Sawsquarenoise

The Music of Guifrog

The Music fo Peter Rudenko

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Down Range Radio #611: Upcoming Battles on Gun Control

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This week Michael is wide-ranging, touching on the upcoming battles on gun control, how to pick a firearms finish and thoughts about verbal skills during a violent encounter.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #611.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

GUN CONTROL
https://www.pagunblog.com
https://www.gunnuts.net/2019/02/18/ballot-measures-the-new-battle-for-gun-rights/
https://gunfreezone.net/must-read-how-did-we-get-here-by-sebastian/

Active Response Training/Greg Ellifritz

HOLSTER WEAR TESTING OF VARIOUS FACTORY AND AFTERMARKET METAL FINISHES/THE ROBAR COMPANIES

“Verbal Skills During An Armed Encounter”/ Richard Nance

The Music of the Gays

The Music of half-cocked

The Music of Malyssa BellaRosa

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Down Range Radio #610: Reconsidering the .380

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This week Michael reconsiders the .380…unlike many, he still has a positive opinion on the cartridge. Also, some thoughts on non-permissive environments.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #610.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

More information and reference links:

The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

“When Does a .380 Beat a 9mm?”/PDN

Ruger LCP/LCPII

Browning 1911-380

Browning 1911-380 Compact

Armscor “Baby Rock” .380

“Non-Permissive Environment Carry Tips”/ITS Tactical

“Deep Concealment Options for the Non-Permissive Environment”/Greg Ellifritz

The Music of the Pet Shop Boys

The Music of the Zombie Dandies

The Music of Holly Golightly

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Down Range Radio #609: Armed in the Backcountry

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This week Michael ponders smoothing up guns, ponders .357 loads for mountain lions, and his new folding knives from Hoffner Knives…

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #609.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

More information and reference links:

The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

Primary Machine

Brockman’s Rifles

GlockTriggers

Gemini Custom

Simply Rugged Holsters

Buffalo Bore Outdoorsman .357

FOR THOSE OF YOU LOOKING FOR SOMETHING REALLY STUPID TO DO:
https://iditasportalaska.com
Michael has the t-shirt, “Cowards won’t show and the weak will die.”

Brian Hoffner Knives

CRKT A.G. Russell Sting

The Music of the Heftone Banjo Orchester

The Music of Lucas Gonze

The Music of NWA

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Down Range Radio #608: The Future for a Glock-Based PDW

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This week Michael talks about the new Taurus competition-ready TX22, the future for a Glock-based PDW and how he has to go to the dump this week…

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #608.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

More information and reference links:

The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

DRTV on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

Taurus TX22

Flux Defense Glock Pistol Brace

Stag Arms 10mm

KRISS 10mm Magazine Extensions for Glock

The Music of Thorn and Shout

The Music of 112 Eme Etage

The Music of Madame Rrose Selavy

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Down Range Radio #607: Post SHOT Show – Analysis of Future Trends

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This week Michael is back from the SHOT Show and feeling spritely… he touches on products that caught his eye… and some analysis of future trends.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #607.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

More information and reference links:

The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

DRTV on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

A book I co-wrote and worked on the research
DEFINING, DESIGNING AND LAUNCHING MARKET-AIMED PRODUCTS/Dave Biggs (with Michael Bane)

Ruger Precision Rimfires

Brownell’s Retro Rifles

Brownell’s BRN-180 Complete Uppers

Lipsey’s Distributors Barrett Fieldcrafts

Michael Bane on Civilian PDWs

Angstadt Arms

PTR 9KT and 9R

SIG Romeo8H

Lucid Optics

Aimpoint ACRO P-1

Crimson Trace Optics

Leupold VX Freedom Red Dot Sight

Tactical Solutions TSS

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Down Range Radio #606: SHOT Show 2019

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First day on the floor at SHOT Show in Las Vegas is over and Michael Bane gives you his first report about the latest from the firearms industry.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #606.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

DRTV on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

 

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Down Range Radio #605: The Year of the Precision Rifle

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We’re getting close to SHOT Show in Las Vegas and Michael Bane talks about precision rifles as the big trend in 2019 plus his recent trip to St. Louis attending a self defense seminar with Cecil Burch.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #605.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

More information and reference links:

The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

DRTV on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)

Cecil Burch 

 

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Down Range Radio #604: Self Defense and Eyewitness Accounts

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This week Michael has a few stumbles with his new Desert Eagle, talks about why eyewitnesses might not be the most reliable source of what happened in an event and how we can use words rather than guns… sometimes.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #604.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

William Aprill on Facebook

“Why Science Tells Us Not to Rely on Eyewitness Accounts”/Scientific American

“Gentle Art of Self-Defense”/Model Mugging

The Music of Lemon Swell

The Music of Dolly Connolly

The Music of Las Tocayas

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Down Range Radio #603: Glock and New Year Accomplishments

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This first podcast of the new year finds Michael in a sort-of optimistic mood… he talks about how to accomplish those things one wants to accomplish in the coming year.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #603.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

More information and reference links:

The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Glock

SIG 365

“OVER THE EDGE and Me”/Michael Bane

The Music of Clann An Drumma

The Music of Wildlight

The Music of Livio Amato

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Down Range Radio #602: The Old Year Ends

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The old year ends, and Michael is pondering Glock rumors, current gun and TV projects and his favorite live music shows.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #602.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

More information and reference links:

The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Kidd Innovations

Tandemkross

Volquartsen

Marlin Biathlon Rifle

Boyd’s Gunstocks

Ruger Precision .22

Ruger 6.5 Creedmoor GUNSITE Scout

“The Odds and Stakes of Home Protection”/Claude Werner/ The Tactical Professor

The Music of Kinky Friedman

The Music of Hidden Agenda

The Music of Dougie Mathieson

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Down Range Radio #601: Focus on Speed With a handgun

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This week Michael continues with his thoughts on why a laser-like focus on speed with a handgun might not yield the results you are looking for.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #601.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

More information and reference links:

The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

The Street Standards/Ralph Mroz

Marcus Wynne Blog

Immediate Action Combatives

“How to Use a Shot Timer”/Tom McHale

My favorite Amazon review: “Readable, Inspiring and NOT a Good Role Model!”
OVER THE EDGE: A REGULAR GUY’S ODYSSEY IN EXTREME SPORTS/Michael Bane

“Race Your Strength; Train Your Weakness”/Coach Bob

“Simple Ways to Spot Unknown Unknowns”/Harvard Business Review

“8 Steps to Thinking Creatively: Overcoming Paradigm Paralysis”/Omega HR Solutions

The music of Lee Rosevere

The Music of Jordan Gladstone

The Music of Roger McGuinn/Folk Den

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Down Range Radio #600: Risk Assessment in Personal Defense

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This week, Michael addresses the New New Jersey magazine limit law, talks more about  shooting revolvers and the challenges in “seeing clearly” in your personal risk assessment.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #600.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

More information and reference links:

The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

ICORE

“Double-Action Revolver: Secret to the Trigger”/Patrick Sweeney

“Big Wheel Keep On Turnin’: Running the Revolver for Self-Defense”/Doug Larson

PARADIGMS: THE BUSINESS OF DISCOVERING THE FUTURE/Joel Arthur Barker

JUST FOR THE RECORD…
SHIFTING PARADIGMS: RESHAPING THE FUTURE OF INDUSTRY/Dave Garwood and Michael Bane

THE GIFT OF FEAR/Gavin de Becker

FACING VIOLENCE: PREPARING FOR THE UNEXPECTED/Rory Miller

“New Jersey Has No Idea How to Enforce the 10-Round Magazine Limit Law”/TTAG

The Music of the False Prophets

The Music of TRG Banks

The Music of Nettle

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Down Range Radio #599: The Bump Stock Firestorm

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This week Michael wades into the bump stock firestorm in a way guaranteed to make everyone mad.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #599.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

More information and reference links:

The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Streamlight

Recommended Products:

Polytac X USB

Bandit LED Headlamp

Tactical Solutions Pac-Lite for the Mk IV

Ruger Mk IV Rimfire Pistols

Burris FastFire Red Dot Sight

Crimson Trace CTS-1400

Rings Manufacturing Blue Guns

Cold Steel Training Guns (and Knives)

S.I.R.T. Guns/Next Level Training

“Trump delivers as promised on bump stocks”/New York Post

“Face 10 Years In Prison If You Don’t Surrender Your Bump Stock in 90 Days”/GunsAmerica Digest

“Even the Obama Administration Knew That Banning Bump Stocks Was Illegal”/TTAG

The Music of the Singing Nun

The Music of Turku, Nomads of the Silk Road

The Music of The HU Band

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Down Range Radio #598: The Greatest “Myth” in Concealed Carry

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This week, Michael discusses perhaps the greatest “myth” in concealed carry — the sheepdog!

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #598.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

More information and reference links:

The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

VIOLENCE OF MIND/Varg Freeborn

“Fighting Against the Odds”/Greg Ellifritz

Desert Eagle L5

The Music of the Dogon Lights

The Music of Brazzmatazz

The Music of Vincent Augustus

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Down Range Radio #597: Accuracy, Power and Speed

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This week Michael talks about the implications on your training time of accuracy, power, and speed.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #597.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.

Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

GO GET THIS BOOK IMMEDIATELY!
“Concealed Carry Skills and Drills — The Book”/Claude Werner

Shooting Tip: Accurate or Fast…of Both”/Duane Thomas

“Shooting Drills/Active Resource Training”/Greg Ellifritz

FREE BOOK!
“Competition Handgun Training Drills”/Mike Seeklander

“Defensive Handgun Training Drills”/Mike Seeklander

SHOT TIMERS: No excuses!

The Music of Youssoupha Sidibe

The Music of Steve Gunn

The Music of Roy Clark

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Down Range Radio #596: Hunting Hogs in Texas

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This week Michael talks about hunting hogs in Texas and what people committed to self-defense absolutely need to know!

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #596.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.

Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

More information and reference links:

The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Craig Douglas Shivworks

“12 Methods to De-Escalate Violent Situations”/Security Magazine

Law of Self Defense/Andrew Branca

GUNSITE 250 Pistol Class

“5 Things Competitive Shooting Will teach You About Gunfighting”/MILITARY1

“7 Lessons the Outdoors Taught Me”/Tom Claycomb III, Havalon Knives

Independence Ranch, Texas

Ruger Super Redhawk

Fiocchi 10mm 180-gr JHP

Crimson Trace CTS-1000

Weigand Scope Mounts

Defense Training International Inc/John Farnam

The Music of Counsel of Elders

The Music of the Juanitos

The Music of Amarasiri Periris

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Down Range Radio #595: Prepping for the Hog Hunt

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Michael is getting ready for a hog hunt in Texas with 10mm handguns.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #595.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.

Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Ruger Super Redhawk 10mm

Ruger 10mm Blackhawk

READ/WATCH WHAT THESE WORLD CLASS TRAINERS SAY AND DO, THINK ABOUT YOUR OWN “FAULT LINES,” THEN MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS. THIS IS A WHOSE-WHO OF TRAINERS, SOME OF WHOM I COUNT AS DEAR FRIENDS.

Immediate Action Combatives/Cecil Burch

Active Response Training/Greg Ellifritz

ShivWorks/Craig Douglas

Handgun Combatives/Dave Spaulding

WARTAC CQC/Richard Nance

Martial Blade Concepts/Michael Janich

Shooting Performance/Michael Seeklander

The Music of Krestovsky

The Music of Phillip Gross

The Music of Dougie Mathieson

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Down Range Radio #594: There Are No Safe Places

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Another mass casualty event and Michael addresses the run, hide or fight mindset.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #594.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

The Music of the Vivisectors

The Music of Peter Aldrich featuring Jon Harman & David Williams

The Music of the Zombie Dandies

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Down Range Radio #593: Shotguns as a Self-Defense Tool

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This week Michael talks about the resurrection of shotguns for home defense.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #593.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.

Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

More information and reference links:

The Michael Bane Blog

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Remington V3 TAC-13 “non-shotgun”

Remington Tac-14

Mossberg Shockwave

“What is a Shotgun For?”/Gabe Suarez

“The Ultimate Weapon for the Urban Citizen”/Gabe Suarez

“Reloading the Shotgun in a Gunfight”/Gabe Suarez

“Now More than Ever, the Shotgun has a Place in Your Toolbox”/Rob Haught, Parts 1
“Now More than Ever, the Shotgun has a Place in Your Toolbox”/Rob Haught, Parts 2

Other opinions on the shotgun as a self-defense tool…
https://www.quora.com/Is-a-shotgun-a-good-choice-for-self-defense-Why-or-why-not
https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/shotguns-for-self-defense/
http://humanevents.com/2011/03/29/shotguns-the-best-felon-killing-home-defense-tool-ever-made/
https://www.range365.com/six-best-home-defense-shotguns

“Hearing Protection During Indoor Self-Defense”/Ken Jorgustin

“Body Armor for Civilian Self-Defense”/Ben Findley

Bulletproof Clothing
http://www.bulletblocker.com/fortressfleece.html
https://talosballistics.com
https://wonderhoodie.com
https://www.myselfdefensetraining.com/bulletproof-jacket/

The Music of Loyalty Freak Music

The Music of the Zombie Dandies

The Music of the Ming Flute Ensemble

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Down Range Radio #592: How To Model A School Shooting

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This week Michael spouts off about new products, consistency and how to model a school shooting.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #592.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.

Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

More information and reference links:

The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Ruger Firearms

EOTech Green

Desert Gun Leather

Bobby Tyler Gunsmithing

“Three Cs of a Self-Defense Mindset”/Shooting Illustrated

The Music of Madame Rrose Selavy

The Music of Aline Frazao

The Music of Momjobo

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Down Range Radio #591: The Current Political Climate and Tripwires

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This week Michael talks about the current political situation, the importance of setting tripwires, and sportsmanship. 

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #591.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

More information and reference links:

The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Progressive Tribalism Beats the War Drums

“The Nation Could be Sleepwalking into a Second Civil War”/Michael Goodwin

Where are your tripwires?”/Grant Cunningham

“Be a Good Sport: A Guide to Sportsmanship

The Music of Birds of Paradise

The Music of Simon Mathewson

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Down Range Radio #590: Situational Awareness

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This week Michael talks about situational awareness without all the nonsensical complexity.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #590.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.

Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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The Michael Bane Blog

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Active Response Training/Greg Ellifritz

Ruger Charger

PMACA Chassis Systems

SB Tactical “Mini”

Kidd 10/22 Parts

ODIN Works

Rimfire Central Forums

Ruger BX-Trigger for 10/22

ACE Buttstocks

“Training for Hunting”/SGO

“HOW TO DEVELOP THE SITUATION AWARENESS OF JASON BOURNE”/Art of Manliness

A Practical Guide for Situational Awareness/Stratfor

“Blows Against the Empire”/Jefferson Starship

Mid-Air Machine

Cletus Got Shot

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Down Range Radio #589: The Able Shepherd Training Program

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This week, Michael talks about a different kind of training, from Able Shepherd.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #589.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.

Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

More information and reference links:

The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

RAVI SHANKAR

GUN FUNNY Podcast

ABLE SHEPHERD TRAINING

PMACA MANUFACTURING

KIDD 10/22S

C-More Systems

C-More Systems replaceable dot modules

Red Oktober AK Championships

The Music of the Navatman Music Collective

The Music of Jalikebba Kuyateh

The Music of Tom Waits

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Down Range Radio #588: Shooting Lever Action Rifles at Gunsite

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This week, Michael talks about his visit to GUNSITE last week filming for SHOOTING GALLERY. One of the topics covered is using lever action rifles as home defense guns.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #588.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

GUNSITE Academy

Lew Gosnell (Gunsite)
Lew Gosnell (Facebook)

Buckhorn Armory

DOWN RANGE Review of the Big Horn Model 89/Ed Head

Skinner Sights “Bush PIlot”

Henry Big Boy Steel .327 Magnum

.327 Federal Magnum

Winchester 1892 Clones (Rossi)

Winchester 1892 Clones (Chiappa)

Winchester 1892 Clones (Taylor)

Winchester 1892 Clones (Cimarron)

Winchester 1892 Clones (Navy Arms)

Winchester 1892 Clones (EMF)

The legendary Browning B92 (discontinued in 1987 by stupid, short-sighted bean-counters…)

And, of course, the original and still in production:

Winchester Model 1892

Rimfire Challenge Shooting Association

The Music of Thee Knaves

The Music of Hideo Osaka Ensemble

Cooper on Winchester 30-30s

C-More Systems

Ruger Charger .22LR

“Waiting for the Sun”/The Doors

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Down Range Radio #587: Filming next season of Shooting Gallery

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This week, Michael catches everyone up in the SHOOTING GALLERY filming schedule, including filming with Karl Rehn from KR Training and the guys from Polymer80 building a “Glockish” handgun.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #587.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

More information and reference links:

Polymer 80 Glock

Inside the shop which you will see more of on the upcoming season of Shooting Gallery and on Shooting Gallery Online (SGO).

The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

KR Training

Polymer80

“Homemade Pistols and the Post-Shooting Investigation”/Gabe Suarez

N.A.A. Ranger II

Lock Your Doors!

“How a TV Show Helped Iowans Thwart Home Invader”/Des Moine Register

“One bit of advice the Sadlers didn’t follow, which is Step One from the show’s experts: Lock your doors. The Sadlers have since installed locks, especially after going sleepless for four nights after the invasion, thinking they heard noises.”

Police Officer Shoots Wrong Man

“Should You Carry a Back-Up Gun?”/Massad Ayoob

The Music of Remo de Vico

The Music of Aitua

Music of Chad Crouch

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Down Range Radio #586: Colorado Rimfire Challenge State Championship

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This week, Michael blathers endlessly about the Colorado RIMFIRE CHALLENGE state championships, in which by some miracle he didn’t get disqualified! 

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #586.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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RIMFIRE CHALLENGE SHOOTING ASSOCIATION

Ruger Mk IV pistols

Michael Bane on The Dacha Theory of Government

“America is Moving Toward an Oligarchical Socialism”/Joel Kotkin

“Kavanaugh Chaos: Guns May Be The Big Issue as Dems Disrupt”/Dave Workman

“Could Gun Control flip the House to Democrats?”/Rachael Blade and Burgess Everett

The Music of Vernon Dalhart

The Music of Circus Homunculus

The Music of King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band

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Down Range Radio #585: Using a .22 for Self-Defense

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This week, Michael talks about Magpul AR-10 magazines and assorted self-defense topics!

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #585.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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Galil .308

Fiocchi Crusher Shotgun Ammo (buy it at NMidwayUSA)

Code Is Free Speech

Rifle Dynamics Red Oktober

Glock G41 .45 ACP

“Using a .22 for Self-Defense”/Greg Ellifritz

The Music of Simon Panrucker

The Music of Yan Terrian

The Music of Secret Jane

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Down Range Radio #584: The Art of De-Escalation

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This week Michael talks about the occasional perversity of firearms and the tremendous power of two simple words: “I’m Sorry.” 

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #584.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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“Best Way To Get Attacked”/Marc MacYoung

“Self Defense Rules with Peyton Quinn”

“The Fences are Closing In”/John Zmirak

“If This Goes On”/Robert Heinlein

REVOLT IN 2100/Robert Heinlein

Direct Link to Michael’s Facebook Post

The Music of Loco Lobo

The Music of Monk Turner and Fascinoma

The Music of Karunarathna Divulgane

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Down Range Radio #583: Glock Shooting Sports

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Glock’s Chris Edwards (left) and Michael Bane at a recent GSSF match in Colorado.

This week Michael goes seriously Glock at the GSSF State Championships in Colorado. Plus, a rant on civility and Pete Brownell…

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #583.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

Glock Sport Shooting Foundation

MB on the Glock G19X

“How Civil Must America Be?”/Jacqui Shine/NYT

The Music of Mobile Steam Unit

The Music of Sarah Maison

The Music of Battery Powered Orchestra

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Down Range Radio #582: The Guns at OSG Roundtable

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The Performance Center SW22 Victory Target Model with fiber optics sights was one of the many guns seen at the OSG Roundtable in Iowa.

This week Michael recaps the OSG editors Roundtable at Brownells in Iowa last week.

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Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #582.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway

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T/C R22

Taurus/Rossi RS-22

S&W Performance Center Victory .22

Taurus Raging Hunter .44 Magnum

CZ Rifles

Brownells .22 Rifle build Kits

Brownells AR-10 Retro

Linda Hamilton returns as Sarah Conner in TERMINATOR 6

M1 Carbine

Iver Johnson “Enforcer” .30 Carbine Pistol

Inland M1 “Advisor”

Sage International

Inland Manufacturing IMP M30

Inland Manufacturing Trench Gun

Ithaca Stakeout II

Ithaca Shotguns

Aimpoint ACRO P-1

The Music of Shake That Little Foot

The Music of Aislinn

The Music of Deano Waco (the Waco Brothers, et all)

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