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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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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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
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
The Music of Phase One
The Music of Swirling Ship
The Music of Romano
This week Michael gets all glassy about low magnification variables!
Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #649. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
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.
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
This week Michael talks about the new “arms race” in capacity for mini-9mms.
Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #643. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
This week Michael wades very carefully back into politics after a bit of a discussion on NRL22.
Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #642. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
NRL.22
The Music of Jaune Dark
The Music of Hanni El Khatib
The Music of Thge Creepshow
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
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.
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
14 Red Dot Ready Pistols You Must See (Guns & Ammo)
The music of Slainte (slawn-cha)
The Music of Shake That Little Foot
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
This week, Michael wraps up his 3-Gun season and whines about his broken red dot sights!
Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #637. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
Ruger Hawkeye Long-Range Target
Hornady 6.5 PRC - A 'Magnumized' 6.5 Creedmoor (Guns & Ammo)
This week Michael looks at the way media bias shapes the discussion on the Universal Background Check laws.
Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #635. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
“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
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
"Hobbyists vs Tactical Shooters"/B. Gill Horman
Tactical Training vs Target Shooting
The Music of John Sayles
The Music of Nico de Napoli
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
A Short Treatise on Hunting
The Music of Mac Cagle
The Music of the Blue Dot Sessions
The Music of the Trumpeteers
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
This week, Michael talks about his latest USPSA match and the pros and cons of run and gun.
Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #630. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
“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
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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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This week, it’s all about the U.S. Concealed Carry Association Expo and training session in Pittsburg!
Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #623. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
MichaelBane.TV
US Concealed Carry Association
U.M. Tactical
8 Self-Defense Tips for Men/Wim Demeere
The Music of Billy Lee Riley
The Music of Charlie Terrell and the Murdered Johns
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
The Michael Bane 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
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
This week, the NRA Annual Meeting in Indy, the good and the bad…
Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #620. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
“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
This week Michael talks about the NRA and what it is going to take to get that organization back on track.
Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #619. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
NRA sues its main ad agency for allegedly withholding billing information”/Danielle Wallace, FOX NEWS
“NRA’s Dirty Laundry Exposed as Pro-Gun Group Cleans House”/Jeff Knox
“New York State Can’t Be Allowed to Stifle the NRA’s Political Speech”/David Cole, ACLU
“Gun Control Group Goes After NRA’s Tex-Empt Status”/Tom Knighton, BEARING ARMS
“Secrecy, Self-Dealing and Greed at the NRA”/Mike Spies, THE NEW YORKER
“Weak Finances Might Be the NRA’s Undoing”/Brian Mittendorf. WSJ
“NRA: Revolt at Cincinnati molded NRA”/Jeff Suess/CINCINNATI.COM
Ruger Wrangler https://ruger.com/products/wrangler/models.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwinwnZlmDw
Heritage Manufacturing
Taurus Raging Hunter .357
Burris RT-8
The Music of DEATHTAKER
The Music of Dyslexic Fudgicle
The Music of Leo Moracchioli
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
This week Michael delves into the fetid, feverish week of anti-gun screeds…
Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #615. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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 Robert Johnson
This week Michael recaps Tac-Con 2019 in New Orleans; plus, some thoughts on analyzing risk.
Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #614. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
This week Michael talks about firearm sales, the status of the shootings sports and how much the top shooters influence the market.
Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #613. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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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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.
Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #612. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
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.
Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #611. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
This week Michael reconsiders the .380…unlike many, he still has a positive opinion on the cartridge. Also, some thoughts on non-permissive environments.
Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #610. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
“When Does a .380 Beat a 9mm?”/PDN
Ruger LCP/LCPII
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
This week Michael ponders smoothing up guns, ponders .357 loads for mountain lions, and his new folding knives from Hoffner Knives…
Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #609. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
Primary Machine
Brockman’s Rifles
GlockTriggers
Gemini Custom
Simply Rugged Holsters
Buffalo Bore Outdoorsman .357
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Brian Hoffner Knives
CRKT A.G. Russell Sting
The Music of the Heftone Banjo Orchester
The Music of Lucas Gonze
The Music of NWA
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…
Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #608. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
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.
Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #607. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
Aimpoint ACRO P-1
Crimson Trace Optics
Leupold VX Freedom Red Dot Sight
Tactical Solutions TSS
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.
Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #606. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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.
Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #605. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
Cecil Burch
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.
Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #604. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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
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.
Down Range Radio – Podcast Episode #603. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.
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