Michael Bane
Michael Bane defies stereotypes. He has leveraged a career as a journalist, author, professional adventurer and acknowledged expert on firearms into some of the most innovative — and successful — shooting sports programming in the world.
Long Range Magnum Research?
Michael was so impressed with the Magnum Research SwitchBolt .22 rifle that he's thinking of pushing it out for some long-range rimfire. He also...
A Legendary 1911 and Two Excellent Rifles!
This week we return Ed Brown’s legendary Kobra Carry on its 25th Anniversary. We also see some of the pros and cons of the...
A Time for Celebration!
Last week’s Trump landslide changed the game for Americans, and Michael is hopeful that the wash of red across the country will “lower the temperature” a bit and give us all some breathing room.
Rimfire World’s a Spectacular Success!
The Rimfire Challenge World Championships are in the books, and the match at the beautiful Cavern Cove Competition Shooting facility in Northern Alabama was nothing short of spectacular! Want to see faaaaaaaast? Watch these shooters!
In Praise of Red Chili!
Yes, it’s Election Day, but Michael is taking a week off paranoia, fear and social collapse to talk about his whirlwind "mini-vacation” to Santa Fe, the best red sauce, why a great margarita is a transcendent experience and why driving home through a blizzard sucks. Also, acknowledging a great Swarovski scope!
Nut Cuttin’ Time is Upon Us
We’re headed into the most important national election of our lives with a breathtaking level of uncertainty and violence. What are you doing RIGHT NOW to keep you and your family safe?
Some Catching Up on Great Products!
After a few weeks on the road, Michael has some catching up to do. The first is hammering out the Sig Sauer Cross Magnum .300 Win Mag…which scope? Which scope? Next is the World’s Best Backcountry Pistol, the RIA 10mm Commander-length, fueled by Ed Brown. Finally, some storage help from MTM Case-Gard for .22 competitors.
Rimfire Challenge Grows Up!
This week it’s the 2024 Rimfire Challenge Shooting Association World Championships at the Cavern Cove Competition Shooting Center in Alabama. And what a great match it was! Michael talks about how much his baby has, indeed, grown up!
Lucid Optics and Long Ranges!
This week Michael visits the Lucid Optics Ballistic Summit at the Whittington Center in Raton, NM. And, of course, Merrisa and Dianne Bishop are there to deliver the big boomers!
Big Doings In Dallas!
This week Michael begins his coverage of the Outdoor News America 2024 Writers Conference in Dallas last week. First up, the new Kimber Covert Double-Stack pistol, CDS9, which has all the makings of a home run. Plus, the best fiber optics sights ever!