Michael Bane

Michael Bane
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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.

Facing SHOT Show and a Couple of Thoughts on AR Calibers…

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Michael Bane reports from his trip earlier this week when he got to play with AR's for an upcoming episode of Shooting Gallery.

The Insider Column: Is it time for an upgraded Remington Model...

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How about in 9mm instead of .32 or .380, and with an alloy frame instead of steel?

The Insider Column: Taurus Mini Revolvers

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Lemme catch my breath a little here... so Taurus is rolling out a .380 revolver, the Taurus Mini Revolver...

The Insider Column: Has The New Little Glock 42 been outed?

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The new little Glock 42 has been outed on the Boomershooter Forum. It appears to be a single stack .380, a bit smaller than the G26 9mm in most dimensions.

The Insider Column: Tactical Solutions

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What they'll be rolling out at SHOT is, to me, a pretty cool new product. TS has always thought outside the box...

The Insider Column: SHOT Show Teasers

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I do think SHOT is going to be another evolutionary, as opposed to revolutionary, year in new products... especially in the AR arena.

The Zimmerman Verdict – A Huge Victory for Self-Defense

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I want to make some quick points on the Zimmerman not guilty verdict, which I'll be elaborating on this week's DOWN RANGE Radio.

There are limits to situational awareness

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I have been thinking a lot about the London terror attack and what it can teach us. In truth, when a person gets knocked down by a car, the first thing that goes through that person's mind isn't likely to be that the car's drivers is going to jump out and attack with meat cleavers.

The New Model 1873 Short Rifle from Winchester Repeating Arms

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This reproduction is part of Winchester's long-term plan to offer some of their classic models back into the market. The 73 is made by Miroku in Japan, which has a reputation for building world-class firearms.

Michael Bane’s Ruger Bearcat “Shopkeeper” Model

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This beauty is a Ruger Bearcat "Shopkeeper" model — 3 inch barrel, round but, .22 LR. Apparently my friend Jason Cloessner, who's in charger of Lipsey's specials, had an epiphany while holding one of their dealer's custom 3-inch Bearcat, the smallest single action in the Ruger line-up.