Tag: Michael Bane Podcast
The Controversial Concepts of Off-Body Carry
This week, after the obligatory blistering blast at the Colorado Legislature, Michael discusses a subject he has focused on for many years — off-body carry. Having a gun in a holster on your person has many advantages, but sometimes it is just not possible.
The AR-15 as a Home Defense Weapon? Why Not, With Caveats
A recent survey showed that one-third of the buyers of modern sporting rifles were buying them for home and self-defense. Here are some thoughts on the best way to make use of the venerable AR-15 in the home. Also, first look at the newest generation of RIA STK 9mms.
NRA’s AR-15 Competition and It’s Time to Vote!
The NRA Board of Directors ballots are now out in NRA publications, and if you want a new NRA, you need to vote! Here’s our list of candidates committed to change. Also, the NRA revives the America’s Challenge competitions, a fun way to get better with your AR.
SHOT 2025: What We Saw…and Liked!
SHOT 2025 is in the books, and —so far — no Dreaded SHOT Crud! This week, Michael takes a looks at the macro trends shaping the industry. We also take our first look at some of the products that stood out.
SHOT Here We Come!
This week a quick preview of what the 2025 SHOT SHOW is shaping up to be. After last year’s Year of the Lever Gun, what will 2025 be the “Year Of?”
Getting Ready for SHOT 2025!
Michael frantically gets ready for the big show in Vegas, but first has to deliver a mea culpa on the Federal 7mm Backcountry. Plus, restoring an old Siamese Mauser 45-70.
The Podcast Turns 21!
With our opening episode of 2025, the podcast turns 21 years old and can now legally buy liquor…joke! Two critical points this week — we MUST elect an NRA BoD committed to change, and here’s how we do it. Secondly, yes, politics has changed, but the world hasn’t.
Things Are Better, But the Threat Remains!
Michael has some end-of-the-year thoughts on this last podcast of 2024…preparedness continues to be an important element of our new — and hopefully improving — self-defense landscape. An in-between that big dinner and rocking around the Christmas tree, try to get in a little shooting!
Ruger RXM: First Look!
This morning Ruger rolled out their newest entry into the 9mm striker-fired polymer-framed sweepstakes, the RXM, in conjunction with industry giant MagPul. Michael has had one of the new RXMs since Thanksgiving, and here’s a first look!
Another Successful Revolver Round-Up!
The Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round-Up at GUNSITE has become one of the most respected revolver training events in the world, and this years was no different. Michael has all the inside info.