Podcasts by Down Range Radio
Outdoor Channel personality Michael Bane hosts a weekly radio show all about guns, personal defense and our right to keep and bear arms.
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Down Range Radio #652: Heavy Hitting Rifles from 2019-12-18T04:30
This week, Michael starts out with some heavy hitting rifles, then switch over to the 2nd amendment challenges in Virginia.
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Down Range Radio #651: Limitation of Awareness, Evasion and Escape from 2019-12-11T04:39:09
This week, Michael starts out with some guns and gear updates, then switch over to an important self defense topic.
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Down Range Radio #650: Guns, Politics and Bloomberg from 2019-12-04T04:30
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.
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Down Range Radio #649: A Little Bit About Optics from 2019-11-27T04:30
This week Michael gets all glassy about low magnification variables!
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Down Range Radio #648: Visiting the Philippenes and Armscor from 2019-11-20T04:30
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.
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Down Range Radio #647: Bane's Plans for 2020 from 2019-11-06T05:57:36
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.
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Down Range Radio #646: Bane's 10/22 Precision Rifle - Version 4.0 from 2019-10-30T03:30
This week Michael talks about Iteration 4 of his 10/22 Precision Rifle, now with the addition of a chassis system from Scott McRee!
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Down Range Radio #645: Communication and Self Defense from 2019-10-23T03:30
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 ...
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Down Range Radio #644: 2019 Rimfire Challenge World Championship from 2019-10-16T14:27:35
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 Again...
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Down Range Radio #643: The New Universe of Mini-9mm Handguns from 2019-10-09T03:30
This week Michael talks about the new “arms race” in capacity for mini-9mms.
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Down Range Radio #642: Challenges When Shooting a NRL .22 Match from 2019-10-02T03:30
This week Michael wades very carefully back into politics after a bit of a discussion on NRL22.
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Down Range Radio #641: On The Road With Shooting Gallery from 2019-09-25T04:46:14
This week Michael details a hectic, hectic week on the road - from a Remington media event to Bill Wilson’s amazing IPSC Reunion.
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Down Range Radio #640: The Anti-Gun Movement, Picking Our Battles and Courtesy from 2019-09-18T03:30
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.
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Down Range Radio #639: The Future of Red Dot-Ready Pistols from 2019-09-11T03:30
This week, Michael talks about the implications of a market where red-dot sight on handguns are moving towards “standard”.
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Down Range Radio #638: Virtue Signaling and Practicing on What You're Weak At from 2019-09-04T03:30
This week Michael ponders whether there is ever only one “answer…”
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Down Range Radio #637: 3-Gun Season Wrap-Up from 2019-08-28T03:30
This week, Michael wraps up his 3-Gun season and whines about his broken red dot sights!
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Down Range Radio #636: Guns - What to sell and what to buy from 2019-08-21T03:30
This week Michael ponders over hunting, the 6.5 PRC and the most difficult challenge of all.... what to sell and what to buy....
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Down Range Radio #635: Universal Background Check Laws and Transfers from 2019-08-14T03:30
This week Michael looks at the way media bias shapes the discussion on the Universal Background Check laws.
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Down Range Radio #634: The Changing Face of Active Shooters from 2019-08-07T03:30
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 the...
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Down Range Radio #633: Being a Firearms Training Junkie from 2019-07-31T03:30
This week, Michael Bane talks about training, how you maintain your skills and what's important. Who you calling a 'hobbyist ?!?!?!
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Down Range Radio #632: We have to talk about the NRA from 2019-07-24T03:30
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.
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Down Range Radio #631: .22 Shooting Competitions from 2019-07-17T03:30
This week Michael talks .22 competition, thoughts on hunting and the importance of creating a “script” to guide you through stressfield events…
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Down Range Radio #630: Pros and Cons of Run and Gun from 2019-07-10T02:44:44
This week, Michael talks about his latest USPSA match and the pros and cons of run and gun.
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Down Range Radio #629: Dealing With Mobs and Milkshake from 2019-07-03T03:30
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.
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Down Range Radio #628: A Weekend with Lucid Optics and Wyoming Tactical from 2019-06-25T21:57:22
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 #627: Why I Carry a Gun in the Backcountry from 2019-06-19T03:30
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 Listen
Down Range Radio #626: Stress and Artificial Stress as part of Defensive Training from 2019-06-12T03:30
This week we start out with a few notes on USPSA competition and the value of stress and artificial stress being a competitive shooter.
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Down Range Radio #625: My .22LR Precision Shooting Project from 2019-06-05T03:30
This week on DOWN RANGE Radio, Michael ponders .22LR precision shooting, then begins outlining concepts for the office-dwelling “Grey Man.”
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Down Range Radio #624: My New Tools for 3-Gun from 2019-05-29T03:30
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.
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Down Range Radio #623: A Concealed Carry Expo from 2019-05-22T03:30
This week, it’s all about the U.S. Concealed Carry Association Expo and training session in Pittsburg!
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Down Range Radio #622: The Issue of School Shootings from 2019-05-15T03:30
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.
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Down Range Radio #621: The Winchester .350 Legend from 2019-05-08T03:30
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 ...
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Down Range Radio #620: The NRA Show Report from 2019-05-01T03:30
This week, the NRA Annual Meeting in Indy, the good and the bad…
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Down Range Radio #619: The NRA Dust-Up from 2019-04-24T03:30
This week Michael talks about the NRA and what it is going to take to get that organization back on track.
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Down Range Radio #618: Red Flag Laws from 2019-04-17T03:30
Michael Bane talks about Red Flag laws, death threats, vulnerability and being a target. He also talks handgun drills and coyote poop.
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Down Range Radio #617: A Trip to Taurus from 2019-04-10T03:30
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.
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Down Range Radio #616: Mental Preparations from 2019-04-03T03:30
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.
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Down Range Radio #615: Anti-Gun Screeds from 2019-03-27T03:30
This week Michael delves into the fetid, feverish week of anti-gun screeds…
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Down Range Radio #614: Report From The 2019 Tactical Conference from 2019-03-20T17:00
This week Michael recaps Tac-Con 2019 in New Orleans; plus, some thoughts on analyzing risk.
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Down Range Radio #613: Influencers in Shooting Sports from 2019-03-13T04:30:42
Down Range Radio #612: Understanding the Gun Culture from 2019-03-06T04:30:41
Down Range Radio #611: Upcoming Battles on Gun Control from 2019-02-27T04:30:30
Down Range Radio #610: Reconsidering the .380 from 2019-02-20T04:30:42
Down Range Radio #609: Armed in the Backcountry from 2019-02-13T04:30:55
Down Range Radio #608: The Future for a Glock-Based PDW from 2019-02-06T04:30:36
Down Range Radio #607: Post SHOT Show – Analysis of Future Trends from 2019-01-30T04:44:59
Down Range Radio #606: SHOT Show 2019 from 2019-01-23T05:43
Down Range Radio #605: The Year of the Precision Rifle from 2019-01-16T04:30:13
Down Range Radio #604: Self Defense and Eyewitness Accounts from 2019-01-09T04:30:01
Down Range Radio #603: Glock and New Year Accomplishments from 2019-01-02T14:00:39
Down Range Radio #602: The Old Year Ends from 2018-12-26T17:58:40
Down Range Radio #601: Focus on Speed With a handgun from 2018-12-19T03:30:43
Down Range Radio #600: Risk Assessment in Personal Defense from 2018-12-12T03:30:41
Down Range Radio #599: The Bump Stock Firestorm from 2018-12-05T03:30:27
Down Range Radio #598: The Greatest “Myth” in Concealed Carry from 2018-11-28T03:30:42
Down Range Radio #597: Accuracy, Power and Speed from 2018-11-21T03:30:34
Down Range Radio #596: Hunting Hogs in Texas from 2018-11-14T03:30:27
Down Range Radio #595: Prepping for the Hog Hunt from 2018-11-07T03:30:10
Down Range Radio #594: There Are No Safe Places from 2018-10-31T03:30:38
Down Range Radio #593: Shotguns as a Self-Defense Tool from 2018-10-24T03:30:28
Down Range Radio #592: How To Model A School Shooting from 2018-10-17T03:30:09
Down Range Radio #591: The Current Political Climate and Tripwires from 2018-10-10T03:30:37
Down Range Radio #590: Situational Awareness from 2018-10-03T03:30:45
Down Range Radio #589: The Able Shepherd Training Program from 2018-09-26T03:30:37
Down Range Radio #588: Shooting Lever Action Rifles at Gunsite from 2018-09-19T03:30:01
Down Range Radio #587: Filming next season of Shooting Gallery from 2018-09-12T03:30:53
Down Range Radio #586: Colorado Rimfire Challenge State Championship from 2018-09-05T02:57:45
Down Range Radio #585: Using a .22 for Self-Defense from 2018-08-30T20:21:58
Down Range Radio #584: The Art of De-Escalation from 2018-08-22T03:30:37
Down Range Radio #583: Glock Shooting Sports from 2018-08-15T03:30:49