Down Range Radio
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Outdoor Channel personality Michael Bane hosts a weekly radio show all about guns, personal defense and our right to keep and bear arms.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
Outdoor Channel personality Michael Bane hosts a weekly radio show all about guns, personal defense and our right to keep and bear arms.
Language:
English
Episodes
Down Range Radio #652: Heavy Hitting Rifles
12/17/2019
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.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.
Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway
More information and reference links:
Michael Bane on Facebook
Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)
All My TV Shows are available on MOTV
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
Duration:00:52:03
Down Range Radio #651: Limitation of Awareness, Evasion and Escape
12/10/2019
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.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.
Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway
More information and reference links:
Michael Bane on Facebook
Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)
All My TV Shows are available on MOTV
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
Duration:00:46:44
Down Range Radio #650: Guns, Politics and Bloomberg
12/3/2019
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.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.
Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway
More information and reference links:
Michael Bane on Facebook
Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)
All My TV Shows are available on MOTV
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
.50 Alaskan
The Music of Phase One
The Music of Swirling Ship
The Music of Romano
Duration:00:45:48
Down Range Radio #649: A Little Bit About Optics
11/26/2019
This week Michael gets all glassy about low magnification variables!
Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #649.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.
Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway
More information and reference links:
Michael Bane on Facebook
Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)
All My TV Shows are available on MOTV
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
Duration:00:45:55
Down Range Radio #648: Visiting the Philippenes and Armscor
11/19/2019
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.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.
Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway
More information and reference links:
Michael Bane on Facebook
Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)
All My TV Shows are available on MOTV
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
Duration:00:46:47
Down Range Radio #647: Bane's Plans for 2020
11/6/2019
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.
Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #647.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.
Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway
More information and reference links:
Michael Bane on Facebook
Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)
All My TV Shows are available on MOTV
Duration:00:48:07
Down Range Radio #646: Bane's 10/22 Precision Rifle - Version 4.0
10/29/2019
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.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.
Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway
More information and reference links:
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
Duration:00:51:18
Down Range Radio #645: Communication and Self Defense
10/22/2019
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.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.
Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway
More information and reference links:
Michael Bane on Facebook
Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)
All My TV Shows are available on MOTV
Duration:00:38:00
Down Range Radio #644: 2019 Rimfire Challenge World Championship
10/16/2019
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.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.
Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway
More information and reference links:
Michael Bane on Facebook
Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)
All My TV Shows are available on MOTV
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
Duration:00:48:01
Down Range Radio #643: The New Universe of Mini-9mm Handguns
10/8/2019
This week Michael talks about the new “arms race” in capacity for mini-9mms.
Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #643.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.
Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway
More information and reference links:
Michael Bane on Facebook
Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)
All My TV Shows are available on MOTV
Sig Sauer 365
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
Duration:00:49:33
Down Range Radio #642: Challenges When Shooting a NRL .22 Match
10/1/2019
This week Michael wades very carefully back into politics after a bit of a discussion on NRL22.
Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #642.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.
Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway
More information and reference links:
Michael Bane on Facebook
Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)
All My TV Shows are available on MOTV
NRL.22
Kidd Innovative Design
Ruger Custom Shop 10/22 Competition
The Music of Jaune Dark
The Music of Hanni El Khatib
The Music of Thge Creepshow
Duration:00:50:08
Down Range Radio #641: On The Road With Shooting Gallery
9/25/2019
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.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.
Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway
More information and reference links:
Michael Bane on Facebook
Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)
All My TV Shows are available on MOTV
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
Duration:00:46:11
Down Range Radio #640: The Anti-Gun Movement, Picking Our Battles and Courtesy
9/17/2019
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.
Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #640.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.
Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway
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Michael Bane on Facebook
Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)
All My TV Shows are available on MOTV
Duration:00:51:19
Down Range Radio #639: The Future of Red Dot-Ready Pistols
9/10/2019
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.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.
Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway
More information and reference links:
Michael Bane on Facebook
Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)
All My TV Shows are available on MOTV
14 Red Dot Ready Pistols You Must See (Guns & Ammo)
The music of Slainte
(slawn-cha)
The Music of Shake That Little Foot
The Music of Jaune Dark
Duration:00:50:23
Down Range Radio #638: Virtue Signaling and Practicing on What You're Weak At
9/3/2019
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.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.
Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway
More information and reference links:
Michael Bane on Facebook
Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)
All My TV Shows are available on MOTV
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
Duration:00:48:11
Down Range Radio #637: 3-Gun Season Wrap-Up
8/27/2019
This week, Michael wraps up his 3-Gun season and whines about his broken red dot sights!
Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #637.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.
Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway
More information and reference links:
Michael Bane on Facebook
Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)
All My TV Shows are available on MOTV
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
Duration:00:48:48
Down Range Radio #636: Guns - What to sell and what to buy
8/20/2019
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.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.
Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway
More information and reference links:
Michael Bane on Facebook
Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)
All My TV Shows are available on MOTV
Ruger Hawkeye Long-Range Target
Lucid Optics
Hornady 6.5 PRC - A 'Magnumized' 6.5 Creedmoor (Guns & Ammo)
Duration:00:51:03
Down Range Radio #635: Universal Background Check Laws and Transfers
8/13/2019
This week Michael looks at the way media bias shapes the discussion on the Universal Background Check laws.
Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #635.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.
Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway
More information and reference links:
Michael Bane on Facebook
Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)
All My TV Shows are available on MOTV
Kidd Innovative Design
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
Duration:00:50:57
Down Range Radio #634: The Changing Face of Active Shooters
8/6/2019
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.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.
Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway
More information and reference links:
Michael Bane on Facebook
Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)
All My TV Shows are available on MOTV
“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
Duration:00:46:09
Down Range Radio #633: Being a Firearms Training Junkie
7/30/2019
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.
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Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it.
Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Marshal Halloway
More information and reference links:
Michael Bane on Facebook
Shooting Gallery Online (SGO) on Outdoor Channel (Weekly Video Blog)
All My TV Shows are available on MOTV
"Hobbyists vs Tactical Shooters"/B. Gill Horman
Tactical Training vs Target Shooting
The Music of John Sayles
The Music of Nico de Napoli
Duration:00:43:55