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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. 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

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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. 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

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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. 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

This week Michael gets all glassy about low magnification variables! Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #649. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. 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

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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. 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

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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. 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

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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. 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

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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. 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

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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. 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

This week Michael talks about the new “arms race” in capacity for mini-9mms. Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #643. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. 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

This week Michael wades very carefully back into politics after a bit of a discussion on NRL22. Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #642. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. 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

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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. 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

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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. 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

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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. 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

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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. 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

This week, Michael wraps up his 3-Gun season and whines about his broken red dot sights! Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #637. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. 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

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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. 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)

This week Michael looks at the way media bias shapes the discussion on the Universal Background Check laws. Down Range Radio - Podcast Episode #635. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. 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

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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. 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

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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. 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