This week, Michael Bane is addressing the evolution of the gun culture and the merger of shooting and hunting. It’s also a GOODBYE to 2016, wrap-ups of both new seasons of Shooting Gallery and The Best Defense and some ponderings on hunting.

Episode #501.

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

Host: Michael Bane

Producer: Marshal Halloway

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More information and reference links:

The Michael Bane Blog

Michael Bane on Facebook

MyOutdoorTV (The home of Shooting Gallery Online)

FTW HUNTING RIG:

Ruger Hawkeye Predator

Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge

Swarovski x5(i) 3.5-18X

Galco Safari Sling

Harris Bipods

Steiner Binoculars/Military-Marine 8X30

Leupold Laser Rangefinder

FTW Ranch

Trophy Hunting:

http://conservationmagazine.org/2014/01/can-trophy-hunting-reconciled-conservation/

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-34116488

“Why Trophy Hunting Can be Good”/Video

Honor Defense

IWI X95

Magnum Research Desert Eagle

GUN STORIES: The Desert Eagle

Dale Fricke Holsters

Bravo Concealment Holsters

The Music, So-Called, of Richard Harris

“MacArthur Park”

The Music of Bullroarer