Independence in Practice. Learn. Build. Grow - The Rogue Banshee

Jason Schaller

Jason Schaller is the Founder and Creator of The Rogue Banshee, a DIY gunsmith, cybersecurity veteran, and self-reliance advocate. With over 40 years of firearms experience and 28+ years in IT and cybersecurity, Jason breaks down complex firearm maintenance, repairs, and product reviews into no-fluff, real-world education. His mission? Help everyday gun owners build confidence, master their gear, and live free on their own terms.

Don't Call The Man, Be The Man With Switchpod // Episode 28 For The Love Of Guns

One thing that I believe in is that we should be expanding our knowledge and skills. Also, we should be passing them on to others. I call Switchpod my content creator brother from another mother. He is a person that I really look up to because we have very similar thoughts. When I thought about […]

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May 9, 2022

Ultimate DIY Gunsmith Bench Build // Finishing the butcher block

I have had several workbench ideas floating in my head for a while and this is what the end result became. This is just the base of the ultimate DIY Gunsmith Bench, there will be upgrades in the future to really make this butcher block workbench build scream ultimate. Right now it is just a […]

Jason Schaller

May 6, 2022

Irv Stone Talks More Accuracy From Your Pistol With Bar-Sto // Episode 27

Did you know that you can increase accuracy in your pistol just by switching out the barrel? I ran into Bar-Sto a while ago and was impressed with the products. In this podcast, I catch up with Irv Stone and talk about pistol barrels for your pistol. If you want to reach Irv, here is […]

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May 2, 2022

Could The Ruger 10/22 Takedown Be The Ultimate Go Bag / Get Home Bag / Bug Out Bag Rifle?

For those of you that are not familiar with the West, we keep supplies (go-bag/get home bag) in our cars in case of breakdown or bad weather. I keep a Ruger 10/22 Takedown in my bag. Is this 10/22 going to fend off a bear, no. But it is light and easy to pack, easy […]

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April 29, 2022

Books, Blogs and things that go Boom with John Petrolino // Episode 26

I first ran into John when he released his book Decoding Firearms. It is a great book worthy of anyone’s Kindle or Bookshelf. In this podcast, I get to finally talk to John (virtually) face to face about writing, politics, training and guns! #podcast #gun #guns @The Rogue Banshee John’s Work: https://bearingarms.com/author/john-petrolino https://johnpetrolino.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jpetrolinoiii/ Get […]

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April 25, 2022

Double your Rifle fun with the Savior American Classic Double Rifle Case

The Savior American Classic Double Rifle Case comes in many sizes, but I picked up the 46-inch version to carry longer guns. This case has pockets just about everywhere and In this video, we will explore them all! The first booth that I hit at SHOT Show was Savor. I had a great time talking […]

Jason Schaller

April 22, 2022

Is the BRG9 Elite the best AFFORDABLE hand gun around?

I got a chance to shoot the BRG9 Elite at Industry Day (Range Day) at Shot 2022 and started to like it fast. I am a big fan of saying that a gun chooses the shooter, and this one chose me. The BRG9 Elite has a completely affordable, fun-to-shoot, and reliable package and is great […]

Jason Schaller

April 15, 2022

ATF Regulation Changes with Jordan Vinroe //Episode 25

The Biden administration has changed the definitions of many things about firearms. In this episode, we talk about these regulation changes. You can reach these JSD Supply at: https://jsdsupply.com/ https://patmosarms.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jsdsupply/ Our Affiliate Sponsor for this episode is JSD Supply. Learn a new skill of creating your own firearm (while you can). They have just […]

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April 14, 2022

Rachel Maloney – night sights and more from Night Fision //Episode 24

I first met Rachel in the Night Fision booth at SHOT 2022. You could just tell that there was more to Rachel than knowing about knight sights. She seemed to know, well, everything about guns. We talk about Night Fision, Glow Rhino, and guns in this episode! You can reach these companies at: Night Fision […]

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April 11, 2022

Caldwell E-Max Shadows Pro // Better than the original?

I love my Caldwell E-Max Shadows, but will the new E-Max Shadows Pro retire them? I have been working with the Caldwell E-Max Shadows Pro for a while now and I am really enjoying them. I have used them on the range, doing cardio and physical therapy, and when cutting wood for the Ultimate Gunsmith […]

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April 8, 2022

Have We Lost Our Competitive Edge As A Country // Episode 23

We are losing the skills that brought our country to greatness. That’s right, we have become a consumer society and no longer produce things. We just “call the guy”. We need to become “preppers of our future” as a society. This means learning skills and transferring knowledge. However, censorship will stand in our way. Today, […]

Jason Schaller

April 8, 2022

Ultimate Gunsmith Bench For The DIYer // Making Pallet Wood Butcher Block Top

This is video 2 of a multi-part series of how to build the ultimate gunsmithing bench for your home and limited space areas. I am making the butcher block top for my bench out of old pallet wood in this video. I will show you how I glued it together and milled it down for […]

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April 1, 2022