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In addition to celebrating his birthday, Michael did some serious reading over the weekend. Here are some thoughtful articles that everyone should read. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 219. 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: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Rethinking Handgun Lasers/Travis Pike, The Mag Life Meditations on Duty/The LawDog Files Thoughts on Open Carry/Richard Mann, Empty Cases Open Carry: You Decide/Sheriff Jim Wilson, Shooting Illustrated The Perils of Open Carry/Greg Ellifritz, Active Response Training Is Open Carry Idiotic, or Just a Topic for Debate?/Tom Knighton The Music of OK Otter The Music of Hot Rod Elegants

This week Michael tackles the whole morass of “my opinion can beat up your opinion,” and other utterly stupid effects of the Internet on the Gun Culture. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 218. 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: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Why Humans Increasingly are Unaware of Their Ignorance (And Why it’s a Big Problem)/Barry Brownstein/Intellectual Takeout THE KNOWLEDGE ILLUSION: Why We Never Think Alone (book)/Steven Sloman and Philip Fernbach The Decision Lab: Dunning-Kruger Effect The Decision Lab: Confirmation Bias The Music of the Rallies The Music of Kaleido Sea

This week Michael recounts working as an adjunct instructor for WYOTAC, Wyoming Tactical, in their Intuitive Defensive Shooting class, and how some of the lessons learned help us navigate the changing landscapes for self-defense. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 217. 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: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Wyoming Tactical Intuitive Defensive Shooting Guns For Everyone The New, New Antisemitism/Victor Davis Hanson, Las Vegas Review-Journal Psst...Merrick Garland…I Found Your Domestic Terrorists/Stephen Kruiser/PJ Media The Music of Yarin Primak The Music of Natali Dashti The Music of Idan Balas

MICHAEL AT THE NRA SHOW, DALLAS, MAY 16-19: Saturday, May 18: 10-12PM at the Taurus/Rossi booth with Caleb Giddings, Andy and Sheila Larsson on LEVER ACTIONS! Saturday, May 18: 1-3PM at the Benelli/Stoeger booth talking about the entire Stoeger STR series pistols! This week we delve into fundamental preparations for a very scary year. Michael believes we can all learn from animal behavior — when it doubt, go to ground! But here’s how to make sure your ground is prepared. Also, a quick look back at a good scope that didn’t quite succeed. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 216. 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: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: THE ATTACK (book)/Kurt Schlichter DAY OF WRATH (book)/William R. Forstchen Solar Generator 101 Standby Home Generators Crimson Trace 3-24X FFP (discontinued) The Music of Tom Lehrer Matt Bunsen and the Burners

This week we tackle the existential question of why one might purchase a more expensive car — or gun — over a less expensive version. Also, why Michael loves the RIA 5.0e. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 215. 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: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Swarovski Optik Z8i 3.5-28 P RIA 5.0e 9mm STI Marauder 9mm In-Depth Look at the RVS Recoil System/sootch00 RIA 5.0e Magazines The Music of Tapash The Music of Captain Joz

This week we answer some questions that have come in over the transom about the Lipsey’s/S&W Ultimate Carry revolvers. Also, why you should give Lost River Ammo a shot, and starting to work with the Rock Island 5.0e supergun. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 214. 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: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Lipsey’s/S&W Ultimate Carry Snubby revolvers VZ Grips XS Sights MTM Case-Gard New Products The Book of Five Rings (BOOK), Miyamoto Musashi Rock Island Armory 5.0e The RIA 5.o0 Groundbreaking Surprise/TRIGGERED Rock Island Armory 5.0 9mm Full Review/James Tarr, G&A FPS Tactical Holsters Taylor Freelance Magazine Extensions RIA 5.0e Magazines The Music of Amos Ever Hadani The Music of Shinto

This week’s podcast is an interesting mixed lot. There’s the fun of getting ready to start training for the Texas Nilgai hunt in November. Then there’s the deadly serious next installment of “Understanding the Changing Self-Defense Landscape." MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 213. 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: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Marlin “Dark” Original (video), MB, SGO Marlin “Dark” Goes Tactical! (video)/MB, TRIGGERED America is Going To Be Targeted for a Massive Terrorist Attack…Will You Be Ready?/Kurt Schlichter, TOWNHALL Are You Ready for a Major Jihad Attack in the U.S.? Because It’s Coming/Robert Spencer, PJ MEDIA The Russian Canary in the Coal Mine/John A. Lucas, BRAVO BLUE You Didn’t Think the Squatter Situation Just Appeared Out of Nowhere, Did You?/Victoria Taft, PJ MEDIA The Music and Comedy of Tim Wilson The Music of Evert Z

But before we head to South Texas to hunt the great bull, the Nilgai, we need to have a serious talk about hunting. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 212. 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: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: The Nilgai in Texas “Finding the Holy Grail”/Michael Bane, TRIGGERED “The Nearly Perfect Medicine Gun”/Michael Bane, TRIGGERED “The .405 Winchester: History and Performance”/Dave Campbell, AMERICAN RIFLEMAN Wildlife Systems, Inc. “Why We Hunt: Two Important Perspectives”/Dr. Randall Eaton & Shane Mahoney, AFRICA HUNTING FORUM “Steve Rinella: Reshaping the Narrative Around Hunting, Conservation and Eating a Wild Diet”/Michael Teo Van Runkle, MEN’S JOURNAL “Steven Rinella: Why I Hunt”/Steven Rinella, Peterson’s HUNTING The Music of Juno Reactor The Music of Indiana Bradley

This week Michael wades into the ever-popular .410 as a potential self-defense cartridge and Taurus’ new 13-inch Home Defender. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 211. 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: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Lipsey’s— Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frames, Part 1/Mike Wood New .32 H&R Loads Coming! Taurus Judge Home Defender Ultimate .410 Buckshot Ballistics Test/Caleb Giddings, ATHLON Outdoors Winchester Super X .410 3-inch 000 Buckshot, 5 pellets Winchester .45 Colt 225 grain SilverTip The Music of Brian Dewan The Music of David Jack Marshall

That’s right…this week is Catch Up on All the New products on Michael's Desk week. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 210. 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: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Rossi RM64 .38/.357 Streamlight New Products Ed Brown 1911 Magazines The Wilderness Adventure Ready Kit (ARK) Doubletap DT Snake Shot MTM Case-Gard Shooting Rests The Music of Marcelo Nami The Music of Jimit

The top snubby revolver experts in the country met at Lipsey’s in Baton Rouge last week for hands-on with the runaway handgun hit of SHOT 2024, the Lipsey’s/Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-frame revolver. The results were nothing short of spectacular! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 209. 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: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: NOTE: AFR is no longer on Patreon! American Fighting Revolver Lipsey’s /S&W Ultimate Carry J-Frame The Theory of the Snubnose Revolver/The Snubnose Files Other S&W J-Frames The Smith & Wesson J-Frame: A Short History/Dave Campbell, AMERICAN RIFLEMAN FB Post on S&W UC/Michael Bane The Inadvertent Revival of the 3-Inch Snub (Charter Arms Professional .32 H&R)/Michael Bane XS Sights VZ Grips The Music of the Bostweeds The Music of Blues Saraceno

The new line of Rossi revolvers is a great opportunity for people looking to try a revolver without breaking the bank. Also, some thoughts on becoming invisible. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 208. 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: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Rossi RP63 Griner Gunworks Cimarron 1873 Deluxe Short Rifle Cimarron 1887 Lever Action Terminator Shotgun Munden’s Six-Gun Magic by Jeff Ault Michael Bane Blog Dec. 21, 2017 The Myth of the Gray Man/Dave Merrill, RECOIL Gray Man Strategies 101: Peeling Away the Thin Veneer of Society/Kevin Reeve, Imminent Threat Solutions 10 Lessons from an Urban Escape and Evasion Class/John Schwartze, RECOIL Off-Grid The Music of Apache Tomcat

Too often our training focus is on the 1% of shooters who readily sign up for training, while overlooking the 99% of gun owners who really need the training! How do we balance this out? Michael has some thoughts... MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 207. 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: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: KR Training/Karl Rehn Quietly Armed Training/Kevin Creighton I.C.E. Training/Rob Pincus Cimarron 1873 Short Rifle .44 Special Griner Gunworks The Music of Ajda the Turkish Queen The Music of the Anacondas Horror Films That Feature Freakish Ants

New times and new threats require new solutions. How does the increasing threat of domestic terrorism change your old self-defense planning? MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 206. 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: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Should More People Be Carrying Discreet Anti-Terror Kits?/Jenifer Sensiba, TTAG Guns.Com Best-Selling Guns from January 2024 KelTec SUB2000 Gen 3 S&W M&P FPC Series Recover Tactical “Everytown Describes Lever-Actions as “Deadly Innovations”/Tom Knighton, BEARING ARMS The Music of Hot Rod Elegants The Music of Nir Maimon

It’s the first podcast after SHOT 2024 and Michael doesn’t have COVID, for a change! Still, there are tons of interesting guns on the horizon, as well as fascinating trends... MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 205. 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: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Rock Island Armory 5.0E Kahr X9 Double Stack SDS Imports MUZLSTIK Safety Products Magnum Research Stoeger STR-9 Combat X Taurus USA The Music of the African Tribal Orchestra African Mbira Music

Michael amazingly survives the first day, Media Day at the Range while ONLY buying one gun, a Henry Supreme Lever Action Rifle in .300 Blackout. It's the year of the lever gun, or maybe the year of the double-stack 1911, or maybe...well, you can be the judge! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 204. 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: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Henry Supreme magazine-fed lever action rifle Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry Revolver/Lipsey's Exclusive Smith & Wesson 1854 Lever Action Rifle Rock Island Armory STK series 9mm Rock Island Armory revolvers Rossi 45-70 R-95 lever guns Winchester Ranger .22 lever action MAC 1911 Double Stack 9mm SDS Imports Hi-Power 9mm Diamondback SDR .357/.38 Revolver

Can a terrorist attack like October 7 in Israel happen in the U.S.? Best-selling author Kurt Schlichter thinks so. So what steps do you need to take to protect your family? Also, new products from Wilderness Tactical and Ed Brown! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 203. 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: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: THE ATTACK (book)/Kurt Schlichter Our Incompetent Elite is Opening America Up to Attack/Kurt Schlichter, FRONT PAGE Ed Brown’s Magazine Exchange Deal! Wilderness Tactical DB Defender Waist Pack The Music of Marek Jakubowicz The Music of Corb Lund

With the New York corruption trial of NRA executives under way, and Wayne LaPierre’s resignation, where does that leave what was once the most successful civil rights organization in America? MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 202. 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: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Time for Perspective/Jim Shephard, THE OUTDOOR WIRE What Anti-2A Activists Don’t Get About LaPierre Leaving the NRA/Cam Edwards, BEARING ARMS NY AG Letitia James Flips NRA’s Former Second-In-Command/Jennifer Sensiba, TTAG Taurus 608 .357/.38 revolver Burris Fastfire C Red Dot The Music of Danny Shields

The podcast begins its 20th year, hopefully with some useful time for self-defense and our first reading assignment of the new year! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 201. 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: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Red Dot Mastery Website RED DOT MASTERY (Book)/Mike Ochsner, Marcus Custer, Erick Gelhaus Ruger Super Redhawk .22 Hornet Glock G49 MOS Fink’s Custom Gunsmithing The Music of Indiana Bradley The Music of Ranking Levy

Virtually every element of self-defense and concealed carry involves some sort of compromise. And because our situations often change, we need to take a moment to examine these compromises! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 200. 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: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Surreptitious Draw: Show Notes 12.6.2023 The Darryl Bolke Mousegun Mindset/Dr. Sherman House, CIVILIAN DEFENDER Ruger Super Redhawk in .22 Hornet Glock 49 MOS The Music of Kyle Cox The Music of Mack Price