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This week we finally get under way on our Ruger Precision Rifle update. We also bring our FN long-range .308, now with an older Crimson Trace scope, out for a little work. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 234. 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: John Snow invents the 6mm Creedmoor/Ian Kenney, The Armory Life Ruger Precision Rifle PROOF Research Barrels Timney Triggers Liberty Firearms Institute Michael Bane on the FN TSR Project FN TSR XP — Deer Rifle in Tactical Guise Accuracy Solutions LLC Acquires McRee Precision Michael's 10/22 Precision Rifle Ver. 4.0 Springfield Armory Prodigy 1911 DS Ed Brown-Fueled Springfield Prodigy The Music of Fermin The Music of Spacetrain Unlimited

Sometimes, when a 12-gauge response might be or is required, the best choice can be the ubiquitous non-shotgun firearm, like the Mossberg Shockwave or the Remington TAC-14. Michael's choice is the Rock Island VRF-14…semiauto, magazine fed and fitted with a 1000 lumen/green laser from Streamlight. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 233. 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: What is Totalitarianism?/Robert Longley, ThoughtCo Blog Britain is Now a Totalitarian State/C.A, Skeet, PJ Media Denver Police Chief, Mayor, react to South American Gang Presence in City/Erika Gonzales, Fox 31 The Great Home-Defense Debate: Shotgun vs. AR-15 vs. Pistol/Kevin Michalowski, USCCA Rock Island Armory VRF-14 Streamlight TLR RM 2 Laser-G The Music of Hey Judy The Music of Max Hixon

This week, Michael talks some more on one of his "ancient" competition guns, a Rock Island hi-cap 9mm built for USPSA shooting. Also, the importance of self-defense insurance for the armed civilian. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 232. 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 TAC ULTRA FS HC 9mm Para-Ordnance LDA 1911 Pistols/David Crane, Defense Review Baby Rock Rocks Baby/MB. The Michael Bane Blog Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network, Inc. Why is Situational Awareness Important/Shelley Hill, Shooting Illustrated The Music of Abigail Washburn The Music of Bad Ronald

This week, spurred on by an excellent article in "Shooting Illustrated," Michael returns to one of his favorite topic, the PDW (Personal Defense Weapon) in an unobtrusive bag. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 231. 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: Range Review: Recover Tactical 20/20bStabilizer for Glocks/Kevin Creighton, Shooting Illustrated Recover Tactical Review: Recover Tactical 20/20 Glock Brace/Dave Merrill, Recoil Magazine C.A.A./Mikey Hartman, LtC (ret), IDF https://caagearup.com https://www.facebook.com/mikey.hartman/ Flux Defense Equipped Glock — Ultimate PDW/David M. Fortier. Firearms News Flux Defense The Music of Benjamin Adair Murphy The Music of Roy Young and Assaf Ayalon

This week, Michael eschews politics for a hat, a pair of cowboy boots and a boatload of cowboy guns for a fun Saturday shooting a SASS match. He also introduces a new training device from a surprising place — Steiner Optics. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 230. 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: Host: Michael Bane[podcast_subscribe id="43707"] Single Action Shooting Society Why You Need to Compete in a Practical Pistol Match/Kevin Creighton, Shooting Illustrated Unexpected Benefits of Competitive Shooting/Tracy Hughes, Gun Goddess 4 Things Hunters Can Learn from Competitive Shooters/Taylor Thorne, Meateater Steiner Optics The Music of Unknown River The Music of Marshall Mcferrin

Monsters rise to the chum…every single time... MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 229. 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: Exit Stage Left/Allan J. Feifer, American Thinker Trump and the Ultimate Bull Moose Moment/Phillip Mark McGough. American Spectator Takeaways From the Assassination Attempt/Open Source Defense Why Are There So Few Assassinations?/Richard Hanania. Hanania Newsletter The Dead Zone (book)/Stephen King

This week we update the ultimate bear defense gun, the Rock Island Armory 10mm Commander length. Also, some more thoughts on the idea of a "GET OFF ME!" gun. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 228. 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 10mm Pistols Trijicon RMRcc Vulcan Machine Werks XS Sights Magnum Research Switchbolt .22 Rifles North American Arms Revolvers The Pew Pew Jew/Yehuda Remer Auschwitz-Birkenau The Music of the Holocaust Mordechai Gebirtig The Music of Kyle Cox SIGN UP NOW FOR MY OUTDOOR TV, the home of all Michael Bane's television shows, including SHOOTING GALLERY and THE BEST DEFENSE.

And why it matters! Based on input from top trainer Greg Ellifritz, we take a look at the rise in "mass shootings" and compare them to an active shooter event. How can you defend yourself in these situations? Also, Stoeger's saga into low cost/high quality pistols continues with the newest of the breed! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 227. 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: Mass Shootings versus Active Killer Attacks/Greg Ellifritz, Active Response Training Active Response Training/Greg Ellifritz GUNSITE: Direct Responser to an Active Shooter (class) Responses to Mass Shooting Attacks/Gila Hayes, Armed Citizen Journal Stoeger Pistols Stoeger Celebrates a Century! The Music of Kashido The Music of the Cambridge String Quartet

Attendance is down for some firearms classes — and, yes, there are exceptions...looking at you, GUNSITE — as the economy continues to batter the middle class. Also, the last word on AIWB, courtesy Dave Spaulding. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 226. 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 Horse in Motion — The First "Movie" The Persistence of Vision/Michael McKinney, Vision.Org AIWB: A Frank Discussion on Carrying Forward of the Hip/Dave Spaulding, Guns & Ammo Recognize the Pattern, Paul Sharp, FaceBook Socia Media is Making You into an Asshole, Daniel Harvey, 20 Minutes Into the Future The Music of Eron Lima, Accordion Master The Music of Malabi Tropical

The bump stock ban and the pistol brace final rule go down in flames the same week! But remember…courts can be finicky friends. Also, looking at the Tademkross/MaddMac hybrid .22 and the perfect "snake gun," the Rossi RP63 with DoubleTap Snake Shot. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 225. 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: Supreme Court Strikes Down ATF Ban on Bump Stocks, Cam Edwards, Bearing ARms District Court Vacates the ATF's Pistol Brace Rule, Ending Enforcement of the Ban Nationwide/Dan Zimmerman, Shooting News Weekly Never Interrupt an Opponent/Jim Shepherd, Shooting Wire Tandemkross MaddMacs Precision Tactical Rossi RP63 Craft Holster DoubleTap Snake Shot The Music of Batmobile The Music of the Small Town Pimps

It seems that as competitions of all sorts proliferate, social media grousing about competition gets worse and worse. This week we look at why that happens. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 224. 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: DOWN RANGE Forum Conversation on Competitions Why You Need to Compete in a Practical Pistol Match/Kevin Creighton, Shooting Illustrated Rossi Lever Action Rifles Lucid Optics M7 Earlier Reviews of Rossi M92 https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/10/25/rossi-model-92-lever-action/ https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gun-review-rossi-model-92-lever-action-45-colt/ The Music of Seu Jorge Rare Psychobilly from the Vaults The Music of Western Stars Recording Company

We all think we know what gun safety is, but do we? Here are some thoughts to help you figure it out. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 223. 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: Kahr Arms X9 release/Tim Stetzer. Shooting News Weekly FB: Andy Larsson on Chris Costa's reminder Costa Ludus/Chris Costa DTI/John Farnam In Self-Defense Podcast/John Farnam NIJ Drop Test Standards Cimarron Deluxe Short Rifle, .44 Special Griner Gunworks Riding Shotgun With Charlie/Charlie Cook The Music of Leonard Cohen The Music of Southern Call

This week Dr. David Yamane's GUN CURIOUS and Paul G. Markel's LIVING ARMED top our list of must read new books. Also, the rise (again) of the Rimfire Challenge. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 222. 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: GUN CULTURE 2.0/Dr. David Yamane GUN CURIOUS (book)/Dr. David Yamane Student of the Gun/Paul G. Markel LIVING ARMED: UNDERSTANDING GUNS FOR HOME DEFENSE AND CONCEALED CARRY (book)/Paul G. Markel Rimfire Challenge Shooting Association Rimfire Challenge World Championships The Rising Speed of Technological Adoption/Jeff Desjardins, VISUAL CAPITALIST blog Andy Larsson on Cartridge Development The Music of Ben Bostick The Music of Southern Call

With all eyes on the NRA election, there was also a host of new firearms introductions…including some surprises! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 221. 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: Reform Makes Some Headway/Jim Shepherd, Outdoor Wire Bob Barr Elected NRA President; Reform Slate Sweeps Other Offices/Cam Edwards, Bearing Arms Armed Citizen Legal Defense Network, Inc. Marty and Gila Hayes Firearms Academy of Seattle 2nd Amendment Law Center/Marie C. D'Amico The Peregrine Corporation/Emmanuel Kapelsohn Defense Training International/John and Vicki Farnam Taylor's TC73 9mm Lever Action, 100% American made Heritage Manufacturing "Roscoe" Snubbie Revolvers Kahr Arms X9 Production Model Glock G17L Gen 5 MOS Colt New Revolvers at NRA 2024 S&W Jerry Miculek 327 Performance Center 9mm Revolver The Music of Avshalom Ohana

NRA SHOW, Dallas 2024, Friday - Sunday MICHAEL BUYS THE BEER! Sponsored by Hunters HD Gold Friday, 6:30PM MB's appearances at the NRA Show this weekend — ask questions, get signed pictures, complain bitterly about the podcast music…the sky's the limit! Pick up MBTB wristbands directly from Michael at the Rock Island Armory booth, 7839, Friday at 10AM or 3PM. Stay for the RIA Gun Giveaway at 4:30PM! Catch Michael Saturday, 10AM at the Rossi/Taurus booth, 9541, with Caleb Giddings, and Andy and Sheila Larsson to talk lever actions! Saturday at 1PM Michael will be at the Stoeger/Benelli booth, 7502, to talk about the expanding line of STR pistols. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 220. 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: C&H Precision IDPA Kimber Stainless Target II GrayGuns/Bruce Gray Ed Brown 9mm Magazines Marlin Trapper 45-70 with Magpul ELG Stock & Forend The Music of King Bullethead The Music of Karl Rehn https://karlrehnmusic.com https://www.krtraining.com/newinst/karlbio.html

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