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Now that Michael is back at the Secret Hidden Bunker, it’s time to start putting rounds though his brand new RIA 9mm TAC ULTRA, proudly made in Cedar City, Utah. Also, the Dead Air Primal, a silencer for big bores. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 289. 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 GUNSITE/AMERICA’S RIFLE CHALLENGE Summit November 8 & 9, 2025 Sign Up Here Rock Island Armory TAC ULTRA 9mm RIA, Made in the USA/TRIGGERED Factory Tour Agency Optics System https://www.springfield-armory.com/aos/ https://chpws.com/product/agency-optic-system-to-trijicon-sro/ Trijicon SRO Dead Air Silencers PRIMAL Dead Air Fitment Chart MTM Case-Gard Range Accessories The Music of the American Quartet The Music of Hannah Marie Kelley

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has impacted the United States more than any other event in modern history. As always, the question we need to answer is how will this horrific event change our lives and the way we live. These are hard, hard questions. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 288. 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: My Response to the Left/Nick Freitas Dead Air Silencers Luth-AR MTM Case-Gard Hunters HD Gold shooting glasses Rock Island Armory NRA America’s Rifle Challenge Sign up for the GUNSITE/ARC SUMMIT, November 8 & 9! Day One is training with the great GUNSITE instructors. Day Two is an ARC Level 1 match. You can sign up here. The Music of 8opus/Jeremie Lhomme

For years we’ve thought about the options for home defense as being handguns, shotguns and most recently carbines. But with the end of the $200 suppressor tax  in January, there will be a huge increase in silencer sales. Will the long maligned PDW or, in this case, a pistol caliber…pistol…become the home defense weapon of choice? MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 287. 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: Rifles: The Long and Short of It/Steve Adelman, SHOOTING ILLUSTRATED Angstadt Arms KelTec Sub-2000 Dead Air Mojave 45 silencer Dead Air Mojave Front Cap MTM Case-Gard Hunters HD Gold shooting glasses The Music of the HillTopTrio Robert Shaw Sings in “The Buccaneers”  

This week Michael talks about the increasing unease that has seeped through the culture, using the vector of social media. Plus ARs, silencers and an old friend from competition days. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 286. 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: Something Wicked is being Loosed in the Online World/Jeffrey Blehar, National Review Back to School/James Howard Kunstler Blog Dead Air Silencers Luth-AR Rock Island TAC ULTRA 9mm HC RIA’s Cedar City, Utah, Factory/Michael Bane, TRIGGERED The Music of Curtis Cole The Music of Tai Tamari

Well, sort of, but if you are going to carry a snub-nosed revolver on your belt, in a bag or in your pocket, there are no better people to learn from than Darryl Bolke and Bryan Eastridge. Last weekend Michael was in Wyoming for one of their two-day classes, and it was a great learning experience! Here’s the low-down. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 285. 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: American Fighting Revolver AFR Official FaceBook Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round-Up @ GUNSITE Revolver Fest 2025 (East Coast) S&W Model 617 Lipsey’s/S&W 617 .22 Mountain Gun Wilderness Tactical DB Force Option Pocket Holster Simply Rugged DB Force Options Pocket Holster Ruger LCR .22 .22s for Self Protection/Greg Ellifritz, Active Response Training The Music of Tomo Suzuki The Music of Isaku Kageyama

This week Michael wraps up the Rocky Mountain Regional ICORE match and rekindles his love for the .44 Special. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 284. 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: ICORE TK Custom…the Mother Church of Moonclips .44 Special DA Sixguns/John Taffin, American Handgunner Defensive Revolver (video)/Clint Smith, Thunder Ranch Buffalo Bore Anti-Personnel .44 Special The Music of Alex Grohl The Music of Lindsay Boreing

Still aiming at the upcoming ICORE Rocky Mountain Regional revolver competition, Michael is frantically practicing. He may even start taking his own advice! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 283. 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: It Probably Doesn’t Matter Any More if the SIG P320 is Safe or Not/Dan Zimmerman, Shooting News Weekly Hunters HD Gold Episode 238 with Phil Strader, SIG’s VP Consumer Affairs/Brian Conley, RUMBLE After Surge During Pandemic, Homicides Fall Significantly/Ashley Wu & Tim Arango, NYT OVER THE EDGE and 6 Steps to Accomplish the Impossible/Michael Bane, MB Blog Marfa, Marfa, Marfa/Alexandra Kennon Shahin, Country Roads Magazine Ranger Point Precision MTM Case-Gard Divided Ammo Box The Music of Hannah Marie Kelley The Music of Unknown River

This week we have more information on the Big Horn Model 89 TAKEDOWN version in .500 S&W Magnum. Plus, the dangers of tribalism. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 282. 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: Welcome to DEAD AIR Silencers! Big Horn Armory Demonstration the Big Horn Armory Takedown Steven Model 520 The 45-70: Still Going Strong/Kelly Ross, SPORTS AFIELD Why Custom Guns Are Worth the Investments/Brad Fitzpatrick, GUN DIGEST VDH: Why no national outrage after Cincinnati beat-down? Renault Dauphine The Music of Max Hixon The Music of the Parnells

This week, we talk about the fruits of years and years of “Chumming for Monsters!” Sadly, violence has become an acceptable answer for a large segment of the population. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 281. 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: TRAIL SAFE (book)/Michael Bane Armed Marine Veteran Stops Walmart Stabbing/Fox News Dr. William Aprill Tribute Page The Music of Ziv Moran The Music of Jimit

With the removal of the unConstitutional tax on short barrel rifles and shotguns, and the Firearms Policy Coalition’s successful vacation of the ATF’s equally unConstitutional pistol brace rule, are we looking at a new world of Personal Defense Weapons? Michael thinks so. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 280. 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: FPC WIN: Order vacating Biden “Pistol Brace” rule stands, government dismisses appeal Michael Bane on the Ruger PC Charger Dead Air Silencers Nomad 30 Silencer Central Banish 30-V2 Banish 12 shotgun silencer TNW Firearms — Aero Survival PCCs Lucid Optics & Training with Wyoming Tactical/Michael Bane Luth-AR MTM Case-Gard Shooting Tables The Music of Sabbo The Music of Kadir Demir

We’ve long been of the opinion that hunters need a shooting competition that makes sense across multiple platforms, from rifles to handguns to archery. Obviously, Walt and Austin Proulx agree. With the spectacular Cameo Shooting and Education Center in Western Colorado as the backdrop, we check out the Ultimate Hunter Shooting Sports. Also, Adaptive Shooting comes to Cameo. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 279. 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: or any entities affiliated to it. Cameo Shooting and Education Complex Adaptive Defensive Shooting Summit Ultimate Hunter Shooting Sports MTM Case-Gard Suppressor Case The Music of La Nata The Music of Ziggy

With the $200 tax eliminated as part of the Republicans Big Beautiful Bill, what is in store for the remainder of the patently unConstitutional National Firearms Act? Here’s a little history — and some future predictions. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 278. 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: Origins of the NFA/Alexandria Kincaid, GunDigest Who Were the Infamous 1930s Gangsters?/Matt Whittaker, The Collector NRA and 2A Allies Announce NFA Lawsuit G-Man (book)/Stephen HunterSteven Hunter What Happens if the Suppressors get Deregulated?/Open Source Defense The Music of Marcelo Nami The Music of Tommy Jervidal

So Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, included the elimination of the $200 tax on suppressors, short-barrel rifles and shotguns and AOWs, has passed the Senate and is back in the House. The podcast is recorded Tuesday afternoon, so we’ll see what happens this week! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 277. 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: UPDATE from Cam Edwards! Please read this one! Senate Language Zeroing Out Taxes on Suppressors, Short-Barrels Passes Byrd Bath/Cam Edwards, Bearing Arms GOA Statement on Our Options What Will Guns Look Like Without Barrel Length Laws/Open Source Defense #331 Cam & Co with Knox Williams Colorado Woman, 82, Dies from Injuries…/Benjamin Rothove, National Review Luth-AR MTM Case-Gard HCC — Handgun Conceal Carry Case The Music of the Bottlesnakes The Music of Amos Ever Hadani

Airports and places like train and bus stations seem safe enough, but in reality there are a large number of potential victims not paying much attention to anything but getting checked in. Michael has what you need to know. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 276. 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: American travelers should know escape routes at transit hubs…/Peter D’Abrosca, Fox News THE BEST DEFENSE: Airport Attack/Season 10, Episode 8 [PAY SITE, and worth it] Magnum Research BFR Rock Island Armory LI380 MTM Case-Gard Divided Ammo Crate The Music of Ozo Bozo The Music of Hey Judy

This week it’s plans for the NRA’s AMERICA’S RIFLE CHALLENGE. Plus, how you can get ready for competition. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 275. 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: Recover Tactical 20/20 Kit Steiner Micro Pistol Sight Banish 9K Suppressor[For a limited time, claim a free tax stamp ($206 Value) with purchase. Use STAMP at checkout] NRA AMERICA’S RIFLE CHALLENGE Rifles Only Instruction Mastery (book)/George Leonard Ed Monk: Strategies to Escape an Active Shooter/ACLDN Interview Many Are Called: The Lion of the Deseret (book)/Mike Barham Tales From the Front (book)/James Tarr The Music of Soraya Ravenie The Music of Isaku Kageyama

So who had massive, fiery riots in LA on their bingo card for June? Or a terrorist attack last week? Or an antisemitic murder the week before that? The fabric of America is fraying around the edges…what do you need to know? MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 274. 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: NRA AMERICA’S RIFLE CHALLENGE It’s A PR Strategy/David Strom, Hot Air The LA Chaos is an Illusion, and Trump Will Not Fall For It/Kurt Schlichter, Townhall Recklessness as LA Burns/Victor Davis Hanson, The Daily Signal You Picked the Wrong Time to Riot/Dan McLaughlin, NR MTM Case-Gard Reloading Supplies The Music of St. Society The Music of Reuven Brannsburg

This week, some thoughts on the Boulder terrorism attack and, ultimately, the fantasy of “safe spaces” in an unsafe world. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 273. 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: Critical Incidents/John Farnam, DTI Antisemitism is Here; So is the Bear Jew Option/Stephen Green, PJ Media Molotov Man Meets Awareness Raisers/Mark Steyn, Steyn OnLine Boulder Terrorist Shows Why Leftists Love Jihadis/Robert Spencer, Front Page The Music of Risian The Music of Theatre of Delays Photo by Oleg Yunakov - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

This summer we’ll be working to make the NRA America’s Rifle Challenge a big success…looking forward to everyone joining us! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 272. 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 the Hell Happened to Country Music?/John MacGhlionn, American Spectator Sturgeon’s Law NRA America’s Rife Challenge Maven Optic RS.6 1-10X28 Straight Jacket Armory MTM Shooting Tables The Music of Malabi Tropical

This week, a rant…as we have said for decades, the National Firearms Act desperately needs to be repealed. How, and why we won’t get that anytime soon, remains to be seen, but there is hope for removing the $200 tax from suppressors…and maybe more. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 271. 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: Act Now to Fully Remove Suppressors from the NFA!/NRA-ILA BEARING ARMS on the Suppressor Fight: https://bearingarms.com/tomknighton/2025/05/19/is-this-why-the-tax-stamp-on-suppressors-is-dropped-to-0-n1228634 https://bearingarms.com/tomknighton/2025/05/20/ways-and-means-remove-suppressors-from-nfa-list-but-did-do-this-n1228651 https://bearingarms.com/tomknighton/2025/05/19/numerous-gun-rights-groups-unite-in-open-letter-calling-for-nfa-reform-n1228637 After Four Months, Trump Is Already The Best Gun Rights President of the Modern Era/Kostas Moros, Shooting News Weekly The NFA is Coming from Inside the House/Open Source Defense Congressman Burlison Reintroduces the Repeal the NFA Bill American Suppressor Association The Music of Vinnie Camilleri The Music of Rotem Moav  

As promised, this week we’re talking a look at the ever-changing self-defense landscape for armed citizens…and it is changing…very quickly. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 270. 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: Dean Ing Follow DataRepublican (small r) How the Dunning-Kruger Effect Works/Kendra Cherry, VeryWellMind The Decivilizing of America/Victor Davis Hanson, American Greatness The Music of Ozo Bozo The Music of Semo