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Michael has some end-of-the-year thoughts on this last podcast of 2024…preparedness continues to be an important element of our new — and hopefully  improving — self-defense landscape. An in-between that big dinner and rocking around the Christmas tree, try to get in a little shooting! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 251. 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: Silencer Central’s Incredible BOGO Event! John Murphy on the Current Threat to America FPF Training/John Murphy Two Secrets of Trigger Control/Jeff Gonzales, Shooting Illustrated The Music of Isaku Kageyama The Music of Holly Golightly

This morning Ruger rolled out their newest entry into the 9mm striker-fired polymer-framed sweepstakes, the RXM, in conjunction with industry giant MagPul. Michael has had one of the new RXMs since Thanksgiving, and here’s a first look! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 250. 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: Silencer Central’s Incredible BOGO Event! Ruger Firearms MagPul The Music of The Green Car Motel

The Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round-Up at GUNSITE has become one of the most respected revolver training events in the world, and this years was no different. Michael has all the inside info. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 249. 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: Silencer Central’s Incredible BOGO Event! A Whimper, Not a Bang; Where was Antifa after Trump Victory?/David Reaboi, Late Republic Nonsense Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round-Up/GUNSITE American Fighting Revolver Hamre Forge Grips RevolverGuy.com Newhall Shooting: A Tactical Analysis (book)/Michael E. Wood, Massad Ayoob (Forward) Active Response Training/Greg Ellifritz The Music of Steve Beddall The Music of Fineboy

This week Michael waxes poetic about his successful hunt for a 600-plus pound Nilgai bull in South Texas! The hunt from Wildlife Systems at the H. Yturria Ranch was nothing short of spectacular, and, once again, Michael’s ancient Ruger .300 Win Mag delivered. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 248. 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: Silencer Central’s Incredible BOGO Event! Wildlife Systems H. Yturria Hunting Ranches Nilgai Hunting in Texas GUNSITE Rifle Classes FTW Ranch SAAM Hunting Courses Ruger Guide Gun Barnes VOR-TX .300 Win Mag 180-gr Swarovski Z3 3-9x36 Scope THE ART OF THE RIFLE (book)/Col. Jeff Cooper The Music of Pink Martini The Music of Ilan Bar-Lavi

Michael was so impressed with the Magnum Research SwitchBolt .22 rifle that he's thinking of pushing it out for some long-range rimfire. He also outlines his heartbreaking loss of an auction for an entire "Boot Hill" graveyard! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 247. 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: Silencer Central’s Incredible BOGO Event! Magnum Research SwitchBolt .22 Swarovski Z3 Barnes VOR-TX Ammunition The Music of Joe King Carrasco

Last week’s Trump landslide changed the game for Americans, and Michael is hopeful that the wash of red across the country will “lower the temperature” a bit and give us all some breathing room. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 246. 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: Silencer Central’s Incredible BOGO Event! “The Return of the King”/Librarian of Celaeno Blog “Nate Silver’s Comments on Presidential Polls Has 2A Ramifications”/Cam Edwards, Bearing Arms “What Can a President Do?”/Open Source Defense Blog “Gottlieb: Gun Owners Will Have a Seat at the Table”/Bearing Arms (video) The Music of Tania Matus The Music of Royal Wade Kimes

Yes, it’s Election Day, but Michael is taking a week off paranoia, fear and social collapse to talk about his whirlwind "mini-vacation” to Santa Fe, the best red sauce, why a great margarita is a transcendent experience and why driving home through a blizzard sucks. Also, acknowledging a great Swarovski scope! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 245. 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: SILENCER CENTRAL BOGO EVENT! How about 2 suppressors for the price of one? Catch-22 the book, by Joseph Heller Catch 22 the movie, with Alan Arkin Maria’s Real Margarita Book, by Ace Lucero The Great Margarita Book, by Ace Lucero Great Santa Fe Restaurants The Shed Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen Horno Restaurant Cowgirl BBQ Second Street Brewery Sage Bakehouse Swarovski Z8i 3.5-28x50 The Music of David “Honeyboy” Edwards The Music of Graveyard BBQ

We’re headed into the most important national election of our lives with a  breathtaking level of uncertainty and violence. What are you doing RIGHT NOW to keep you and your family safe? MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 244. 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: SILENCER CENTRAL BOGO EVENT! How about 2 suppressors for the price of one? THE BEST DEFENSE: SURVIVAL!/Produced by Michael Bane/Amazon Prime THE ATTACK /Kurt Schlichter (book) DAY OF WRATH/William R. Forstchen (book) Surviving Flash Mobs: An Interview with Michael Bane/Gila Hayes, ACLDF Journal What is Situational Awareness/USCCA Michael Bane on Urban Riots https://www.michaelbane.tv/the-very-real-danger-of-politically-sanctioned-violence/49985/ https://www.michaelbane.tv/tag/michael-bane-blog-urban-riot-tips/ The Second Coming/William Butler Yeats (poem) IMMOBILE!/John Farnam, DTI Immobilized Vehicle/Aaron, Integrated Skills Group The Music of RhythmScott The Music of the Abyssinian Baptist Choir

This week it’s the 2024 Rimfire Challenge Shooting Association World Championships at the Cavern Cove Competition Shooting Center in Alabama. And what a great match it was! Michael talks about how much his baby has, indeed, grown up! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 243. 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: SILENCER CENTRAL BOGO EVENT! Rimfire Challenge Shooting Association Rimfire Challenge Facebook Feed Ruger Firearms Volquartsen Firearms Tandemkross Tactical Solutions The Music of Bobby Coxx and the Righteous The Music of Alexander Levin

This week Michael begins his coverage of the Outdoor News America 2024 Writers Conference in Dallas last week. First up, the new Kimber Covert Double-Stack pistol, CDS9, which has all the makings of a home run. Plus, the best fiber optics sights ever! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 242. 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: Kimber CDS9 Double Stack TAG Precision Fiber Optic Sights Stern Defense Tisas 1911 Carry Double Stack 9mm Military Armament Corporation MAC-5 Pistol Bond Arms 5.56 Lever Action The Music of Bishara Haroni The Music of Marcelo Nami

Michael’s traveling around to find all the new products that will be revealed at the SHOT Show in January. But meanwhile, here are some sneak peaks. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 241. 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: Lucid Optics Bishop .458 SOCOM Hunter Bolt Action Rifle Pristine Rifle Actions Kimber CDS9 9mm Opal Ammunition Sig Sauer Cross Magnum The Music of Charlie Feathers The Music of Danny Dean and the Homewreckers

This week, a snapshot of a country in distress…and what it means to you and your family. These are the most dangerous times we’ve ever lived in, and here are some strategies to get you and your family through! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 240. 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: DTI/John Farnam Quips DTI/John Farnam, “Takeovers” MB FaceBook Post: Random Acts of Violence It’s the End of the World as We Know It…and We’re Not Fine/Michael Bane, The Outdoor Wire The Very Real Danger of Politically Sanctioned Violence/Michael Bane, MB Blog Surviving Flash Mobs: An Interview with Michael Bane/Gila Hayes, ACLDN Journal The Covered Low Ready/Darryl Bolke, American Cop Hip Grips, Clipdraw, and NPE Carry/Dr. Sherman House, Civilian Defender Blog The Music of Hasil Adkins The Music of ACE

Rock Island Armory, whose Philippines-based operation is one of the largest 1911 manufacturers in the world, is ramping up its USA operations with a spectacular factory in Cedar City, UT. This week, Michael take you through it. Also, the custom Magnum Research Switchbolt .22LR rifle arrives in time for the Rimfire Worlds! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 239. 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: RIA-USA Rock Island Armory 5.0e 9mm R.I.A. VRF14 12 gauge Firearm Rock Island Armory TAC ULTRA Magnum Research Custom Switchbolt .22LR https://www.magnumresearch.com/rimfire-rifles/ https://www.magnumresearchcustoms.com/custom-switchbolt-landing/ Taylors & Company Firearms The Music of the Original Orchestra/Ian Post The Music of Blackbard

The second assassination attempt on President Trump once again highlights the incredible dangers of “chumming for monsters.” As the Irish Republican Army told U.K. Premier Margaret Thatcher after one of their bombs failed to kill the legendary Prime Minister, she had to be lucky every single time; the IRA had to be lucky only once. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 238. 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: Stochastic Terrorism — A Game of Rhetorical Asymmetry/Dr. Rollergator, PhD, Substack They Want Him Dead/Mark Steyn, Jewish World Review What Do You Call a Conspiracy to Assassinate Without the Conspiracy?/Stephen Green, PJ Media Everybody Is Terrified of Where This Is Headed and Nobody Will Say It/Jeffrey Blehar, National Review Rob Miller of Amebix: Things I Have Learned About Being a Swordsmith The Music of Tau Cross The Music of Tav Falco  

“Best” is a purely subjective term, says Michael. When it comes to self-defense, it’s all compromises, and all those compromises need to be in your favor. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 237. 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 Revolver Allchin Gun Parts Liberty Firearms Institute Burris FastFire 4 6mm Creedmoor/Ian Kenney/The Armory Life Facts and Opinions: Half of Americans Don’t Know the Difference/Bryce Hoffman, Forbes Ditch the Carry Rotation/Chris Cypert, Shooting Illustrated FPF Training/John Murphy The Music of Dani Jalali The Music of the Anacondas

Different harder times require a reevaluation of your own strategies and tactics. Michael recommends the great work of the late Dr. William Aprill for a start, but you’re going to have to do the heavy lifting yourself! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 236. 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: Defensive Training International/John & Vicki Farnam FlexCCarry Solutions/Vicki Farnam Dr. William Aprill Violent Criminal Actors Series, PDN, Rob Pincus Where Might You Find a Culture of Honor?/Steven J. Heine, Cultural Psychology The Music of HillTopTrio RED DAWN (1984)

Michael thinks it might well be, and it is likely the pistol he will shoot in the Rimfire Challenge World Championships in October. Meanwhile, fond thoughts on the long-discontinued Remington Versa Max semiauto. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 235. 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: Kevin’s Tisas 9mm 1911 Michael’s Tisas 9mm 1911 Volquartsen Black Mamba C-More Slide Ride Michael on the Remington Versa Max Remington Model V3 Ruger Precision Rifle The 6mm Creedmoor/John B. Snow, Outdoor Life FTW Ranch The Music of Kyle Cox The Music of the African Tribal Orchestra

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