This week Michael shifts over from the .405 1895 to start dialing in the Henry Long Ranger in .6.5 Creedmoor. Also, it’s time to get back to work with the Taurus Raging Hunter in .460 S&W Magnum. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 162. 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 Long Ranger Leupold VX6 2-12X Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor 143-gr ELD-X Precision Hunter Taurus Raging Hunter .460 S&W Magnum .460 S&W Magnum Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum The Music of Frank Schlimbach The Music of Oran Loyfer Music Licensed from Artlist.io

Sometimes your mind can play tricks on you, and some of those tricks can put you and your family at risk. Michael has some thoughts. Also, why are cities and states challenging the Supreme Court? MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 161. 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: Normalcy Bias What Is It? WHEN ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE: STUFF YOU’LL NEED WHEN DISASTER STRIKES (book)/Cody Lund “The Jews in the Attic Test”/Joe Huffman “The .458 SOCOM Pistol Build”/Michael Bane “America’s Rifle” Series/Michael Bane and Marshal Halloway D&L Sports The Music of Balloon Planet The Music of Ohad Rein, a.k.a. Ge Filter Fish Music Licensed from Artlist.io

There are no easy answers in self-defense — each violent encounter is unique, fluid, responding to factors that you as the defender can’t know and chocked full of hidden “surprises.” So what is a smart defender to do? Pay attention…it’s all on you! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 160. 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: Colorado Assault Weapons Ban Proposed "The Rules of a Gunfight”/MBTV Podcast COUNTER AMBUSH: The Science of Training for Unexpected Defensive Shooting/Rob Pincus Immediate Action Combatives/Cecil Burch ShivWorks/Craig Douglas D&L Sports The Music of Louis Adrien The Music of Gary Rossington

This week we take a look at the proposed ATF regulations on pistol braces and the nonsensical claim that SBR (or SBS or AOW for that matter) are intrinsically or inherently more dangerous than their longer-barreled brethren…or, a pistol of the same caliber! Plus, Steven Hunter’s THE BULLET GARDEN…buy it quick! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 159. 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 BULLET GARDEN, a novel by Stephen Hunter Lawsuits filed against ATF Brace Rule https://freerangeamerican.us/pistol-brace-ban/ https://www.firearmsnews.com/editorial/fpc-sue-atf-brace/468760 https://www.gunowners.org/goa-and-texas-ag-paxton-file-suit-against-atf-pistol-brace-rule/ https://www.foxnews.com/politics/nra-25-states-sue-biden-atf-stop-arbitrary-unlawful-pistol-brace-rule https://www.saf.org/saf-rips-atf-final-rule-on-armbraces-lawsuit-will-move-forward/ UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES, a novel by John Ross Recover Tactical Kel-Tec Sub 2000 Glock 34 The Music of Bennett Sullivan The Music of Ofer Koren The Kazoo

Sure, there are tons of Gunfight Rules on the Internet, but Michael breaks them all down into four simple statements (with, of course, a little bit of help from his friends)! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 158. 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: Darryl Bolke — Rule 1 https://ccwsafe.com/news/when-less-is-more-part-1/ https://www.growingupguns.com/2019/04/12/the-evolution-of-the-underwear-gun/ https://www.defensivecarry.com/threads/i-found-this-interesting-article-about-snub-carry.478528/ DB’s Shooting Adventures Hardwired Tactical Shooting https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057131424473 https://www.swatmag.com/article/first-responder-hardwired-tactical-shooting-pistol-class/ Dane Burns Pistolsmith The Music of Ryan Prewett The Music of TEO

The Avidity Arms PD-10, long considered to be “vaporware,” has arrived, and Michael takes it to the range…and loves it. “Superb grip!” he says. And it shoots as good as it looks! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 157. 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: Avidity Arms G-Code Holsters JM4 Tactical Holsters The Music of Michele Nobler The Music of Kashido

Good question, and Michael addresses it this week. Depending on the uses you have in mind for your rifle, even an LPVO — low powered variable optic — may be overkill. Also, a rave review for Stephen Hunter’s newest, THE BULLET GARDEN. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 156. 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: Taurus 692: A Revolver for All Seasons https://www.michaelbane.tv/taurus-692-a-revolver-for-all-seasons/51560/ https://www.taurususa.com/revolvers/taurus-tracker/taurus-r-692-357-mag-38-spl-p-9mm-luger-matte-black-3-00-in-ribber-grip-r Fink’s Custom Gunsmithing Winchester 1895 .405 Winchester Skinner Sights Lucid P8 Primary Arms SlX 3X32mm Burris RT-3 3X THE BULLET GARDEN/Stephen Hunter THIS BOOK SUCKS HARD —DO NOT BUY!!!! The Music of Joca Perpignan The Music of Stefano Mastronardi

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 155. 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: 5.7 X 28 History and Design/Dave Campbell S&W M&P 5.7 Series Kel-Tec R50 Rifle “Why Facts Don’t Change Minds”/James Clear ATOMIC HABITS (book)/James Clear The Music of Campbell and Burr The Music of Hans Johnson

It’s time for the wrap-up of SHOT 2023, and Michael gives it a shot through his SHOT SHOW CRUD-ravaged voice. It was a strange and quirky year! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 154. 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: Stoeger STR-9MC Ruger AR-556 MPR Beretta Cheetah 80X Rock Island Armory 5.0 9mm Closed Emitter Sights https://www.ssusa.org/content/new-lucid-optics-e7-micro-enclosed-red-dot-sight/ https://chpws.com/optics/ https://viridianweapontech.com/mediacenteritem/viridian-introduces-rfx-45-closed-emitter-green-dot-optic.html Avidity Arms PD10 https://www.facebook.com/AvidityPD10/ https://www.personaldefensenetwork.com/video/avidity-arms-pd10-9mm-handgun-015318/ Bishop Ammunition and Firearms The Music of Juval The Music of the Young Lords

Yes it was a miserable day at the range, but the shooting was extremely good. Here's Michael's report. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 153. 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:

While the overall theme of SHOT 2023 may be the rise of precision rifles, Rock Island Armory has delivered a complete surprise — a new 9mm with a new “operating system” and ergonomics among the best pistols ever. Meet the 5.0! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 152. 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 5.0 ST R.I.A.’s Ground-Breaking 5.0 ST/MB Blog The R.I.A. 5.0 — Radically Revolutionary/Roy Huntington C-More RTS2 Red Dot USPSA Competition Rules Brady Brief (download) The Music of Ashley McBryde The Music of Ofer Koren

Happy New Year Pod People! As we head into the hellscape that will be 2023, it’s time to talk guns. First off, the Beast, the FNP-45 is home from the milling shop, and it’s perfect. Also, The Recover Tactical Glock gets reassembled and its own Form 1! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 151. 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: Avidity Arms PD10 Released/John Richardson Nameless Armament Streamlight TLR-8 Mech-Tech Systems Recover Tactical Battle Werx Ruger Security .380 The Music of Jakub Pietras The Music of KLY

In our last podcast for 2022, Michael starts gearing up for a season of revolver competition and assorted mayhem for the new year. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 150. 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: Smith & Wesson 629 Apex Tactical .44 Russian TK Moon Clips Taurus Raging Hunter Ruger GP-100 Ruger Super GP-100 Cylinder & Slide Shop Marlin 45-70 The Music of Bamboula Joni Mitchell’s “River”

Kahr Arms initially defined the single stack 9mm concealed carry pistol. But in a world where every company has at least one gun in the micro-9mm carry niche, how does the venerable Kahr compare? MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 149. 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 History of Kahr Arms Kahr Arms — Steering It’s Own Market/Jeff Johnson, American Rifleman “Little Bitty Bushnells on Little Bitty Kahrs”/MB C&S Kahr PM9 Custom The Music of Hawkins The Music of Brooklyn Classical

This week Michael talks prepper guns, in answer to a Pod Person’s question. Is the Glock 19 still the perfect handgun for a prepper’s SHTF firearm? MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 148. 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: PREPPER GUNS/Bryce Towsley Glock 19 Prepper Guns: What You Need and Why/David M. Fortier, Firearms News Semi-Auto Ascendancy: The Savage Renegauge Security/Bryce Towlsey Best Prepper Guns/DIY Prepper Survival Gun Selection/James Wesley, Rawles, Survival Blog You Know the SHTF has started when people begin to lose their guns/“Selco,” Organic Prepper The Music of the Hilltop Trio The Music of Alex Mastronardi

The FNP/FNX .45 ACP hammer-fired, 15-round semiauto was developed for the military trials that never happened. After 15 years, it remains a masterpiece of engineering and maybe the finest .45 ACP in the world. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 147. 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: FN FNP-45 FN FNX-45 Nameless Armament Streamlight TLR-8 GunfightersINC Chest Holster Buffalo Bore .45 ACP Outdoorsman Hornady Critical Duty +P 220-gr .45 ACP The Music of the Dollyrots The Music of Walt Gabbard

This week Michael heads to Texas with the SDS Imports/Tisas 10mm giveaway pistol to wring it out on big hogs. Afterwards, it's the USCCA Convention in Ft Worth. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 146. 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: Interracial Crime Stats/U.S. Department of Justice United States Concealed Carry Association SDS Imports Cylinder & Slide Shop Independence Ranch Hunter’s HD Gold Shooting Glasses Holosun REAL WORLD GUNFIGHT TRAINING/Mike Ox The Music of the Magnetic Buzz The Music of Ikoliks

Will the Tisas Stingray 1911 LW Commander 9mm end up in Michael’s EDC holster? It’s looking more likely every day! The Stingray, with a Shield RMSc red dot milled into the frame, cries out to be carried. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 145. 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: Tisas/SDS Imports Stingray Carry Pistol C&H Precision Weapons “Piglet” — Rock Island Tac Ultra MS 10mm Cylinder & Slide Shop Sean’s Ugly Grips S&W 1911 Scandium Framed Commander, GUNSITE Special Edition(from the Michael Bane Blog, 2009) Introducing the Ruger SR1911 LW 9mm/Ed Head The Music of Zap Mama The Music of Lance Conrad

Michael visits the NASGW trade show to see what’s in store for the SHOT Show in January. Fightlite’s new blend of an AR-15 with a traditional lever gun caught his eye! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 144. 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: Fightlite Herring Model 2024 lever gun POF Rogue .308 Swamp Fox Kraken Wolverine Slide/Swamp Fox Optics Lancer Festive Colored AR magazines U.K. Lever Action Shotgun Trailblazer Arms The Music of Ozomatli The Music of Jerry Lee Lewis Michael Bane on Jerry Lee Lewis

This week Michael mounts the new Bushnell mini red dot sight on an old Kahr CW9 single stack mini-9mm and ends up with a pretty good little gun. And a little discussion on the right scope for the Ruger SFAR. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 143. 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 “C” Value Series Bushnell Electro Optics Primary Machine SDS Imports/Tisas Stingray 1911 C&H Precision Weapons Primary Arms 1-8X 25 FFP Primary Arms LPVO 1-8x (not 1-10x like Michael said…) The Music of World Masters: Beat the Drum The Music of T. Bless and the Professionals