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This week Michael finds himself worrying about the increasing  acceptance of political violence and how that adds an additional element of "random" into an already chaotic system. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 325. 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 Threat Is Already Here/Michael Caughran, Recoil OffGrid The Drill/John Farnam, DTI The "Mostly Peaceful" Delusion/John Farnam, DTI The Music of Kashido The Music of the Budapest Art Orchestra

This week Michael talks a bit about how shooting sports evolve and how the competitors' firearms change to match the sport. The important thing is that the sports will evolve, will morph, whether we want them to or not. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 324. 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 Gamer Autism/Paul Markel, Shooting News Weekly Moats' Notes: IPSC's 50th Year, a Reunion to Remember/Greg Moats, Shooting Wire The Value of Competition/MB, ACLDN Newsletter Moats' Notes:The Early Days/Greg Moats, Tactical Wire The Music of the Young Lords

Remember, most anti-gun "advocates" see the anti-gun cause as a religious holy cause, and damn the facts. But the peope at the top have no such illusions — the reasons that they want your guns is because they don't want you armed for their Brave New World! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 323. 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: MTM Case-Gard Shooting Rests Howard the Duck What's There to Be Afraid Of? A Look at the Anti-Gun Boogieman and Cold, Hard Facts/Tom Knighton, Bearing Arms Doctors are ageist — and it's harming older patients/Liz Seegert, NBC News Bear Creek Arsenal .22LR AR Uppers The History of the Quad Rail/Ryan Gresham, Gun Talk Media Skinner Sights Dead Air Primal C-More Sights The Music of Ben Bostick The Music of David Benedict  

Plus, let's try hard to remember we have real enemies, implacable enemies, and we don't need to spend our time hammering our own side! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 322. 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: Yes, Virginia, There Is a Grinch/Paul Erhardt/Shooting Wire Henry Bear's Leg 45-70 Pistol Dead Air Primal Silencer Ruger SP-101 Lipsey's Exclusive SP-101 .327 Federal 3-inch Grant Cunningham Training Grant Cunningham Books Ritchie Holsters The Music of Ziggy The Music of the Southside Aces

Think that the deaths of multiple divers in a cave in the Maldives has nothing to teach us about self-defense? Think again…MB, himself a certified cave diver, takes us through the lessons we need to learn. Also, the three elements that can and should change self-defense training. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 321. 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: Etosha National Park, Namibia Cave-diving deaths in the Maldives https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/23/maldives-diving-tragedy-cave-experts-warn-danger-safety https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62e0p7rd2ro The Five Golden Rules of Cave Diving OVER THE EDGE: A Regular Guy's Odyssey in Extreme Sports (book)/MB The Music of G-Yerro The Music of Roie Shpigler

This week, Michael talks about lunch with his old friend Jim Shepherd, and, of course the subject of plinking came up. A day at the range with a suppressed .22 is a good way to remember why one started shooting…because it is fun! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 320. 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: Plinkapalooza!/Jim Shepherd, Shooting Wire Rimfire Challenge Shooting Association Metal Madness Shooting Sports NRL22 Colorado "Banned" Guns The Music of Raviv Leibzirer The Music of Sam River

This week Michael talks about his visit to the AMERICA'S RIFLE CHALLENGE Match Director Summit in Indiana, an event that proves spectacular. Also, the DOJ is finally responding to Colorado's unConstitutional magazine capacity law. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 319. 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: MTM Case-Gard News Products AMERICA'S RIFLE CHALLENGE AR-15 for Home Defense/Scott W. Wagner, USCCA NYC Journalist Claims PTSD from Shooting an AR-015/Adam Linehan, Task&Purpose Justice Department Sues Colorado… Beyond Colorado: DOJ Lawsuits Herald a National Defense of the Second Amendment/NRA-ILA The Suppressor Boom Has Arrived/Paul Erhardt, Outdoor Wire The Music of O.P. Baron The Music of Roie Shpigler

…and some interesting new products that have surfaced in the last week! Plus, what's cooler than a Leupold scope with a custom 45-70 elevation knob? MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 318. 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: A Girl & A Gun Kenton Industries Custom Bolt Knobs Chiappa "Black Thunder" Modern Interpretation of the S.A.A. FE-X Magnum Research BFR Banish Stainless Steel Suppressors Buffalo Bore Low Recoil Standard Pressure 45-70 Buffalo Bore 45-70 Magnum Hornady 45-70 Ammo The Music of Danny Shields The Music of Lemon Surf

Chumming the water has worked better than the most ardent progressive — e.g. insurrectionists, communists, Democrats, whatever you'd like to call them — could imagine. We must understand the power of social media-fueled, incessant propaganda! Here are Michael's thoughts. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 317. 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 Dangers of Ideology andTribalism/Ernest W. Lefever/Macalester Inrternational Color Revolutions: The Most Sophisticated Means of Warfare/Matija Seric, Eurasia Review Mike Benz reveals the CIA's "How to Start a Riot" Guide/Revolver The Stages of a Color Revolution…and Where America is Right Now/Tyler Durden, ZeroHedge The Music of Kobi Lilian The Music of the Budapest Art Orchestra

Michael had a great weekend in Houston at the NRA Show, and he's already plotting next year in Atlanta! What did he like the best? Well, here's the starting list! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 316. 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: Hunters HD Gold Rumble Channel, with Brian Conley MTM Case-Gard LIMITED EDITION Multi-Can Ammo Crate Tandemkross TKX22 Light Rifle Samson Mfg's SAS/22 Folding Chassis for Ruger 10/22 Rock Island Armory .22 TCM Range Time with the .22 TCM/MB, 2012 Stoeger STR-9 Slimline Semiauto The Music of the Acid Boys The Music of Tony Balluff (Southside Aces)

This week the NRA Show in Houston is looming, and Michael will be there with his own booth! Also, tinkering with some 45-70s looking toward the fall hunting season! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 315. 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: Michael's NRA Show BOOTH 3459!!! Michael will be at the NRA Booth at noon Friday & Saturday Trump Retains Biden-Era Anti-Gun Rule Rimfire Challenge Shooting Association America's Rifle Challenge/NRA Marlin SBL 45-70 Ranger Point Precision Hornady Leverevolution 45-70 Leupold VX6 Scopes Randy Luth (Luth-AR) Elected to NRA BoD The Music of Blues Saraceno The Music of Karl Rehn Karl Rehn/KR Training

The Internet has a FLOOD of firearms and self-defense training, and "hands-on" training is more available then ever. So how do you choose? Well, you may be in for a surprise! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 314. 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: BOOTH 3459!!!!!!! NRA Show Houston April 16-19 Precision Armament Weekly Knowledge Dump — April 3, 2026/Greg Ellifritz, Active Response Training Your practice is producing rehearsal actors, not competitors/Sam Elsner. Signal/Noise substack REAL WORLD GUNFIGHT TRAINING (book)/Mike Ochsner MTM Pistol Range Kit The Music of Lilly Hiatt The Music of Jose Konda

Sometimes stuff happens. An injury, a minor fall, even the creeping effects of aging requires you to rethink your self-defense strategies. That means maybe even changing your DC or something in your daily load-out. Michael has some hints from THE BEST DEFENSE. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 313. 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 BEST DEFENSE on MOTV.com 7-day free package Adaptive Defense/Trevor Baucom The Realities of One-Handed Fighting/Jeff Gonzales, Shooting Illustrated K.L. Null Holsters Ruger LCR D&L Sports PRG Revolver Grips The Music of Bob Wayne Tombstone Opera--James Woods, Bob Wayne, Shooter Jennings

This week Michael talks a bit about what he'll be looking for at NRA…and he also wants to know what you guys would like to see! BOOTH 3459 will have the answers for you! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 312. 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: DONATE TO KAT'S MEDICAL FUND Tippmann Ordnance Pirate Gun GUNSITE Alumni Shoot 50th Anniversary Precision Armament TiTrex 300Ti Suppressor Lipsey's S&W 396 Nightguard .44 Special Bill of Material for .458 SOCOM Pistol/MB Blog Skinner Sights The Music of Sgt Bilko's Krazy Combo The Music of Hanni El Khatib

This week, thanks to a phone call from Bryan-With-A-"Y" Eastridge, Michael is thinking about custom guns…again. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 311. 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: Angstadt Arms Vanquish .22 Suppressed Barrels Bowen Classic Arms Bowen S&W 38-40 Conversion/MB (video) Bowen Ruger Blackhawk 38-40 Conversion/MB (video) History of the 38-40/Dave Campbell, American Rifleman THE GUN MAN JACKSON SWAGGER (book)/Stephen Hunter Specialized Tools: A Tale of Two Shotguns The Music of Gino and the Goons The Music of Juanitos

This week Michael  talks about his star-crossed integrally suppressed Ruger Charger, which is set to become an SBR now that the paper has cleared (8 weeks). Also, a comparison with the Volquartsen ENV pistol. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 310. 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: Ruger 10/22 SBR Ruger Charger pistols (now discontinued)/Ed Head, MBTV Volquartsen ENV Pistol Tactical Solutions Silencers Angstadt Arms Vanquish 22 Charger Suppressed Barrel The Music of Pablo Menendez The Music of the Red Elvises

…and are you ready? We've been talking about the dangers of trained terrorists hidden among the flood of illegal immigrants during the Biden years. With the war in Iran, the threat level at home has drastically increased. Here's what you need to know. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 309. 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: Enemy Within: Counterterrorism experts fear sleeper cells could be poised in U.S./Amanda Macias, Fox News Escalating Risks of Iranian Retaliation on U.S. Soil…/Richard Rempo. Homeland Security Today Lessons from the Mumbai Terrorist Attacks/Hearings before the Select Committee on Homeland Security… The Explosive Threat/Class by Greg Ellifritz. Active Respojnse Training Suarez Tactics/Gabriel Suarez The Music of Adja, the Turkish Queen The Music of the Latin Playboys

We tend to think of violence, especially widespread violence, as something that happens with a long "count-down." But as we've seen this week in Mexico, violence is quick, terrifying and can happen in the most surprising places…even vacation paradises. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 308. 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: Choose Adventure: Safe Travel in Dangerous Places (book)/Greg Ellifritz Counter Ambush (book)/Rob Pincus Three?/John Farnam, DTI The Music of Ehekatl Arizmendi The Music of Luc Allieres

This week, Michael takes a bounce off the floor and starts rethinking his competition revolver for the upcoming ICORE season. Also, some thoughts on being safe when you're not 100%. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 307. 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: Ruger Competition Revolvers Archive/MB Getting Ready for ICORE/MB Podcast Ruger GP-100 Match Champion Review/Ed Head, michaelbane.tv Greg Ellifritz on the .22 for Self-Defense https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/using-the-22-for-self-defense https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/real-world-22s-for-self-defense https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/22s-for-self-protection https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/why-carry-a-22 The Music of Ikoliks The Music of the Magnetic Buzz

Some thoughts on sharing your homestead with an apex predator like a mountain lion and Michael's favorite trail gun cartridge, the .44 Magnum. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 306. 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: Weekend Knowledge Dump, Feb 6, 2026/Greg Ellifritz, Active Response Training TRAIL SAFE (Book)/MB Understanding Mountain Lions When Hiking/Chris Hazzard, HikingGuy Blog Ruger Redhawk 4-inch .44 Magnum S&W/Lipsey's .44 Magnum Mountain Gun Simply Rugged Leather Speed Beez Kydex Revolver Holsters Buffalo Bore Handgun Ammunition ARC Match Directors' Summit The Music of Eyal Talmudi The Music of David Benedict

It's fair to say that no one who listens to this podcast is going out looking for a demonstration to hang around, but what happens when the insurrection intersects with you? Michael looks at a couple of scenarios. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 305. 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: Here's Who's Really Behind the Minneapolis ICE Resistance Movement/Isabel; Vincent, NY Post The Riot Beat/Julio Rosas, Junto Substack Women are More Likely than Men to Endorse Political Violence/Colin Wright, City Journal The Forecast is for Increased Violence/Kurt Schlichter/c/o The View from North Central Idaho Anti-ICE Rioters Creating Entire Blocks in Minneapolis as Police Appear to be MIA/Harold Hutchinson, Daily Caller Ed Monk/Last Resort Firearms Training The Music of the Voodoo Puppets The Music of Pietro Deiro

Here's the second report from SHOT 2026, the year of the suppressor and some other stuff! Also, what Michael learned about the Minneapolis insurrection from an odd source, Vegas, the noisiest city on earth. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 304. 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: Ruger SBRs Mossberg SBS Franklin Armory Prevail Lipsey's 10-8 Performance/Hilton Yam Henry's 45-70 Bear's Leg/Luke C./TFB Howe Constant Noise Keeps Us Chronically Stressed/Samoon Ahmad M.D., Psychology Today The Soup/MB, MBTV Blog The Music of Assaf Ayalon The Music of Louis Adrien

...at least, weather-wise. Media Day for SHOT 2026 was a flawless Nevada day, and noticeably smaller. Still, Michael found several home runs, and two keepers! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 303. 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: Tyrant CNC RIA-USA Diamondback SDRa Revolver Franklin Armory Prevail Angstadt Arms Henry USA Kahr/Auto-Ordnance .50 BMG

With the SHOT Show looming ahead like a massive tidal wave, Michael takes a a big breath to talk about the bizarre rise of radicalized middle-aged women, what's cool at SHOT…hopefully…and how the new suppressor market is emerging as Michael predicted. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 302. 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: MTM Case-Gard Luth-AR Rock Island Armory Hunters HD Gold EchoCore Suppressors Romancing the Resistance/Michael Smith, Unlicensed Punditry Lifestyles of the Armed and Famished/MB Diamondback Revolvers Inland Manufacturing .22 Suppressor Lyman Sonicore Suppressors Ballistol Suppressor Cleaner The Music of Smoove

While 2026 has already proven to be an eventful new year, one of the big stories was, well, quiet. With the Unconstitutional $200 tax gone as of 1 January, more than 150,000 people  have signed up for silencers…and that's just the beginning!  MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 301. 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: MTM Case-Gard Hunters HD Gold Shooting Glasses Rock Island Armory Luth-AR Streamlight The Year of the Suppressor/Paul Erhardt, Outdoor Wire Dead Air Primal Banish 30-V2 TRAIL SAFE: How To Stay Safe in the Backcountry (book)/MB The Incomparable, Inimitable Phil Schreier-1962-2025/Mark A. Keefe, American Rifleman The William Tell Overture The Music of Semo

Part 1 of my conversation with guest Jay Breitling about our favorite music of 2025. Show notes: The 17th annual year in music review AI-generated music is lame Especially fake music that purports to be by real artists Spotify is a juggernaut that still sucks Checking out other services (Qobuz, Amazon) You don't get to own downloads via streaming services The kids love the K-pop Only a handful of artists make any money these days Oh yay, LIve Nation is going to get richer Ticketmaster is now a ticket reseller as well We're still seeing the live rock Breitling: Thumbs up for the Aimee Mann/Ted Leo Christmas show Saw Oasis in Mexico City We both saw Hallelujah the Hills  Kumar: Saw Frank Black, Narducy/Shannon do R.E.M., Gang of Four with Ted Leo, Bob Mould, Greg Norton, Ducks Ltd., Pixies, the Who, Buffalo Tom Breitling's bubbling under music picks: Ava Luna, Lifeguard, Winter, Frankie Cosmos, Golden Apples, Lemonheads, Sister Ray Davies, Jeff Tweedy, Glimmer, Tiberius, Telephone Numbers Kumar's honorable mentions: Tweedy, The Convenience, Snocaps, Turnstile, The Hives, Viagra Boys, Pulp, Car Seat Headrest, Charm School, Horsegirl, Superchunk, Pile, The Beths, Tony Molina, Sharp Pins, They Are Gutting a Body of Water, Militarie Gun, Kestrels, Destroyer, Dean Wareham, Kinski, Ty Segall, Stereolab, Lunchbox, Cam Keiber, Husker Du and Replacements box sets Breitling's #10: Autocamper's debut asks a valid question  Kumar's #10: Debut solo release from TV On the Radio's Tunde Adebimpe  Breitling's #9: Energetic indie rock from Chicago's OK Cool  Kumar's #9: Ripper out of nowhere from The Men Breitling's #8: Urgent EP about ancient Greece by Strange Passage Reunion tours with strange combinations Triumph is coming around next year To be continued    Completely Conspicuous is available through Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and write a review! The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.

It's the last podcast of the year, and Michael was hoping for some Christmas cheer…unfortunately, events demanded something different. Also, Michael reflects on his upcoming 76th year and, predictably, he wants to compete! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 300. 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: "Let's Globalize the End of the Leftist Fetish for Murderers/Steven Cruiser, PJ Media Facing the Active Shooter: Ed Monk and Tom Givens/MB, TRIGGERED SPECIAL PROJECTS On Active Shooters in Churches/MB, MB Blog John Farnam Quips/John Farnam, DTI https://defense-training.com/helpless-at-your-peril/ https://defense-training.com/the-unarmed/ Well-Being in Your 70s: 4 Tips to Age Gracefully/WesleyLife Shooting Sports for Seniors/Allen Fox, shootingclasses.com The Music of Reed Pittman The Music of Juanita Cohen Smith

Part 2 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey as we pick our favorite songs released in the 21st century.  Show notes: Phil's #6: Frenetic assault from Parquet Courts Definite late '70s post-punk influences Jay's #6: A bold move into electronic sounds by Radiohead Phil still doesn't get Radiohead Phil's #5: Slacker guitar hero vibes from Kurt Vile Stream-of-consciousness lyrical approach Jay's #5: Garage rock anthem that introduced the Hives to the world Punchy and super catchy, it took two years to hit in the U.S. The battle for car music supremacy Phil's #4: New Orleans vibe from Tedeschi Trucks Band Phil's intro to the band Jay's #4: A first single that will never be topped by Franz Ferdinand Catchy, danceable stomper comparing love to a sniper's duel Phil's #3: Goose brings jam band versatility to the masses Blew up since the pandemic and are now selling out Madison Square Garden Jay's #3: Queens of the Stone Age craft a perfect hard rock song The magic of the killer riff plus Dave Grohl's drumming Phil's #2: Ripper from Aussie Courtney Barnett Lyrics focus on everyday life Jay's #2: Indie rock classic from the Walkmen Emerged from the early '00s NYC scene Tension keeps building throughout The greatness of Joe Jackson Phil's #1: Epic and creepy classic from Death Cab for Cutie Song builds for 4 1/2 minutes before the vocals kick in Menacing bassline underlines the lyrics about obsession Jay's #1: TV On the Radio with a killer song from a killer album Intensity driven by Tunde Adebimpe's vocal delivery Also came up in NYC in the early '00s Completely Conspicuous is available through wherever you get podcasts. Subscribe and write a review! The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.

The landscape for self defense is always changing, and it is up to us to avoid an escalation cycle that ends in your arrest. Know what you're "betting!" MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 252. 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: Risk Assessment in Personal Defense (Podcast)/Michael Bane The Blue City Murder Problem/Heritage Foundation Ed Monk/Last Resort Firearms Training Experts Warn of Disturbing Trend on Random Attacks Across America…/Julia Bonavita, Fox KTVU George Soro's Prosecutors Wage War on Law and Order/Charles Stimson and Zack Smith, Heritage Foundation Salvation (book)/Kevin Creighton The Music of Bobby Coxx and the Righteous The Music of Amos Ever-Hadani

Well, not exactly…this week MB answers a question from a listener: "Could you do a segment on the differences between a hunting trip to Africa and hunting African game in Texas?" Turns out to be a question that goes to the core of why humans hunt. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 298. 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: Exotics in Texas https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_bk_w7000_0206.pdf https://wildlifepartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/The-History-of-the-Exotic-Industry-in-Texas.pdf Wildlife Systems Inc. Wildlife Systems H. Yturria Hunting Ranches History of H. Yturria Ranch Texas Parks & Wildlife licensing Other Texas Hunting Opportunities MB's personal favorite…train and hunt with the best! FTW Ranch The granddaddy of them all… Y.O. Ranch And next door to Yturria… King Ranch Hunting The Music of the Bullock Brothers The Music of the Canadian Scottish Regimental Pipers

Part 1 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey as we pick our favorite songs released in the 21st century. Listen to the episode below or download directly (right click and "save as"). Show notes: We're a quarter through this century Phil: Thought this would be easy but came up with a long list What about a song grabs you? Jay: Original top 10 list was all songs from the 00s Songs that didn't make our top 10 Phil: Tribe Called Quest, Vampire Weekend, Meatbodies, Wilco, Ryan Adams and the Cardinals, TV On the Radio, Wet Leg, Franz Ferdinand, Michael Kiwanuka, MJ Lenderman, U2, Frances Forever, Patrick Sweeney, Mudcrutch, Sufjan Stevens, Shearwater, Jason Isbell, Songs: Ohia Jay: Radiohead, Bowie, At the Drive-In, Drive-By Truckers, Sloan, Sleater-Kinney, Death from Above 1979, Jay-Z, Hold Steady, Gord Downie, Tragically Hip, Living Colour, Outkast, Wild Flag, White Stripes, PJ Harvey, Parquet Courts, Spoon, M.I.A., Kaiser Chiefs Jay: Found out about a lot of new music from MP3 blogs in the early 00s Phil's #10: Spoon breaks through Song was a cover of a song by The Natural History Jay's #10: Last song from Bowie's iconic farewell album Love the album but it's hard to listen to because of the sadness Phil's #9: Mournful ballad from Mark Lanegan Jay: My favorite Lanegan song Mixing bubblegum and chewing tobacco is a bad idea A duet with Chris Goss of Masters of Reality Jay's #9: A fiery hip hop blast from Run the Jewels and Zach de la Rocha Waiting for their next album; last one was in 2020 Phil's #7: Bluegrass turn from Billy Strings Strings is winning over a lot of fans of other genres Phil's #8: Protest song from Drive-By Truckers Band chronicles a lot of real-life injustices Jay's #8: Angry ripper from Superchunk Commentary on the political climate of 2018 Sometimes fans don't like the message Jay's #7: White Stripes hit the mainstream Took a year for their third album to become a hit To be continued Completely Conspicuous is available through wherever you get podcasts. Subscribe and write a review! The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.

This week Michael joins two good friends in South Texas at the Yturria Ranch search for scimitar-horned oryx and nilgai…sometimes, everything works out perfectly... MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 297. 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: Scimitar Horned Oryx Wildlife Systems H. Yturria Hunting Ranches History of Yturria Ranch Mitchell's Smokehouse, Raymondville, TX The Music of Roy Dahan The Music of Anthony Vega

After months of equivocating, this week, Michael finally makes a decision on a rifle for his post-Thanksgiving Texas hunt, and, YES, the rifle is boring! Plus a shout-out to FPS Holsters for their fine work on the 9mm TAC ULTRA holster. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 296. 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: MTM Case-Gard Powder Keg FPS Holsters Ruger Guide Gun Steiner H6Xi 2-12 Dead Air Primal silencer Barnes VOR-TX TTSX .300 Win Mag Wildlife Systems The Music of Wing  

Ruger's Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum single action is a legitimate classic and lends itself to all manner of modification…you can make the gun truly your own. This week, we take a look at some of Michael's classics. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 295. 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: Thumper Redux/Michael Bane Blog RW Grip Frames Grashorn Gunworks D&L Sports Blackhawk Sights Bowen Classic Arms Rough Country Ruger Rear Sights Tyler Gun Works Fink's Custom Gunsmithing Brian Eastridge's Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum Lew Gosnell's Vaquero .44 Magnum The Music of Kathleen Martin The Music of the Moonshine Bandits

After the election of a whole slew of "reform" candidates for the NRA Board of Directors, that reform is now taking place. Michael Talks about his interview with Doug Hamlin. Also, retro AR Made easy by Luth-AR! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 294. 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: Luth-AR Retro Uppers Stag Arms NRA 2.0 Takes Control…/John Petrolino, Shooting News Weekly RIA-USA Rock Island Armory MTM Case-Gard PK-12 Powder Keg The Music of Ariel Shalom The Music of Donner & Tie

This week some thoughts on movement in defensive encounters and how there are more options than you think! Plus, what's up with Glock? MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 293. 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: Active Response Training/Greg Ellifritz When Running Will get You Killed…/Caleb Lee, Prepared Gun Owners Suarez Tactics (paid link)/Gabe Suarez Defend Yourself! A Logical Look at Real Self-Defense Training/Mike Seeklander, Shooting Performance Defensive Shooting Fundamentals…(book)/Rob Pincus, USCCA Rock Island Armory, Now Made in the US/Michael Bane, Triggered Say Goodbye to Glock; Say Hello to Glock V/The Firearms Blog The Music of Jake Schlegel The Music of Ben Bostick

Michael has been agonizing over which gun to accompany him, Marshal Halloway and Robert Parker to South Texas to hunt exotics. The current favorite choice? How about the .458 SOCOM bolt gun? MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 292. 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 .458 SOCOM Refined/Michael Bane, TRIGGERED Fun at FTW/Michael Bane/TRIGGERED Beware the Beast: The .458 SOCOM AR/Patrick Sweeney, Gun Digest MDT LSS Gen 2 Chassis Dead Air Primal .46 Caliber Silencer Dead Air Silencers Fitment Chart Buffalo Bore .458 SOCOM The Music of Kyle Cox The Music of Retrophonic

Yeah, the Ruger PC Charger 9mm is a pig, but it's a very friendly pig! In fact, it may be one of the best choices for home defense in the new world after January 1. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 291. 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: Ruger PC Charger Ruger's PC Charger 9mm/TRIGGERED Dead Air Silencers Mojave 45 Sig Folding Adapter Gearhead Works Tailhook Pistol Brace The Music of Randy Sharp “Chinese Food”

This week, we see at least one big player, Taurus, joining in on the idea of a braced-mounted, threaded barrel handgun as the new model for home defense. Also, some thoughts on how “lag time” matters more than ever and how you can “speed up” your own reactions. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 290. 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 Perfect Self-Defense Ammo?/Roy Huntington, American Handgunner Taurus GX4 Strike Bravo w/Brace B&T USW Dead Air Mojave 45 Silencer In All the Silencer Talk, Everyone Forgot about SBRs and AOWs/Open Source Defense Dead Air Silencers PRIMAL MTM Case-Gard Range Accessories The Music of Tomer Lavie The Music of Brooklyn Classical

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

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