The AR-15 as a Home Defense Weapon? Why Not, With Caveats
Release Date: 02/12/2025
Take the Win!
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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...
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Safety at Transportation Hubs
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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:
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Plans for AMERICA’S RIFLE CHALLENGE Move Forward!
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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:
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America Frays Around the Edges
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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:
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When Terrorism Comes Home
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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:
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On Board with America’s Rifle Challenge!
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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:
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You Can’t Always Get What You Want
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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...
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The Velocity of Change
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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:
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Post-Birthday Thoughts and a New EDC
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This week Michael notes that even though he is now older than a wooly mammoth, he's still thinking of changing his everyday carry gun. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 269. 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:
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Catching Up with NRA 2.0
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This week Michael covers the the 2025 NRA Convention in Atlanta…good or bad? Making progress or not? From the convention floor, suppressors were once again everywhere, including a collaboration between Ruger and Dead Air Silencers. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 268. 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:
info_outlineA recent survey showed that one-third of the buyers of modern sporting rifles were buying them for home and self-defense. Here are some thoughts on the best way to make use of the venerable AR-15 in the home. Also, first look at the newest generation of RIA STK 9mms.
MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 257.
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