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Plinking Still Reigns Supreme! 05/18/2026

Plinking Still Reigns Supreme! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/41341970

ARC Gains Ground! 05/12/2026

ARC Gains Ground! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/41269455

Great Days at A Girl and a Gun National Convention… 05/05/2026

Great Days at A Girl and a Gun National Convention… …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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/41169585

The Monsters Rise... 04/28/2026

The Monsters Rise... 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/41050805

NRA 2026 Houston In The Books! 04/21/2026

NRA 2026 Houston In The Books! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/40956940

Getting Ready for the NRA Show! 04/14/2026

Getting Ready for the NRA Show! 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 /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/40877945

Make Sure You’re Training for the Real World! 04/07/2026

Make Sure You’re Training for the Real World! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/40763610

When Nature — or Age — Strikes! 03/31/2026

When Nature — or Age — Strikes! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/40683230

Pirates and the NRA Show…ARRRGH, Matey! 03/24/2026

Pirates and the NRA Show…ARRRGH, Matey! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/40608595

Custom Gun Thoughts…Again! 03/17/2026

Custom Gun Thoughts…Again! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/40505150

Ruger Charger Finally Grows Up! 03/10/2026

Ruger Charger Finally Grows Up! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/40384940

Is the Iran War Coming Home… 03/03/2026

Is the Iran War Coming Home… …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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/40302585

What We Can Learn From Mexico 02/24/2026

What We Can Learn From Mexico 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/40218275

A Revolver Re-Selection! 02/17/2026

A Revolver Re-Selection! 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: Greg Ellifritz on the .22 for Self-Defense /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/40143745

Living With the Apex Predator 02/10/2026

Living With the Apex Predator 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/40061810

The Insurrection Intersection 02/03/2026

The Insurrection Intersection 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/39972115

I Survived SHOT 2026! 01/27/2026

I Survived SHOT 2026! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/39902605

The Perfect Media Day... 01/20/2026

The Perfect Media Day... ...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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/39800475

Tidal Wave Sight…the SHOT Show Cometh! 01/13/2026

Tidal Wave Sight…the SHOT Show Cometh! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/39721735

A “Very Quiet” New Year! 01/06/2026

A “Very Quiet” New Year! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/39629810

Get Ready for the Future! 12/16/2025

Get Ready for the Future! 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: John Farnam Quips/John Farnam, DTI /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/39428370

Self Protection in 2026 12/09/2025

Self Protection in 2026 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/39343185

Africa in Texas? 12/02/2025

Africa in Texas? 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 Other Texas Hunting Opportunities MB’s personal favorite…train and hunt with the best! The granddaddy of them all… And next door to Yturria… /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/39239765

Texas Oryx Hunt! 11/26/2025

Texas Oryx Hunt! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/39173160

Finally...A Rifle Decision! 11/19/2025

Finally...A Rifle Decision! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/39065975

The Classic Ruger .44 Magnum! 11/12/2025

The Classic Ruger .44 Magnum! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/38986170

The NRA Reorganizes! 11/05/2025

The NRA Reorganizes! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/38900335

It’s a 360-Degree World! 10/29/2025

It’s a 360-Degree World! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/38800320

The Return of the .458 SOCOM “Thumper!” 10/22/2025

The Return of the .458 SOCOM “Thumper!” 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/38728080

Ode to the Pig 10/15/2025

Ode to the Pig 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/38584505

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