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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

Big Players Join In On Brace-Mounted Home Defense Guns 10/08/2025

Big Players Join In On Brace-Mounted Home Defense Guns 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/38483005

Post Vacation New TAC ULTRA! 09/30/2025

Post Vacation New TAC ULTRA! 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: Agency Optics System /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/38410465

Where Do We Go From Here? 09/16/2025

Where Do We Go From Here? 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: 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. /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/38228985

How Silencers Change Home Defense 09/10/2025

How Silencers Change Home Defense 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/38149940

Something Wicked This Way Comes? 09/03/2025

Something Wicked This Way Comes? 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/38065120

Snubbies Rule! 08/27/2025

Snubbies Rule! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/37954495

The .44 Special Still Rules! 08/20/2025

The .44 Special Still Rules! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/37880080

Practice Practice Practice…Sigh 08/13/2025

Practice Practice Practice…Sigh 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/37779270

Big Bore Lever Guns! 08/06/2025

Big Bore Lever Guns! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/37686660

The Streets Are STILL Scary! 07/30/2025

The Streets Are STILL Scary! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/37598815

A New World for PDWs? 07/23/2025

A New World for PDWs? 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/37508215

A Shooting Competition for Hunters! 07/16/2025

A Shooting Competition for Hunters! We’ve long been of the opinion that hunters need a shooting competition that makes sense across multiple platforms, from rifles to handguns to archery. Obviously, Walt and Austin Proulx agree. With the spectacular Cameo Shooting and Education Center in Western Colorado as the backdrop, we check out the Ultimate Hunter Shooting Sports. Also, Adaptive Shooting comes to Cameo. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 279. 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: or any entities affiliated to it. /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/37419045

What's in Store for the NFA? 07/09/2025

What's in Store for the NFA? With the $200 tax eliminated as part of the Republicans Big Beautiful Bill, what is in store for the remainder of the patently unConstitutional National Firearms Act? Here’s a little history — and some future predictions. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 278. 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/37336215

Take the Win! 07/02/2025

Take the Win! 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 and reference links: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/37245275

Safety at Transportation Hubs 06/25/2025

Safety at Transportation Hubs 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/37135360

Plans for AMERICA’S RIFLE CHALLENGE Move Forward! 06/18/2025

Plans for AMERICA’S RIFLE CHALLENGE Move Forward! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/37045035

America Frays Around the Edges 06/11/2025

America Frays Around the Edges 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/36943860

When Terrorism Comes Home 06/04/2025

When Terrorism Comes Home 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/36835255

On Board with America’s Rifle Challenge! 05/28/2025

On Board with America’s Rifle Challenge! 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/36737040

You Can’t Always Get What You Want 05/21/2025

You Can’t Always Get What You Want 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 reference links: BEARING ARMS on the Suppressor Fight: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/36643755

The Velocity of Change 05/14/2025

The Velocity of Change 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/36553825

Post-Birthday Thoughts and a New EDC 05/07/2025

Post-Birthday Thoughts and a New EDC 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/36444710

Catching Up with NRA 2.0 04/30/2025

Catching Up with NRA 2.0 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: /episode/index/show/michaelbanepodcast/id/36359840

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