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The Controversial Concepts of Off-Body Carry Feb 19, 2025

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This week, after the obligatory blistering blast at the Colorado Legislature, Michael discusses a subject he has focused on for many years — off-body carry. Having a gun in a holster on your person has many advantages, but sometimes it is just not possible.

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 258. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd.

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FlexCCarry Solutions

Vedder Holster Pros and Cons of Off-Body/Mikayla Blair

Warrior Poet on Off-Body Carry

The Shawn Ryan Show with Tu Lam

"Running With a Fanny Pack"/Jeff Gonzales, Shooting Illustrated

"Training for Off-Body Carry"/Erick Gelhaus, American Cop

Wilderness Tactical Waist Pack, DB Defender

Eberlestock Bando Bag

Hill People Gear Kit Bag

The Music of Killdozer

The Music of the Carmel Quartet

The AR-15 as a Home Defense Weapon? Why Not, With Caveats Feb 12, 2025

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A 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. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd.

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Contact Governor Jared Polis

MTM Case-Gard New Products for 2025

It Seems Tax Dollars Went to Anti-Gun Efforts/Tom Knighton, BEARING ARMS

Gabe Suarez on Rifle CQB

Skills Check: Dancing Lessons/Jeff Gonzales, SHOOTING ILLUSTRATED

RIA STK Series 9mms

Matrix Arms Aluminum Frames for Glocks

The Music of Tinamina

The Music of Alma Micic

NRA's AR-15 Competition and It's Time to Vote! Feb 05, 2025

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The NRA Board of Directors ballots are now out in NRA publications, and if you want a new NRA, you need to vote! Here's our list of candidates committed to change. Also, the NRA revives the America's Challenge competitions, a fun way to get better with your AR.

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 256. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd.

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ELECT A NEW NRA!

Siamese Mauser 45-70 Conversion

NRA America's Rifle Challenge

Rock Island Armory STK Series

JP Rifles

Ruger 556 MPR/PROOF Barrel

Riton Optics

The Music of Litos

The Music of Aaron Lewis

SHOT 2025: What We Saw…and Liked! Jan 29, 2025

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SHOT 2025 is in the books, and —so far — no Dreaded SHOT Crud! This week, Michael takes a looks at the macro trends shaping the industry. We also take our first look at some of the products that stood out.

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 255. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd.

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Silencer Central Banish 9K Suppressor

EOTECH Vudu 3-9X32 SFP

Swarovski Z5i 2-10x42

Leapers Accushot Pro AS4 3-12X42

Ruger American Rifle Gen II .300 Win Mag

Rock Island Armory STK Series

Rossi RP63 .38/.357 Revolver

Rossi LWC Single Shot Rifles

Stoeger STR-9 Combat SX 9mm

KelTec PR57 5.7x28mm

The Music of the Derailers

SHOT Here We Come! Jan 22, 2025

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This week a quick preview of what the 2025 SHOT SHOW is shaping up to be. After last year's Year of the Lever Gun, what will 2025 be the "Year Of?"

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 254. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd.

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KelTec PR57

S&W Classic No Lock Revolvers

Franklin Armory 22-EZ

The Music of Switchblade Kittens

Getting Ready for SHOT 2025! Jan 15, 2025

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Michael frantically gets ready for the big show in Vegas, but first has to deliver a mea culpa on the Federal 7mm Backcountry. Plus, restoring an old Siamese Mauser 45-70.

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 253. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd.

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Federal 7mm Backcountry

Federal 7mm Backcountry, Tested and Reviewed/John B. Snow, OUTDOOR LIFE

Difference Between FN FNP-45 and FNX-45/Alien Gear Holsters

FN FNX-45 Tactical — Is It Still a Tactical Masterpiece?/Colion Noir, YouTube

Siamese Mauser Conversion

GLC Shooting Academy/Gordon Carrell and Randi Rogers

The Music of Dave Alvin

The Music of Andrew Word

The Podcast Turns 21! Jan 08, 2025

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With our opening episode of 2025, the podcast turns 21 years old and can now legally buy liquor…joke! Two critical points this week — we MUST elect an NRA BoD committed to change, and here's how we do it. Secondly, yes, politics has changed, but the world hasn't.

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 252. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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ELECT A NEW NRA!

10 Tips for Surviving a Terrorist Vehicle Attack/Greg Ellifritz, Active Response Training

Murder Motivations Don't Matter Much/Richard Reeb, Victorville Daily Press

Dr. William Aprill's "They Are Not You" Series

Understanding Motive Won't Stop Mass Killings/Laura Carno, FASTER Colorado

The Music of King Bullethead

The Music of Izzy and the Catastrophics

Things Are Better, But the Threat Remains! Dec 18, 2024

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Michael has some end-of-the-year thoughts on this last podcast of 2024…preparedness continues to be an important element of our new — and hopefully improving — self-defense landscape. An in-between that big dinner and rocking around the Christmas tree, try to get in a little shooting!

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 251. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd.

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Silencer Central's Incredible BOGO Event!

John Murphy on the Current Threat to America

FPF Training/John Murphy

Two Secrets of Trigger Control/Jeff Gonzales, Shooting Illustrated

The Music of Isaku Kageyama

The Music of Holly Golightly

Ruger RXM: First Look! Dec 11, 2024

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This morning Ruger rolled out their newest entry into the 9mm striker-fired polymer-framed sweepstakes, the RXM, in conjunction with industry giant MagPul. Michael has had one of the new RXMs since Thanksgiving, and here's a first look!

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 250. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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Silencer Central's Incredible BOGO Event!

Ruger Firearms

MagPul

The Music of The Green Car Motel

Another Successful Revolver Round-Up! Dec 04, 2024

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The Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round-Up at GUNSITE has become one of the most respected revolver training events in the world, and this years was no different. Michael has all the inside info.

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 249. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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Silencer Central's Incredible BOGO Event!

A Whimper, Not a Bang; Where was Antifa after Trump Victory?/David Reaboi, Late Republic Nonsense

Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round-Up/GUNSITE

American Fighting Revolver

Hamre Forge Grips

RevolverGuy.com

Newhall Shooting: A Tactical Analysis (book)/Michael E. Wood, Massad Ayoob (Forward)

Active Response Training/Greg Ellifritz

The Music of Steve Beddall

The Music of Fineboy