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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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

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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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

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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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 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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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

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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KelTec PR57

S&W Classic No Lock Revolvers

RIA TAC ULTRAS

Mossberg Shotguns

MAC 1911 DS 9mm

Kimber K211

Franklin Armory 22-EZ

The Music of Switchblade Kittens

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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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

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

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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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

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

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