...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.

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Tyrant CNC

RIA-USA

Diamondback SDRa Revolver

Franklin Armory Prevail

Angstadt Arms

Henry USA

Kahr/Auto-Ordnance .50 BMG

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.

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MTM Case-Gard

Luth-AR

Rock Island Armory

Hunters HD Gold

EchoCore Suppressors

Romancing the Resistance/Michael Smith, Unlicensed Punditry

Lifestyles of the Armed and Famished/MB

Diamondback Revolvers

Inland Manufacturing .22 Suppressor

Lyman Sonicore Suppressors

Ballistol Suppressor Cleaner

The Music of Smoove

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.

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Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd.

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MTM Case-Gard

Hunters HD Gold Shooting Glasses

Rock Island Armory

Luth-AR

Streamlight

The Year of the Suppressor/Paul Erhardt, Outdoor Wire

Dead Air Primal

Banish 30-V2

TRAIL SAFE: How To Stay Safe in the Backcountry (book)/MB

The Incomparable, Inimitable Phil Schreier-1962-2025/Mark A. Keefe, American Rifleman

The William Tell Overture

The Music of Semo

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.

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"Let's Globalize the End of the Leftist Fetish for Murderers/Steven Cruiser, PJ Media

Facing the Active Shooter: Ed Monk and Tom Givens/MB, TRIGGERED SPECIAL PROJECTS

On Active Shooters in Churches/MB, MB Blog

John Farnam Quips/John Farnam, DTI https://defense-training.com/helpless-at-your-peril/ https://defense-training.com/the-unarmed/

Well-Being in Your 70s: 4 Tips to Age Gracefully/WesleyLife

Shooting Sports for Seniors/Allen Fox, shootingclasses.com

The Music of Reed Pittman

The Music of Juanita Cohen Smith

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.

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Risk Assessment in Personal Defense (Podcast)/Michael Bane

The Blue City Murder Problem/Heritage Foundation

Ed Monk/Last Resort Firearms Training

Experts Warn of Disturbing Trend on Random Attacks Across America…/Julia Bonavita, Fox KTVU

George Soro's Prosecutors Wage War on Law and Order/Charles Stimson and Zack Smith, Heritage Foundation

Salvation (book)/Kevin Creighton

The Music of Bobby Coxx and the Righteous

The Music of Amos Ever-Hadani

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.

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Exotics in Texas https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_bk_w7000_0206.pdf https://wildlifepartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/The-History-of-the-Exotic-Industry-in-Texas.pdf

Wildlife Systems Inc.

Wildlife Systems H. Yturria Hunting Ranches

History of H. Yturria Ranch

Texas Parks & Wildlife licensing

Other Texas Hunting Opportunities

MB's personal favorite…train and hunt with the best! FTW Ranch

The granddaddy of them all… Y.O. Ranch

And next door to Yturria… King Ranch Hunting

The Music of the Bullock Brothers

The Music of the Canadian Scottish Regimental Pipers

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.

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Scimitar Horned Oryx

Wildlife Systems

H. Yturria Hunting Ranches

History of Yturria Ranch

Mitchell's Smokehouse, Raymondville, TX

The Music of Roy Dahan

The Music of Anthony Vega

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.

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Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd.

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MTM Case-Gard Powder Keg

FPS Holsters

Ruger Guide Gun

Steiner H6Xi 2-12

Dead Air Primal silencer

Barnes VOR-TX TTSX .300 Win Mag

Wildlife Systems

The Music of Wing

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.

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Thumper Redux/Michael Bane Blog

RW Grip Frames

Grashorn Gunworks

D&L Sports Blackhawk Sights

Bowen Classic Arms Rough Country Ruger Rear Sights

Tyler Gun Works

Fink's Custom Gunsmithing

Brian Eastridge's Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum

Lew Gosnell's Vaquero .44 Magnum

The Music of Kathleen Martin

The Music of the Moonshine Bandits

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.

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Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd.

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Luth-AR Retro Uppers

Stag Arms

NRA 2.0 Takes Control…/John Petrolino, Shooting News Weekly

RIA-USA

Rock Island Armory

MTM Case-Gard PK-12 Powder Keg

The Music of Ariel Shalom

The Music of Donner & Tie