This week Michael recounts working as an adjunct instructor for WYOTAC, Wyoming Tactical, in their Intuitive Defensive Shooting class, and how some of the lessons learned help us navigate the changing landscapes for self-defense.

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 217. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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Wyoming Tactical

Intuitive Defensive Shooting

Guns For Everyone

The New, New Antisemitism/Victor Davis Hanson, Las Vegas Review-Journal

Psst...Merrick Garland…I Found Your Domestic Terrorists/Stephen Kruiser/PJ Media

The Music of Yarin Primak

The Music of Natali Dashti

The Music of Idan Balas

MICHAEL AT THE NRA SHOW, DALLAS, MAY 16-19: Saturday, May 18: 10-12PM at the Taurus/Rossi booth with Caleb Giddings, Andy and Sheila Larsson on LEVER ACTIONS! Saturday, May 18: 1-3PM at the Benelli/Stoeger booth talking about the entire Stoeger STR series pistols!   This week we delve into fundamental preparations for a very scary year. Michael believes we can all learn from animal behavior — when it doubt, go to ground! But here’s how to make sure your ground is prepared. Also, a quick look back at a good scope that didn’t quite succeed.

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 216. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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THE ATTACK (book)/Kurt Schlichter

DAY OF WRATH (book)/William R. Forstchen

Solar Generator 101

Standby Home Generators

Crimson Trace 3-24X FFP (discontinued)

The Music of Tom Lehrer

Matt Bunsen and the Burners

This week we tackle the existential question of why one might purchase a more expensive car — or gun — over a less expensive version. Also, why Michael loves the RIA 5.0e.

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 215. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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Swarovski Optik Z8i 3.5-28 P

RIA 5.0e 9mm

STI Marauder 9mm

In-Depth Look at the RVS Recoil System/sootch00

RIA 5.0e Magazines

The Music of Tapash

The Music of Captain Joz

This week we answer some questions that have come in over the transom about the Lipsey’s/S&W Ultimate Carry revolvers. Also, why you should give Lost River Ammo a shot, and starting to work with the Rock Island 5.0e supergun.

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 214. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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Lipsey’s/S&W Ultimate Carry Snubby revolvers

VZ Grips

XS Sights

MTM Case-Gard New Products

The Book of Five Rings (BOOK), Miyamoto Musashi

Rock Island Armory 5.0e

The RIA 5.o0 Groundbreaking Surprise/TRIGGERED

Rock Island Armory 5.0 9mm Full Review/James Tarr, G&A

FPS Tactical Holsters

Taylor Freelance Magazine Extensions

RIA 5.0e Magazines

The Music of Amos Ever Hadani

The Music of Shinto

 

This week’s podcast is an interesting mixed lot. There’s the fun of getting ready to start training for the Texas Nilgai hunt in November. Then there’s the deadly serious next installment of “Understanding the Changing Self-Defense Landscape."

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 213. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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Marlin “Dark” Original (video), MB, SGO

Marlin “Dark” Goes Tactical! (video)/MB, TRIGGERED

America is Going To Be Targeted for a Massive Terrorist Attack…Will You Be Ready?/Kurt Schlichter, TOWNHALL

Are You Ready for a Major Jihad Attack in the U.S.? Because It’s Coming/Robert Spencer, PJ MEDIA

The Russian Canary in the Coal Mine/John A. Lucas, BRAVO BLUE

You Didn’t Think the Squatter Situation Just Appeared Out of Nowhere, Did You?/Victoria Taft, PJ MEDIA

The Music and Comedy of Tim Wilson

The Music of Evert Z

But before we head to South Texas to hunt the great bull, the Nilgai, we need to have a serious talk about hunting.

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 212. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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The Nilgai in Texas

“Finding the Holy Grail”/Michael Bane, TRIGGERED

“The Nearly Perfect Medicine Gun”/Michael Bane, TRIGGERED

“The .405 Winchester: History and Performance”/Dave Campbell, AMERICAN RIFLEMAN

Wildlife Systems, Inc.

“Why We Hunt: Two Important Perspectives”/Dr. Randall Eaton & Shane Mahoney, AFRICA HUNTING FORUM

“Steve Rinella: Reshaping the Narrative Around Hunting, Conservation and Eating a Wild Diet”/Michael Teo Van Runkle, MEN’S JOURNAL

“Steven Rinella: Why I Hunt”/Steven Rinella, Peterson’s HUNTING

The Music of Juno Reactor

The Music of Indiana Bradley

This week Michael wades into the ever-popular .410 as a potential self-defense cartridge and Taurus’ new 13-inch Home Defender.

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 211. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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Lipsey’s— Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frames, Part 1/Mike Wood

New .32 H&R Loads Coming!

Taurus Judge Home Defender

Ultimate .410 Buckshot Ballistics Test/Caleb Giddings, ATHLON Outdoors

Winchester Super X .410 3-inch 000 Buckshot, 5 pellets

Winchester .45 Colt 225 grain SilverTip

The Music of Brian Dewan

The Music of David Jack Marshall

That’s right…this week is Catch Up on All the New products on Michael's Desk week.

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 210. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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Rossi RM64 .38/.357

Streamlight New Products

Ed Brown 1911 Magazines

The Wilderness Adventure Ready Kit (ARK)

Doubletap DT Snake Shot

MTM Case-Gard Shooting Rests

The Music of Marcelo Nami

The Music of Jimit

The top snubby revolver experts in the country met at Lipsey’s in Baton Rouge last week for hands-on with the runaway handgun hit of SHOT 2024, the Lipsey’s/Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-frame revolver. The results were nothing short of spectacular!

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 209. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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NOTE: AFR is no longer on Patreon! American Fighting Revolver

Lipsey’s /S&W Ultimate Carry J-Frame

The Theory of the Snubnose Revolver/The Snubnose Files

Other S&W J-Frames

The Smith & Wesson J-Frame: A Short History/Dave Campbell, AMERICAN RIFLEMAN

FB Post on S&W UC/Michael Bane

The Inadvertent Revival of the 3-Inch Snub (Charter Arms Professional .32 H&R)/Michael Bane

XS Sights

VZ Grips

The Music of the Bostweeds

The Music of Blues Saraceno

The new line of Rossi revolvers is a great opportunity for people looking to try a revolver without breaking the bank. Also, some thoughts on becoming invisible.

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 208. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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Rossi RP63

Griner Gunworks

Cimarron 1873 Deluxe Short Rifle

Cimarron 1887 Lever Action Terminator Shotgun

Munden’s Six-Gun Magic by Jeff Ault

Michael Bane Blog Dec. 21, 2017

The Myth of the Gray Man/Dave Merrill, RECOIL

Gray Man Strategies 101: Peeling Away the Thin Veneer of Society/Kevin Reeve, Imminent Threat Solutions

10 Lessons from an Urban Escape and Evasion Class/John Schwartze, RECOIL Off-Grid

The Music of Apache Tomcat