Makes sense, doesn't it? Secondly, the .22 LR, when combined with modern suppressors and short barrels, changes the equation for home defense.

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 301. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode.

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More information and reference links:

Violent Crime Dropping https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/homicide-rate-dropped-historic-lows-113047039.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/07/24/crime-rates-many-offenses-are-plummeting-across-us-for-reasons-that-arent-simple/ https://www.npr.org/2024/12/25/nx-s1-5230782-e1/the-carjacking-rate-has-started-to-drop-after-a-disturbing-jump-in-previous-years

Crime Prevention Research Center/John Lott

.22s for Self Protection?/Greg Ellifritz, Active Response Training

Why Carry a .22?/Greg Ellifritz, Active Response Training

.22 for Home Defense/USCCA Forums

Top 5 Best .22LR for Self-Defense/Cassandra McBride, Ammo.com

MTM Case-Gard HLST Shooting Table

The Music of Paradise Husky

The Music of Randy Sharp