Michael has some thoughts on the modern firearms market and why Springfield Armory’s big bet on a new 9mm striker-fired platform, the Echelon, might pay off big. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 179. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it. Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: S&W; M&P; 22 Magnum Series KelTec PMR-30 Springfield Armory Echelon Series Sig Custom Works P320 Studio The Music of Title Holder

Springfield’s Big Bet — the Echelon

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This week Dr. David Yamane’s GUN CURIOUS and Paul G. Markel’s LIVING ARMED top our list of must read new books. Also, the rise (again) of the Rimfire Challenge.  MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 222. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it. Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: GUN CULTURE 2.0/Dr. David Yamane GUN CURIOUS (book)/Dr. David Yamane Student of the Gun/Paul G. Markel LIVING ARMED: UNDERSTANDING GUNS FOR HOME DEFENSE AND CONCEALED CARRY (book)/Paul G. Markel Rimfire Challenge Shooting Association Rimfire Challenge World Championships The Rising Speed of Technological Adoption/Jeff Desjardins, VISUAL CAPITALIST blog Andy Larsson on Cartridge Development The Music of Ben Bostick The Music of Southern Call

Two Must Read Books!

With all eyes on the NRA election, there was also a host of new firearms introductions…including some surprises! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 221. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it. Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Reform Makes Some Headway/Jim Shepherd, Outdoor Wire Bob Barr Elected NRA President; Reform Slate Sweeps Other Offices/Cam Edwards, Bearing Arms Armed Citizen Legal Defense Network, Inc. Marty and Gila Hayes Firearms Academy of Seattle 2nd Amendment Law Center/Marie C. D’Amico The Peregrine Corporation/Emmanuel Kapelsohn Defense Training International/John and Vicki Farnam Taylor’s TC73 9mm Lever Action, 100% American made Heritage Manufacturing “Roscoe” Snubbie Revolvers Kahr Arms X9 Production Model Glock G17L Gen 5 MOS Colt New Revolvers at NRA 2024 S&W; Jerry Miculek 327 Performance Center 9mm Revolver The Music of Avshalom Ohana

The NRA in Dallas…a Mixed Bag!

NRA SHOW, Dallas 2024, Friday - Sunday MICHAEL BUYS THE BEER! Sponsored by Hunters HD Gold Friday, 6:30PM   MB’s appearances at the NRA Show this weekend — ask questions, get signed pictures, complain bitterly about the podcast music…the sky’s the limit!   Pick up MBTB wristbands directly from Michael at the Rock Island Armory booth, 7839, Friday at 10AM or 3PM. Stay for the RIA Gun Giveaway at 4:30PM!   Catch Michael Saturday, 10AM at the Rossi/Taurus booth, 9541, with Caleb Giddings, and Andy and Sheila Larsson to talk lever actions!   Saturday at 1PM Michael will be at the Stoeger/Benelli booth, 7502, to talk about the expanding line of STR pistols.    MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 220. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it. Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: C&H; Precision IDPA Kimber Stainless Target II GrayGuns/Bruce Gray Ed Brown 9mm Magazines Marlin Trapper 45-70 with Magpul ELG Stock & Forend The Music of King Bullethead The Music of Karl Rehn https://karlrehnmusic.com https://www.krtraining.com/newinst/karlbio.html 

Getting Ready for the NRA Show!

In addition to celebrating his birthday, Michael did some serious reading over the weekend. Here are some thoughtful articles that everyone should read. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 219. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it. Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Rethinking Handgun Lasers/Travis Pike, The Mag Life Meditations on Duty/The LawDog Files Thoughts on Open Carry/Richard Mann, Empty Cases Open Carry: You Decide/Sheriff Jim Wilson, Shooting Illustrated The Perils of Open Carry/Greg Ellifritz, Active Response Training Is Open Carry Idiotic, or Just a Topic for Debate?/Tom Knighton The Music of OK Otter The Music of Hot Rod Elegants

Serious Reading for Serious People

This week Michael tackles the whole morass of “my opinion can beat up your opinion,” and other utterly stupid effects of the Internet on the Gun Culture. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 218. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it. Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Why Humans Increasingly are Unaware of Their Ignorance (And Why it’s a Big Problem)/Barry Brownstein/Intellectual Takeout THE KNOWLEDGE ILLUSION: Why We Never Think Alone (book)/Steven Sloman and Philip Fernbach The Decision Lab: Dunning-Kruger Effect The Decision Lab: Confirmation Bias The Music of the Rallies The Music of Kaleido Sea

Springfield’s Big Bet — the Echelon

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