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The 2026 Rimfire Challenge Shooting Association World Championships may well be remembered as the match that took RCSA to the next level!  More than 200 shooters — a total of 350 entries — descended on the Cavern Cove Competitive Shooting Range in northern Alabama for the annual two-gun rimfire match. This match, though, was something special... MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 342. 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: Rimfire Challenge Shooting Association The Coolest Match Booklet Ever Created! Hunters HD Gold (the best shooting glasses on earth!) Rimfire Challenge on Rumble/Hunters HD Gold "Behind the Lens" Cavern Cove Competitive Shooting Range Creekside Custom Volquartsen Firearms Tandemkross TacSol CCI (Major ammo sponsor) Ed Monk Bio Last Resort Firearms Training THE FIRST 30 SECONDS (book)/Ed Monk The Music of Nargo The Music of Isaku Kageyama

This week we talk about the torpedoing of the much reviled, completely worthless National Firearms Act. What should you do first? Well, Michael has some ideas. Also, a hearty congratulations to GUNSITE, the world's best firearms training, on its 50th Anniversary! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 341. 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: GUNSITE Academy "When Are YOU Going To GUNSITE?" American Suppressor Association NRA News Firearms Policy Association Second Amendment Foundation The Music of Timbo The Music of Hannah Marie Kelly

This week's podcast sort of runs the gamut from .22 training rifles to big boomer bear defense. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 340. 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: RIMFIRE CHALLENGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, 2026 MTM CASE-GARD Shooting Tables Reviewing the Ruger American Rimfire/Ed Head, MBTV Tactical Solutions Silencers Spartan Precision Equipment Volquartsen Firearms NRL22 —National Rimfire League 10mm For Bear Defense?/John B. Snow, Outdoor Life DoubleTap 10mm Ruger 77/44 The Music of the Young Lords The Music of Lemon Surf

This week we dissect the 2026 Outdoor News America 2026 Writers Conference. Lots of guns that will be for sale next year, but Michael thought he'd leak them right here. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 339. 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: MTM Case-Gard High-Low Shooting Table ATI G-Force Jawbone .45 ACP Canik VOID Suppressors Hi-Point "Hush-Point" Suppressors RevolverGuy.Com/Mike Wood The Music of Dani Jalali The Music of DoGBeaT

Over the years numerous gun scribes have predicted the demise of pocket pistols. Yet pocket pistols are more popular than ever. Michael has some thoughts as to why. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 338. 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: Simply Rugged Holsters Pocket Protector Ruger SP-101 Revolvers Charter Arms Walker Series .22 Magnum for Self-Defense (video)/22 Plinkster The Music of Colonel Mustard The Music of Jonathan Hadas

Here's a thought…the 9mm has risen to the top of defensive cartridges, partly because it was simply easier to shoot than the .45 ACP. However, with the rise of silencers, does the .45 deserve a new look? Also, Taurus' great 692 .357 revolver gets a dot upgrade. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 337. 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: 9mm vs 45ACP: The Greatest Pistol Caliber Debate/Wes Littlefield, Ammo.com 9mm vs .45…Suppressed/1911 Forum Taurus 692 .357 Trapper/MB Taurus 692 Executive Grade Allchin Gun Parts The Music of Kashido The Music of Ty Simon

So what happens if you're at the supermarket looking at all the different varieties of kale when dozens of "teens" swarm in for an informal dance party and robbery? Well, exactly that scenario has been happening, as in Aurora, CO last week. Here's what you need to know. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 336. 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: The Scourge of Teen Takeovers/Heather MacDonald, City Journal Understanding the Teen Takeover Phenomenon/Pete Saunders, The Corner Side Yard Stoeger STR-9 Combat Banish 45 Spartan Precision The Music of Ian Post The Music of Young Rich Pixies

And the Franchi general purpose M.U.L.E. came with a Dead Air ultralight Nomad XC silencer! This should keep Michael busy for awhile. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 335. 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: Training With a .22 Long Rifle/Matthew Williams, RECOIL Off-Grid Training With a .22 (video)/MB, Tom Yost Panteo Productions Franchi M.U.L.E. Spartan Precision Equipment Burris Scout Scopes Dead Air Silencers Nomad XC The Music of the Bottlesnakes The Music of Ben Bostick

This week is a look at some upcoming products and projects, plus we revisit the "Get Off Me Gun!" MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 334. 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: Violent Crime Falls at Historic Rate/FBI Stats Spartan Precision Equipment G-Force Jawbone .45ACP Banish 45 Ti Suppressor Taurus 692 Allchin Gun Parts N.A.A. Recluse Charter Arms Walker series The Music of Curtis Cole The Music of O.P. Baron

This week Michael talks about a day he never thought he'd see — the NFA in flames and sinking fast! What does it mean for all of us? Well, we don't know…but big changes are under way!  Also, Michael shows how NOT to spend a weekend… MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 333. 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: Landmark Suppressor Ruling Leaves Gun World With More Questions Than Answers/Jordan Boyd, The Federalist American Suppressor Association Firearms Policy Coalition Gun Group SeeksClarity from ATF, DOJ…/Mark Chestnut, TTAG The Music of Guy Dagan

From our Wayback Machine all the way from 2021, one of Michael's favorite projects — the 50 State Rifle, a Browning Lever Action in .223. BTW, what would change if we were doing this project today? How about starting with a Henry LASR lever gun in .223? Interested? MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 332. 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: Browning BLR https://www.midwayusa.com/s?userSearchQuery=Browning%20BLR&searchTerm=Browning%20BLR https://www.browning.com/products/firearms/rifles/blr.html MPI Fiberglass Stocks Negrini Gun Cases 1895 Winchester https://www.midwayusa.com/s?userSearchQuery=1895%20Winchester&searchTerm=1895%20Winchester https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Model_1895 Skinner Sights Henry .410X https://www.midwayusa.com/s?userSearchQuery=Henry%20.410&searchTerm=Henry%20.410 https://www.henryusa.com/shotgun/lever-action-x-model-410-shotgun/ The Music of Casey Parnell

The spectacular Pete Lien and Sons Shooting Sports Complex in Rapid City, South Dakota, hosted the first ARC Regional Championship. It went GREAT! Plus, some thoughts for the armed citizen. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 331. 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: America's Rifle Challenge Pete Lien and Sons Shooting Sports Complex GLC Shooting AcademyTrain with Randi Rogers and Gordon Carrell Ryan and Dianna Muller Pro 3-Gunners Interview With Ed Monk/ACLDN THE FIRST 30 SECONDS: The Active Shooter Problem (book)/Ed Monk The Music of Title Holder The Music of Deadbolt

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. 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: 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

With the Scout Rifle World Championships only a few months away, it's time for Michael to try and remember how to actually shoot a Scout Rifle! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 329. 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. Colorado's New Gun Laws! Franchi M.U.L.E. .308 Tested/Richard Mann, Field & Stream The Best Scout Scope You Can No Longer Buy! Steve Clifford on the General Purpose Rifle Cade Cole on Hunting Why I Hate the X5i elevation turret MTM Case-Gard HLST The Music of Rex Banner The Music of Danpun

If you are routinely taking Class 3 guns, or ARs with braces, to the range, your best alternative, says Michael, is keep them locked in a case. Why? Read the article linked here! Michael also  mourns the loss of Greg Moats, a legend in the world of practical shooting..and a dear friend. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 301. 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: SPECIAL REPORT: When Florida Police Act Like They're Working in California/Lee Williams, The Gun Writer IPSC's 50th Year, a Reunion to Remember/Greg Moats, The Shooting Wire The Music of Ziv Moran/Ziggy The Music of the Tennessee Pistols