We tend to think of violence, especially widespread violence, as something that happens with a long "count-down." But as we've seen this week in Mexico, violence is quick, terrifying and can happen in the most surprising places…even vacation paradises.

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 308.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd.

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Choose Adventure: Safe Travel in Dangerous Places (book)/Greg Ellifritz

Counter Ambush (book)/Rob Pincus

Three?/John Farnam, DTI

The Music of Ehekatl Arizmendi

The Music of Luc Allieres

This week, Michael takes a bounce off the floor and starts rethinking his competition revolver for the upcoming ICORE season. Also, some thoughts on being safe when you're not 100%.

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 307.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd.

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Ruger Competition Revolvers Archive/MB

Getting Ready for ICORE/MB Podcast

Ruger GP-100 Match Champion Review/Ed Head, michaelbane.tv

Greg Ellifritz on the .22 for Self-Defense
https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/using-the-22-for-self-defense
https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/real-world-22s-for-self-defense
https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/22s-for-self-protection
https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/why-carry-a-22

The Music of Ikoliks

The Music of the Magnetic Buzz

Some thoughts on sharing your homestead with an apex predator like a mountain lion and Michael's favorite trail gun cartridge, the .44 Magnum.

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 306.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd.

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Weekend Knowledge Dump, Feb 6, 2026/Greg Ellifritz, Active Response Training

TRAIL SAFE (Book)/MB

Understanding Mountain Lions When Hiking/Chris Hazzard, HikingGuy Blog

Ruger Redhawk 4-inch .44 Magnum

S&W/Lipsey's .44 Magnum Mountain Gun

Simply Rugged Leather

Speed Beez Kydex Revolver Holsters

Buffalo Bore Handgun Ammunition

ARC Match Directors' Summit

The Music of Eyal Talmudi

The Music of David Benedict