In Praise of the Non-Shotgun Firearm

In Praise of the Non-Shotgun Firearm

Author: Michael Bane August 14, 2024 Duration: 46:57

Sometimes, when a 12-gauge response might be or is required, the best choice can be the ubiquitous non-shotgun firearm, like the Mossberg Shockwave or the Remington TAC-14. Michael's choice is the Rock Island VRF-14…semiauto, magazine fed and fitted with a 1000 lumen/green laser from Streamlight.

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 233.
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Host: Michael Bane
Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd.

More information and reference links:

What is Totalitarianism?/Robert Longley, ThoughtCo Blog

Britain is Now a Totalitarian State/C.A, Skeet, PJ Media

Denver Police Chief, Mayor, react to South American Gang Presence in City/Erika Gonzales, Fox 31

The Great Home-Defense Debate: Shotgun vs. AR-15 vs. Pistol/Kevin Michalowski, USCCA

Rock Island Armory VRF-14

Streamlight TLR RM 2 Laser-G

The Music of Hey Judy

The Music of Max Hixon


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