Nailing the Basics of Home Defense, and an Uber-Stoeger!

Nailing the Basics of Home Defense, and an Uber-Stoeger!

Author: Michael Bane April 9, 2025 Duration: 46:02

This week we go back to the basics and talk about home defense…make sure the basics are in place! Also, Stoeger introduces the new top-of-the-line STR 9mm striker-fired pistol, the Combat SX.

MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 265.
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:

How to Plan for Home Defense/Bob Campbell, USCCA

How to Build a Home Defense Plan/Warrior Poet Society

How to Craft an Effective Home Defense Plan/Silencer Central Team

LIVING PROOF: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY (book)/Hank Williams Jr. and Michael Bane

Stoeger STR-9 Combat SX

D&L Sports Enhanced Cylinder Release

The Music of Timbo and the Lonesome Country Band

The Music of Louis Adrien

 


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