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Episode 277-Three-Round Burst of GOFU’s Also Available OnSearchable Podcast Transcript Gun Lawyer — Episode Transcript Page – 1 – of 11 Gun Lawyer — Episode 277 Transcript SUMMARY KEYWORDS GOFUs, New Jersey gun laws, vampire rule, sensitive places, unlawful possession, pretrial detention, federal injunction, carry permit, gun transport, Second Amendment, gun rights, legal advice, gun ownership, gun regulations, gun safety, gun culture. SPEAKERS Speaker 2, Evan Nappen, Teddy Nappen Evan Nappen 00:17 I’m Evan Nappen. Teddy Nappen 00:19 And I’m Teddy Nappen. Evan Nappen 00:21 And welcome to Gun Lawyer. So, you know our show here, one of the things that is very, very famous about our show are GOFUs. And GOFUs, as my listeners know, are Gun Owner Fuck Ups. The idea with GOFUs is these are real cases, actual things that happened. They are expensive lessons that people learn, and that you, the listener, get to learn for free. And of course, we always do the GOFU at the end of the show, whatever this week’s GOFU may be. But suddenly I’ve been pounded with GOFUs, and they’re very important. And I said, you know what? We’re going to do a three round burst here of some really important GOFUs, including what I want to begin with by telling you about this actual case. It illustrates just how insane New Jersey is and what every law-abiding gun owner could, in fact, face. Evan Nappen 01:32 Of course, I’m not using any names, but this is an actual situation that occurred. And some things, looking at the situation that the, and not just necessarily a mistake that the gun owner did, but something that hit me as extremely important for every New Jersey gun owner to make sure they do. There’s a very simple thing that is very important that could be critical between whether or not they hold you in jail or release you. We’re going to get to that from this story so you’ll learn this secret, so that you don’t end up in this GOFU situation. Spending days or weeks incarcerated for nothing, because that’s what the Gulag does, as you know. This is a case that wraps it all up into that. Evan Nappen 02:39 So, here’s this guy who comes into New Jersey, and he’s at a mall. Now, as you may know, the mall is not, in and of itself, a sensitive place, right? Those of us who have familiarized ourself, which hopefully all of you have, with these “sensitive places”. A mall is not, per se, a sensitive place. Now, there can be rules regarding malls where they say, hey, no guns in the mall. We don’t want guns, you know. And any Page – 2 – of 11 private property, whether open to the public or not, can have a prohibition privately saying we don’t want any guns here. In the same way they could say, we don’t want any dogs. We don’t want any bare feet. You know, things like that. The property owner has certain control. But if there is such a sign, if there is such a statement by a property owner, then if you come on to that property and they don’t want you on that property for a reason such as that. They can’t say, hey, we don’t allow minorities on our property. You know, they can’t. You can’t have racial discrimination in a place open to the public. But you can have other restrictions. Evan Nappen 04:07 Now, I happen to personally think that firearms should be viewed as a civil right and in the same category as discrimination, because it is a civil right. But that’s not currently how the law is. So, if a private entity prohibits gun, says no guns, then if you still go on that property and you’re specifically told to leave and don’t, then you’re what’s known as a defiant trespasser. So, what we’re talking about is trespassing, but trespassing is not a sensitive place violation. Sensitive place violations are specific gun law violations that create a certain place that becomes a prohibited area under the law to carry a gun, even if you have a permit to carry. So, this person is in the mall and apparently gets approached by mall security, who has allegedly dogs that can sniff gunpowder. Believe it or not, they’re out there. Apparently, he’s approached and they say, we think you have a gun. Please leave. And he does. No problem. He was asked to leave, and he leaves. Evan Nappen 05:30 After leaving, while in his car, driving, he gets stopped by police. More than even one because, oh, there’s a gun, right? Because, obviously, security called it in, I guess, at some point, and he was stopped. He is stopped for violating, in their minds, the sensitive place prohibition under Section 24 under Chapter 58 of the sensitive places. And what is that? What is that sensitive place that they believe he’s in violation of? Oh, New Jersey’s version of the vampire rule. The vampire rule is that you need permission before you go onto any private property. That is the issue that’s before the United States Supreme Court. The Hawaii, you know, the Woolford case in front of SCOTUS. We’re waiting for a decision. Evan Nappen 06:43 Now, Hawaii had the law just like New Jersey. The only difference is New Jersey’s vampire rule case saying that you can’t go on to private property, whether open to the public or not open to the public, you cannot go on any private property in New Jersey unless you first have permission to carry your gun there. In other words, they needed to have a sign, you know, that says we love guns. You know, basically, guns welcome. You know, guns permitted. Essentially, a sign. Or you got specific permission from the property owner before you enter the property. Hence the vampire rule. You know, as long as you don’t invite the vampire in to your place. That’s where that comes from. Evan Nappen 07:34 Well, New Jersey’s vampire rule, to impose this, you need permission first, before you can go on private property, even private property open to the public, has been found and was found unconstitutional in the Koons versus Platkin case. In Koons. And in that case, as you may recall, Judge Bump found it was unconstitutional and put an injunction on that section, saying it is unenforceable. It’s Page – 3 – of 11 unconstitutional. That any private property that is open to the public, you’re allowed to bring your gun on unless it’s otherwise a sensitive place. So, you know, if you want to go into a 7-11 with your carry gun, you can. It’s open to the public, even though it’s privately owned by 7-11. Now, if you want to go to a private residence, a private place that’s not open to the public, then you do need advanced permission for that. If you go into even your friend’s house, your friend needs to be able to say, yeah, you have permission to have your gun at my house. But not open to the public. Evan Nappen 09:00 So, the mall is open to the public. The mall is not a per se sensitive place. Yet, in this case, the basis for stopping and arresting this man or woman, I won’t even tell you what the sex is, the basis for the arrest is an alleged violation of the sensitive place section for which there is a federal injunction against enforcement. Then because somehow there’s this belief that if you are in violation of sensitive place, you’re also unlawfully carrying even though you have a carry permit, which makes absolutely no sense. There’s no logic to that. He’s charged with unlawful possession of a handgun without a carry permit, even though he has a carry permit. And, of course, with those gun charges, off to the Gulag you go. So, you are arrested, and you are put in jail. Evan Nappen 10:16 Now, the Gulag kicks in, where there’s 48 hours in which the prosecutor gets to decide whether to seek pretrial detention. It is solely within the discretion of the prosecutor. And if the prosecutor decides to seek pretrial detention, you’re going to be held for another five days before there’s a hearing when we can actually argue to get you out. And with the new law that was just signed by Murphy, they can get an additional five days to make sure that the gun is operable, to get an operability report, which is irrelevant to the charges anyway. So, by this arrest, you actually have the opportunity to be incarcerated basically for two weeks, guilty of nothing. Evan Nappen 11:08 What happened? Well, luckily, I got a call very quickly. When this person was in jail, loved ones got a hold of me. And this is on a Saturday, my friends, on a Saturday. Yeah. They do these on Saturday. They just hired me in time that I was able to get onto the court hearing 15 minutes before that first 48 hour time period, for that very first hearing where there’s no argument. The prosecutor either is going to say we’re seeking pretrial detention or not, but at least I could get on. And, lo and behold, I get on, and the prosecutor, big shock, is seeking pretrial detention, which means he’s going to be held or she is going to be held another five days or so, to have that hearing. It may be longer if they’re going to go for the operability nonsense, too. Teddy Nappen 12:11 Doesn’t Bergen County always seek pretrial detention? Evan Nappen 12:16 Well, it’s not just Bergen. And let me say this isn’t necessarily even Bergen, by the way, Teddy. But most counties have a policy of just automatically seeking pretrial detention on most gun cases. So, that’s not a big surprise. But what happens is, in this 48 hour period here, we still have the court appearance. But there’s nothing an attorney officially can do, because the prosecutor is given the sole Page – 4 – of 11 discretion. The prosecutor says, well, it’s gun charges with the Graves Act. Because, of course, the seriousness of the charge is second degree. You’re looking up to 10 years in State Prison. You’ve got a minimum mandatory three and a half years with no chance of parole. So, because of the seriousness of that offense and the Graves Act and it’s guns, we’re going to seek pretrial detention. Evan Nappen 13:13 And the court says, you know, Mr. Nappen, do you have anything that you want to add? And I say, and here’s exactly what I did them. I said, look, I understand how much discretion the prosecutor has here. Normally, we just have to wait until the hearing in order to argue. But I have to say, and I make it clear here. I say, look, my client not only had a permit to carry and why the state can’t access it, you know, they took his wallet and he can’t get to his wallet. And for whatever reason, there’s some glitch in them trying to get it out of the State Police. I don’t know why, but the very basis for his arrest was for a law for which there is an injunction, a federal injunction, that’s been upheld even by the Appeals Court. So, you have law enforcement violating a federal court injunction and charging and utilizing a statute that is enjoined from being enforced. Evan Nappen 14:19 So, in complete violation of that injunction, I make it clear that that is what is going on here with someone who has a permit, who has the lowest scores on the PSA of a one, one, that’s the lowest you can get. The PSAs are your flight risk and danger risk that they calculate into whether you’re to be released. Now they’re looking to hold them for another five to 10 days to even try to get them argued out. And at that point, the court officer actually says, well, counselor, there’s no argument here at this level. You’ll have to argue, you know, at the hearing when it gets scheduled. And I said, look, I’m not arguing anything. I said, do you know what I’m doing? I’m putting the State on notice as to the civil rights violation taking place on my client. At which time, the prosecutor says, look, we haven’t even had a chance to talk, and I said, no, we haven’t. I just got hired and got on here 15 minutes ago. Well, let’s talk. I said, okay. Evan Nappen 15:24 We had a private conference, and when we came back, I’m happy to say that the prosecutor withdrew their motion for pretrial detention. My client got out of jail that day, and now we will fight these charges. I’m extremely confident in how that fight is going to go as well. So, folks, what are the takeaways? Look at the risk you’re running. Look at the utter and complete failure of the Attorney General of New Jersey to inform law enforcement as to the changes in the law by these court actions. Why are the police charging an offense which has been enjoined? Police should know better, but I’ll tell you what else. The Attorney General should be instructing, the way they’ve done so many other times on so many other things, to all law enforcement, explaining how that sensitive place has been enjoined. And how on public property, it is not a sensitive place where you need prior permission under the vampire rule. This hasn’t been done. So, you have what is essentially a false arrest taking place. Evan Nappen 17:06 You have a system designed to incarcerate gun owners. It is outrageous, and you need to know that this what you’re up against. So, what do you need to do to protect yourself? Where’s the GOFU aspect? Well, let me tell you something that would be really important. Here’s what everybody should Page – 5 – of 11 do. Make sure your carry permit, make sure your gun licenses, are also, copies are given to your loved ones. People you can count on. Because if you get incarcerated and your wife or your parents or your brother is calling me and if they can get me copies of your carry permit or gun license that you otherwise can’t access, I can get that to the prosecutor. There doesn’t have to be a dependency for somehow getting it out of the State Police in time. Or finding it in some wallet that’s been confiscated and held in evidence in some other place, in some other room, somewhere else. That can be of great assistance, immediate assistance, in addressing your arrest and avoiding further gulaging of you. So, make sure. The takeaway is to make sure that folks that care about you, that would be the people you would go to if you had a problem, that they can provide and have access to copies of your gun licenses. That would be incredibly important. The other thing is make sure you have an attorney that you can get a hold of right away. An attorney that can come to your aid, argue, to get you out on a Saturday where time is of the essence. Those are the takeaways that are critical from this experience. Evan Nappen 19:08 Let me tell you, the GOFU has taken on a life of its own, and I’m glad about it. I have here a listener who sent a GOFU that they wanted to make our other listeners aware of, and I appreciate that. They asked that I not use a name, but here’s the GOFU letter. It says, I have a GOFU for you. It’s important for people to know to do this, so please share it on your show. This past fall, I planned a trip to Western New York to visit my family. I have a New Jersey PTC, also a PA PTC. I really like to have my gun along on trips with the highway driving. So, I asked a few guys at the shooting range what I should do with the gun when I got to New York state line. They told me to stop at a rest stop before I enter the state, put the unloaded gun in a car safe, and I should be good. That’s what I did. When I reached my destination, I told my family I had brought it, since they like guns, and they absolutely freaked out. They told me, the police would arrest me. It was illegal to bring a gun into a destination in New York. I better bring it in the house and keep it hidden. And hide it really well on the drive back. They really got me worried. So worried, in fact, I couldn’t get to sleep. So, I checked New York gun laws, and sure enough, she was correct. I was scared and felt terrible. I was incriminating my family members. Needless to say, the gun and the safe box and its cable were very hidden on the way back. I was careful not to break any speed limits. You can sum it up this way, but my takeaway is you have to do your own research before you take your gun out of state. Otherwise, you might end up in jail, and I’m very thankful that I didn’t. Evan Nappen 20:50 This is very true. State lines mean something. Now, here’s where the GOFU was. The GOFU was not following Title, 18, 926A thoroughly. That’s the federal preemption that lets you transport interstate. You have to be going from one place where you lawfully can possess and carry to another place. Your end destination has to be a place where you can lawfully possess and carry. Since New York does not recognize New Jersey’s permit or Pennsylvania’s permit, and unless you have a New York non-resident permit, that will not cover you. So, bringing your cased and unloaded gun into New York, now you’re possessing a handgun in New York, and you don’t have the protection of federal preemption. That’s the problem. Page – 6 – of 11 Evan Nappen 21:42 And it is a GOFU. This person is absolutely right. Make sure you know the laws. Make sure you clear it with counsel, so that you do not end up a GOFU. Because if that person had been stopped in New York with that handgun while in New York, they would face dire consequences. So, know the gun laws. Know the state laws. Do your research. Best bet? Well, you can always ask me, that’s one thing you want to do. Get my book, New Jersey Gun Law. I’ll shamelessly plug my book right now, because right in my book is a chapter on how to properly interstate transport, right in there on transportation of guns. What you need to know. Go to EvanNappen.com and get your copy of my book, New Jersey Gun Law. It’s the bible of New Jersey gun law. That’s the kind of stuff you need. That’s the kind of information you must have. That’s what you need to do. You cannot take these things lightly, because the consequences can be dire, and we see it. So, I appreciate this GOFU. I appreciate it being pointed out. These are real people experiencing the horrors of gun laws that are designed to ruin people’s lives and to turn law-abiding citizens into criminals. To oppress our Second Amendment rights. That’s all these laws do. You’ve got to protect yourself, folks. Learn from these tips and learn from these cases so you don’t become the next GOFU. Evan Nappen 23:16 Hey, let me tell you about our friends at WeShoot. WeShoot is an range indoor range in Lakewood, New Jersey. The range where Teddy and I both shoot. We love WeShoot. Great training. Great range facilities. Great pro shop, and a great bunch of folks. This week they’re running some great specials. They have the Chiappa Rhino 60DS, which is a futuristic revolver with its low bore access design. It’s kind of cool. It delivers, you know, reduced recoil because of that and fast follow up shots. They’ve got a Mossberg Gold Reserve Sporting shotgun. It’s an over and under, built for clay and field. It has engraving, premium walnut, and it’s competition ready. It’s a beautiful gun. Check out the Mossberg Gold Reserve Sporting. They also have a Springfield Prodigy Comp gun, comp gun. A modern double-stack 1911-style performer. It has an integrated compensator, and it’s optics ready. 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You’ll get a great emails of what’s going on. You’ll get the alerts. You’ll know that you’re part of the solution and helping to fight the gun rights oppressors in New Jersey. Go to anjrpc.org and join today. Teddy, what do you have for us today in Press Checks? Page – 7 – of 11 Teddy Nappen 26:08 Well, as you know, Press Checks are always free, and this is something I want people to understand. We cannot take our foot off the gas when it comes to fighting the good fight for our rights. Because, look, we have had a lot of great victories when it comes to Second Amendment, to the conservative movement, and to getting the word out there, thanks to Alternative tech. But the Left are slowly trying to crawl back their power. What do I mean by that? Well, our friends at Bearing Arms did an article. Cam Edwards says, NBC decided to give a platform to the anti-gun activists. (https://bearingarms.com/camedwards/2026/02/10/nbcs-today-show-gives-anti-2a-activist-platform-for-propaganda-n1231508) Oh, gee, what a shocker! Teddy Nappen 26:59 It was Nicole Hockley out of the Sandy Hook Promise. You know, another one of Bloomberg’s groups who called in to demonetize online influencers in the 2A space. You know, someone like you and I, Dad. You know, people like a Brandon Herrera or Grantham, Mr. Gunzing. You know, any individual who is a pro-gun influencer they want to demonetize. That’s their call to action. I love the framework that she abuses in this. Sandy Hook and the group called Untargeting Kids, a call for platform transparency, putting parents back in charge of firearm safety. You know, whenever I hear the Democrats try to say, we need to stand on parents rights, it’s always comes down to oh, when it comes to firearm safety. But, you know, when it is hardcore pornography being offered to children, oh, that’s fine. Or, you know, a drag queen story hour. Oh, that’s fine. But oh no, when it comes to firearms, we need to give it back to the parents. So, they were trying to, yeah, they were trying to run this experiment, testing YouTube accounts mimicking a nine to 14 year old. Evan Nappen 28:21 Wait. Are you telling me that the Left are hypocrites? Teddy Nappen 28:26 Oh, well, as the saying goes. Evan Nappen 28:28 I don’t know about that. Teddy Nappen 28:30 As the saying goes, they only have double standards, or they would not have any standards at all. Evan Nappen 28:37 Exactly. Teddy Nappen 28:39 That’s how it always is with them. Whenever you see the term parental rights, you can see in the very corner, TM. It’s their version. Not when it comes to gender ideology, not when it comes to abortion, not when it comes to any other thing, but parents rights, TM. That’s their abuse of the language. Did you ever hear the word Democracy, TM. Or Second Amendment, TM. That is their version. Not what we know to be fact and truth. It’s their version. But anyways. So, they ran this experiment, which, you Page – 8 – of 11 know, these experiments can easily be debunked just by the abuse of algorithms. But whatever. We will say, for the sake of argument, we will say this data is true. So, they ran this experiment, and then 14 year old received 1300 firearm-related video recommendations after watching video games and movies that included firearm content. So, you know, a kid watches a bunch of Let’s Plays on Call of Duty, and then all a sudden, he gets a breakdown of an unboxing of a ACOG scope or something stupid. It’s one of those where they’re trying to make this argument, this very weak argument, on saying, oh, these videos are being monetized to target advertising, targeting our children. So, if a kid is interested in firearms, what is the problem with that? Why? He gets bombarded with tons of movies on all forms of graphic violence that goes into that. Then all of a sudden, it comes up with ad on any other influencer regarding firearm breakdown, because that’s the goal. They want you to get engagement. That’s it. And then I love this one. 54% of boys from 10 to 17 report sexually charged firearm content. Now, they do not define what sexually charged firearm content is. Evan Nappen 30:40 What is sexually charged firearm content? What is that? Teddy Nappen 30:43 It’s called we made it up! Because they love to just define terms. Evan Nappen 30:52 They just threw sex with guns, and don’t define it. Teddy Nappen 30:55 Correct. It’s just, and by the way, they don’t list any of the materials that was reviewed by the bots. Evan Nappen 31:02 Wait, it sounds like ammosexuality. Teddy Nappen 31:05 I know. Yeah, it is the hopalosexual all over again. Evan Nappen 31:10 What is that? That’s really interesting. Teddy Nappen 31:12 Yeah, and they don’t list any of the video game content that was reviewed. It doesn’t list any of the movies reviewed or the TV shows. Oh, because they don’t want to show the sexually graphic material that is pushed by the Left. You know, that’s why, you know, ask them. Evan Nappen 31:28 They should list it. They should list all that so that we could carefully review it, Teddy. Teddy Nappen 31:32 Well, unfortunately. Page – 9 – of 11 Evan Nappen 31:34 All these sexual . . . Teddy Nappen 31:37 I know, right? I love, and then she goes on where they’re forming the sense of self-identity that the get, that getting, they’re getting content that is talking about firearms makes you powerful. Firearms makes you sexually attractive. Firearms are the way to solve your conflict. Firearms are used to solve very certain conflicts. You know, when defending yourself against a rapist or a pedophile. You know, in certain situations, it’s a very good solution. It’s not a magic wand, but it solves certain issues. But there’s more. They like to always equate, like, oh, why do you need a gun? Because your penis is small? Like, it’s one of the small ones. Like, it’s that. They always do that. We’re like, what does that have to do with the aspect of your rights to defend yourself? Like that is the goal that they always try to play. And then she goes off on this whole thing of, we need to demonetize this. We need to review this content and look at the algorithms of YouTube transparency on firearms. And there must be. We need to sense. It goes. This long-winded conversation is just, we need to have time to deletion for videos for unsafe handling of firearms. What’s unsafe? Oh, there’s a firearm in the video. It’s just that. It’s just we need it. That censorship is not our goal, though. Yes, it is. Evan Nappen 33:06 I’ll tell you what. Here’s where I’ll take them up on it. Before any movie or TV show where a gun is improperly handled, you know, shows produced by all these major media producers, just have a warning. Just the way they warn about profanity, and they warn about smoking. Put a warning that says “unsafe firearm use is in this movie”. Unsafe firearm use. Do you know how many times we’ll see that? Because the Left media is the largest actual demonstrator of unsafe and unlawful use of firearms. It’s not conservatives. It’s the opposite. And so, let’s see those warnings. That way people suddenly say, wow, look how many times firearms are abused, used improperly and used illegally in the movies? I mean, if you can warn about smoking, you should be able to warn about that. Just put it. Don’t, don’t, don’t suppress it. Don’t try to have prior restraint or ban it, the showing of any of these movies. Just put the warning up front, and let people see just what’s being promoted by Hollyweird. Teddy Nappen 34:33 Well, and also, Hollyweird promotes all the sexual deviancies, where they push it on children. Where you have, you know, children have access to now hardcore pornography all across the internet, thanks to YouTube. Thanks to social media. Like, the level of it’s so disingenuous. Making this argument that we need to protect our children. Except when it comes to the LGBTQAI+ in schools, when it comes to all the other things that they want to sexually groom children. But, oh, firearm content, that’s the issue. When you get down to it, this is what they want. They want the 2019, they want the Biden Administration censorship. Where, right here, out of the House Judiciary Committee where the chairman approves and shows, oh, Google was pressured by the Biden administration to censor Americans. (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/zuckerberg-says-the-white-house-pressured-facebook-to-censor-some-covid-19-content-during-the-pandemic) Page – 10 – of 11 Evan Nappen 35:30 That’s right. This is a really good point. They went after our First Amendment rights, just like the Second Amendment, and we lived through a period of Government censorship attempts that, when you look back, it was, it’s absolutely disgusting, what they pulled and what they were able to accomplish, even in achieving it, Teddy. It’s just insane. You would never think that could happen in America, because originally, the Left was for free speech. The Free Speech Movement was the Left, and now that’s no longer the case. They want the opposite. They don’t want free speech. Oh, hell no. But it used to be part of what true liberals, not today’s progressive, totalitarian liberals want, so-called. No, the classic liberal was absolute free speech, true, and they’ve abandoned that. They’ve abandoned it. Teddy Nappen 36:41 Well, it comes back to the idea of what the Left always does. They have no moral framework. The idea of, oh, what feels good? What is the cultural shift? What is the shifting ideology currently? Where you now have these massive purity tests on the Left, and that’s why they’re in a shooting war against each other as to who controls the party. But to even highlight this fact, Mark Zuckerberg said and admitted to the White House, yeah, I was pressured by the White House to censor people during Covid, over Covid 19 content. Doctors admitting all the false information that was out there. Bring that up. Completely censored off of Facebook, off of YouTube, all these platforms. X. You remember, you remember the Twitter files. Musk is releasing them weekly, showing the insidious combination of Government and censorship on the public square. This is what the Left wants. They are so upset that they have lost their ministry of truth. You remember that push? Evan Nappen 37:51 And they want to, right, and they want to use the same techniques to oppress the Second Amendment. It’s all part of the game plan. Teddy Nappen 38:02 Yeah. Evan Nappen 38:03 Well, Teddy, I appreciate you pointing this out, and I’m sure our listeners do as well. Let me tell you, we had a three round burst for GOFUs, and we only got two of the rounds out. Let me end here with the GOFU number three. And again, we saw this in action. These are actual cases, actual realities. I had a fellow client give me a call and say, hey, they were in court and they didn’t have counsel. Their guns were taken in an allegation of a so-called domestic violence, in which everything got dismissed. But there was an outstanding criminal charge that’s unfounded and going to the court. The so-called victim does not want to proceed. Does not want to proceed. So, what does the prosecutor do? The prosecutor tells this person, look, we’re going to downgrade this to a noise ordinance. Okay? So, it’s no longer in the category of domestic violence. If it stayed in that DV category, it makes you the equivalent of a convicted felon under federal law, and you’re banned from guns. The prosecutor said this way, with it as a noise ordinance, you’re fine. You’ll be perfectly fine. This will not affect your gun rights. Page – 11 – of 11 Evan Nappen 39:52 Now, this is a person who doesn’t have a lawyer. Who’s listening to the prosecutor, who is telling them they can plead this down to an ordinance. When the State’s key witness does not want to proceed and knows that the allegations that were made were not true and knows that it needs to be dropped. So, normally, the thing is, dismiss it straight out, because the complainant, the complaining witness, is not going to be real good for your case here. Okay? We all kind of see that, and it needs to go. But instead, the prosecutor is trying to convince this person to take this ordinance and pay a fine, get an ordinance hit, and saying that it won’t affect their gun rights. Evan Nappen 41:02 Here’s the deal, folks. It does affect your gun rights. You see, when a prosecutor says it doesn’t affect gun rights, that prosecutor is not representing you. They’re representing the State. They’re representing the Government. And if you don’t have counsel to explain to you the actual ramifications and you try to believe this, you know, however well intentioned it may have been, they failed to mention here that, yeah, it’s not a per se disqualifier, meaning, like being a convicted felon or having a conviction for domestic violence, sure, where you’re just out of the box. You’re done. But the reality in New Jersey is that if you plead to even this dopey ordinance for noise, you now have a conviction for an ordinance that started out as a domestic violence charge. Then when you try to apply to get a new pistol purchase permit or renew your carry permit or do a change of address on your Firearm’s ID Card, they go, oh, public health, safety, and welfare. That’s what they’re going to use to deny your application. Public health, safety, and welfare. Based on character, temperament. You know, I call that disqualifier the all-inclusive miscellaneous weasel clause, because that’s where the abuse of discretion comes in. And if you were to fall for this, oh, plead to the ordinance, it won’t affect your gun rights. Wait and see. Because now that comes up on your record and it links to the original charges, those police reports and all. And you ended up taking a plea, which has this appearance that you were guilty of something, and that’s why you pled. It sure as hell can affect your gun rights. So, friends, the takeaway is this. The GOFU is when you’re dealing on any criminal charge, make sure you have counsel that understands the gun laws and don’t try to rely on what a prosecutor may be telling you about how your rights will or won’t be affected. Evan Nappen 43:20 This is Evan Nappen and Teddy Nappen reminding you that gun laws don’t protect honest citizens from criminals. They protect criminals from honest citizens. Speaker 2 43:30 Gun Lawyer is a CounterThink Media production. The music used in this broadcast was managed by Cosmo Music, New York, New York. Reach us by emailing Evan@gun.lawyer. The information and opinions in this broadcast do not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state. Downloadable PDF TranscriptGun Lawyer S5 E277_Transcript About The HostEvan Nappen, Esq.Known as “America's Gun Lawyer,” Evan Nappen is above all a tireless defender of justice. Author of eight bestselling books and countless articles on firearms, knives, and weapons history and the law, a certified Firearms Instructor, and avid weapons collector and historian with a vast collection that spans almost five decades — it's no wonder he's become the trusted, go-to expert for local, industry and national media outlets. 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This week, we're focused on the backlash to US Attorney Jeanine Pirro's recent comments about locking up "law-abiding" gun owners who travel to Washington, DC. Pirro said she would send anyone who carried a gun into the city straight to jail. Her comments came on the heels of President Donald Trump, who appointed her, saying he didn't like that Alex Pretti was carrying a gun before being shot to death by immigration agents. Gun-rights activists, longtime allies of the president, have been outraged by all of this. We've got Bearing Arms editor Cam Edwards on the show to weigh Pirro's walkbacks and the political cost of all this. He argued Pirro's follow-up comments don't even really qualify as walkbacks, and he doesn't think gun-rights activists are likely to forgive or forget soon. He also criticized Pirro and other DC officials for a lack of transparency over how frequently they arrest or charge people with standalone gun-carry crimes. Still, Cam argued that, while many Democrats have made pro-gun statements in the wake of Pretti's killing, he didn't see any good reason to believe they are becoming a viable alternative for gun-rights advocates. He pointed to Virginia and New Mexico Democrats advancing sweeping new gun sales bans, and even a ban on the ammunition magazines Pretti carried as evidence the party hasn't actually changed. Though he noted there may be reason to think that at least some Democratic voters are shifting on the issue. Cam said the Trump Administration's recent approach to guns leaves activists between a rock and a hard place. He said it could try to win back gun owners by making a splashy announcement reversing course on enforcing DC's gun carry restrictions. However, he isn't sure whether Trump even wants to reverse course, and Republicans may end up paying a price at the polls in November over all this.Special Guest: Cam Edwards.

Cam Edwards fresh off his recent front page story on Fox News regarding 2A groups notifying the administration that their comments following Alex Pretti shooting about carry at protests is “not allowed.” This attention brought “walk backs” from the FBI and Kristi Noem’s office clarifying their boneheaded statements and reminding us if their, and the admins pro 2A positions. Dr. John Lott filled in for AWR Hawkins with stats and facts that drive the left bonkers! Enjoy!

In Episode 538 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Cam Edwards, editor of Bearing Arms, to discuss Virginia Democrats targeting gun owners and hunters with a slew of bad legislation in Richmond. Cam discusses the bills already heard in the General Assembly, what bills could be introduced, if a Second Amendment Sanctuary movement will return to Virginia, if lawsuits will stop bad legislation from going into effect, and how to get involved to protect gun rights and more in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Tune in!SHOW NOTESConnect with Cam on Twitter/XBearing ArmsTrack all gun control legislation hereCNU Wason Center Poll on Gun Rights

WMAL GUEST: CAM EDWARDS (Editor of Bearing Arms) on the dozens of gun control bills being voted on in the Virginia House Public Safety subcommittee and its impact on Second Amendment rights. SOCIAL MEDIA: @CamEdwards READ: VCDL Urgent Legislative Action Alert Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, January 29, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: GUN RIGHTS: CAM EDWARDS warns of a legislative blitz in Richmond as a key House subcommittee prepares to vote on dozens of gun control bills today. SNOW EMERGENCIES: The city extends its snow emergency as "snowcrete"—thick ice layers that lead to broken plows—impedes cleanup on residential streets. MOM WARS: Bethany Mandel argues that parents must stop passively complying with ideological paperwork and mental health screenings in pediatric offices. 911 ON ICE: An Arlington official faces criticism for urging citizens to call 911 on ICE agents, while new video emerges of Alex Pretti attacking federal officers before his death. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, January 29, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cam Edwards recent Daily Defense show appearance runs in the third hour today. Enjoy Cam!

Cam and Mark discuss the reality of Dem control, SCOTUS predictions, and much more

Key topics and discussions include: Introduction and show logistics (7:14–9:14): Mark Walters introduces the show, discusses the new software and camera setup, and mentions where listeners can watch and listen (YouTube, X, Facebook, armedamericanradio.org). Virginia Gun Control Bills (9:15–17:56): Cam Edwards joins the discussion to detail several pre-filed gun control bills in Virginia, highlighting their impact: House Bill 271 (10:39–10:57): Bans certain semi-automatic firearms and arbitrarily limits magazine capacities, redefining common firearms as “assault firearms.” House Bill 207 (10:58–11:11): Creates a $500 tax on firearm suppressors, viewed as a cash grab. Senate Bill 27 and House Bill 21 (11:12–11:47): Establish new standards for the firearm industry, allowing lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Senate Bill 38 and House Bill 93 (11:48–12:05): Expand prohibited persons to include those living with someone who is prohibited and expand prohibited categories for misdemeanors. House Bill 24 (12:11–12:17): Jeopardizes concealed handgun recognition and reciprocity agreements, particularly impacting states without training requirements like Georgia. House Bill 40 (12:17–12:20): Ends the practice of building one’s own gun. House Bill 110 (12:20–13:38): Places further restrictions on keeping firearms in vehicles for self-defense, allowing for towing if a gun is visible in an unattended car. Redefinition of “Assault Firearm” (17:08–17:24, 23:31–25:52): The hosts discuss how the new definition of “assault firearm” would include handguns accepting detachable magazines with over 10 rounds, potentially criminalizing many current gun owners. Prediction on Bill Passage (20:20–20:30, 28:35–30:06): Mark Walters and Cam Edwards predict that almost all of these bills will pass due to the Democratic supermajority in Virginia. Call to Action (20:41–21:06, 22:37–23:21): The hosts urge listeners, regardless of their state, to join organizations like the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) to fight against gun control. Blackout Coffee Advertisement (35:20–37:25): Mark Walters promotes Blackout Coffee, highlighting its quality and its support for Second Amendment rights organizations. Interview with Sarah Weaver (37:30–49:57): Sarah Weaver, known from the Ruby Ridge incident, joins the show to discuss: Emotional Interview Experience (38:09–40:08): She reflects on a previous emotional live interview with Mark Walters at the Gun Rights Policy Conference. Impact of Current Events on Faith (40:46–42:00): Sarah shares her perspective on recent events and how they impact her faith, emphasizing the need to rely on God for answers and to distinguish between narratives and truth. Encouragement through Faith and Community (42:21–44:22): She expresses encouragement from seeing a growth in Christianity and conservative youth movements like Turning Point, despite the challenges. Her Book: “Ruby Ridge to Freedom, Sarah Weaver Story” (44:22–47:14): Mark Walters promotes Sarah’s book, encouraging listeners to read her story.

Key topics and discussions include: Introduction and show logistics (7:14–9:14): Mark Walters introduces the show, discusses the new software and camera setup, and mentions where listeners can watch and listen (YouTube, X, Facebook, armedamericanradio.org). Virginia Gun Control Bills (9:15–17:56): Cam Edwards joins the discussion to detail several pre-filed gun control bills in Virginia, highlighting their impact: House Bill 271 (10:39–10:57): Bans certain semi-automatic firearms and arbitrarily limits magazine capacities, redefining common firearms as “assault firearms.” House Bill 207 (10:58–11:11): Creates a $500 tax on firearm suppressors, viewed as a cash grab. Senate Bill 27 and House Bill 21 (11:12–11:47): Establish new standards for the firearm industry, allowing lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Senate Bill 38 and House Bill 93 (11:48–12:05): Expand prohibited persons to include those living with someone who is prohibited and expand prohibited categories for misdemeanors. House Bill 24 (12:11–12:17): Jeopardizes concealed handgun recognition and reciprocity agreements, particularly impacting states without training requirements like Georgia. House Bill 40 (12:17–12:20): Ends the practice of building one’s own gun. House Bill 110 (12:20–13:38): Places further restrictions on keeping firearms in vehicles for self-defense, allowing for towing if a gun is visible in an unattended car. Redefinition of “Assault Firearm” (17:08–17:24, 23:31–25:52): The hosts discuss how the new definition of “assault firearm” would include handguns accepting detachable magazines with over 10 rounds, potentially criminalizing many current gun owners. Prediction on Bill Passage (20:20–20:30, 28:35–30:06): Mark Walters and Cam Edwards predict that almost all of these bills will pass due to the Democratic supermajority in Virginia. Call to Action (20:41–21:06, 22:37–23:21): The hosts urge listeners, regardless of their state, to join organizations like the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) to fight against gun control. Blackout Coffee Advertisement (35:20–37:25): Mark Walters promotes Blackout Coffee, highlighting its quality and its support for Second Amendment rights organizations. Interview with Sarah Weaver (37:30–49:57): Sarah Weaver, known from the Ruby Ridge incident, joins the show to discuss: Emotional Interview Experience (38:09–40:08): She reflects on a previous emotional live interview with Mark Walters at the Gun Rights Policy Conference. Impact of Current Events on Faith (40:46–42:00): Sarah shares her perspective on recent events and how they impact her faith, emphasizing the need to rely on God for answers and to distinguish between narratives and truth. Encouragement through Faith and Community (42:21–44:22): She expresses encouragement from seeing a growth in Christianity and conservative youth movements like Turning Point, despite the challenges. Her Book: “Ruby Ridge to Freedom, Sarah Weaver Story” (44:22–47:14): Mark Walters promotes Sarah’s book, encouraging listeners to read her story.

Key topics and discussions include: Introduction and show logistics (7:14–9:14): Mark Walters introduces the show, discusses the new software and camera setup, and mentions where listeners can watch and listen (YouTube, X, Facebook, armedamericanradio.org). Virginia Gun Control Bills (9:15–17:56): Cam Edwards joins the discussion to detail several pre-filed gun control bills in Virginia, highlighting their impact: House Bill 271 (10:39–10:57): Bans certain semi-automatic firearms and arbitrarily limits magazine capacities, redefining common firearms as “assault firearms.” House Bill 207 (10:58–11:11): Creates a $500 tax on firearm suppressors, viewed as a cash grab. Senate Bill 27 and House Bill 21 (11:12–11:47): Establish new standards for the firearm industry, allowing lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Senate Bill 38 and House Bill 93 (11:48–12:05): Expand prohibited persons to include those living with someone who is prohibited and expand prohibited categories for misdemeanors. House Bill 24 (12:11–12:17): Jeopardizes concealed handgun recognition and reciprocity agreements, particularly impacting states without training requirements like Georgia. House Bill 40 (12:17–12:20): Ends the practice of building one’s own gun. House Bill 110 (12:20–13:38): Places further restrictions on keeping firearms in vehicles for self-defense, allowing for towing if a gun is visible in an unattended car. Redefinition of “Assault Firearm” (17:08–17:24, 23:31–25:52): The hosts discuss how the new definition of “assault firearm” would include handguns accepting detachable magazines with over 10 rounds, potentially criminalizing many current gun owners. Prediction on Bill Passage (20:20–20:30, 28:35–30:06): Mark Walters and Cam Edwards predict that almost all of these bills will pass due to the Democratic supermajority in Virginia. Call to Action (20:41–21:06, 22:37–23:21): The hosts urge listeners, regardless of their state, to join organizations like the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) to fight against gun control. Blackout Coffee Advertisement (35:20–37:25): Mark Walters promotes Blackout Coffee, highlighting its quality and its support for Second Amendment rights organizations. Interview with Sarah Weaver (37:30–49:57): Sarah Weaver, known from the Ruby Ridge incident, joins the show to discuss: Emotional Interview Experience (38:09–40:08): She reflects on a previous emotional live interview with Mark Walters at the Gun Rights Policy Conference. Impact of Current Events on Faith (40:46–42:00): Sarah shares her perspective on recent events and how they impact her faith, emphasizing the need to rely on God for answers and to distinguish between narratives and truth. Encouragement through Faith and Community (42:21–44:22): She expresses encouragement from seeing a growth in Christianity and conservative youth movements like Turning Point, despite the challenges. Her Book: “Ruby Ridge to Freedom, Sarah Weaver Story” (44:22–47:14): Mark Walters promotes Sarah’s book, encouraging listeners to read her story. Classic Roundtable with Ryan, Brad, and Justin

Summary In the kickoff broadcast of Armed American Radio for 2026, host Mark Walters discusses significant topics surrounding the Second Amendment, including a recent Ninth Circuit ruling on open carry in California, the ongoing debate between open and concealed carry, and the implications of background checks on ammunition purchases. The conversation also touches on the National Firearms Act (NFA) and the political landscape affecting gun rights, emphasizing the importance of unity among patriots in defending their rights. In this conversation, Mark Walters discusses various themes surrounding gun rights, government preparedness, and the implications of recent political developments. The dialogue covers the failures of government systems, the importance of understanding individual rights as outlined in the Federalist Papers, and the potential impact of upcoming Supreme Court cases on gun legislation. The conversation also delves into the political landscape in Virginia and California, the significance of local politics, and personal stories that highlight the dangers of communism and the importance of individual rights. The speakers emphasize the need for active participation in political processes to safeguard freedoms. Takeaways The Ninth Circuit ruling affirms open carry as a constitutional right. Open carry and concealed carry are not interchangeable rights. Background checks for ammunition purchases are flawed and unconstitutional. The political landscape in California continues to challenge Second Amendment rights. The NFA and tax stamp changes are significant developments for gun owners. Gun control laws often fail to address the root causes of violence. The importance of historical context in understanding gun rights. Unity among gun rights advocates is crucial for effective advocacy. The ATF’s inefficiencies highlight the challenges faced by gun owners. The ongoing debate over gun rights reflects broader political tensions. The government often fails to anticipate the consequences of its actions. Understanding our rights is crucial for defending them. The Supreme Court’s decisions can significantly impact gun rights. California’s gun laws are restrictive and controversial. Local politics play a vital role in shaping gun legislation. Personal stories of communism highlight the importance of individual rights. The Democrat Party’s stance on gun rights is increasingly concerning. Active participation in politics is essential for protecting freedoms. The Federalist Papers provide insight into the founding principles of rights. Self-defense legal representation is crucial for gun owners. Keywords Armed American Radio, Second Amendment, Open Carry, Concealed Carry, Ninth Circuit, Gun Control, Background Checks, NFA, Tax Stamp, Political Commentary, gun rights, government preparedness, Supreme Court, Virginia politics, California gun laws, self-defense, communism, individual rights, Democrat Party, Federalist Papers

This week, we're discussing the seemingly contradictory gun litigation moves the Department of Justice (DOJ) just made. On the one hand, the DOJ filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit challenging Washington, DC's "assault weapons" ban. On the other, it defended the federal switchblade carry ban. To make sense of the two moves, we have Bearing Arms' Cam Edwards back on the show. Cam said he is impressed by the DC suit. He argued that the DOJ might have a better chance of getting the law struck down than previous challenges did. He also said it could even be a candidate for Supreme Court review, though he noted there are several other cases that are much further along in the process. However, Cam said he's disappointed by DOJ's defense of the federal switchblade restrictions. He argued the Trump Administration has been inconsistent on Second Amendment questions, and the latest moves show a continued dichotomy between how it treats state and federal laws. He said he'd like to see all approval on gun-related legal questions run through the DOJ's Civil Rights Division's Second Amendment Section. We also discussed the reason Cam agreed to be a last-minute guest this week: Grabagun cancelled their CEO's planned appearance on the show. The company attempted to restrict talk about their involvement with Donald Trump Jr. before ultimately deciding not to do the interview. Special Guest: Cam Edwards.

Episode 268-Tresspassing on Our 2A Rights Also Available OnSearchable Podcast Transcript Gun Lawyer — Episode 268 Transcript SUMMARY KEYWORDS New Jersey gun rights, Assembly 6211, criminal trespass, sensitive places, carry killer bill, Supreme Court, trespass law, private property, research facilities, utility company property, school property, fourth degree crime, defiant trespasser, gun attorney, national reciprocity. SPEAKERS Evan Nappen, Speaker 2, Teddy Nappen Evan Nappen 00:16 I’m Evan Nappen. Teddy Nappen 00:18 And I’m Teddy Nappen. Evan Nappen 00:20 And welcome to Gun Lawyer. So, the New Jersey gun rights oppressors are at it again. They have a bill that is apparently moving forward. It is Assembly No. 6211, and apparently they’re trying to jam it through before the end of the year here. (https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A6211/bill- text?f=A6500&n=6211_I1) You know, it’s on the fast track, apparently. We’ll see. This bill is to make and criminalize the going into a place that you would otherwise be legally allowed to carry, but for giving a, putting up a sign that says “no carry”. Now, the Attorney General, as you may be aware, in New Jersey, is giving away these free signs. You know, prohibiting guns on premises, but the law regarding that falls into trespass. It’s not actually part of New Jersey’s “sensitive places” in the Carry Killer bill. Evan Nappen 01:34 Because in the Carry Killer bill, there was an extreme property ban that basically said about private property, that any private property you had to have a sign that gave you permission to have your gun. In other words, there needed to be a sign out on any private property you were going to go into with your gun. And that would include businesses and anywhere else that said, essentially, hey, we love guns. Bring in your gun, you know, in so many words. Now that was shot down by the court in the federal litigation, you know, which was brought to you by the State Association, the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs. They challenged it in federal court in front of Judge (Renee Marie) Bump. And what happened was the judge basically ruled, and this is a current law in New Jersey, that when it comes to private property, if it’s open to the public, it’s not a prohibited area. You don’t have to get prior permission if it’s open to the public, unless it’s somehow otherwise a prohibited place. So, you know, if you want to walk into 7-11 with your gun, it’s open to the public, and they don’t need to have a sign that says guns are permitted. You’re good to go. And that’s how it currently is. Page – 1 – of 11 Evan Nappen 03:02 But as you may be aware, Hawaii passed a similar law, and it got upheld there. It didn’t get knocked out the way we did in New Jersey. They said, oh no, you need their prior permission. This law is now upheld there, and the Supreme Court of the United States has taken up that case. So, we’re going to get a SCOTUS ruling on the legality of that type of anti-gun and oppression-type law that they love to pass. We’re going to probably get some great, I’m hopeful, to get some great law out of the Supreme Court that we can use to fight other sensitive places. But what New Jersey is now doing, and this is something they try to do, they’ve done it in other areas, is they try to figure out sneaky end runs. Sneaky ways to oppress our rights. Sneaky ways to get around laws that protect our rights. Evan Nappen 04:11 So, you know, they’ve done it and attempted to do it with PLCAA, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, where they’re not, under federal law, dealers and manufacturers and stuff are supposed to be protected. But New Jersey created this whole consumer protection angle that they’re exploiting to try to get around that so they can try to litigate, you know, gun shops and manufacturers out of existence, using and abusing consumer protection laws. Well, now what they’re going to do here with this bill is abuse the trespass laws in such a manner. Because it’s not the classic “sensitive place” that was in Carry Killer bill, but instead, they’re amending the trespass law in New Jersey to pull this off. Evan Nappen 04:59 Here’s what they’re doing. It falls under N.J.S. 2C:18-3, which is New Jersey’s trespass law. And this is to create criminal trespassing while carrying a firearm. You see how they put criminal trespassing while carrying a firearm. But really what it’s doing is criminalizing carrying a firearm into private property that says no guns, which is contrary to essentially the sensitive place victory that we had. It probably is going to be further decimated by the Supreme Court in its discussion, but nonetheless, New Jersey now has the following offense. So, if it passes, and they’re pushing to pass it, a person commits an offense if, knowing that the person is not licensed or privileged to do so, the person enters or surreptitiously remains, so just go with enters. Don’t worry about your staying, you know, secretly there. But enters any research facility, structure, so there’s a comma after research. So, that’s a standard research facility. It’s not just about research facilities, research facility. Evan Nappen 06:24 But they hide this stuff in there so that, you know, it’s way broader than it’s initially appearing. Research facility, structure, or separately secured or occupied portion thereof, or in or upon utility company property, or in the sterile area or operational area of an airport. So, buried in this presentation of saying, oh, we’re protecting research facilities, utility company property and airports, is the very broad structure prohibition, just stand alone structure. It’s not just structures of a research facility or a utility company or an airport. Then it says an offense under this subsection is a crime of the fourth degree. That’s up to a year and a half in State Prison, by the way. If it is committed on a school property, see, school property is part of this. Why? Because that goes to that structure, you see. Oh, well, of course, we want to keep guns out of school. So, that’s okay. That’s where they’re right. This is their whole way of sneakily selling this. Page – 2 – of 11 Evan Nappen 07:37 An offense under this section is a crime of the fourth degree, if it’s committed in a dwelling. So, this makes anybody’s home now part of this. An offense under this section is a crime the fourth degree, if it’s committed at a research facility, a power generation facility, a water treatment facility, public sewage facility, water treatment facility, public water facility, nuclear electric generating plant or any facility that stores, generates or handles any hazardous or chemical compounds. So, again, they add all that in, but don’t lose sight that all structures are still covered, even though they’re doing a laundry list of these other things to conceal what they’re doing. Don’t fall for their trick here. An offense under this subsection is a crime of the fourth degree, if it’s committed upon a utility company, and an fence is a crime of the fourth degree, if it’s committed in a sterile area or operational area of an airport. Otherwise it’s a disorderly person. Evan Nappen 08:35 So, oh, okay. If it’s another structure of some sort, you know, a dwelling, it’s just a DP, right? Wrong. Because here’s what they do. A crime of the fourth degree under this section shall be a crime of the third degree. So, they’re going to bump it up now to five years in State Prison, right? If the person possesses a firearm while committing the offense, regardless whether they have a permit to carry or not. And then get a load of the next line. A disorderly person’s offense under the subsection shall be a crime of the fourth degree if the person possesses a firearm. So, now they’re making it essentially a felony, felony, level, you know, New Jersey fourth degree. A year and a half in State Prison if you trespass in this manner. Evan Nappen 09:24 But wait, they’re not done. Because you may say, well, I would never just go into a place that I wasn’t allowed to go into. But here’s where they add in even more of the fun stuff that they use to oppress our rights. Defiant trespasser is a person that commits a petty disorderly persons offense, if the person possesses a firearm while committing the offense of a disorderly person’s offense, regardless of whether the person is a holder of a permit to carry. It doesn’t matter if the person is not licensed or if you’re knowing you’re not licensed, or enters or remains in the place, okay? And then it says. This can be given by, and here’s the punchline, folks, posting in a manner prescribed by law or reasonably likely to come to the attention of the intruders. That puts into place those free no gun signs, so that businesses and other places can post these signs. Now creating a fourth degree crime for taking your firearm into these places that have the “no gun” posting. Evan Nappen 10:40 Now, it claims that there’s an affirmative defense if the structure was, at the time, open to members of the public. But here’s the catch. The actor complied with all lawful conditions imposed on access or remaining in the structure. Oh, well, one of those conditions is no guns. So, again, they come back and get our gun rights. It makes believe it’s a defense, but it really isn’t, because of the condition that the sign creates. And that puts you back into the felony level gun rights oppression mode. Then it goes in even further to say the conspicuous posting of a sign prohibiting or otherwise indicating that it’s not permissible to carry a firearm in the structure or place shall give rise to an inference that an actor who accesses or remains in that structure or place while carrying a firearm knowingly was not licensed or privileged to enter or remain. It’s virtually like a presumption, but they’re calling it an inference. Page – 3 – of 11 Evan Nappen 11:56 So, right away, if that signs there, you’re going to be subject by that inference to arrest for having your firearm. Did not comply with all lawful conditions imposed on access to or remaining. So, again, there’s a sign, and you didn’t comply. FOURTH DEGREE FELONY for you, and you lose all your gun rights and get thrown in the Gun Owner Gulag while you’re at it. Three, did not reasonably believe that the owner of the structure or place where the other person in power to license access would have licensed them to do it and remain. So, this is their latest move, folks, to criminalize going on to property and pushing their “No Trespassing” angle. Because if the Hawaii case, depending on how it’s decided, invalidates these, in essence, the private property sensitive place prohibition, their new gambit is now doing it by way of the trespass laws. So, the gun rights oppressors are out doing their evil in their oppression of our rights. We need to stop Assembly No. 6211. It is going to be causing a lot of problems if that passes, and if it does, really what we need to do is get a website that shows every business that says “no guns”. And make sure that nobody goes to those businesses. Nobody gives those businesses any money, first of all. Teddy Nappen 13:49 I would, I would actually take it a step further. I want to do a sticker campaign where, if you see that sign, you sticker that puts on it says, rob me. Evan Nappen 13:59 Yeah, right, that’s pretty funny. Teddy Nappen 14:01 Well, I mean. Evan Nappen 14:02 Well, here’s what it is. Teddy Nappen 14:03 Pretty much, there are sending that message. Evan Nappen 14:04 Well, pretty much. They are making it much more dangerous because basically anybody seeing that sign of “no guns” knows that it is their prime target to be robbed, because they don’t believe in guns. They’re just advertising the fact that they’re helpless, defenseless, and it’s really rather stupid. But on the other hand, I’d like to see stickers out there, and there are signs and stickers that I know are available, where guns are welcome. You put the sign that you welcome lawful carriers and that ends up protecting you and others. And on the same website, we should list these places that welcome guns, and those are places that our business needs to go to. We need to use the power of our dollar to make them pay or to benefit those that try to stand up for our rights. So, this is their latest attack. We want to make you aware of it and stay vigilant. If you belong, which hopefully you do, to the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs, you will probably receive the email alert about this very thing. Also, NRA and others, I’m sure, will be putting it out there, but this is what we’re up against here in New Jersey. Page – 4 – of 11 Evan Nappen 15:33 I have a couple other things to talk about real quick here. I want to mention that Toms River is now the 13th municipality to nullify carry permit fees. So, if you live in Toms River and you apply for a carry, they are going to refund the $150 to you that New Jersey requires that you pay. That’s really great. Congratulations to Toms River for joining the other 12 states, that these states, I mean other towns, not states, sorry, other towns. They are now the 13th town to do it, municipality. The other thing interesting about Toms River is that they have approved over 1600 post-Bruen carry applications. Toms River is apparently the second largest number of approved post-Bruen permits. I’m getting all this from an article from our good friend, John Petrolino, at Bearing Arms. (https://bearingarms.com/john- petrolino/2025/12/11/toms-river-marks-13th-nj-municipality-to-nullify-carry-permit-fees-n1230887) John Petrolino does great research and writing, and he has a particular focus, as well, on New Jersey. This is really interesting stuff, and it’s great to see the municipalities. The other municipalities, by the way, so, the list is Englishtown, Howell, Toms River, Beachwood, Butler, Dumont, Franklin Borough, Hardyston, Hopatcong, Medford Lakes, Vernon, Cresskill, and Redington. Boy, it feels like I’m reading a school closing list almost, doesn’t it? But those are the municipalities that have decided to refund all or part of permit fees. So, good work to those towns and those that helped to get that through. Evan Nappen 17:28 And by the way, I want to mention that John Petrolino has another article in Bearing Arms. He’s very much on top of these issues, and it’s titled, “Are We Closer to Getting a True Accounting of New Jersey Carry Permits?” (https://bearingarms.com/john-petrolino/2025/12/10/are-we-closer-to-getting-a-true- accounting-of-new-jersey-carry-permits-n1230878) And what John has done is filed under essentially the Freedom of Information legislation that New Jersey has, their version of it, which is the Open Public Records Act. And he’s looking to get the number of carry permits determined. And although we have some numbers, the problem is that it lists approved applications, but that’s not necessarily the number of currently valid permits to carry. Additionally, the carry permits do not include retired law enforcement permitting that occurs under 39-6. So, he’s looking to get the numbers of RPOs out there that have carries as well, because they’re still civilians, even though they’re retired police, and those, too, are carry permits. And knowing this information is important, as it shows more and more folks out there exercising their rights and carrying to defend themselves and others. Evan Nappen 18:55 I also want to point out another interesting headline here that I caught. This, too, is from Bearing Arms and is by Cam Edwards. (https://bearingarms.com/camedwards/2025/12/11/north-carolina-womans- lawsuit-gives-scotus-a-chance-to-establish-national-reciprocity-n1230888) I think this is really exciting. You know, we all want to see national reciprocity. And there is a bill pending, you know, HR 38, and we may see some action on it. They’re pushing it in the federal, in the Fed there for Congress to get it passed. But the problem is, of course, the Democrats, who always want to oppress our rights, and it seems that when it gets most likely to the Senate overcoming cloture, the filibuster, the Democrats are going to again kill anything that expands our ability to enjoy our Second Amendment rights. Now, maybe it’ll go through. Maybe some will see the light. There’s always a chance, and it would be great. I’m not getting my hopes up for it to pass until we get the 60 votes of solid Second Amendment Page – 5 – of 11 supporters in the Senate, but it’s good to at least get on record those oppressors of our Second Amendment rights for election time. So, if it doesn’t pass there, that’s still worth the effort. Evan Nappen 20:14 However, what is interesting is we may be able to get national reciprocity from court action, from judiciary, from challenges brought up to the Supreme Court. And this is very interesting. Because the article, “North Carolina Woman’s Lawsuit Gives SCOTUS”, which is, of course, Supreme Court of the United States, “a Chance to Establish National Reciprocity”. So, that’s exciting. What happened was Eva Marie Gardner was driving in Montgomery County, Maryland, and her car was allegedly hit by an assailant, who ran her off the road before exiting his vehicle and rushing towards her. She said she screamed for him to get away, but when he continued advancing, she drew her pistol in self-defense. She never fired a shot. When the police arrived on the scene, they ended up releasing the man who ran her off the road and arrested Gardner for illegal possession of her firearm. She now lives in North Carolina but had a valid concealed carry permit from Virginia. However, Maryland doesn’t recognize carry permits from other states, and she was ultimately convicted despite raising Second Amendment claims. Evan Nappen 21:39 So, she filed on her own after fighting this, after the Maryland Supreme Court denied her case. She took the case to the Supreme Court, filing a cert petition on her own behalf, asking for this consideration. And apparently one of the judges in the Supreme Court took a great interest in it and asked for the State to file response. And because of that, this is exciting, Gardner also filed a full faith and credit argument. You know, that one state needs to recognize another state’s documents, and not only that being a Second Amendment protection. Evan Nappen 22:26 And, you know, ordinarily, a pro se petition has very little chance of the Supreme Court taking it, but because one justice took an interest in it after Maryland waived its right to respond, you now see that some top litigators in the Supreme Court are taking up her case. The Second Amendment Foundation is also filing an amicus, and this is really good stuff. So, there is a chance here, based on this pro se petition from this woman who defended herself and then, of course, became victimized by Maryland’s anti-gun law that doesn’t recognize any other states outside permit. This may be the case, if SCOTUS takes it, that can force national reciprocity by way of our constitutional rights, and that would be fantastic. It will negate the need for Second Amendment legislation to pass, or maybe pave the way for it to pass, who knows? But that is something exciting that we’re going to be keeping an eye on, and we hope to see success. And, man, I will be ecstatic, and I’ll be the first to be telling you if SCOTUS takes a national reciprocity case. Evan Nappen 23:57 Hey, let me tell you about our good friends at WeShoot. Teddy and I just re-qualified down at WeShoot for our New Jersey carries. We did our CCARE. It was great. We love WeShoot. It’s a great place to shoot with great training. And they are running some awesome specials. They, of course, have the BUL Armory UR, which is a double-stack race gun. And they have the Springfield Saint Victor V2, which is really cool gun. It has next-gen ergonomics, flat-faced trigger, and top-tier reliability for defense or Page – 6 – of 11 range work. And they have a Ruger LC Carbine. And they’re running some super sales. It’s their last sale of 2025, and you should check out these sales that are going to go from now until the 24th. They’re offering a two-hour private lesson with 20% off. They have 1,000 rounds of nine millimeter for only 245 bucks. That’s a great deal. They have carry classes at 10% off. They have 200 rounds of .223 for $119.99. They’re offering 5% off gift cards at $100 or more. They’re offering 500 rounds of .380, for 149.99. They have Radical Firearms FR15 for only 499.99. They’re offering $300 off double action defense pistols. They have the ATI AR-15 for 399.99, and they’re offering $500 off Phoenix Trinity Firearms. So they are running some great sales. Evan Nappen 25:53 And guess what? It doesn’t end there. They’re doing 10% off all Glock pistols they have. WeShoot pistol bags for 9.99. Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 for 385. And 10% off Vaulttek Safes and accessories. They have 15% off Stopbox Safes. 25% off all used guns. 25% of all used guns. 15% off Byrnas. 10% off Savior Gun Bags, etc. They are running just tremendous sales. And that’s not all of them even. So, listen, get down to WeShoot, and check out these great sales. They’re running great prices. The sales extended. They’re offering even super deal on individual membership and upgrades. Go to weshootusa.com. They’re right there in Lakewood, easily accessible off the Parkway. It’s where Teddy and I shoot, and you’ll love to shoot there, too. Check out WeShoot. Evan Nappen 27:02 Also, let me mention again, the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs. They’re there fighting the fight for us. Man, they’re in the trenches, battling it out in federal court. We should have some exciting developments. Probably next show I’ll be telling you about something very exciting happening in federal court with the state Association. It’s really great stuff. We’ll be very excited about it. I have to just make it as a teaser for now, though. And they’re challenging the magazine ban and the assault firearm ban. They have a full time lobbyist. I mean, this is our group so we can fight the gun rights oppressors. You need to be a part of our state association. Go to anjrpc.org, anjrpc.org, and make sure you join. Evan Nappen 27:59 Also, make sure you get a copy of my book, New Jersey Gun Law. It’s the Bible of New Jersey gun law. You can go right to EvanNappen.com and order your copy. It’s over 500 pages, over 120 topics, all question and answer. It is a book relied upon by thousands upon thousands of New Jersey gun owners. It’s a book used by the State Police Firearms Division, lawyers, judges, and most importantly, so many great shooters and listeners to the show. And I know how much you love it. It’s a labor of love for me to write it. When you get the book, scan the front QR code, and join my private database of subscribers that get the updates. You can immediately access the archives and get the updates. Go to EvanNappen.com and get your copy today. Hey, Teddy, what do you have for us today in Press Checks? Teddy Nappen 28:52 Well, as you know, Press Checks are always free, and honestly, this was born out of a meme. Where, you know, you’re scrolling through, you’re trying to find, and I saw this one little post. It said, the UK, 30 years ago, disarmed themselves, and now they’re arresting you for Facebook posts. Let that sink in. Page – 7 – of 11 Now, I knew the UK disarmed themselves, but I had no idea what he was referencing. And as someone who likes to understand history, I found that it was referencing the Firearms Amendment Act of 1997. (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/5/contents) Teddy Nappen 29:35 So, just pause for a moment. You have James Carville, who’s making the argument that if the Dems ever take back power, they’re going to make Puerto Rico a state. They’re going to make D.C. a state. And they’re going to pack the court. So, with that in mind, in their goal to “save democracy”, I think to myself. If the Left had unfettered power, no roadblocks, what would they do to destroy our rights? And after reading this bill, here it is. Looking at the UK, it is the future, if they ever take back power, and what they will do to destroy our rights. So, I pulled it up right off of the UK Government website. They’re bragging about it for anyone to, you know, if anyone wants any new ideas. Here’s, here’s, what they can look at. So, the subsection describes weapons that are prohibited, and there shall be inserted the following. Any firearm which either has a barrel less than 30 centimeters in length, or less than 60 centimeters in length overall, other than air weapons, small caliber pistol, muzzle loading gun, or firearm designed with signaling apparatus. Then it goes into its laundry list of except for slaughtering instruments, firearms used for humane killing, not human killing, humane killing of animals, and shot pistols for shooting vermin. By the way, all these require a firearm certificate. Evan Nappen 31:14 Wait a minute. They didn’t see No Country for Old Men, I guess, because they still. Teddy Nappen 31:17 No, I guess not. Evan Nappen 31:18 Yeah, right, huh, yeah. Teddy Nappen 31:20 Call it like, yeah. Evan Nappen 31:24 Call it. Teddy Nappen 31:26 And they go, and, by the way, each of these has to earn, you have to qualify for a firearm certificate, because they will just say the after the constabulary has to say, well, sorry, we don’t think you this is gonna go for that. And also, they have races at athletic meetings. Oh, I love this one, trophies of war stuff obtained in 1946 as a trophy of war so, you can keep it. Still off. Evan Nappen 32:00 Can you keep it? Or do you have to turn it in? Or do you have to d-wat it? Page – 8 – of 11 Teddy Nappen 32:03 Well, here’s the crux of it. It has to be used for exhibit or display, which goes into for that, or any firearm prior to 1919. And again, it has to be earned by certificate. Evan Nappen 32:17 So, they’ve created these incredibly onerous, it sounds like they basically banned all handguns there, and just continue to be the formerly Great Britain. And since the banning of all these guns, and the turn in of all these guns, and not only guns, but they also do it to knives, too. Teddy Nappen 32:43 Correct. Evan Nappen 32:43 Now they’re going, now they’ve focused on speech because they’ve got nothing to worry about. They disarmed the citizenship. Teddy Nappen 32:52 Yeah, and also, if you were to violate said prohibition, it’s five years states prison. So, you know, might as well keep to like, Jersey standard. You know, five years. Evan Nappen 33:04 Yeah. I mean, it’s pretty weird that Great Britain can actually make New Jersey at times look pro-gun. Teddy Nappen 33:12 Yeah. Evan Nappen 33:12 I mean, that’s pretty sad. Yeah. Teddy Nappen 33:15 This is the worst offense, and this is the part that’s disgusting. It just shows you the abuse of rights. The power of the search warrant. If a justice of the peace, or in Scotland, Sheriff, is satisfied by information on a reasonable grounds that a suspect offense is about to or is committed, or the connection to a firearm ammunition, that there is a danger to public safety or peace. What does that mean if you have a connection to a firearm? Let’s say, I don’t know, making a Facebook post about you shooting in Texas and then coming back to the UK. They can get a search warrant to search your premises and arrest you promptly for any connection to a firearm. Evan Nappen 34:01 Well, the only difference there, Teddy, is New Jersey already has that. It’s just that you’re not arrested. That’s a TERPO (Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Order) right there. That is New Jersey’s TERPO. Now you just get your guns seized and your house searched and your gun rights taken. The UK is going to arrest you and criminally charge you. But New Jersey doesn’t have any due process up front on the Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Order, basically what’s called Red Flag. And that standard Page – 9 – of 11 is very similar to what you just said in the UK. So, we’re not, we’re really not that far behind in New Jersey from totalitarianism, oppression of our Second Amendment rights. And it’s just disgusting. We’re following this same model in the former, that the formerly Great Britain is doing. Teddy Nappen 34:54 Yeah, and to be, to set the tone. And this is something for the UK to think about. You guys do realize that you’re, that the whole point of the Second Amendment is to defend yourself. And case in point, as they always like to say, well, we don’t have very much gun crime. However, your rapes ticked up about, oh, I don’t know, 15 times from the early 2000s to 2024. Now it’s up to 71,000 rapes a year, which, you know, if you’re letting in massive amounts of Afghans who commit rape up to 17 times more than a native born. Yeah. Evan Nappen 35:40 Well, you know, now you’re touching on that whole other wokey, crazy issue where they’re not getting the assimilation. Not getting assimilation to whatever their culture formally was. I mean, they don’t seem to care, though, you know. I guess they’re, they’re motivated in taking away rights of their citizens, and yet the crime wave that they’re experiencing is disgusting. They get denied their rights to defend themselves, and for that matter, they have the most effective means to defend themselves. Even though the statistics show pretty clearly what the problem is. And yet they’ll try to blame everything else but what factually stares them in the face. So, it’s a shame, but we’ve got to take warning and heed in New Jersey. Because we’re heading down that path, and it’s getting worse and worse. The only thing on the good news is with Supreme Court taking two gun cases, hopefully taking more, with federal law changing, with the Justice Department looking at civil rights violations as through Second Amendment laws that oppress, and that they will be going after these states and other localities. There’s a lot that we can at least be hopeful about here, because as we stay vigilant, it is not all doom and gloom, though. There are things that we should be positive about, and we just have to keep on fighting, and that’s what we’re going to do. Evan Nappen 37:36 Now, let me tell you about this week’s GOFU, folks. This GOFU, as you know, is the Gun Owner Fuck Up. These are expensive lessons that clients have learned that you get to learn for free and not repeat them. And this week’s GOFU is about stolen guns. If you have a gun that you think is lost or stolen, I want to remind you that New Jersey requires you to report it within 36 hours. If it’s lost or stolen, the law states that you have 36 hours to report it, and if you don’t report it, then you can face serious problems. Including the use of your failure to report, and we’ve seen this, to take away your gun rights, to move to revoke your gun licenses, permits, and this is how they will use it. Even though you’re a victim of theft, they will still try to use that against you. Evan Nappen 38:44 And keep in mind, you have an obligation to report it, but keep in mind that after you report it, there is a decent chance, we’ve seen it, that they will then use the fact that you reported a gun stolen or lost to still try to take away your rights. But at least you were conforming with the law when we have that fight. This is the game that’s out there, and it’s really a problem. Because they want guns reported stolen and you do need to report them stolen, you’re failure to do so can have bad ramifications. But even when Page – 10 – of 11 you do report it stolen, prepare yourself that you may be facing licensing actions over that. If you end up where you have a gun that you think is missing or stolen and you want to know what you need to do, you need to call a gun attorney right away and discuss your specific fact circumstance so that it can be properly dealt with and you can prepare for any potential ramifications. Evan Nappen 39:48 This is Evan Nappen and Teddy Nappen reminding you that gun laws don’t protect honest citizens from criminals. They protect criminals from honest citizens. Speaker 2 39:58 Gun Lawyer is a CounterThink Media Production. The music used in this broadcast was managed by Cosmo Music, New York, New York. Reach us by emailing Evan@gun.lawyer. The information and opinions in this broadcast do not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state. Page – 11 – of 11 Downloadable PDF TranscriptGun Lawyer S3 E268_Transcript About The HostEvan Nappen, Esq.Known as “America's Gun Lawyer,” Evan Nappen is above all a tireless defender of justice. 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Summary In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters discusses various topics related to gun rights, self-defense, and the failures of gun control measures. The conversation includes a detailed analysis of a recent incident at a 7-Eleven where an employee defended herself with a firearm, the media's misrepresentation of gun violence statistics, and the ongoing issues with gun control in states like California and Virginia. The episode also touches on the implications of recent shootings involving Afghan nationals and the alarming trend of young criminals engaging in violent behavior without facing significant consequences. In this conversation, Mark Walters discusses various themes surrounding gun rights, self-defense, and the implications of corporate policies on personal safety. The dialogue touches on holiday shopping for gun-related gifts, the legal rights of individuals in self-defense situations, the rise of youth crime, and the cultural perspectives of pro-2A immigrants. The conversation also highlights the challenges posed by gun theft and criminal activity, as well as the broader societal impacts of gun control measures. Ultimately, the discussion emphasizes the importance of personal safety and the right to bear arms in America. Takeaways Self-defense is a fundamental right that should be protected. Corporate policies often misinterpret the safest response to criminal threats. Gun control measures do not effectively reduce crime rates. The media frequently misrepresents gun violence statistics to push agendas. Young criminals often evade serious consequences for their actions. Gun ownership is a responsibility that comes with the duty to protect oneself. Legislative changes in Virginia could significantly impact gun rights. The public must remain vigilant and active in defending their rights. Incidents of home invasions highlight the need for self-defense training. The political landscape surrounding gun rights is constantly evolving. Amazon is a major player in holiday shopping. Gun-related gifts are popular among enthusiasts. Self-defense laws vary by state, impacting individuals' rights. Criminals often acquire guns through illegal means, not stores. Youth crime is a growing concern, with calls for accountability. Pro-2A immigrants bring diverse perspectives to gun rights discussions. Gun control measures can infringe on personal freedoms. Corporate policies may conflict with individual safety needs. The importance of self-defense training is emphasized. The conversation highlights the need for awareness of legal rights. Keywords Armed American Radio, gun rights, self-defense, gun control, media bias, Virginia legislation, home invasion, crime statistics, 7-Eleven incident, Afghan national shooting, gun rights, self-defense, holiday shopping, youth crime, pro-2A immigrants, gun control, corporate policies, legal rights, criminal activity, accountability  

Riding Shotgun With Charlie #242 Tom Knighton Bearing Arms, Writer   The first time I met Tom Knighton in person was at a Florida Carry event in 2021. But we've done a number of episodes of the Polite Society Podcast, where I was a co-host and he was a guest. Then there were a number of times when we did The Daily Bullet as co-hosts. Tom is a great guy and writes at Bearing Arms. We had a chance to film a show at the NRA Annual Meetings in Atlanta this year.    Tom grew up in Georgia and has been around firearms his whole life. Growing up in a city, he's still pretty country. His dad was a police officer who hunted with his own dad. It seems crazy, but he said his first press of the trigger was at four years old with a .38 Special. His dad had his hands over Tom's and all he needed to do was press the trigger. Eventually, his dad bought him a Ruger 10/22 and an Enfield Jungle Carbine in .303 British. Unfortunately, later on it had to be sold.    As a young child growing up with his parents and their smart aleck attitudes, it's no wonder where Tom got his snarkiness, which has served him well while writing at Bearing Arms. Then as a Navy corpsman, it didn't really help with his sense of humor, either. Being an anti-authorian, he only lasted four years in the Navy. He was in after the Gulf War but before September 11. He could have gone back in, but he had a 2 month old child and a wife to tend to.   During high school, Tom found out he wasn't too bad at writing. His writing impressed both his teacher and classmates. While writing for a "table top role playing"  blog, he went to a meet up with local liberty minded folks. He talked with someone and started writing about small local politics. Then a local newspaper got a hold of some articles and ran them there, too. Talking with the editor, he was able to pay Tom for some original content. So he considered writing for a living. The editor ended up moving and selling the paper to Tom. Then he ended up losing the newspaper.    After some life tribulations, he started writing for a start up publication. Then another. Both went under. He was able to leverage those gigs into writing for PJ Media. Another friend worked at Red State and he asked if they needed anything. After some conversations, she asked how he was on the Second Amendment. For the first two years, he was writing solo.  They talked about hiring an editor and he was a little miffed. But the editor ended up being Cam Edwards. Tom thought that was also a good idea! Like many of us, one of our goals was to be on NRA TV's Cam & Co. but Tom ended up working with Cam instead. A nice consultation prize.   For Bearing Arms Tom is cranking out about seven articles a day. Then he's got two for Town Hall. Then his own Substack of general politics gets two articles. And he's doing some videos for his YouTube channel, too. Sometimes people send him tips, leads, and stories. Sometimes it's slow and there's a little rehashing of previous content or reaching out to find stories to write. But the "challenges in the 2A community don't change" or end.    Like many others, Tom has a lot going on. Writing for Bearing Arms, for Town Hall Media, and doing his own articles, keeps his schedule full. There are also times when he's running the BA website, too. Plus he's keeping up with family life.    Just for funsies, we take a call from Mike Piwowarski from Arms Room Radio. I was supposed to meet some folks, but I was running late. The background is that when I did a show with Mike in Florida a few years ago, he forgot all the great stories he has. So I had to bring up that Tom has stories. And he remembers them.    Favorite quotes: "The first time I ever pulled the trigger was on a .38 Special when I was four years old." "God forbid we ever in a situation like that, I'm equipped." "We may not have the same level of training, but you never have enough." "You need to get your basic marksmanship better than the guns." "People like when their commentators pop off at the other side." Bearing Arms https://bearingarms.com/   Bearing Arms Articles https://bearingarms.com/author/tomknighton   X https://x.com/TheTomKnighton   The Fourth Rail YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@thefourthrail   Second Amendment Foundation https://secure.anedot.com/saf/donate?sc=RidingShotgun   Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms https://www.ccrkba.org/ Please support the Riding Shotgun With Charlie sponsors and supporters.  US Law Shield Legal Defense for Self Defense. Use "RSWC" as the discount code and get 2 months for free! https://www.uslawshield.com Patriot Mobile Use this link and get one month for free! https://patriotmobile.com/partners/rswc Or listen on: iTunes/Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riding-shotgun-with-charlie/id1275691565

This week, we got a surprise nomination for the top role at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). On Tuesday, President Donald Trump quietly submitted Robert Cekada's nomination to the Senate. Cekada is currently ATF's Deputy Director and has worked at the agency for the last 20 years. To dissect what the pick means for gun politics and policy, we've got Bearing Arms' Cam Edwards back on the show. Cam said Cekada's background in law enforcement is likely to make him relatively uncontroversial in the Senate, which boosts his odds of being confirmed. He said Cekada could even gain at least some bipartisan support. But he also noted the same quality could irk some gun-rights activists. Cam agreed that Cekada was a much less aggressive pick than the two that former President Joe Biden made. He said picking a career ATF official to head up the ATF is unlikely to please those who want to see the agency change dramatically or even go away altogether. Still, he noted the gun industry is very supportive of Cekada's nomination and that could help sway other gun-rights advocates. Ultimately, he said the pick is likely to keep the ATF on its current trajectory. How people feel about the ATF's 2025 track record is probably a good barometer of how they'll feel about Cekada. Special Guest: Cam Edwards.

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Cam Edwards for the hour on VA elections and expected coming barrage of gun control from the party that wants your guns...the Democrats, now in full control of that state.

Summary This episode of Armed American Radio features host Mark Walters and guest Cam Edwards discussing the current political climate surrounding gun rights, particularly in Virginia. They delve into the implications of upcoming elections, the importance of voter turnout, and a controversial school search incident involving a New Hampshire student. The conversation also highlights the legal efforts of the Second Amendment Foundation to protect gun owners' rights and debunk myths about gun registries. Ryan Petty joins the discussion to share insights on school safety and the necessity of armed security in schools, emphasizing the importance of quick response times in emergency situations. The episode concludes with a call to action for continued advocacy in protecting Second Amendment rights. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various themes surrounding political discourse, school safety, media influence, and the polarization of American politics. They emphasize the importance of parental involvement in school safety, the security concerns facing political leaders, and the role of media in shaping public perception. The conversation also touches on the consequences of political rhetoric and the need for engagement in the fight for rights and safety. Takeaways The left thrives on tragedy to push their agenda. Parental involvement is crucial for school safety. The polarization in American politics is deepening. Media plays a significant role in shaping public perception. Security threats against political leaders are increasing. Political discourse often lacks genuine arguments. Engagement in political processes is essential for change. Understanding the safety of children in schools is paramount. The concept of a constitutional republic is under threat. Incitement of violence through media rhetoric is concerning. Key Words Armed American Radio, gun rights, Virginia elections, school safety, Second Amendment, NRA, political commentary, Cam Edwards, Ryan Petty, legal issues, politics, school safety, media influence, gun rights, political discourse, parental involvement, security concerns, American polarization, public perception, political rhetoric

Summary This episode of Armed American Radio features host Mark Walters and guest Cam Edwards discussing the current political climate surrounding gun rights, particularly in Virginia. They delve into the implications of upcoming elections, the importance of voter turnout, and a controversial school search incident involving a New Hampshire student. The conversation also highlights the legal efforts of the Second Amendment Foundation to protect gun owners' rights and debunk myths about gun registries. Ryan Petty joins the discussion to share insights on school safety and the necessity of armed security in schools, emphasizing the importance of quick response times in emergency situations. The episode concludes with a call to action for continued advocacy in protecting Second Amendment rights. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various themes surrounding political discourse, school safety, media influence, and the polarization of American politics. They emphasize the importance of parental involvement in school safety, the security concerns facing political leaders, and the role of media in shaping public perception. The conversation also touches on the consequences of political rhetoric and the need for engagement in the fight for rights and safety. Takeaways The left thrives on tragedy to push their agenda. Parental involvement is crucial for school safety. The polarization in American politics is deepening. Media plays a significant role in shaping public perception. Security threats against political leaders are increasing. Political discourse often lacks genuine arguments. Engagement in political processes is essential for change. Understanding the safety of children in schools is paramount. The concept of a constitutional republic is under threat. Incitement of violence through media rhetoric is concerning. Keywords Armed American Radio, gun rights, Virginia elections, school safety, Second Amendment, NRA, political commentary, Cam Edwards, Ryan Petty, legal issues, politics, school safety, media influence, gun rights, political discourse, parental involvement, security concerns, American polarization, public perception, political rhetoric  

Summary This episode of Armed American Radio features host Mark Walters and guest Cam Edwards discussing the current political climate surrounding gun rights, particularly in Virginia. They delve into the implications of upcoming elections, the importance of voter turnout, and a controversial school search incident involving a New Hampshire student. The conversation also highlights the legal efforts of the Second Amendment Foundation to protect gun owners' rights and debunk myths about gun registries. Ryan Petty joins the discussion to share insights on school safety and the necessity of armed security in schools, emphasizing the importance of quick response times in emergency situations. The episode concludes with a call to action for continued advocacy in protecting Second Amendment rights. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various themes surrounding political discourse, school safety, media influence, and the polarization of American politics. They emphasize the importance of parental involvement in school safety, the security concerns facing political leaders, and the role of media in shaping public perception. The conversation also touches on the consequences of political rhetoric and the need for engagement in the fight for rights and safety. Takeaways The left thrives on tragedy to push their agenda. Parental involvement is crucial for school safety. The polarization in American politics is deepening. Media plays a significant role in shaping public perception. Security threats against political leaders are increasing. Political discourse often lacks genuine arguments. Engagement in political processes is essential for change. Understanding the safety of children in schools is paramount. The concept of a constitutional republic is under threat. Incitement of violence through media rhetoric is concerning. Key Words Armed American Radio, gun rights, Virginia elections, school safety, Second Amendment, NRA, political commentary, Cam Edwards, Ryan Petty, legal issues, politics, school safety, media influence, gun rights, political discourse, parental involvement, security concerns, American polarization, public perception, political rhetoric

This week, we saw the nation's largest state effectively ban the nation's most popular handgun brand. California Governor Gavin Newsom quietly signed the "Glock ban" into law with little fanfare, but its impact could speak volumes. That's what Cam Edwards of Bearing Arms argued on the show. He explained that while the law doesn't directly name Glock, and it doesn't appear to implicate later pistol models from the company, it serves as an effective ban on the brand in the Golden State. That's because another California pistol ban, the handgun roster, already makes it impossible for most civilians to purchase new model Glocks. And the latest law targets the internal mechanism that the older generation Glocks are built around. Cam acknowledged that "Glock switches," which illegally convert the semi-auto pistols to be capable of full-auto fire, have become increasingly popular in recent years. However, he argued that isn't Glock's fault and questioned both the sincerity of California lawmakers' concerns and the idea that Glocks are especially susceptible to illegal conversion attempts. He said that blaming Glock for criminals illegally modifying their guns without their cooperation or consent is wrong and warned that tactic is likely to be replicated against other popular firearm brands or models in the near future. Special Guest: Cam Edwards.

Summary In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters discusses various pressing issues surrounding gun rights and legislation with guests including Alan Gottlieb and AWR Hawkins. The conversation covers Everytown's political hypocrisy, legal challenges to firearm regulations, the NRA's response to California's gun laws, the implications of red flag laws, and the recent decision by Publix to allow open carry in Florida. The episode emphasizes the ongoing battle for Second Amendment rights and the importance of staying informed and engaged in the fight against restrictive gun laws. This conversation delves into various aspects of firearm laws, mass shootings, and the media's portrayal of gun violence. Mark Walters discusses Florida's firearm regulations, the myths surrounding mass shootings, and the importance of legal representation for gun owners. The dialogue also touches on the political rhetoric surrounding gun rights, corporate policies affecting gun ownership, and the implications of recent legislation in California. Throughout the discussion, the speakers emphasize the need for responsible gun ownership and awareness of local laws. Takeaways Everytown's hypocrisy is evident in their political endorsements. The NRA is actively challenging California's gun laws. Red flag laws are an invitation for tyranny. Open carry policies are gaining traction in Florida. Gavin Newsom's gun control agenda is politically motivated. Legal challenges to the NFA could reshape gun regulations. The Supreme Court may take on more Second Amendment cases soon. Public awareness of gun rights is crucial in the current political climate. Misinformation about gun laws can lead to public confusion. The fight for Second Amendment rights is ongoing and requires vigilance. Florida law allows concealed carry in certain establishments. Mass shootings occur globally, not just in the U.S. Media often misrepresents gun violence statistics. Legal representation is crucial for gun owners. Political rhetoric can escalate tensions around gun rights. Corporate policies can influence public perception of gun laws. Understanding local gun laws is essential for responsible ownership. California's recent gun legislation raises concerns for gun owners. The importance of fighting for Second Amendment rights in a polarized environment. Responsible gun ownership includes knowing when not to carry. Keywords Armed American Radio, gun rights, Second Amendment, NRA, Everytown, gun control, legal challenges, red flag laws, open carry, Gavin Newsom, Florida firearm laws, mass shootings, media narratives, gun rights, legal representation, political rhetoric, corporate policies, gun laws, California gun legislation  

Summary The conversation centers around the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative figure, and its implications for the culture war in America. Mark Walters discusses the emotional impact of the event, the responses from various communities, and the ongoing fight for Second Amendment rights. Reverend Ken Blanchard offers words of wisdom and encouragement, emphasizing the importance of love and unity in the face of adversity. The discussion also touches on the media's role in shaping narratives around violence and gun rights, as well as the growing movement among young conservatives in the wake of Kirk's death. The conversation delves into the complexities of firearm mechanisms, the ongoing debate surrounding gun control, and the implications of political accountability. It explores cultural reflections on gender identity, the influence of academia, and the role of family in society. The discussion also addresses the consequences of political violence, the importance of community support, and the need for strong leadership in the face of ideological warfare. Ultimately, it emphasizes the urgency of defending freedom and the necessity of taking decisive action against those who threaten it. Takeaways The assassination of Charlie Kirk marks a significant moment in the culture war. Charlie Kirk's legacy continues to inspire a new generation of conservatives. Reverend Ken Blanchard emphasizes the power of love in difficult times. The left's response to Kirk's assassination reveals their true nature. The Second Amendment community is mobilizing in response to the tragedy. Media narratives often fail to accurately represent the facts surrounding gun violence. The importance of staying calm and collected in the face of anger and grief. The rise of Turning Point USA reflects a growing conservative movement among youth. Political violence is a serious concern that needs to be addressed. The fight for gun rights is more crucial now than ever. Firearm mechanisms vary significantly between types of guns. The debate on gun control often lacks genuine solutions. Political accountability is crucial in leadership roles. Cultural issues, such as gender identity, are complex and contentious. Academia has a significant influence on societal values. Family plays a vital role in shaping societal norms. Political violence has serious consequences for society. Community support is essential in times of crisis. Strong leadership is needed to navigate ideological conflicts. The fight for freedom is ongoing and requires active participation. Keywords Charlie Kirk, assassination, culture war, Second Amendment, gun rights, media narrative, conservative values, Reverend Ken Blanchard, Turning Point USA, political violence, firearms, gun control, political accountability, gender identity, academia, family values, political violence, community support, leadership, freedom  

This week, we're discussing the murder of political commentator Charlie Kirk. To do that, we have Cam Edwards from Bearing Arms on the show. While the full details and precise motivations of the killer are not completely known, the political nature of the attack--coming in the middle of one of Kirk's public debate events--is especially concerning. Cam agreed that the vast majority of people have reacted by condemning the attack. However, he was worried about the people who reacted by condoning or even celebrating the brazen act of violence. Cam recounted how a similar phenomenon played out in his own life after he lost his wife and son. He said some people reacted with vitriol because of his firearms advocacy. However, some of those who vehemently opposed Cam's views also reached out with genuine care. In the end, Cam said it would be easy to go down a hateful path--perhaps even lucrative. But he also said it would be corrosive for himself and for society. So, he chose not to respond with hate, and he believes that's the best way forward for everyone. Don't let the violence cow you into staying silent or into hating those opposed to you. Special Guest: Cam Edwards.

Send us a textUConn Football QB Joe Fagnano is back to break down the week one win over CCSU. He talks about the offensive explosion that set a program record, having playmakers like Skyler Bell and Cam Edwards, what he saw in film review, and a brief preview heading into the game at Syracuse.

Summary The conversation covers various aspects of gun control, including legal challenges to existing laws, corruption in gun buyback programs, and the importance of the Second Amendment. The speakers discuss recent lawsuits, notable incidents involving firearms, and the societal implications of gun control measures. They emphasize the need for vigilance and the role of the NRA in advocating for gun rights. In this conversation, Mark Walters and his guests discuss the complexities of gun control, urban safety, and the consequences of liberal policies on crime rates. They explore the illusion of safety in urban environments, the need for accountability in government, and the nature of evil in relation to gun violence. The discussion emphasizes the importance of self-defense and the rights of law-abiding citizens to protect themselves against tyranny. Takeaways Gun control laws do not necessarily lead to increased safety. Corruption can undermine public trust in law enforcement and gun buyback programs. Legal challenges to gun control are gaining momentum in various states. The Second Amendment is crucial for protecting individual freedoms. Public perception of gun ownership is often influenced by media and government messaging. The NRA is actively working with other organizations to restore gun rights. Corruption in police departments can lead to tragic outcomes involving firearms. The importance of being prepared for potential threats is emphasized. Programming and societal beliefs can create a false sense of security regarding gun laws. The people must remain vigilant to protect their rights against government overreach. The perception of safety in urban areas often relies on the presence of law enforcement, which may be inadequate. Liberal policies can lead to increased crime rates and a lack of accountability for criminal behavior. Government should be held accountable for failing to protect citizens and for policies that enable crime. Evil will always exist, and laws cannot prevent it; personal responsibility is key. Self-defense is a fundamental right that should not be infringed upon by government regulations. The left often ignores the reality of evil and its implications for public safety. Citizens must be empowered to defend themselves against threats, including from their own government. The Second Amendment is designed to ensure that citizens can resist tyranny. Political discourse around gun control often fails to address the root causes of violence. The future of gun rights in America hinges on the ability to hold politicians accountable for their actions. Keywords gun control, Second Amendment, legal challenges, corruption, gun buyback, Philadelphia, Mark McCloskey, Denzel Perryman, programming, perception, gun control, urban safety, liberal policies, accountability, self-defense, crime rates, New York City, mental health, Second Amendment, political discourse  

Summary The conversation covers a range of topics related to gun rights in America, including the implications of Gavin Newsom's statements on gun rights, ongoing lawsuits against restrictive gun laws, and the collaboration between various gun rights organizations. The discussion also highlights the DOJ's proposed rule to restore firearm rights to certain individuals and the growing momentum for gun rights in states like New Jersey. AWR Hawkins joins the conversation to discuss the impact of gun control on youth violence, and the segment concludes with a focus on self-defense success stories and the potential for new gun safety legislation introduced by Democrats. The conversation delves into various aspects of crime, self-defense, and the implications of political narratives surrounding the Second Amendment. Dr. John Lott shares insights from his recent trip to Argentina, highlighting the stark differences in crime rates and law enforcement effectiveness compared to the U.S. The discussion also critiques the media's portrayal of gun rights and illegal immigration, emphasizing the need for responsible gun ownership and the importance of understanding historical contexts in current political debates. Takeaways Gavin Newsom's comments on gun rights are seen as manipulative. The Second Amendment Foundation is actively fighting multiple lawsuits in California. A joint lawsuit has been filed against New Jersey's suppressor ban. The DOJ is proposing a rule to restore firearm rights to certain individuals. Gun rights organizations are collaborating more than ever before. There is growing momentum for gun rights in New Jersey despite its blue status. AWR Hawkins discusses the impact of gun control on adolescent firearm deaths. A homeowner successfully defended against a burglary, highlighting self-defense rights. The Trump administration is taking a more favorable stance on gun rights compared to the previous administration. Democrats are introducing legislation that could lead to future gun control measures. Support for the Second Amendment is crucial for self-defense. Crime rates in Argentina are significantly higher than in the U.S. Making crime risky for criminals can reduce crime rates. The media often misrepresents the relationship between illegal immigration and crime. Permitless carry laws do not increase crime among prohibited persons. Understanding historical contexts is essential in political discussions. The Second Amendment serves as a safeguard against tyranny. Political elites may undermine their own nations out of guilt or ideology. The importance of having legal representation for gun owners cannot be overstated. Public perception of crime is often influenced by media narratives. Keywords gun rights, Second Amendment, NRA, Gavin Newsom, New Jersey, DOJ, firearm safety, AWR Hawkins, legislation, self-defense, Second Amendment, crime prevention, illegal immigration, national security, media critique, permitless carry, self-defense, gun rights, political narratives, crime statistics  

This week, we saw a National Firearms Act tax cut make it across the finish line and into law. Silencers, short-barrel rifles and shotguns, as well as firearms in the "any other weapons" category will now see a $0 tax in place of the previous $200 one. But not everyone in the gun world is happy about that. So, we have Cam Edwards of Bearing Arms back on the show to work through what the text does, why it ended up the way it did, and whether gun owners should consider it a win. Cam noted the final text is not everything gun-rights activists had pushed for since the Senate Parliamentarian ruled full delisting was against the rules of budget reconciliation. He said he disagreed with the ruling and could understand why some gun-rights activists unsuccessfully pushed to fire or overrule her. However, he also said it was important to understand the politics of the situation in order not to be caught off guard by either one of those reasonably predictable outcomes. Despite arguments to the contrary, Cam said the law should still be viewed as a win for gun owners. Perhaps an imperfect one, but one of the more significant at the federal level in a generation. Special Guest: Cam Edwards.

So Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, included the elimination of the $200 tax on suppressors, short-barrel rifles and shotguns and AOWs, has passed the Senate and is back in the House. The podcast is recorded Tuesday afternoon, so we'll see what happens this week! MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 277. 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: UPDATE from Cam Edwards! Please read this one! Senate Language Zeroing Out Taxes on Suppressors, Short-Barrels Passes Byrd Bath/Cam Edwards, Bearing Arms GOA Statement on Our Options What Will Guns Look Like Without Barrel Length Laws/Open Source Defense #331 Cam & Co with Knox Williams Colorado Woman, 82, Dies from Injuries…/Benjamin Rothove, National Review Luth-AR MTM Case-Gard HCC — Handgun Conceal Carry Case The Music of the Bottlesnakes The Music of Amos Ever Hadani

Ed Morrissey, host of "The Ed Morrissey Show Podcast" and Managing Editor at HotAir.com, fills in for Hugh from Central Texas. Ed discusses Sen. Alex Padilla being forcibly removed from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference in Los Angeles, and talks with Comfortably Smug, John Ondrasik, Cam Edwards, and Jim Talent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Morrissey, host of "The Ed Morrissey Show" and Managing Editor at HotAir.com, fills in for Hugh from Central Texas. Ed discusses Trump and Elon Musk's falling out, Karine Jean-Pierre turning on dems, the improving economy, and talks with John Ashbrook, Scott Jennings, Josh Kraushaar, and Cam Edwards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summary In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters discusses critical issues surrounding gun rights and legislation with John Comerford, Executive Director of the NRA's Institute for Legislative Action. The conversation covers the current legislative landscape, including the potential for significant changes to the National Firearms Act, the status of national concealed carry reciprocity, and the importance of state-level elections in shaping gun rights. The episode emphasizes the need for proactive engagement from gun owners and advocates to ensure the protection and advancement of Second Amendment rights. In this segment of the conversation, Mark Walters discusses the importance of recent legislation aimed at protecting the Second Amendment and the role of the NRA in advocating for gun rights. The conversation also touches on the moral implications of self-defense, particularly in cases involving youth and gun ownership. The discussion highlights the political landscape surrounding gun control legislation and the challenges faced by advocates in the current environment. In this segment of Armed American Radio, Mark Walters discusses the National Rifle Association's new direction and membership drive, emphasizing the importance of supporting the organization for the future of gun rights. The conversation shifts to recent changes in the NRA board and the potential for new leadership. Legal updates on significant gun control cases are explored, highlighting the ongoing challenges and the impact of recent polls on public opinion regarding gun control. The discussion also touches on the Democratic Party's shifting stance on gun policies and the potential for a more moderate approach in future elections. Finally, the segment concludes with a critique of gun control activism and the narratives surrounding it, particularly focusing on figures like David Hogg. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the current political landscape regarding gun rights, the role of the NRA, and the implications of recent judicial decisions on the Second Amendment. They emphasize the importance of advocacy and legislative action to protect gun rights, while also addressing the challenges posed by local and state laws. The conversation highlights the need for proactive measures in the face of ongoing political pressure from the left. Takeaways The NRA is focused on legislative opportunities to advance gun rights. There is a significant chance to remove suppressors from the National Firearms Act. National concealed carry reciprocity is a priority but faces challenges in Congress. State elections play a crucial role in shaping gun rights legislation. The NRA is actively working in blue states to protect Second Amendment rights. Voter engagement is essential for maintaining and advancing gun rights. The political landscape is shifting, creating unique opportunities for gun rights advocates. The NRA is involved in numerous legal cases to protect gun rights across the country. Complacency among gun owners can undermine efforts to protect rights. The future of the ATF and its role in gun regulation remains a contentious issue. The importance of legislation to protect the Second Amendment. The NRA plays a crucial role in advocating for gun rights. Self-defense is a moral responsibility when one's life is threatened. Youth aged 18-20 face restrictions on gun ownership despite being part of the political process. Political maneuvering often complicates gun rights advocacy. The need for legal representation for gun owners is critical. Legislation can be a step-by-step process rather than an all-or-nothing approach. The left's persistent efforts to undermine gun rights require constant vigilance. Public perception and media coverage can influence gun rights discussions. The conversation around gun ownership is deeply intertwined with broader societal issues. The NRA is moving forward with new management and initiatives.

National Rifle Association CEO/EVP Doug Hamlin, Lt. Col. Allen B. West, Executive Director for The American Constitutional Rights Union and host of the Steadfast and Loyal podcast, Cam Edwards of Bearing Arms and Cam & Co., and Jared Yanis, host of Guns & Gadgets, all join us for GOAL's commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Concord and Lexington, and the opening of the American Revolution.

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Keywords Armed American Radio, Second Amendment, gun rights, concealed carry, Florida gun laws, national reciprocity, SCOTUS, Kavanaugh, Vanderstock case, gun control Summary In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters discusses various topics related to gun rights, including personal anecdotes about the Second Amendment, the current state of concealed carry laws, and the disappointing political landscape in Florida regarding gun legislation. The conversation also covers the implications of the recent SCOTUS Vanderstock case and the potential for national concealed carry reciprocity. Throughout the episode, Walters emphasizes the importance of action and advocacy for gun rights. Takeaways The exercising of your 2A rights is welcomed and expected. Florida has lost its status as the gun shine state. Campus carry legislation faces significant political hurdles. National concealed carry reciprocity is a pressing issue. The SCOTUS Vanderstock case raises important questions about ATF authority. Kavanaugh's concurrence in the Vanderstock case is noteworthy. Gun owners are frustrated with the lack of action from politicians. The need for clear communication and action from the Trump administration is critical. Repealing the ATF rule is essential for gun rights advocates. Advocacy for gun rights must continue despite political challenges.

This week, we're looking at a few actions the Trump Administration just took on gun policy. To wade through those moves and navigate where the signs point, we've got Cam Edwards of Bearing Arms back on the show. We look at different stories from Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). As Cam noted, some were bigger deals than others. First, HHS deleted a Biden-era report calling for new gun restrictions--like an "assault weapons" ban--from its website. Cam said that move was one well within the President's authority. He said that while the action arrived at a comparatively slow pace to some of the other things the Trump Administration is doing, it mirrored what it did in shutting down the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and could signal more is coming in the short term. Then there is the first rule related to guns from the new administration. The DOJ published a plan to restart the gun rights restoration process. Cam said it was more of a plan to make a plan, but he argued it was another strong sign the administration plans to follow through on promised gun rulemaking. The final development points in the same direction and may be the strongest indicator of what's to come, according to Cam. That's the appointment of Robert Leider as the new ATF Chief Counsel. Cam argued that Leider, a Second Amendment scholar and gun-rights advocate, will likely put his expertise to use to help enact numerous pro-gun reforms. Get a 30-day free trial for a subscription to The Dispatch here: https://thedispatch.com/join-offer-reload/?utmsource=thereload&utmmedium=partnerships-podcast&utm_campaign=0125 Special Guest: Cam Edwards.

Summary In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters discusses various topics related to gun rights and legislation with guests including Alan Gottlieb and Cam Edwards. The conversation covers the recent federal court split regarding under 21 gun rights, the implications of the National Firearms Act (NFA), and the ongoing challenges surrounding assault weapons bans. The episode emphasizes the importance of these legal battles and their potential impact on Second Amendment rights. In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters discusses various topics surrounding Second Amendment rights, including the role of the ATF, legal challenges, and the implications of recent legislation such as Oregon's Measure 114. The conversation also touches on the Aikens Accelerator case, expectations from Pam Bondi's office, and the potential impact of Trump's executive orders on gun rights. The episode features insights from David Codrea, a long-time contributor, who shares his perspectives on the current state of gun rights and the challenges faced by advocates. In this episode of Armed American Radio, Mark Walters and his guests discuss a range of topics including the significance of Lexington Green, the current state of the Democratic Party, and the political maneuvers of Donald Trump. The conversation shifts to the implications of Trump's executive orders on the ATF and the recent 11th Circuit decision regarding the rights of young adults to purchase firearms. The roundtable format allows for a dynamic exchange of ideas and opinions, culminating in a discussion about the future of gun rights and the political landscape. Keywords Armed American Radio, gun rights, Second Amendment, federal court, under 21 gun rights, NFA, short barrel rifles, assault weapons ban, Trump executive order, gun control, Second Amendment, ATF, gun rights, legal challenges, Pam Bondi, Trump, Aikens Accelerator, Oregon Measure 114, gun control, firearms, Lexington Green, Gun Owners Action League, Democratic Party, Trump, Executive Orders, 11th Circuit, Young Adults Rights, Political Commentary, Armed American Radio, Freedom Takeaways The 11th Circuit upheld the under 21 gun ban, causing a split with the Fifth Circuit. The Supreme Court may need to address the issue of gun rights for 18-20 year olds. The NFA's restrictions on short barrel rifles are being challenged in court. Recent weather events have impacted communities in the South, highlighting the importance of support. Gun rights advocates are optimistic about future legal challenges to restrictive laws. The discussion around the NFA and its implications for gun ownership continues to evolve. The Fourth Circuit's assault weapons ban case remains unresolved, with potential for Supreme Court involvement. Trump's executive order on gun control is under scrutiny, with expectations for significant changes. The conversation reflects a broader concern about the erosion of Second Amendment rights. Grassroots opposition to gun control measures is growing, even in traditionally liberal states. Mark Walters emphasizes the importance of Second Amendment rights. The ATF's role in regulating firearms is under scrutiny. Legal challenges against the ATF are ongoing and complex. The Aikens Accelerator case exemplifies the challenges faced by gun owners. Pam Bondi's actions are critical for the future of gun rights. Trump's executive orders could have significant implications for gun laws. Oregon's Measure 114 raises concerns about state-level gun control. Kevin Starrett is recognized for his efforts in defending Second Amendment rights. The conversation highlights the need for unity among gun rights advocates. The episode underscores the ongoing battle for gun rights in America. Mark Walters highlights the importance of Lexington Green in American history. The Gun Owners Action League is organizing a significant event to celebrate freedom.

Summary In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters discusses various topics related to gun rights and legislation with guests including Alan Gottlieb and Cam Edwards. The conversation covers the recent federal court split regarding under 21 gun rights, the implications of the National Firearms Act (NFA), and the ongoing challenges surrounding assault weapons bans. The episode emphasizes the importance of these legal battles and their potential impact on Second Amendment rights. In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters discusses various topics surrounding Second Amendment rights, including the role of the ATF, legal challenges, and the implications of recent legislation such as Oregon's Measure 114. The conversation also touches on the Aikens Accelerator case, expectations from Pam Bondi's office, and the potential impact of Trump's executive orders on gun rights. The episode features insights from David Codrea, a long-time contributor, who shares his perspectives on the current state of gun rights and the challenges faced by advocates. In this episode of Armed American Radio, Mark Walters and his guests discuss a range of topics including the significance of Lexington Green, the current state of the Democratic Party, and the political maneuvers of Donald Trump. The conversation shifts to the implications of Trump's executive orders on the ATF and the recent 11th Circuit decision regarding the rights of young adults to purchase firearms. The roundtable format allows for a dynamic exchange of ideas and opinions, culminating in a discussion about the future of gun rights and the political landscape. Armed American Radio, gun rights, Second Amendment, federal court, under 21 gun rights, NFA, short barrel rifles, assault weapons ban, Trump executive order, gun control, Second Amendment, ATF, gun rights, legal challenges, Pam Bondi, Trump, Aikens Accelerator, Oregon Measure 114, gun control, firearms, Lexington Green, Gun Owners Action League, Democratic Party, Trump, Executive Orders, 11th Circuit, Young Adults Rights, Political Commentary, Armed American Radio, Freedom Takeaways The 11th Circuit upheld the under 21 gun ban, causing a split with the Fifth Circuit. The Supreme Court may need to address the issue of gun rights for 18-20 year olds. The NFA's restrictions on short barrel rifles are being challenged in court. Recent weather events have impacted communities in the South, highlighting the importance of support. Gun rights advocates are optimistic about future legal challenges to restrictive laws. The discussion around the NFA and its implications for gun ownership continues to evolve. The Fourth Circuit's assault weapons ban case remains unresolved, with potential for Supreme Court involvement. Trump's executive order on gun control is under scrutiny, with expectations for significant changes. The conversation reflects a broader concern about the erosion of Second Amendment rights. Grassroots opposition to gun control measures is growing, even in traditionally liberal states. Mark Walters emphasizes the importance of Second Amendment rights. The ATF's role in regulating firearms is under scrutiny. Legal challenges against the ATF are ongoing and complex. The Aikens Accelerator case exemplifies the challenges faced by gun owners. Pam Bondi's actions are critical for the future of gun rights. Trump's executive orders could have significant implications for gun laws. Oregon's Measure 114 raises concerns about state-level gun control. Kevin Starrett is recognized for his efforts in defending Second Amendment rights. The conversation highlights the need for unity among gun rights advocates. The episode underscores the ongoing battle for gun rights in America. Mark Walters highlights the importance of Lexington Green in American history. The Gun Owners Action League is organizing a significant event to celebrate freedom.

Summary In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters discusses various topics related to gun rights and legislation with guests including Alan Gottlieb and Cam Edwards. The conversation covers the recent federal court split regarding under 21 gun rights, the implications of the National Firearms Act (NFA), and the ongoing challenges surrounding assault weapons bans. The episode emphasizes the importance of these legal battles and their potential impact on Second Amendment rights. In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters discusses various topics surrounding Second Amendment rights, including the role of the ATF, legal challenges, and the implications of recent legislation such as Oregon's Measure 114. The conversation also touches on the Aikens Accelerator case, expectations from Pam Bondi's office, and the potential impact of Trump's executive orders on gun rights. The episode features insights from David Codrea, a long-time contributor, who shares his perspectives on the current state of gun rights and the challenges faced by advocates. In this episode of Armed American Radio, Mark Walters and his guests discuss a range of topics including the significance of Lexington Green, the current state of the Democratic Party, and the political maneuvers of Donald Trump. The conversation shifts to the implications of Trump's executive orders on the ATF and the recent 11th Circuit decision regarding the rights of young adults to purchase firearms. The roundtable format allows for a dynamic exchange of ideas and opinions, culminating in a discussion about the future of gun rights and the political landscape. Armed American Radio, gun rights, Second Amendment, federal court, under 21 gun rights, NFA, short barrel rifles, assault weapons ban, Trump executive order, gun control, Second Amendment, ATF, gun rights, legal challenges, Pam Bondi, Trump, Aikens Accelerator, Oregon Measure 114, gun control, firearms, Lexington Green, Gun Owners Action League, Democratic Party, Trump, Executive Orders, 11th Circuit, Young Adults Rights, Political Commentary, Armed American Radio, Freedom Takeaways The 11th Circuit upheld the under 21 gun ban, causing a split with the Fifth Circuit. The Supreme Court may need to address the issue of gun rights for 18-20 year olds. The NFA's restrictions on short barrel rifles are being challenged in court. Recent weather events have impacted communities in the South, highlighting the importance of support. Gun rights advocates are optimistic about future legal challenges to restrictive laws. The discussion around the NFA and its implications for gun ownership continues to evolve. The Fourth Circuit's assault weapons ban case remains unresolved, with potential for Supreme Court involvement. Trump's executive order on gun control is under scrutiny, with expectations for significant changes. The conversation reflects a broader concern about the erosion of Second Amendment rights. Grassroots opposition to gun control measures is growing, even in traditionally liberal states. Mark Walters emphasizes the importance of Second Amendment rights. The ATF's role in regulating firearms is under scrutiny. Legal challenges against the ATF are ongoing and complex. The Aikens Accelerator case exemplifies the challenges faced by gun owners. Pam Bondi's actions are critical for the future of gun rights. Trump's executive orders could have significant implications for gun laws. Oregon's Measure 114 raises concerns about state-level gun control. Kevin Starrett is recognized for his efforts in defending Second Amendment rights. The conversation highlights the need for unity among gun rights advocates. The episode underscores the ongoing battle for gun rights in America. Mark Walters highlights the importance of Lexington Green in American history. The Gun Owners Action League is organizing a significant event to celebrate freedom.

Summary In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters discusses various pressing issues surrounding gun rights and legislation with guests including Alan Gottlieb and Cam Edwards. The conversation covers the recent IWA Show, the Supreme Court's handling of assault weapons bans, and the debate over handgun sales to young adults. The episode also delves into specific state legislation in Alabama and Indiana, the implications of the term 'dangerous and unusual' in gun law, and the potential impact of Jeff Bezos's pledge to promote personal liberties at the Washington Post. Additionally, the episode addresses Mexico's lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers, highlighting the complexities of gun control and personal liberties. In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters discusses the ongoing battle for gun rights in America, focusing on the experiences of Andrew Pollack, a father who lost his daughter in the Parkland shooting. The conversation delves into the implications of red flag laws, the harassment faced by the Pollack family, and the broader debate surrounding gun-free zones. John Lott, a prominent figure in the gun rights movement, provides insights into the challenges and misconceptions surrounding gun control policies, emphasizing the need for a more informed discussion on the topic. gun rights, Second Amendment, Supreme Court, gun legislation, firearms industry, personal liberties, gun control, IWA Show, Alabama gun laws, machine guns, gun rights, red flag laws, Andrew Pollack, school safety, gun-free zones, crime research, John Lott, armed American radio, conservative voice, second amendment, Armed American Radio, Zelensky, Ukraine, Trump, political commentary, military engagement, deep state, accountability, state of the union, leadership Takeaways The IWA Show highlighted international concerns about shooting sports. The Supreme Court's indecision on the assault weapons ban raises hopes for gun rights advocates. Young adults' rights to purchase handguns are under scrutiny in the courts. Current gun laws often lead to absurd situations, such as legal loopholes for young adults. The term 'dangerous and unusual' in gun law is being misinterpreted by some judges. Alabama's unanimous vote to ban machine gun conversion devices reflects political dynamics. The Indiana court ruling on machine guns raises questions about Second Amendment protections. Bezos's commitment to personal liberties at the Washington Post could influence gun rights discussions. Mexico's lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers challenges the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. The ongoing debate over gun rights requires vigilance and active participation from advocates. The fight for gun rights is ongoing and personal. Red flag laws can lead to unjust consequences for individuals. Andrew Pollack's story highlights the dangers of political harassment. Gun-free zones may not provide the safety they promise. The media often overlooks the motivations of mass shooters. Law-abiding citizens face penalties that deter them from self-defense. The importance of understanding the definitions of mass shootings. Public opinion can be swayed by misinformation about gun laws. The role of concealed carry in enhancing school safety. Engaging in the political process is crucial for protecting rights.    

Summary In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters discusses various pressing issues surrounding gun rights and legislation with guests including Alan Gottlieb and Cam Edwards. The conversation covers the recent IWA Show, the Supreme Court's handling of assault weapons bans, and the debate over handgun sales to young adults. The episode also delves into specific state legislation in Alabama and Indiana, the implications of the term 'dangerous and unusual' in gun law, and the potential impact of Jeff Bezos's pledge to promote personal liberties at the Washington Post. Additionally, the episode addresses Mexico's lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers, highlighting the complexities of gun control and personal liberties. In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters discusses the ongoing battle for gun rights in America, focusing on the experiences of Andrew Pollack, a father who lost his daughter in the Parkland shooting. The conversation delves into the implications of red flag laws, the harassment faced by the Pollack family, and the broader debate surrounding gun-free zones. John Lott, a prominent figure in the gun rights movement, provides insights into the challenges and misconceptions surrounding gun control policies, emphasizing the need for a more informed discussion on the topic. gun rights, Second Amendment, Supreme Court, gun legislation, firearms industry, personal liberties, gun control, IWA Show, Alabama gun laws, machine guns, gun rights, red flag laws, Andrew Pollack, school safety, gun-free zones, crime research, John Lott, armed American radio, conservative voice, second amendment, Armed American Radio, Zelensky, Ukraine, Trump, political commentary, military engagement, deep state, accountability, state of the union, leadership Takeaways The IWA Show highlighted international concerns about shooting sports. The Supreme Court's indecision on the assault weapons ban raises hopes for gun rights advocates. Young adults' rights to purchase handguns are under scrutiny in the courts. Current gun laws often lead to absurd situations, such as legal loopholes for young adults. The term 'dangerous and unusual' in gun law is being misinterpreted by some judges. Alabama's unanimous vote to ban machine gun conversion devices reflects political dynamics. The Indiana court ruling on machine guns raises questions about Second Amendment protections. Bezos's commitment to personal liberties at the Washington Post could influence gun rights discussions. Mexico's lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers challenges the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. The ongoing debate over gun rights requires vigilance and active participation from advocates. The fight for gun rights is ongoing and personal. Red flag laws can lead to unjust consequences for individuals. Andrew Pollack's story highlights the dangers of political harassment. Gun-free zones may not provide the safety they promise. The media often overlooks the motivations of mass shooters. Law-abiding citizens face penalties that deter them from self-defense. The importance of understanding the definitions of mass shootings. Public opinion can be swayed by misinformation about gun laws. The role of concealed carry in enhancing school safety. Engaging in the political process is crucial for protecting rights.  

Summary In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters discusses various pressing issues surrounding gun rights and legislation with guests including Alan Gottlieb and Cam Edwards. The conversation covers the recent IWA Show, the Supreme Court's handling of assault weapons bans, and the debate over handgun sales to young adults. The episode also delves into specific state legislation in Alabama and Indiana, the implications of the term 'dangerous and unusual' in gun law, and the potential impact of Jeff Bezos's pledge to promote personal liberties at the Washington Post. Additionally, the episode addresses Mexico's lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers, highlighting the complexities of gun control and personal liberties. In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters discusses the ongoing battle for gun rights in America, focusing on the experiences of Andrew Pollack, a father who lost his daughter in the Parkland shooting. The conversation delves into the implications of red flag laws, the harassment faced by the Pollack family, and the broader debate surrounding gun-free zones. John Lott, a prominent figure in the gun rights movement, provides insights into the challenges and misconceptions surrounding gun control policies, emphasizing the need for a more informed discussion on the topic. gun rights, Second Amendment, Supreme Court, gun legislation, firearms industry, personal liberties, gun control, IWA Show, Alabama gun laws, machine guns, gun rights, red flag laws, Andrew Pollack, school safety, gun-free zones, crime research, John Lott, armed American radio, conservative voice, second amendment, Armed American Radio, Zelensky, Ukraine, Trump, political commentary, military engagement, deep state, accountability, state of the union, leadership Takeaways The IWA Show highlighted international concerns about shooting sports. The Supreme Court's indecision on the assault weapons ban raises hopes for gun rights advocates. Young adults' rights to purchase handguns are under scrutiny in the courts. Current gun laws often lead to absurd situations, such as legal loopholes for young adults. The term 'dangerous and unusual' in gun law is being misinterpreted by some judges. Alabama's unanimous vote to ban machine gun conversion devices reflects political dynamics. The Indiana court ruling on machine guns raises questions about Second Amendment protections. Bezos's commitment to personal liberties at the Washington Post could influence gun rights discussions. Mexico's lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers challenges the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. The ongoing debate over gun rights requires vigilance and active participation from advocates. The fight for gun rights is ongoing and personal. Red flag laws can lead to unjust consequences for individuals. Andrew Pollack's story highlights the dangers of political harassment. Gun-free zones may not provide the safety they promise. The media often overlooks the motivations of mass shooters. Law-abiding citizens face penalties that deter them from self-defense. The importance of understanding the definitions of mass shootings. Public opinion can be swayed by misinformation about gun laws. The role of concealed carry in enhancing school safety. Engaging in the political process is crucial for protecting rights.  

Today on Armed American Radio hour two, Mark talks with legendary host and writer Cam Edwards from Bearing Arms and Cam and Co. Topics include the Biden pardon of his son Hunter and Cams recent work at Bearing Arms including the ongoing discussion of Pam Bondi's somewhat troubling past regarding gun control, specifically right after the Parkland shooting. Her positions supported Red Flag laws, raising the minimum age from 18-21 for all gun purchases and addition waiting periods.

It's a great way to wrap up a week. Stigall recaps a wonderful night with many in this audience and gives a sense of what folks are feeling in the Keystone State with just days to go before Election Day. You could really feel the gratitude for God and country and one another last night and the "vibes" were all good. Cam Edwards returns from BearingArms.com to discuss more gun cosplay from Democrats that could've killed a reporter in Missouri this week. And Riley Gaines stops by to discuss the "sleeper" issue this election she's rolling through Philly to discuss with Tulsi Gabbard this weekend. -For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigallFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPodListen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.