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Episode 303-NFA “No F’ing Approval” Also Available OnSearchable Podcast Transcript Gun Lawyer — Episode Transcript Page – 1 – of 12 Gun Lawyer — Episode 303 Transcript SUMMARY KEYWORDS NFA, Silencers, Lawsuit, Injunction, Taxation, Firearms, Suppressors, AOWs, New Jersey, Gun rights, Second Amendment, Luger, Confiscation, Safety, Litigation SPEAKERS Evan Nappen, Teddy Nappen, Speaker 2 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, we are right on the breaking news as we record this show, and that is the spectacular win on the National Firearms Act. It is the outcome of the Big Beautiful Bill removing the taxes on silencers, short barrel rifles, short barrel shotguns, and AOWs that translated into the Big Beautiful Lawsuit. There were actually two lawsuits, which essentially put forward that if there is no tax, there can be no law, because the NFA is based on tax law as the jurisdictional basis for the federal government. If there’s no tax, then you can’t have a tax law, and hence the silliness, which is really just kind of funny, is the tax stamp says zero. So, how you get a tax stamp that says zero when there’s no tax? Leave it to the Government to create a tax stamp of zero. But now that’s changed. Evan Nappen 01:37 This is the most exciting change in, what is it? Ninety-six (96) years, to a challenge to the NFA. And it has very exciting ramifications. I’ll talk about how those specifically relate to New Jersey in a moment, but there’s lots of questions and lots of speculation and issues surrounding what this decision means. So, what happened was we had two lawsuits that were brought. One is the Silencer Shop Foundation versus ATF. There were other plaintiffs as well. The parties in the SSF lawsuit included B&T USA, Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition, Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of America, Palmetto State Armory, Silencerco Weapons Research, Silencer Shop Foundation, the state of Alaska, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming, and several individuals. Evan Nappen 02:56 Then there is Jensen versus ATF. In Jensen, the parties were the Texas State Rifle Association, which is NRA’s Texas affiliate, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, FPC Action Foundation, Hot Shots Custom, and several individuals. The court in these cases applied an injunction to the parties, quote, where applicable, the parties, agencies, political subdivisions, members, and Page – 2 – of 12 customers, both current and future. This means that the protections of the injunction generally flow downstream in that chain of commerce. And by the way, I am gleaning this information from the NRA-ILA in their article, “What Does the Texas NFA Decision Mean for You?”(https://www.nraila.org/articles/20260812/what-does-the-texas-nfa-decision-mean-for-you) They’ve done a good job of essentially the preliminary breakdown here. NRA partnered with the TSRA to provide joint membership for those that are interested. Evan Nappen 04:02 So, what got enjoined? What statutes themselves got enjoined? Well, it was the NFA’s registration and approval requirements. Those were what were enjoined, and they were enjoined as to silencers, short barrel rifles, short barrel shotguns for covered parties. The injunction also includes AOWs, Any Other Weapons for the SSF parties only. o, as far as AOWs are concerned, only parties, people that are parties to the SSF, which is going to mean members essentially of GOA and such, and the companies that joined in it, and possibly as well, including those states. Certain marking requirements are enjoined with respect to the Jensen case, while the effect of this portion of the injunction is going to take clarification from the Government. So, we’re going to have to wait and see on that. Evan Nappen 05:11 The further impact is that, which is perhaps more important than the statutes that are covered, are those that are not covered. So, under Title 18, it makes it unlawful for licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, licensed collector to sell or deliver to any person any short barrel shotgun, short barrel rifle, except as specifically authorized by the Attorney General, consistent with public safety and necessity. Now, in the past, that compliance was considered authorized or was considered authorization when there was an NFA compliance done itself. o, without further action by the Government, compliance with the former NFA procedures will likely still be required before transferring a short-barreled shotgun or short-barreled rifle. Then it goes on to explain that the analogous requirement for transportation of short-barreled rifles, short-barrel shotguns, was also not enjoined. So, authorization for interstate travel is still required. That’s where you have to get permission from ATF before you move with any of those firearms. Evan Nappen 06:31 However, ATF has proposed streamlining this process by currently pending regulations. Those are the regulations that we’ve discussed in the past that are looking to change by changing it in the CFR, which is the Code of Federal Regulations. The injunction also does not apply to existing SOTs, which is the Special Occupational Tax for dealers in NFA firearms. Now, it’s technically possible for non-SOT dealers to receive firearms from a distributor or manufacturer on an ATF Form Four. ATF will need to clarify if an SOT is required for dealers who engage in the business of dealing in these firearms. So there are still to be considered state laws, and that’s going to be an individual basis of each state’s laws about how they individually view these NFA items. And we’re going to talk about New Jersey specifically in a moment. Evan Nappen 07:33 NRA says moving forward, the Jensen case is one of three supported by NRA in their litigation partners with American Suppressor Association, the FPC, which is Foreign Policy Coalition, and Second Page – 3 – of 12 Amendment Foundation. Those cases, by the way, are Brown versus ATF and Roberts versus ATF. Judge Clark in Missouri heard motion for summary judgment in Brown, and they remain committed to expanding the injunction secured in Jensen. In those other cases, as NRA says, taking action under an injunction is not without risk. An injunction can be dissolved or stayed with very little notice. Please check regularly back for updates. While much remains uncertain with the injunction, the monumental nature of this cannot be overstated. This is the biggest win against the unconstitutional NFA in its 92 sorry math was off 92 year history, and it serves as a great example that the fight for our rights is never over. So, if we want to see some practical applications as to what’s going on when it comes to suppressors, it’s really fascinating. Evan Nappen 08:54 Now, of course, suppressors, silencers, are banned in New Jersey by state law. We are currently looking at challenges to New Jersey’s state suppressor ban, constitutional challenges to that. But for now, unfortunately, New Jersey citizens cannot take advantage of the changes if they are residents of New Jersey because of the state law prohibition that New Jersey still maintains. However, if you live in a free state, if you live in a state that is covered by this injunction, specifically through Silencer Shop, you can look at Silencer Shop’s website, (silencershop.com), which is very good, and it lays out the states that are good to go. Evan Nappen 08:55 If you live in a good to go state that is now covered by this injunction, for example, if you live in New Hampshire or if you live in Alabama, there’s the whole list of states that respect and understand this. If you live in any of those states, you can now order your suppressor and pick it up from the dealer locally, and when you go to the dealer to pick it up, there’s no form four. There’s no federal registration that needs approval anymore. There is no fingerprinting. There’s no notice given to local police of your acquisition. All that’s gone. All that gets done is a 4473. You know the same form you fill out for the federal government to buy a gun, and a NICS check gets done, an instant check. So, what it means is you’ll be able to go to your dealer, do the 4473, just like you’re buying a gun, and the NICS check gets done, the instant check. You get your approval, ad you walk out the door with your suppressor that easily. That is great, and it’s paving the way to finally get a full legal change to suppressors to make that, of course, eventually the nationwide standard. But for now, there is a boom, an explosion of silencer purchases. This will make it even easier, more convenient, more private, less of a hassle than ever before. This is extremely exciting. Teddy Nappen 11:17 There’s something very important to this fact. Going back to the, and I’m kind of extrapolating it to the assault firearm cases. One of the biggest things that is winning, that helped us fight, win that fight was the idea of common use. Where the AR-15 and all forms of their “assault firearms” were so popular that it was so much common use that it fell under the grounds of the Second Amendment. Evan Nappen 11:45 Right. This is going to explode even more common use, even though there’s millions of suppressors already, but it will absolutely aid to that. Now, interestingly, in New Jersey, sawed-off shotguns are a problem. Same with rifles; they’re a problem. However, Any Other Weapon, there are Any Other Page – 4 – of 12 Weapons, what we call AOWs, that are technically New Jersey legal, and this will change the game in New Jersey on AOWs. But we still need more clarification on how the feds are going to work it on AOWs. We don’t have that right now, but let me explain AOWs. Evan Nappen 12:32 Let me show you some common examples of AOWs. For example, pistol grip only shotguns. Now, don’t confuse AOW, which is Any Other Weapon, as an “Other”. Some of you may have Shockwaves in New Jersey, which are “Others”. Shockwaves are not AOWs. They’re Shock Waves. They’re “Others”. Others are different. But a pistol grip only shotgun is a short, non-face style scatter gun, right? But is reduced in overall length under 26 inches. Now, as you know, or should know, with a Shockwave, it’s not under the 26 inches. If it’s under 26 inches with only a grip, such as a custom compact 12 gauge, then we’re looking at that now. How those applied to New Jersey law become model specific. Of course, you still can have sort of shotgun, but State Police have approved for others. Vertical four grip pistols are also considered AOWs. So, a standard semi-automatic handgun or pistol format firearm equipped with a vertical front hand grip is considered an AOW. And AOWs have coverage under this, but how that’s going to apply now so that you don’t have to do the NFA and can simply operate under the injunction. We’re going to fill you in with more information as we get it. Evan Nappen 14:08 Smooth bore handguns. Those are AOWs. Classic examples of that, such as the H&R handy gun or the Ithaca auto and burglar gun. So, those custom smooth bores, it may very well now open up that category. Certain smooth bore pistols can, depending on their configuration, be New Jersey legal still. And if they’re even though they’re AOWs, if the injunction has its due effect, that’ll be easier in New Jersey on those. Also coming under AOWs are disguised or improvised firearms, concealable multi-projectile or single-shot devices disguised as everyday items like cane guns, pen guns, flashlights, or wallet guns, and of course those. Are all banned under New Jersey state law as covert firearms. So, even though you may seek relief federally in terms of the AOWs under the NFA, you’re not going to be able to acquire those because New Jersey has a specific ban on those in state law. Then there’s combination guns, certain compact over and under firearms with rifle and shotgun barrels, between 12 and 18 inches long, intended for single shots without reloading. These two can fall under categories of AOWs, specific models with specific determinations, and how this victory will apply, we’re still going to have to iron out the details since this is so fresh and so new. But there is going to be some relief that Jerseyans will be able to take advantage of, and in the long run, this is great for everybody as we keep the fight going on, battling the NFA. It’s a great victory, and it is definitely going to shake things up. Evan Nappen 16:10 And it has, though, some things to keep in mind that really require us to change this law permanently forever, and what I’m talking about is how we got to this point is something that still has a vulnerability to be changed back. Let me explain why. The reason for the injunction is because there is no tax, and because there’s no tax, then the legal logic opinion is with no tax, then a law based, premised, on the power of taxation can’t exist anymore or have its effect. This was used as a vehicle in the ’30s for the National Firearms Act. That’s what it was jurisdictioned upon. That’s what has been now eviscerated by the Big Beautiful Bill removing the tax on these four categories. he tax on machine guns still exists. We’ll get to that in a moment. Page – 5 – of 12 Evan Nappen 17:12 So, that’s what was the victory, but that was passed legislatively by what? By way of a reconciliation bill. A reconciliation bill deals with taxation and finance. Those bills can pass Congress with simple majorities. That is how the Republicans got it through, and by removing the tax on the NFA items with simple majorities, they did not face the challenge of a filibuster. Because they couldn’t filibuster. They being the communists. Oh, I’m sorry, the Democrats. Well, it’s the same thing. They couldn’t stop it. Teddy Nappen 17:51 Democrat Socialists. Evan Nappen 17:53 Right! Communist authoritarian nutbags could not stop this because of the filibuster being inapplicable to a reconciliation bill. That’s how we got to this point. But keep in mind, should the commies take power again, and you can substitute Democrats, socialists, whatever for commies, they’re interchangeable anyway. When and if that happens, then it would be at the moment within their power to reinstitute in a reconciliation bill that they do, assuming they have power through the Congress and the Executive who would sign such a thing. Keep in mind. If the Democrat, Socialist, Communists control both houses, and even with a Republican president, but a reconciliation bill that’s chock full of other things financially needed, they might even force the hand of an otherwise friendly executive. You know, President Trump, to still sign a reconciliation bill. A reconciliation bill that does what? Reimplements the tax. They may make the tax not $200, but maybe $200,000 or $5,000, or even if they just make it $200 again, or even $1 again, guess what? Now we’re back to a jurisdictional argument that the NFA is now applicable again. So, it matters who you vote for. Elections matter. They matter. They make a difference. Teddy Nappen 19:42 On the off chance, just on the extreme end, let’s say, you know, the pendulum swings, the Socialists take over and run it. Could they do what the ATF was doing prior with what was it the when going after people with like the forced restart trigger? Evan Nappen 19:59 We don’t know. We don’t know. They could do it. They could. Depending on what are they going to go and then try to round up suppressors that may have been acquired when there was no tax. If the law is suddenly back, or does it make it so that there’s an ex post facto argument to argue that it was legal at the time, but now any of these new ones need tax stamps, but old ones don’t. And then they’re going to be kind of like the way they ran magazines. It was before a certain period of time, and will they then be grandfathered or not? Because NFA didn’t grandfather. It had a new period of registration. But there is no new period ability unless the Secretary has the power to have a new registration period. So, I would assume if they do it, the Secretary would say, “Okay, there’s now an open registration period of ones you previously purchased. You’re going to have to register and pay the tax.” Remember that. So, this all can happen in the future. Page – 6 – of 12 Evan Nappen 20:57 But look, it doesn’t mean our behavior has to be based upon, especially you live in a free state, worrying about what communists might do in the future. But keep in mind, it still could happen. This is a great victory, but we need to take it further, and this will empower us to take it further, because it can help on the Second Amendment argument to knock these laws out. It can assist in that greatly. It can assist in legislative change once it’s done and out there, and people are purchasing them in this way. It makes it easier to pass federal laws to just make it the law and not just rely on the judicial action. So, there’s also potential future consequences that can run for us, not just against us. Regardless, it’s a great victory, but keep in mind these potential dangers that lurk. And unfortunately, if you live in New Jersey, there isn’t much here for you to take advantage of at the moment, but in the big picture, it’s working to protect our rights. Teddy Nappen 22:06 This is just a side note. I was thinking. I heard this term where just because you put a word in front of the other word, it doesn’t always change the definition. So, if I say Democrat murderer, that doesn’t change the definition of murderer. So, for them trying to rebrand the Socialists, like no, no, no, we’re not like that. We’re Democrat Socialists, not to every other socialist government that has failed. No, no, we’re different. We just want to abolish prisons and abolish police. Evan Nappen 22:35 Well, I love when they talk about ow communism, look communism just wasn’t done right, you know. It just hasn’t been done right. Well, I guess they’ll probably make the same argument for Nazism. Oh, Nazism just hasn’t been done right yet. Okay, so that’s all. That’s all. Just hasn’t been done right. I mean, no. We’ve experienced and seen what history has to say about these stupid ideas of Socialism and Communism and Nazism. We’ve seen it, and it doesn’t fly. As a matter of fact, look at what’s going on in Central America right now with the enormous economic change. They’ve been getting rid of their Socialist systems. Teddy Nappen 23:21 So, maybe that’s what happens when you defund USAID. Evan Nappen 23:23 Yeah, isn’t that amazing how these countries are suddenly doing great? I mean, you think about USAID. We were actually promoting Socialism to our central and southern Central American neighbors. It’s just nuts. It’s nuts that we would be doing this. Not to mention that the Democrat Party suddenly, coincidentally, is now 2 million in debt after USAID was folded up and shuttered. Teddy Nappen 23:52 The one I always laugh at is, I think it was the like it’s like something crazy, like $7 million to LGBTQAI plus in Serbia, which I guess worked because they’re like a lesbian, but it’s like it’s so oh my god, like and then well like it was like Sesame Street in Afghanistan, which okay. Page – 7 – of 12 Evan Nappen 24:14 Right and promoting DEI everywhere, which just is hardly a national interest, or for our national security, or what America’s founding principles are all about. But let me tell you about our friends at WeShoot. his week WeShoot is offering OA Defense 2311 Pro Elite, and that is a modern focus platform that blends the familiar 1911 style characteristics with contemporary design, premium construction, and competition-inspired features. There’s also the Special Ops Tactical STX 15. Now that’s an AR platform rifle with unmistakable SOT attitude, combining distinctive styling with purpose-built modern sporting rifle platform. 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And by the way, while you’re on my website, you can also check out the latest link to The Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs newsletter. They have featured yours truly, and my dear colleague Dan Schmutter and Scott Bach on the cover, and they have hilariously called us Second Amendment Heroes. And I’m assuming they’re talking about like submarine sandwiches when they did that. But regardless, you can check out their newsletter and check out the Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs. (anjrpc.org) You all should be a member of association. It is our state affiliate of the NRA by tied in with the great fights that NRA, as we’re talking about in Jensen, the NRA is like the new NRA, and they’re out in the forefront doing what NRA has done brilliantly in the past. They’re doing it again, and they’re working hand in hand with the other great gun rights organizations in our country. And it’s great to see the unity in these cases of us banding together to fight the good fight for what we all know and love and believe in, and that’s the Second Amendment. Teddy, what do you have for us in Press Checks? Teddy Nappen 29:16 Well, as everyone knows, Press Checks are always free. I thought I’d do something a little different, where I find, you know, a crazy article that I just could not pass up. It was too funny. This was coming Page – 8 – of 12 right out of the New York Post. Adolf Hitler’s $42 million Luger, the most valuable pistol in the world is at the center of a sensational court battle. Well, that’s one hell of a grabber of a title. Evan Nappen 29:49 And what do they say it’s worth? Teddy Nappen 29:51 $42 million. Evan Nappen 29:54 I wonder how they came up with that number. Teddy Nappen 29:56 So, this involves a court battle between an appliance repairman and a cop in Argentina. Evan Nappen 30:01 Arrrgentina. Teddy Nappen 30:04 Yeah, I know. You know, one of them said he was from the boys of Brazil, and I’m just joking. Evan Nappen 30:11 Uh huh. Well, it would make sense that it would end up in Argentina, wouldn’t it? Teddy Nappen 30:16 Yeah. The what is it? The what was the one guy they caught in Argentina? Evan Nappen 30:22 There’s been number of Nazis found there. Teddy Nappen 30:26 The famous one is the two Mossad agents scooped him up, got him drunk and put him on a plane. Then they ended up just hanging him. Evan Nappen 30:35 Right. Teddy Nappen 30:36 It was the, but it was one of if you go through it. It’s actually kind of crazy. So, it began where, if you caught the previous article of Adolf Hitler’s former home transformed into police station. Evan Nappen 30:39 How do they know? Oh, that was his former home when he visited. Page – 9 – of 12 Teddy Nappen 30:55 No, this is this is this is Australia. Evan Nappen 30:58 Austria. Austria. Yeah. Yeah, yeah, that’s his former home in Austria. Yeah, well, he was from Austria originally. Teddy Nappen 31:06 So, going to that was Austrian authorities Wednesday open police station building where Adolf Hitler was born amid years of controversies. This is a renovation to send a message that they will not appeal to extremist groups. Yes. Evan Nappen 31:21 So, you can visit Hitler’s birthplace if you chose to? Teddy Nappen 31:24 If you ever get arrested in Austria. But to get to the it going off of that, where it was the weapon that described the holy grail of firearms was allegedly swiped during a SWAT style raid by a masked officer at repairman Juan Pablo Rupel’s home in Buenos Aires province in 2016. To go into more details, he inherited the haunting historic ghost of the Third Reich from his German great uncle and former Hitler bodyguard Hans Rupel, who is accused of stealing minor items such as plate, glasses, cutlery at the time of the raid. Evan Nappen 32:09 So, the claim is that this guy stole it from Hitler. Teddy Nappen 32:14 No, the claim is that he had committed some minor stealing in Argentina, but he had that was his pistol. So, he was never charged the over the allegations, mind you. But still, the gun that is a Luger Parabellum .45 ACP caliber. Number five of only five. Evan Nappen 32:37 It’s a .45 caliber Luger? Teddy Nappen 32:39 Yeah, yes. Only five in existence of the 1907 prototype forged by the late famed George Luger. Evan Nappen 32:48 Yeah, George Luger. So, Hitler’s Luger was one of the rare .45 caliber Lugers. Teddy Nappen 32:56 Correct. And this was only for Hitler’s provinces. That would make them invaluable. The guns there’s 1979 firearm owner license in Argentina National Registry, so they register firearms. It was marked as Nazi Angel of Death who lived for more than two years before fleeing the so the 1905. Page – 10 – of 12 Evan Nappen 33:25 So, what happened to the gun now? It got seized by the police? Teddy Nappen 33:30 Correct. How did that happen? So, from what it was said that Hans it said now again this is not Hans says it belonged to Hitler and he was taken when he and he took it when he went to Argentina in 1948. So, from when from that point where it was stolen after the quote unquote raid, it is now gone “missing”. Evan Nappen 33:53 Okay. Who stole it in the raid? What police raid? Teddy Nappen 33:57 One of the police. One of the police officers. Evan Nappen 33:59 So, this is essentially gun confiscation by police, and supposedly the most valuable handgun in the world is missing once the police got their hands on it. Right? Teddy Nappen 34:09 Buenos Aires Ministry of Security for and has demanding lawsuit for the compensation for the firearm. The court held by the agency liable for 15,000 plus interest, which also 15,000 just for the raid itself, for the actual unjustified raid. However, the lawsuit also adds in the 42 million where two cops who had led the raid on the home due to the quote-unquote trial prior. Rupert told the post of great uncles that the Luger was taken from him. Evan Nappen 34:48 Well, I’ll tell you what. This is a common thing in New Jersey. I’ve had many gun confiscations by law enforcement in which it always seemed that the most valuable firearm that the client possessed. I had a case where one was a rifle given by Theodore Roosevelt to a cabinet member that disappeared. I had another case where there was a trapdoor Springfield trapdoor carbine that was documented to Custer’s last stand, and was an Indian capture gun that oh that that that was sent to the crusher supposedly and destroyed. You see, and I’ve had many different gun seizures that have taken place, and for some crazy reason, it’s that really valuable gun that ends up not being accounted for, and I don’t know why I seem to see that pattern. Teddy Nappen 35:58 Yeah, and then just for clarification on the individual Hans Zurpel, he was the SS Division Labest Start. He was Hitler’s personal bodyguard unit during the Second World War, to which he later fled to Argentina in 1945. This has been confirmed. So it is confirmed that this guy was a bodyguard, and he was a pistol to Hitler and registered the gun under it, so it shows proof of documentation to the actual firearm that existed. So we know the gun existed. We know the guy has the credentials, so that proved that point as to who swiped it. Well, it’s one of the members of the ministry, as what the suit is being led to. Again, that’s what they’re alleging in their suit. Page – 11 – of 12 Evan Nappen 36:40 Yeah. Well, like I said, I’ve seen this done Jersey side where folks, what you want to do with your guns is make sure you have photos, and you have recorded your information about your guns. Do not keep your data with the guns. Because if they seize your guns, they’re going to seize your books and data. And it’s not unusual as well for them to take computers and such as well. So, if you’re going to have this and recordings of it and photos and all, you know, keep it on a thumb drive hidden somewhere, so you can access it. So, you can prove and document the guns that you had and what they were, because I’ve had the missing guns after a seizure more times than I can count. It is common. Teddy Nappen 37:38 I also recall wasn’t one of these pistols also had like the early idea of a tactical light, like where if you held the pistol, it was. Evan Nappen 37:46 Yeah, that was a very special Luger. They made too that had early lighting attached to the gun. Yeah, that was a German invention, so to speak. You know, they did have those way back. Yep, yep. So, these are, yeah. Well, there’s a lot of valuable firearms out there, and a lot that have providence to make them even more valuable. And I don’t know if this truly is worth $42 million for a handgun, but it’s definitely way up there as a very valuable historic piece. It is something where you need to take steps if you have any firearms at all to make sure that you’ve documented so you can prove ownership. And if guns do get stolen, either by criminals or police or both, then you need to know and be able to have that information to try to recover them. Teddy Nappen 38:52 If anyone is related to anybody who served as a Soviet Union soldier who hit the Berlin and may or may not have picked up a Walter PPK next to a dead Hitler, call us. Evan Nappen 39:07 Yeah, I think that gun is not accounted for. This so-called Hitler suicide gun. If, in fact, he did kill himself, which now there’s speculation that the skull they thought was his was actually a woman’s. There’s all kinds of who knows, and did he actually escape? And, you know, we could find about as many theories about whether Hitler’s alive as whether you know Elvis is alive and whether Bigfoot exists. I mean, this is one of the favorite topics of conspiracy theorists and what have you. But bottom line is, folks, you need to protect yourselves. Protect your property. Don’t be a GOFU. As a matter of fact, Teddy, what do you have this week for us for GOFUs? Teddy Nappen 39:49 Well, this comes from Not the Bee. Influencer shoots self in leg while filming instructional video outside a gun shop. Evan Nappen 39:57 Oh, an instructional video on how to shoot yourself in the leg. Page – 12 – of 12 Teddy Nappen 40:01 Well, how to properly, properly rack the slide, and while doing so, when he was going through showing it off, he racked it. He broke every rule – from treat every gun like it’s loaded, know where you’re pointing, keep your finger off the trigger. And bang! Shot the artery in his leg and almost died. Always a good idea. Evan Nappen 40:25 Oh, yeah. He came close to bleeding out because it hit the key artery there. And that’s because he wanted to do an instructional video on how to properly handle a firearm, where he proceeded to utterly and completely improperly handle a firearm. Similar to the law enforcement guy way back, you know, lecturing to the students how he’s the only one trained and safe enough to handle this gun properly. And right after he said that, he had an AD into his foot. I believe it was. Teddy Nappen 40:58 Yeah. He was a DEA agent, if I remember. Evan Nappen 41:02 Yeah, right. A DEA agent. Teddy Nappen 41:03 Yeah, and then he picks up the gun. Evan Nappen 41:04 So, this GOFU is a very practical and fundamental one, folks. Don’t forget the basic rules of gun safety. They’re there for a reason. They’re proven. Obey those rules. Don’t take it for granted. Follow the gun safety rules. If you don’t know guns and don’t know gun safety, you need to take a gun safety course. Let this hit home. You don’t want to be a GOFU, a Gun Owner Fuck Up. This has not only almost cost him his life. And in New Jersey, it would cost you your gun rights at a minimum under their Accidental Discharge law, because it was done without lawful purpose. You didn’t intend to fire it. It was in the 100 yards of a dwelling, which even a car constitutes as a dwelling. Leave it to New Jersey to do that. You’d be looking at a felony charge for shooting yourself in the leg. So, don’t be a GOFU. Be extra conscientious. We want you to be safe. You need to always be safe using the number one safety device ever invented, your brain. Keep that safety engaged at all times. Evan Nappen 42:30 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 42:41 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 E303_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. Regularly called on by radio, television and online news media for his commentary and expertise on breaking news Evan has appeared countless shows including Fox News – Judge Jeanine, CNN – Lou Dobbs, Court TV, Real Talk on WOR, It's Your Call with Lyn Doyle, Tom Gresham's Gun Talk, and Cam & Company/NRA News. As a creative arts consultant, he also lends his weapons law and historical expertise to an elite, discerning cadre of movie and television producers and directors, and novelists. He also provides expert testimony and consultations for defense attorneys across America. Email Evan Your Comments and Questions  talkback@gun.lawyer Join Evan's InnerCircleHere's your chance to join an elite group of the Savviest gun and knife owners in America.  Membership is totally FREE and Strictly CONFIDENTIAL.  Just enter your email to start receiving insider news, tips, and other valuable membership benefits.   Email (required) *First Name *Select list(s) to subscribe toInnerCircle Membership Yes, I would like to receive emails from Gun Lawyer Podcast. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.var ajaxurl = "https://gun.lawyer/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php";

Send us Fan MailNEW JERSEY:  Recent updates in the 3rd Circuit Court ruling against NJ's "assault weapons" ban and how it has been suspended by petition of the NJ AG, pending SCOTUS review.VIRGINIA: The State of Virginia also petitioned the Washington Circuit Court to allow their "assault weapons" ban to be implemented until further judicial review, but the court in this case said "NO".COLORADO: Colorado's Senate Bill 25-003 went into effect August 1, and the licensing requirements to purchase any "Specified Semi-automatic Firearm" (or SSF's, all of which are in the tactical weapons category like AR-15's, AK-47's, etc.), are laborious, costly and fatiguing, designed to dissuade citizens from purchasing them, much like the NFA does. You won't believe the number of applications, courses and fees that are now required to exercise your 2nd Amendment rights in Colorado.Support the showThe Watch Floor - YouTubeAskari Media GroupBuy Paul Eberle's book "Look at the Dirt"Paul Eberle (lookatthedirt.com)

Roger Brown from NHFootballReport.com joins Sherm on this edition of the SSF. The Granite State schoolboy football teams begin practice this week for the upcoming season.  Roger gives a preview of his preseason Top 10 teams.   During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm acknowledges the new UNH Director of Athletics Director Ryan Colton.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife's (CPW) new Firearms Safety System application is now open ahead of the August 1 implementation of Senate Bill 25-003 (SB25-003).The new law establishes firearms safety training requirements for the purchase or transfer of specified semiautomatic firearms in Colorado. CPW is required by statute to implement and administer the program and to report annually to the Colorado General Assembly on program costs and resource needs. Starting Aug. 1, 2026, individuals seeking to purchase or transfer a specified semiautomatic firearm (SSF) must apply to the county sheriff's office for an eligibility card and then successfully complete an in-person firearms safety course within five years of the transaction.CPW held 18 in-person engagement events around the state, as well as three online meetings to explain the changes, answer questions and gather feedback for implementing the new legislation. In this episode of the Colorado Outdoors podcast, we talk with CPW Firearms Safety Program Manager Dan Coil, as he goes over everything Coloradans need to know regarding the new law.More information about the Firearms Safety Program is available on CPW's website.Podcast hosted by Regional Public Information Officers John Livingston and Kara Van Hoose. Podcast edited by Meghan Lopez. Art19 is the host platform, and people can also find the podcast online at https://art19.com/shows/colorado-outdoors

I have been asked this question more times than I can count, on discovery calls, in the SSF group coaching room, in emails from listeners, and somehow in 290 episodes I have never once sat down and covered it on the podcast. So today, we're fixing that, Jack! So today I'm covering 4 checkpoints to help you decide whether to show your prices on your website! The first question I ask myself & students to help them make this decision (it's not what you think). The "full send" test that tells you if your copy can carry the weight of your price tag on its own What needs fixing if your prices scare off customers There is no universal right answer here. But by the end of this episode, you will have the framework to make a SMART decision for your time AND your bottom line. Ready to have your website copy bringing in sales while you sleep? Book a free call here! Questions? EmailEmail info@faithhanan.com

Sherm and Jay Pinsonnnault from Seacoast Media Group discuss the recent Red Sox record tying win streak.   It all started with Red Sox broadcaster Dave O'Brien's recent appearance on the SSF before the All-Star break. Will the Sox go after another bat or pitcher before the August trade deadline ?   The guys also discuss their recent road trips to Atlanta and Denver to catch major league games.   It's also baseball playoff time for local little league and American Legion teams so Jay highlights the seacoast teams involved.   Catch Jay's sports reports at seacoastonline.com 

The Voice of the Red Sox, Dave O'Brien joins hosts Sherm Chester and Jay Pinsonnault for this special baseball edition of the SSF.   The state of the Red Sox at the MLB All Star break is the topic on the table with Dave giving his assessment of the Sox chances in the second half of the season.

During this edition of the SSF the talk starts with a recap of Sherm and Jay Pinsonnault's trip to Fenway Park and Sherm's first time sitting on top of “The Green Monster” Talk shifts to the upcoming NHIAA sports playoffs…starting with baseball and then lacrosse and tennis, wrapping up with the recent success of the Exeter Bluehawk girls and boys track teams in the  Seacoast regional meet. Catch Jay's sports columns at seacoastonline.com

Roger Brown joins Sherm on this edition of the SSF with a look ahead to the wrap up of the regular season and the upcoming Granite State baseball playoffs.   Talk shifts to football and the latest on NHFootballReport.com with league coaching changes…a new Athletic Director at UNH…and a look at the upcoming Patriots fall schedule.   The “Two Minute Drill”  features a portion of an interview with Exeter Bluehawk baseball coach Bruce Joyce

Sherm Chester with a notebook edition of the SSF with results and NHIAA standings in schoolboy/girl sports and highlighting rivalry week action in baseball and softball between the Exeter Bluehawks and Winnacunnet Warriors.   Sherm gets a chance to interview Bluehawk Softball Head Coach Kristen Morissette about the season so far….the standout players in the game and during the “Two Minute Drill” her son Cody who plays AAA professional baseball for the Miami Marlins

The Red Sox fire Alex Cora…The Bruins lose in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs to Buffalo and the Celtics get bounced out of the NBA tourney by the 76ers.   Thats the Bad and Ugly sports news but Sherm has Good sports news on this edition of the SSF which features schoolboy/schoolgirl highlights from the week including the latest NHIAA standings.   The “Two Minute Drill” highlights three standout Seacoast athletes.

Jay Pinsonnault and Brandon Brown from Seacoast Media Group are Sherm's guest on this edition of the SSF with the focus on the first two weeks of the spring schoolboy/girl sports season.   The talk shifts to the NFL draft…the NBA and NHL playoffs for the Celtics and Bruins and wraps up with Jay's take on the Red Sox.   NOTE:  This episode recorded the day before the firing of Sox manager Alex Cora….more on that topic in the next SSF   You can read Jay and Brandon sports features at seacoastonline.com

Roger Brown from NHHardball.com joins Sherm as the Granite State schoolboy baseball season gets underway.   Roger handicaps the different divisions and their strengths and weaknesses heading into the first week action.   New Hampshire college baseball…the Fishercats and MLB also are topics on the table during this episode of the SSF.   During the "Two Minute Drill" Sherm and Roger discuss headlines from NH Football Report.com

On this edition of the SSF host Sherm Chester is joined by Justin McIsaac the voice of UNH Wildcat football.   The topics include March Madness and the recent report on sports betting and its potential effect on college teams.     Justin gives his take on the effects of the transfer portal on college sports and the recent change of head coach for the Wildcats.   He also shares advice to up and coming play-by-play announcers.   During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm congratulates the girls Bluehawk track team on their great showing at the Winter National Tournament in Boston

In this notebook edition of the SSF host Sherm Chester reviews the results of the weekend of NHIAA hockey and basketball championship action.   Congratulation to all the teams and student athletes who participated in the winter sports programs throughout the Granite State.   Now it's onto spring !!

I don't know if you're like me, but I get at least 5 pitches a week. And 99 times out of 100, they are terrible fits and terribly written.  Which, honestly, has left me to wonder a time or two if collaborations actually work? My guest today, Jan Touchberry, not only believes that collabs are integral, but I truly think she has a God-given gift for seeing opportunities for and creating authentic collaborations.  Listen in as we chat through collaborations, running a FAITH-run business, and the power of workflows and systems.  Get access to The Workflow Exchange Here and snag my checklist for a great SEO blog (the only other place you can access this is inside of SSF). info@faithhanan.com

A notebook edition of the SSF.   With the winter weather causing changes in the NHIAA tournament competitions Sherm covers the upcoming matchups in girls/boys basketball and hockey and the game schedules.   Coach Bill Taylor joins Sherm to review the Exeter Bluehawk boys preliminary tourney game with Goffstown Grizzlies.    During the “Two Minute Drill”  Sherm gives an update on the Girls Division One Basketball Semifinal pairings.

This edition of the SSF salutes two NHIAA Division 1 champions The Exeter High School Bluehawk Unified Co-ed Basketball and Indoor Girls Track teams.   Host Sherm Chester gets to interview Unified Head Coach Katherine Nichols and Indoor Track Head Coach Nate Leveille.   The D1 regular basketball and hockey seasons for boys and girls teams are wrapping up and teams preparing for the upcoming tournaments standings.   During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm acknowledges a new start up media outlet for high school sports coverage in seacoast New Hampshire.

In this episode of Identity at the Center, hosts Jeff and Jim dive into the details of the Shared Signals Framework (SSF) and Continuous Access Evaluation Profile (CAEP), with special guest Atul Tulshibagwale, the CTO of Signal. The trio discusses the complexities and applications of these identity security standards, recent adoption by major tech companies, and how they are transforming the approach towards identity and access management. Atul also shares exciting news about Signal's impending acquisition by CrowdStrike and reflects on a recent safari trip in Kenya. Tune in to learn about the evolution of identity security and the future of SSF and CAEP.Connect with Atul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tulshi/Learn more about the Artificial Intelligence Identity Management Community Group: https://openid.net/cg/artificial-intelligence-identity-management-community-group/Learn more about SSF and CAEP:https://openid.net/how-authzen-and-shared-signals-caep-complement-each-other/https://sgnl.ai/whitepaper/caep-best-practices/https://caep.dev/https://youtu.be/qakOw0g2mZ8?si=p8z9imn7x-HhLdcVhttps://www.youtube.com/live/e64YiAmGmf4?si=QPKDg2Jm9oSZmbhZhttp://sharedsignals.guide/Connect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.comTimestamps:00:00 Introduction and Episode Milestone00:17 Challenges with Installing Molt Bot02:32 MoltBook and AI Agents03:21 Jim's Perspective on AI Assistants09:24 Conferences and Networking10:10 Introduction to Shared Signals and CAEP13:03 CrowdStrike Acquisition of Signal14:03 AI Identity Management Community16:59 Shared Signals Framework and CAEP Explained30:03 Final Version of CAEP and Shared Signals Released30:35 Adoption by Major Technology Providers32:49 Benefits of Implementing Shared Signals36:32 Future of SSF and CAEP40:51 Certification Program for Shared Signals52:48 Real-World Safari Adventure01:00:34 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsKeywords:IDAC, Identity at the Center, Jeff Steadman, Jim McDonald, Atul Tulshibagwale, Shared Signals Framework, SSF, CAEP, Continuous Access Evaluation Profile, OpenID Foundation, CrowdStrike, SGNL AI Identity, Agentic Identity, AuthZEN, Risk, Identity Security, IAM, Podcast

This episode is everything you've ever wanted to know about homeownership, but we're too afraid to ask — from an expert who knows the subject like the back of a stranger's hand. Enjoy! You're gonna feel right at home with this one. Prepare to LAUGH with Nathaniel's humor/comedy book, "STUPID FUNNY"—out NOW! Grab your copy on paperback or eBook | https://a.co/d/bLGSQG7 ~ You'll like it. Unless ya don't. Check out more podcasts, music, and books from SSF host and creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ https://www.treefortknox.com/ Like the original outro theme song? You can listen to it wherever you stream your music. Just search: "So Silly (Theme From the SHORT STUPID FUNNY Podcast" by Nathaniel David Knox Song credit for this episode can be found here.

Jay Pinsonnault from Seacoastonline.com joins Sherm on this edition of the SSF with the emphasis on the Patriots victory over the Broncos and their matchup with Seattle in SB 60 February 8th.   Other topics on the agenda include… The football Hall of Fame snub of Bill Belichick   Two D1 undefeated basketball teams and the upcoming schoolboy/school girl rivalry contest between Exeter and Winnacunnet.   Jay highlights an article about three local students who got the chance to interview Red Sox legend David Ortiz and his upcoming interview with an 88 year old Maine man who has attended every Super Bowl      

Roger Brown of NHFootballReport.com joins Sherm Chester on this edition of the SSF.   Discussion of the Patriots matchup with Denver on the front burner as we head into the Divisional NFL playoffs with the winners heading to the Super Bowl. Sherm has Roger handicap the playoff matchups and the multitude of NFL head coaching openings and then discuss the NCAA National Football champion Indiana Hoosiers.   Roger gives his assessment of new UNH Wildcat head coach Sean Goldrich.   Sherm gives a look at the schoolboy/schoolgirl basketball standings at midseason and during the “Two Minute Drill” he talks about a unique way he viewed the Indiana victory capping off their perfect season.

A notebook edition of the SSF with host Sherm recounting the latest success of the Exeter Bluehawk girls track team and the standout runner Lexi Paterna setting a United States record time. Sherm checks out the standings for the other schoolboy/girl sports…hockey and basketball. He moves onto the upcoming NFL playoffs and the sudden decision by Mike Tomlin to leave his long time coaching position with the Steelers. The Red Sox make a major pitching acquisition and the Spring training timetable is announced.

Happy 2026, everyone! We hope you had a great season and start to your 2026 year! With the holiday season wrapping up, we had more time than expected for respec'ing, levelling, and theory-crafting! So this week we get chatting about GGG's new Djinns in Path of Exile 2, SSF vs. trade, skills and tags, something better about ascending in PoE 2 than in PoE 1(!), and we even get a little snub in on new year resolutions. It's always a pleasure to hang with you! Thanks for giving us your time this week! Love ya!Forever Exiled Info:www.foreverexiled.comPatreonTwitter @ForeverExiled82Path of Exile WebsiteWrecker of Days Builds ListDiscord...FE Merch StoreFE Nexus Store

The biggest SSF  news of the week..Rick Santos announces he is leaving UNH for a head coaching job at the University Pennsylvania. Host Sherm Chester and Roger Brown from NHFootball Report.com talk about the effects on the program and  the appointment of new interim coach  Scott James. The guys talk about the effects of the college player portal and coaching changes on the sport.  Sherm gives an update to the start of the high school basketball season and also a big weekend for the Exeter Bluehawk track teams at UNH. During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm features an interview with Exeter basketball's Jeff Holmes as he enters his 29th season as Bluehawks head coach  

The winter sport season is officially underway in the Granite State and host Sherm Chester and Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoast Media Group have a sneak peek of the seacoast teams. Jay with a preview of his Seacoastonline.com article with Portsmouth Clipper boys basketball standout Derek Swartz and he also shares his research on the local teams and players in boys and girls basketball and seacoast hockey teams as well.   The guys discuss the Patriots success and their post season chances going into their final four regular season contests.   “Hot Stove” baseball talk and the winter MLB meetings in Orlando wraps up this episode of the SSF

Sherm Chester with a notebook edition of the SSF featuring a wrap up of the Fall sports season with the crowning of the Division 1 N.H  football champion…the Bedford Bulldogs. The Yukica Award winner for the best football player in the Granite State is announced. The Patriots keep rolling on with another victory. A recap of the UNH Wildcats football season with a loss in the FCS playoffs, and an update on former Wildcat quarterback Max Brosmer in his first regular season NFL start for the Minnesota Vikings.   Thanks from Sherm to all of the Exeter Bluehawk football players, coaches and support team for a successful season….now it's on to Winter Sports !

On this holiday edition of the SSF host Sherm Chester is joined by Roger Brown from the NH Football Report.com and they discuss the results from the weekend of Granite State football action including the Division 2 and Division 3 Championship contests and the D1 semifinals leading up to this weekends matchup between Bedford and Pinkerton wrapping up the fall sports season.   UNH Wildcat football talk is up next with the Wildcats winning streak continuing with a victory in the “Border Battle” against the U Maine Black Bears leading to a postseason FCS tourney playoff with the South Dakota State Jack rabbits on Saturday.   The Patriots and Drake Maye get their props on extending their winning streak and sitting on top of the AFC East conference.   During the “Two Minute Drill”  the guys salute Exeter athlete and St Anselm basketball standout Josh Morrissette on a major career accomplishment.

A notebook edition of the SSF with Sherm Chester Breaking down the NHIAA playoff brackets for Field Hockey, Boys and Girls Soccer, Unified Soccer and Volleyball. The focus shifts to the wide open D-1 East football conference title.  Winnacunnet, Exeter and Manchester Central playing for the top spot and a bye going into the upcoming playoffs. Another powerful showing by the UNH Wildcats with a win over William & Mary, Patriots talk and a look at the World Series round things out

A notebook edition of the SSF with host Sherm Chester starting off with a check on the NHIAA standings of the fall sports teams.   Football then takes center stage with discussion of the key matchups of last weekend Winnacunnet-Manchester Memorial also Exeter and Dover.   Coach Rich Kane gives his observations on the Bluehawks win and the upcoming game against the Spaulding Red Raiders.   Also on Sherm's notes…the UNH Wildcats looking to rebound on the road…The Patriots success against New Orleans..and the road to the World Series continues

With school back in session and fall in the air, it's the perfect time to get back to basics on the Rules of the Game podcast. On today's episode, we'll review how the advocacy rules differ across the various types of tax-exempt organizations, including 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, and PACs. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or just starting out, understanding these fundamentals is crucial for crafting bold advocacy plans that maximize your capacity and comply with the appropriate rules. Join us for a quick refresher!   Attorneys for this Episode Melissa Marichal Zayas Natalie Ossenfort Susan Finkle Sourlis   Comparison of tax-exempt organizations There are many different types of tax-exempt organizations – our federal tax code offers 29 different types of tax exemptions to choose from! 501(c)(3)s 501(c)(3) organizations are tax-exempt, and donations to 501(c)(3)s are tax deductible. With this favorable treatment come some restrictions related to lobbying and election season advocacy. ·      Public Charities (including Community / Public Foundations) o   Prohibited from supporting or opposing candidates for public office o   Allowed to lobby so long as they stay within certain lobbying limits and use unrestricted dollars to pay for lobbying activities o   May also conduct nonpartisan election-related activities including voter outreach, voter education, voter registration, etc. ·      Private Foundations o   Prohibited from supporting or opposing candidates for public office o   Effectively barred from lobbying due to a steep excise tax that applies to private foundation lobbying expenditures o   Should also be aware of specific rules related to voter registration activities   501(c)(4) social welfare organizations, 501(c)(5) unions, and 501(c)(6) trade associations These organizations enjoy tax exempt status, but donations to them are not tax-deductible for the donor. However, they can engage in a wider array of advocacy activities than 501(c)(3)s. ·      They are allowed to lobby without tax code lobbying limits. ·      They can engage in some partisan political activity as a secondary purpose (for example, express advocacy). ·      When engaging in partisan activities, they need to be aware of campaign finance regulations and reporting thresholds. ·      At the federal level (and in most states), corporations - including tax-exempt organizations - are prohibited from making monetary or in-kind contributions to candidates or political parties.   527 – political organizations 527 political organizations include political parties; campaign committees for candidates running for federal, state, or local office; and federal or state political action committees (“PACs”). ·      The primary purpose of a 527 must be to engage in activities that influence the selection, nomination, election or appointment of an individual to a public office or an office in a political organization. ·      They do not generally engage in lobbying. Their lobbying expenditures may be subject to tax if the lobbying does not further political purposes. ·      There are many types of PACs, including traditional PACs and Super PACs.   How can these organizations work together?  Despite the different restrictions on lobbying and political activity, there are several ways to safely collaborate with organizations that have a different type of tax exemption.   501(c)(3) private foundations & 501(c)(3) public charities ·      Private foundations and public charities can engage in joint nonpartisan, non-lobbying activities, like public education campaigns. ·      Private foundations can also fund public charities, but they must ensure that they don't earmark any funds for lobbying.   501(c)(3) private foundations & 501(c)(4)s/501(c)(5)s/501(c)(6)s ·      Private foundations can also fund 501(c)(4)s, (c)(5)s, and (c)(6)s, but they must follow what are called the expenditure responsibility rules when granting to any non-(c)(3) organization.   501(c)(3) public charities & 501(c)(4)s/501(c)(5)s/501(c)(6)s ·      Public charities, including public and community foundations, can also collaborate with and fund (c)(4)s, (c)(5)s, and (c)(6)s. ·      Remember, your tax-exempt status follows your organization into any coalition work, so (c)(3)s must track any lobbying they engage in on behalf of or in support of the coalition and continue to stay within their lobbying limits. ·      All joint activities and campaigns must be nonpartisan, and any grants from a c3 to a c4 must prohibit the use of funds for partisan political activity. ·      The IRS will count the full grant from a c3 public charity to a c4 as a (c)(3) grassroots lobbying expenditure, unless the grant agreement explicitly prohibits the use of funds for lobbying or states what portions may be used for direct and for grassroots lobbying.   501(c)(4)s/501(c)(5)s/501(c)(6)s & 527 political organizations ·      501(c)(4)s, and all other corporations, should avoid making monetary or in-kind contributions to a political organization or candidate. These types of contributions are prohibited in federal elections, as well as in most state and local elections. ·      However, 501(c)(4) corporations may establish a traditional federal PAC via a Separate Segregated Fund. o   501(c)(4) corporations may not contribute to this federal PAC or any other political organization, but they can pay for a connected SSF's administrative costs. o   There are other special limitations for this type of PAC, including that it can only raise funds from the connected organization's bona fide members and its executive and administrative personnel and their families.   Resources ·      Alliance for Justice, The Connection: Strategies for Creating and Operating 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, and Political Organizations (See p. 11 for chart comparing tax-exempt organizations) ·      Alliance for Justice, Focus on Foundations ·      Alliance for Justice, An Introduction to PACs ·      Alliance for Justice, How to Fund a 501(c)(4)

A notebook edition of the SSF with Sherm Chester reviewing the rivalry week results including an interview with Bluehawk broadcaster Coach Rich Kane.   Also on the agenda…checking the NHIAA standings at mid season…talking about the UNH Wildcats victory in Durham and the Pats big win over Carolina..the Red Sox taking on the Yanks in the playoffs…   During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm remembers seacoast broadcaster Steve Thomas

Jay Pinsonnault and Brandon Brown from the Seacoast Media Group join Sherm for a special “Rivalry Week” edition of the SSF. The guys give their take on all the major matchups of the weekend and the players from both teams Exeter-Winnacunnet to watch. During the “Two Minute Drill” Brandon, Jay and Sherm make their Game of the Week predictions

Mike Murphy,  UNH Associate Athletic Director Marketing & Communications is special guest on this edition of the SSF. Sherm and Mike talk about the fall sports season in Durham focusing on the Wildcat football teams promising start…sizing up the schedule ahead including the upcoming halftime tribute to the Wildcat football championship teams of 1975-1976 and discussing two Wildcat grads in the NFL..Max Brosmer and Dylan Laube. Sherm also asks Mike to share broadcasting advice with up and coming talent. During “The Two Minute Drill” Mike discusses the upcoming "Wildcat for Life"  fundraising campaign.  

Sherm Chester with a notebook edition of the SSF reviewing week two  of the schoolboy football season as well as the UNH Wildcats upcoming contest with Dartmouth…The Granite Bowl.   The notes include a review of the standings in the other fall sports….and a Sherm's take on the upcoming MLB playoffs and the quick start of the Patriots.   For the “Two Minute Drill”  Sherm gives a reminder of the upcoming NH Tackles Hunger campaign on the seacoast.

What happens when the long-awaited concert you and your friends attend turns out to be something very different than what you were expecting? Take a listen to find out! Prepare to LAUGH with Nathaniel's humor/comedy book, "STUPID FUNNY"—out NOW! Grab your copy on paperback or eBook | https://a.co/d/bLGSQG7 ~ You'll like it. Unless ya don't. Check out more podcasts, music, and books from SSF host and creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ https://www.treefortknox.com/ Like the original outro theme song? You can listen to it wherever you stream your music. Just search: "So Silly (Theme From the SHORT STUPID FUNNY Podcast" by Nathaniel David Knox Song credit for this episode can be found here.

A conversation with Dr. Rod Oskouian Find the SSF at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChIIig54yF9aQYvpWGe1DPg Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/ABlOaVck668?si=gSprb1z4_YIYOy3y

Roger Brown from NH  Football Report is Sherm's guest on this edition of the SSF. The tryouts are done and now it's time to get down to business for New Hampshire fall sports programs. The guys are reporting from the official first day of practice in Exeter from William Ball stadium. Roger sizes up the schoolboy football divisions for the upcoming season and three former NH college standouts now playing in the NFL…Dylan Laube, Max Brosmer and Exeter's Hunter Long.

In this episode, we tackle six burning (and mostly ridiculous) issues that Punjab just can't stop talking about:Sidhu Moose Wala vs Babbu Maan Fans – The Great Keyboard WarSomewhere in Punjab, two people are abusing each other over Sidhu Moose Wala and Babbu Maan… while the singers are busy making money and not even aware of their existence. Science even says extreme celebrity obsession lowers IQ, and after reading some of these comments, we believe it. Imagine burning your brain cells for someone who don't even know that you exist. Punjab Police's New SSF – Superman Service ForceChandigarh Police finally had to change their rules after the Punjab CM basically said, “Bas karo yaar.” Meanwhile, Punjab launched the SSF — not to be confused with WWE's Shield — whose main job is to help people on the road. Yes, you heard right… a police force that actually helps you instead of just checking your RC and asking, “Kitthon aa rahe ho?”Thar Owners – The Unofficial Road MafiaIf you own a Thar, congratulations — you automatically get a license to drive like Vin Diesel without brakes. Over-speeding, overtaking from footpaths, and honking at traffic lights like it's a sprint race — they do it all. In Punjab.You own a Thar not the road. It's just a car not a license to be an Idiot. Punjab vs Himachal – The Rivalry Nobody Asked ForEvery time some Punjabi boy misbehaves in Himachal and gets told off, it turns into “Himachal hates Punjab.” Bro, no one hates you — they just hate your parking style, your speaker volume, and your 14 friends dancing on the highway at midnight. Not everything is a border war; sometimes, it's just you being… you.Puwadh Region Mindset – Forever in 1980In Puwadh, some folks are still living in the good old days that never really existed. They'll sell their land for crores, then spend the rest of their life telling everyone, “Oye, eh zameen crore di hai!” But until you sell it, uncle, it's just dirt with nostalgia on top.The 500 Crore Geet Goraya “Scandal”Actress Geet Goraya said she'll only marry someone earning more than her… and joked that even ₹500 crore might not be enough. The internet lost its mind like she'd just announced GST on paranthas. Honestly, why are we so offended? Half the boys watching don't even have ₹500 in their PayTM wallet.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2iOVDWKiddCPKN89wBUhGg/join

A very special edition of the SSF…the 150th episode ! The founding fathers of the SSF…Sherm Chester and “Coach” Bill Taylor recap highlights of the past 15 years they have hosted the program including their mutual affection for NASCAR..The Red Sox…Celtics and the Patriots but especially high school football. The guys wrap up by reviewing the upcoming Bluehawks schedule for the fall. In a special “Two Minute Drill” Sherm interviews his grandson John about his love of football.

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, hosts Jeff and Jim discuss highlights from Identiverse 2025, featuring special guest Sean O'Dell from The Walt Disney Company. They reflect on the importance of continuous identity management, event-driven architecture, and AI in identity and access management (IAM). The conversation covers a range of topics, including insights from the CAEP (continuous access evaluation profile) panel, adoption of the shared signals framework (SSF), and the evolution of identity verification. Tune in for a deep dive into the future of IAM and thoughtful reflections on key industry trends and practices.00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:05 Acknowledgements and Thanks00:23 Conference Highlights and Listener Feedback01:36 Introducing the Guest Speaker: Sean O'Dell01:48 Sean O'Dell's Role and Responsibilities02:35 Panel Discussion Recap: Event-Driven Identity Management03:29 Audience Engagement and Technical Questions04:34 Continuous Identity and Security Paradigms09:19 Federated Policies and Signal Integration19:28 Privacy Sharing and Anonymity20:25 Vendor Adoption and Keynotes21:28 AI and Data Readiness22:26 Non-Human Identities vs. Workload IAM26:25 Continuous Authentication and Identity28:12 Shared Signals Framework and Device Management31:34 Vendor Solutions and Identity Verification34:58 Panel Reflections and Moderation InsightsConnect with Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanodentity/Learn more about CAEP: https://caep.dev/Connect with us on LinkedIn:Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/Visit the show on the web at http://idacpodcast.com

Sriram & Preetham from Scalefusion join us to talk about device security & compliance, as well as how to handle the necessary access control issues that can come from it. Whether it's SSF, app management, identity management, there's always knock-on effects. How can folks handle them? Hosts: Tom Bridge - @tbridge@theinternet.social Marcus Ransom - @marcusransom Guests: Sriram Kakarala, CPO, Scalefusion - LinkedIn Preetham Gurram, VP of Product, Scalefusion - LinkedIn Sponsors: Kandji 1Password Nudge Security Watchman Monitoring If you're interested in sponsoring the Mac Admins Podcast, please email podcast@macadmins.org for more information. Get the latest about the Mac Admins Podcast, follow us on Twitter! We're @MacAdmPodcast! The Mac Admins Podcast has launched a Patreon Campaign! Our named patrons this month include Weldon Dodd, Damien Barrett, Justin Holt, Chad Swarthout, William Smith, Stephen Weinstein, Seb Nash, Dan McLaughlin, Joe Sfarra, Nate Cinal, Jon Brown, Dan Barker, Tim Perfitt, Ashley MacKinlay, Tobias Linder Philippe Daoust, AJ Potrebka, Adam Burg, & Hamlin Krewson

Sherm's special guest on this edition of the SSF is Nick Anastos from FNLNH Media. Nick is one of the most prolific and versatile broadcasters in the business. If you are an aspiring play by play announcer pay attention to the expertise of one of the best.   The guys talk sports in general but focus on FNLNH coverage of high school sports in the Granite State and Nick gives a look ahead to the 2025 N.H. football season.   Catch replays of the past seasons contests including the recent CHAD East-West football at FNLNH Media on YouTube.

Brian Marquez-Hall is a Development Officer at the Southern Scholarship Foundation and one of two recipients of the 2025 Outstanding Young Professional award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. From launching inclusive initiatives and tripling donor gifts at Elder Care Services to raising $100,000 in just ten weeks at SSF, Brian has consistently delivered results rooted in equity, innovation, and authentic engagement. We spoke with him live at ICON, the association's international conference in Seattle, Washington.

A special notebook edition of the SSF for the 4th of July holiday.   Sherm gives his take on the recent NBA and NHL drafts and speculation on the upcoming seasons.  The MLB trade deadline is lurking and will the Red Sox make another move. He also reveals the NHIAA D-1 Fall football schedule.   During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm gives major kudos to up and coming Bluehawk broadcaster Kyle Vivenzio.

Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoastonline.com  joins Sherm Chester for a wrap up of the New Hampshire spring sports season. The focus is the baseball championship for the Exeter Bluehawks with a recap of their 3-1 win over seacoast rival Winnacunnet Warriors as well as the other divisional championships at the home of the N.H. Fishercats. Talk shifts to the bombshell trade of Raffi Devers from the Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants.   The Two Minute Drill features a preview of upcoming SSF podcasts during the summer.

Sherm goes solo during this SSF highlighting all the state tourney matchups in lacrosse…baseball…softball and track.   Keep posted on the tournaments with daily coverage by Jay Pinsonnault at Seacoastonline.com and Roger Brown at NHHardball.com

Barak Dror joins us to discuss the merits of Solid-state fermentation in regards to fungi research & development, covering everything from the history of SSF to it's modern applications in food science and increasing profitability as a mushroom entrepreneur. https://www.barakdror.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If your friend calls you on on the phone, you should definitely answer it... right? The answer is yes (probably), but that doesnt mean you won't encounter something strange. Take a listen to this heartfelt glimpse into friendship, grief, and how homophones can cause a bit of confusion. Prepare to LAUGH with Nathaniel's humor/comedy book, "STUPID FUNNY"—out NOW! Grab your copy on paperback or eBook | https://a.co/d/bLGSQG7 ~ You'll like it. Unless ya don't. Check out more podcasts, music, and books from SSF host and creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ https://www.treefortknox.com/ Like the original intro/outro theme song? You can listen to it wherever you stream your music. Just search: "So Silly (Theme From the SHORT STUPID FUNNY Podcast" by Nathaniel David Knox

(Weihnachtswoche, Tag 4) "Wusstet ihr eigentlich …?" ist unser Name für "Zusatzfolgen" zu großen Podcasts. In ihnen kommen alle Infos, Anekdoten, O-Töne und andere Dinge unter, die in der Hauptfolge keinen Platz hatten, vergessen wurden oder uns zu spät eingefallen sind. Das Format ist eines unserer beliebesten und häufigsten Unterstützerformate: Allein in diesem Jahr gab es (mit dieser) 16 Ausgaben davon. 6 davon bezogen sich auf SF-Folgen, 7 auf SSF und 3 auf SFT. Diesmal geht es um Deus Ex, das ist keine Wiederveröffentlichung aus dem Steady- oder Patreon-Feed, sondern eine brandneue Folge! Darin besprechen wir… … das Geheimnis des fehlenden Empire State Buildings … warum die Leitern im Spiel so schlecht funktionieren … den Besuch der Matrix und der Ion-Storm-Büros via Deus Ex … kuriose Bugs und zwei NPCs auf der Suche nach Sitzgelegenheiten Und als Bonus erklärt uns Verschwörungsexperte Christian Beuster die Wahrheit hinter zwei Verschwörungsmythen des Spiels.