Eric is joined by longtime friend and colleague Jeremy Brast of Chapter 2 Solutions. They cover shared Army and civilian work history, the Supreme Court taking up AR-15 ban cases, the ATF’s recent open letter on NFA items (SBRs, SBSs, and suppressors) following the tax reduction to zero, and Jeremy’s new AI consulting business aimed at small businesses. The episode also includes gear talk (Bone Frog 77gr 556 ammo, Glock 19 + Tenicor, compact mag pouch ARs) and plans for future training.

Guest

Jeremy Brast – Founder of Chapter 2 Solutions

• Website: www.chapter2solutions.ai (note: .ai, not .com)
• Email: [email protected]
• Offers a free 15-minute assessment for small business owners plus paid deeper assessments and implementation help for AI tools, workflow automation, AI receptionists, RAG knowledge bases, and more.

Key Topics

• Jeremy’s background: Western New York, Army infantry to signal, deployments (including IED injury in 2005), contracting, and ~16 years in the same civilian job as Eric
• Shared work history, combat patches, and the current generation of soldiers
• Shooting and training: Glock matches, canceled NRA ARC matches, and plans for joint training
• SCOTUS AR-15 cases: Virmonte v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins (combined). Narrow question on whether the Second and Fourteenth Amendments protect ownership of AR-15-type rifles. Arguments scheduled for December 2; decision expected by June 2027. Discussion of “in common use,” Heller, and Bruen.
• ATF / NFA update (open letter dated ~October 9, 2026): Following the tax reduction to $0 on certain NFA items under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and related litigation, ATF is exercising enforcement discretion and will no longer require approval or registration for short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, silencers, and any other weapons. Strong caveats on state and local law (including North Carolina and Georgia).
• Chapter 2 Solutions: Practical AI for small businesses — free 15-minute assessments, social media automation, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) knowledge bases, AI receptionists, scheduling tools, and workflow builds. Emphasis on tools that save time and capture leads rather than replacing people.
• Gear: Bone Frog 5.56 77gr Barnes Match Burner (comparison to Black Hills Mk 262), Glock 19 Gen 5 with Ghost trigger and Tenicor Velo 4 holster, compact AR builds (including a 10.5" folder and 300 Blackout), and related accessories.

Notable Mentions

• Tenicor (holsters and related gear) www.tenicor.com 
• Bone Frog Ammunition
• ARC matches (NRA)
• Chapter 2 Solutions website and contact info

Links & Resources

• Chapter 2 Solutions: www.chapter2solutions.ai
• Contact: [email protected]

Show Notes Notes

This is a conversational episode mixing personal/military background, significant Second Amendment developments, and a practical look at AI tools for small businesses. As always, Eric and Jeremy are not lawyers — check your own state and local laws before acting on any NFA or firearms-related information discussed.