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The Weekly Reload Podcast

Stephen Gutowski
Second Amendment
Gun Rights
Supreme Court
National Firearms Act
Gun Policy
ATF
Gun Control
NRA
Kamala Harris
Department Of Justice
Trump Administration
Donald Trump
National Rifle Association
Ar-15
Virginia
Biden Administration
Gun Sales
Assault Weapons Ban
Glock
Silencers

A podcast from The Reload that offers sober, serious firearms reporting and analysis. It focuses on gun policy, politics, and culture. Tune in to hear from Reload Founder Stephen Gutowski and special guests from across the gun world each week.

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Latest Episodes

This week, we're looking at a Fourth Amendment case out of New Hampshire.

To do that, we have the Second Amendment Foundation's (SAF) Bill Sack with us to describe how his group secured a settlement with Hillsboro-Deering High School over the search... more

In a shortened and early update, I detail the Ninth Circuit's decision to uphold novel Hawaiian gun-buying restrictions by using a "carve-out" it identified in the Supreme Court's Bruen decision. Then I explain the latest poll to look at what America... more

This week, we're talking to the man at the center of a brand new legal fight in the gun world.

The Firearms Blog TV founder, James Reeves, was subpoenaed in an Everytown-backed lawsuit seeking to hold Smith and Wesson liable for the Highland Park ma... more

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Reload Reporter Julie Miller and I cover a new ruling out of Montgomery County, Maryland, that blocks a gun ban at places of worship. We also discuss Washington, DC attempting to intervene in the legal fight between the NRA and its foundation on the ... more

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Bill Sack
Senior Director of Legal Operations, Second Amendment Foundation
Second Amendment Foundation
Episode: High School Admits Gun Search Was Clearly Illegal (Ft. SAF's Bill Sack)
James Reeves
Lawyer and TFB TV contributor
TFB TV
Episode: Guntuber Subpoenaed By Gun-Control Group in Mass Shooting Liability Case (Ft. TFB TV's James Reeves)
Shiv Parihar
Reload Reporter
The Reload
Episode: On the Ground in Ukraine's Gun-Rights Fight; The Third Circuit Revives New Jersey Gun Industry Suit
David Yamane
Wake Forest University Professor of Sociology
Wake Forest University
Episode: Teaching a College Course on Guns in America (Ft. Wake Forest's David Yamane)
Stefanie Schappert
Senior journalist at Cybernews
Cybernews
Episode: ATF Hacked in Russian Ransomware Attack (Ft. Cybernews' Stefanie Schappert)
Receit Banjari-Banjani
Founder of Sentinel; Mumbai-based developer of a printer-embedded gun-part filter
Sentinel
Episode: Startup Says It's Developed 3D Printer Gun Part Filter; DOJ Rights Restoration Process Drops
Rob Beckman
Reload member and firearms trainer podcast host
Reload community
Episode: Startup Says It's Developed 3D Printer Gun Part Filter; DOJ Rights Restoration Process Drops
Travis White
President and CEO of FRAC
FRAC (Firearm Regulatory Accountability Coalition)
Episode: How Gun-Rights Advocates Convinced a Judge the National Firearms Act is Unconstitutional (Ft. FRAC's Travis White)
Ilya Somin
George Mason University law professor; Simon Chair in Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute
George Mason University; Cato Institute
Episode: A Pro-Gun Critique of the SCOTUS Second Amendment Test (Ft. GMU Professor Ilya Somin)

Hosts

Stephen Gutowski
Host and founder of The Reload; host of weekly discussions and news segments.
Jake Fogleman
Contributing writer; co-host for news update segments.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 140 ratings
  • Liberty minded 2A

    Great show for those wanting to keep up on news and legislation affecting our sacred Second Amendment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iPhone0772
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    A very interesting podcast about what’s new in guns and gun politics.

    I will say I find the sports banter completely boring.

    I wish you would stop wasting so much time talking about your home sports teams

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Docduracoat
    United States3 years ago
  • SPORTS TALK

    PLEASE STOP THE SPORTS TALK BANTER. Your podcast is EXCELLENT. You are more informed and insightful than any attorney you have on. But, when you talk about the eagles, I swerve off the road to hit the fast forward button. Other than the useless sports banter your podcast is the best on gun issues. Thanks for all the time and research you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    High G Flyer
    United States3 years ago
  • Informative and refreshing take on firearms news

    Stephen does a fantastic job making complex and often misunderstood firearms and legal topics understandable with zero excess hype or drama. He has a very professional and business like demeanor but also clearly has a passion for the topics he covers. I really enjoy the news segments, as he also has a very good cast of news analysts to keep the topics and discussions fresh and relevant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gorilla2k
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent show but….

    …please invest in a better microphone and some sound treatment. The sibilance is killing my ears!

    Aside from that, great work! Carry on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bogachiel Cambuza
    United States3 years ago

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Polished interviews with top legal scholars and policy experts.
Engaging, well-researched analysis that keeps me informed on gun policy developments.
Some listeners wish for less sports banter and more balanced hosting style.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

CDC Restores Gun Defense Use Estimates; YouTuber JaredAF on Building Marksmanship
Q: Why did the CDC change and then reinstate the language about defensive gun use?
The hosts suggest the changes were politically motivated and pushed by lobbying efforts, with limited transparency from the CDC about the reasons for changing and then restoring the language. They emphasize the importance of public explanation and documentation when government agencies modify data or descriptions.
CDC Restores Gun Defense Use Estimates; YouTuber JaredAF on Building Marksmanship
Q: What do other researchers think about Gary Kleck's estimate? Is it commonly accepted or not?
Stephen explains that Bryant does not accept Kleck's 2.5 million figure and notes there is a broad debate in the field about defensively used gun estimates, with critiques focused on methodology and population sampling. The discussion underscores that there is no consensus, and estimates vary widely based on measurement approach.
Colorado Gun Sales Soar as New Restrictions Arrive; The Humble Marksman Explains the Gun Industry's Latest Crossroads
Q: So can you just give us maybe a little bit of background on that video and some of the ideas in it?
David discusses the history of handgun development, from Glock's entry into concealed carry to the rise of compact, high-capacity 9mm designs and the evolution of 2011-era pistols, framing how industry trends have shifted toward high-end, feature-rich carry guns.
SCOTUS Takes AR-15 Ban Challenge as Virginia Ban Goes Into Effect
Q: What do experts think the Supreme Court will do with the AR-15 bans?
Experts broadly expect the Court to strike down AR-15 bans, arguing that common arms widely used for lawful purposes cannot be prohibited; a few experts remain cautious.
SCOTUS Takes AR-15 Ban Challenge as Virginia Ban Goes Into Effect
Q: Could you give us a little breakdown of what lower courts have actually held so far in the Solvens band cases?
Two circuits (Seventh and Fourth) have held AR-15s are not arms under the Second Amendment, while the First and Second Circuits have treated AR-15s as arms but with a nuanced historical analysis that accommodates modern concerns.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Weekly Reload Podcast

What is The Weekly Reload Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sober, policy-focused show that analyzes gun policy, politics, and culture through rigorous reporting and expert guests. Episodes routinely dissect ongoing court battles, regulatory changes, and legislative developments (from Bruen-era standards to state bans and DOJ actions), while also exploring market trends and industry implications. A standout element is assembling leading voices from law, academia, advocacy, and journalism to unpack complex constitutional debates and their real-world effects for dealers, manufacturers, and voters. The tone tends toward analytical, non-sensational coverage with a steady emphasis on practical implications for gun rights and policy.

Noteworthy is the regular inclusion of prominent scholars, attorneys,... more

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2. James Reeves
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