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The Weekly Reload Podcast

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

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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Reload Reporter Julie Miller and I look at the biggest donation Everytown's Super PAC has ever received. Unsurprisingly, it came from billionaire Michael Bloomberg. The $22 million drop put Everytown into record fundraising territory. But we also loo... more

This week, we're previewing how gun politics may impact the upcoming midterm elections.

To do that, we have Semafor's Burgess Everett back on the show. He serves as the publication's congressional bureau chief. And he's one of the most knowledgeable... more

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I detail Florida's decision on how it plans to enforce, or not enforce, its National Firearms Act (NFA) mirror law. Then I discuss the National Rifle Association's new ad in the Texas Senate race. And I discribe how a new filing from the Department o... more

This week, we have the first interview with ATF Director Robert Cekada and Chief Counsel Robert Leider on their new guidance for how the agency will now handle the National Firearms Act (NFA).

Director Cekada and Chief Counsel Leider laid out what t... more

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Burgess Everett
Semafor congressional bureau chief who has covered the Senate for more than 13 years
Semafor
Episode: How Will Gun Politics Impact the Midterms? (Ft. Semafor's Burgess Everett)
Robert Cekada
ATF Director
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Episode: Exclusive: ATF Director, Chief Counsel Explain New Guidance on Silencers, SBRs
Robert Leider
ATF Chief Counsel
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Episode: Exclusive: ATF Director, Chief Counsel Explain New Guidance on Silencers, SBRs
Kerri Raissian
Executive Director of Yale's Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative and co-editor of Vital City edition
Yale University
Episode: Researching Women and Guns (Ft. Yale's Kerri Raissian & KU's Margaret Kelley)
Margaret Kelley
Researcher from the University of Kansas studying firearms use
University of Kansas
Episode: Researching Women and Guns (Ft. Yale's Kerri Raissian & KU's Margaret Kelley)
Stephen Gutowski
Founder of The Reload
The Reload
Episode: Connecticut's Glock Ban Gets Blocked; Gun Owners Join Flock Camera Backlash
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)
Cam Edwards
Host of Cam and Company; editor of Bearing Arms
Bearing Arms
Episode: Examining the Pro-Gun Briefs in the SCOTUS AR-15 Case (Ft. Bearing Arms' Cam Edwards)

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 141 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.

Exclusive: ATF Director, Chief Counsel Explain New Guidance on Silencers, SBRs
Q: How should we consider this legally? You're issuing a guidance, it's an open letter, it's not a rule. Are you planning to develop a rule for long-term legal stability, and how much weight can people give to this guidance?
Leider says the guidance represents the considered views of the Department of Justice, and that U.S. attorneys will follow it. He cautions that some agents may not immediately know about the change, so the agencies are working to communicate it to law enforcement.
Exclusive: ATF Director, Chief Counsel Explain New Guidance on Silencers, SBRs
Q: If I'm covered by the injunction and go into a gun store to buy a silencer or suppressor, what does that process look like under this guidance?
In states that do not require ATF approval, the buyer completes a Form 4473 and passes a NICS background check at a dealer who has the required Special Occupational Tax designation. No Form 1 or Form 4 is required.
How Will Gun Politics Impact the Midterms? (Ft. Semafor's Burgess Everett)
Q: What do you think the... What is that going to look like on gun policy? Do you see any... Have you heard any concerted plan on what the party was going to do? What do you think is even realistic for them to try to pull off in the next two years?
Everett expects Democrats who take both chambers to avoid immediately pursuing sweeping gun legislation because members from conservative states face difficult votes and the party will be under close scrutiny. He anticipates internal disagreements, while noting that Democrats might pursue measures that expose Trump to vetoes or seek areas for cooperation with him.
How Will Gun Politics Impact the Midterms? (Ft. Semafor's Burgess Everett)
Q: Can you just tell us a little bit about that Giffords buy? What are the details there? What's coming from that group?
Everett says Giffords is spending $10 million on selected competitive races, using analytics to target where the ads could matter most. The ads connect Republican candidates' support from gun groups to their votes and present the relationship as corruption. He adds that the group is avoiding some Republicans who supported the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, including Susan Collins.
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.

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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. Robert Cekada
3. Robert Leider
4. Kerri Raissian
5. Margaret Kelley
6. Stephen Gutowski
7. Bill Sack
8. James Reeves

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