The Weekly Reload Podcast

Stephen Gutowski

Second Amendment

Gun Rights

NRA

Supreme Court

Gun Control

Gun Policy

Kamala Harris

National Firearms Act

ATF

Donald Trump

Trump Administration

Department Of Justice

National Rifle Association

Assault Weapons Ban

Virginia

Ar-15

Biden Administration

Gun Sales

Glock

Gun Violence

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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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	378	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	PoliticsNewsNews Commentary

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Latest Episodes

How Gun-Rights Advocates Convinced a Judge the National Firearms Act is Unconstitutional (Ft. FRAC's Travis White)

This week, we're taking a close look at a federal judge's decision to strike down a wide swath of National Firearms Act (NFA) regulations.

To do that, we have one of the plaintiffs in the case. Travis White is the President of the Firearms Regulator... more

Today • 1 hr

Colorado Gun Sales Soar as New Restrictions Arrive; The Humble Marksman Explains the Gun Industry's Latest Crossroads

Reload Founder Stephen Gutowski details the latest on gun sales spiking in Colorado ahead of the state's new permit-to-purchase law going into effect. He also explains the Department of Justice's new case against Montgomery County, Maryland's broad "... more

7 Aug 2026 • 1 hr 4 min

A Pro-Gun Critique of the SCOTUS Second Amendment Test (Ft. GMU Professor Ilya Somin)

We've looked at the Supreme Court's upcoming Second Amendment case against AR-15 bans with the lawyer who helped craft the Court's view of gun rights and with a professor who is a prominent critic of that view from the left. This week, we're doing th... more

3 Aug 2026 • 59 min

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Connecticut Under-21 Handgun Bans Upheld; Virginia AR-15 Ban to Stay Blocked

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss a sweeping new ruling out of Connecticut, where a federal judge upheld the state's handgun restrictions for 18-20-year-olds shortly after the Supreme Court declined to address the issue. We also cover a... more

30 Jul 2026 • 48 min

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Recent Guests

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)

Ilya Soman

Law professor at George Mason University and Cato Institute scholar

George Mason University; Cato Institute

Episode: Connecticut Under-21 Handgun Bans Upheld; Virginia AR-15 Ban to Stay Blocked

Philip Van Cleave

President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League

Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL)

Episode: AR-15s Return to Virginia Shelves (Ft. VCDL's Phil Van Cleave)

Brian Frye

Tulane Law Professor

Tulane Law School

Episode: Confronting the Flawed Story Behind the First SCOTUS Second Amendment Case (Ft. Brian Frye)

Stephen Halbrook

Second Amendment attorney discussing gun law and Supreme Court cases

Self-employed attorney; author

Episode: Where SCOTUS Has Come on Guns and Where It's Going in the AR Ban Case (ft. Stephen Halbrook)

Karan Singh

Reload member from Maryland, longtime gun owner and activist

The Reload member

Episode: SCOTUS Takes AR-15 Ban Challenge as Virginia Ban Goes Into Effect

Stephen Hallbrook

Prominent scholar on Second Amendment jurisprudence

Independent scholar, Second Amendment expert

Episode: SCOTUS Takes AR-15 Ban Challenge as Virginia Ban Goes Into Effect

Matt Larosiere

Gun rights lawyer

Fuddbusters / NRA litigation efforts (plaintiff attorney in Florida case)

Episode: Florida Waves White Flag on Gun Waiting Periods (Ft. Matt Larosiere)

Matthew Hoy

Reload member who shares his background and discusses his book

The Reload member

Episode: Virginia Denies Individual Right to Arms in AR-15 Ban Case; DOJ Investigates Philly Over Gun-Carry Permit Revocations

Hosts

Stephen Gutowski

Founder and host focused on serious firearms reporting and gun policy analysis.

Jake Fogleman

Host and contributing writer on gun policy and politics; provides newsroom-style reporting and analysis.

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 States2 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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Very informed and balanced analysis of gun policy and legal developments.

Some listeners want less sports banter and more focus on policy and law.

Appreciate the no-drama, professional reporting style and strong guest lineup.

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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.

Why Lower Courts Agree on AR-15 Bans and Why it May Not Matter (Ft. Andrew Willinger)

Q: Could magazines or suppressors fall under the same analysis, and how might the Court approach them?

There is debate about whether magazines or suppressors are arms themselves or accessories; the Court may extend the step-two historical-analogue framework to these items, but there is significant uncertainty about how far the text-history-tradition test will reach.

Why Lower Courts Agree on AR-15 Bans and Why it May Not Matter (Ft. Andrew Willinger)

Q: What role does 'common use' play in the analysis, and will the Court address it more clearly?

Common use is central to determining protected status under Bruen, but many lower courts avoid deep common-use analyses at step one and defer to step two, which examines historical tradition; the guest predicts the Court may constrain or clarify common-use considerations but may not delineate a precise numeric threshold.

Why Lower Courts Agree on AR-15 Bans and Why it May Not Matter (Ft. Andrew Willinger)

Q: How do the lower courts' interpretations of Bruen compare across circuits?

They largely converge on a framework that emphasizes the first-step textual inquiry and a second-step history-and-tradition analysis, with several circuits upholding bans but with ongoing debates about the weight given to common-use, military-use, and historical analogues.

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A sober, policy-focused show that centers firearm regulation, politics, and the gun-rights landscape, featuring in-depth analysis of new rules, court decisions, and legislative developments. The hosts pair rigorous reporting with practical commentary from industry insiders, attorneys, and advocacy groups, offering nuanced perspectives on how changes at the federal and state levels affect dealers, manufacturers, and gun owners. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on legal frameworks (Bruin, NFA, Brady Act) and regulatory developments, along with a steady stream of expert guests across the gun-policy world. This podcast is especially useful for listeners who want clear, data-driven breakdowns of policy actions and their real-world implicati... more

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