thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 15hIf not, buy a membership today for exclusive access to this and hundreds of other pieces: thereload.com/membership-s...thereload.comJoin the Reload TodayBuy a Reload membership for exclusive access to hundreds of pieces and more! 011
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 15hIf you're a Reload Member, click here to read the rest: thereload.com/analysis-how...thereload.comAnalysis: How Long Can the NFA Injunction Last? [Member Exclusive]We found out this week that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially decided against appealing the decision in Silencer Shop v. ATF. Does that mean much of the National Firearms Act (NFA) will s... 111
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 15hAnalysis: How Long Can the NFA Injunction Last? [Member Exclusive] 131
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 30/09/2026If you like this sort of sober, serious approach to firearms reporting and analysis, sign up for our FREE weekly newsletter here: thereload.com/free-newslet...thereload.comSign up for our free newsletterA weekly roundup of the most important gun stories in America, curated by award-winning journalist Stephen Gutowski. 000
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 30/09/2026You can read the full piece here for FREE: thereload.com/analysis-his...thereload.comAnalysis: History Shows There’s No Tradition of Special Taxes on Common GunsGovernor Gavin Newsom (D.) has called it a “sin tax.” But there’s little record of similar taxes on popular firearms throughout history, which may make it unconstitutional. 121
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Analysis: History Shows There’s No Tradition of Special Taxes on Common Guns (By Kostas Moros) 110
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 30/09/2026If you're not a Reload Member, buy a membership today for exclusive access to this piece and hundreds of others! thereload.com/membership-s...thereload.comJoin the Reload TodayBuy a Reload membership for exclusive access to hundreds of pieces and more! 000
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 30/09/2026If you're a Reload Member, click here to read the full piece: thereload.com/analysis-new...thereload.comAnalysis: New York Times Gun Reporting Mistakes Indicative of Industry Issue [Member Exclusive]A recent piece from The New York Times is a good example of what major media outlets get wrong when covering guns and why. 111
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Analysis: New York Times Gun Reporting Mistakes Indicative of Industry Issue [Member Exclusive] 131
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 24/09/2026You can watch the news update on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/S3qvcQHtXiYyoutu.beNinth Circuit Finds Bruen Test 'Carve Out'; Poll Says Americans Split on SCOTUS AR-15 CaseYouTube video by The Reload 021
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 24/09/2026News Update Podcast: Ninth Circuit Finds Bruen Test 'Carve Out'; Poll Says Americans Split on SCOTUS AR-15 Case thereload.fireside.fm/ninth-circui...thereload.fireside.fmNinth Circuit Finds Bruen Test 'Carve Out'; Poll Says Americans Split on SCOTUS AR-15 CaseReload Founder Stephen Gutowski discusses a new en banc Ninth Circuit ruling upholding Hawaii's novel permit-to-purchase laws and a new poll on the Viramontes v. Cook County case. 111
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 21/09/2026You can also watch our interview with @jjreeves on YouTube here: youtu.be/VLHUcbmpv7U?...youtu.beGuntuber Subpoenaed By Gun-Control Group in Mass Shooting Liability Case (Ft. @JamesReeves)YouTube video by The Reload 041
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Our podcast interview with @jjreeves on being subpoenaed by Everytown-backed plaintiffs in a mass shooting liability case is now public. You can listen here: thereload.fireside.fm/guntuber-sub...thereload.fireside.fmGuntuber Subpoenaed By Gun-Control Group in Mass Shooting Liability Case (Ft. TFB TV's James Reeves)Host Stephen Gutowski and TFB TV's James Reeves discuss the latter being subpoenaed in a gun-control case against Smith and Wesson. 143
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Podcast: Guntuber Subpoenaed By Gun-Control Group in Mass Shooting Liability Case (Ft. TFB TV’s James Reeves) [Member Early Access] thereload.com/podcast-gunt...thereload.comPodcast: Guntuber Subpoenaed By Gun-Control Group in Mass Shooting Liability Case (Ft. TFB TV’s James Reeves) [Member Early Access]Plus, Reload Reporter Julie Miller and I cover a new ruling out of Montgomery County, Maryland, that blocks a gun ban at places of worship. 031
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 18/09/2026You can watch our news update podcast on YouTube here for FREE: youtu.be/sa0ng8SCVUkyoutu.beMaryland Synagogue Wins Injunction Against Gun-Carry Ban; DC Jumps Into NRA Foundation FightYouTube video by The Reload 011
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 18/09/2026News Update Podcast: Maryland Synagogue Wins Injunction Against Gun-Carry Ban; DC Jumps Into NRA Foundation Fight thereload.fireside.fm/maryland-syn...thereload.fireside.fmMaryland Synagogue Wins Injunction Against Gun-Carry Ban; DC Jumps Into NRA Foundation FightHost Julie Miller and Reload Founder Stephen Gutowski discuss a new ruling on places-of-worship gun bans and the NRA's legal fight with its foundation. 130
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 11/09/2026You can watch our podcast with the latest on Ukrainian gun policy and the NSSF's suit against New Jersey on YouTube: youtu.be/WyCpHqSRsto?...youtu.beOn the Ground in Ukraine's Gun-Rights Fight; Third Circuit Revives New Jersey Gun-Industry SuitYouTube video by The Reload 022
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 11/09/2026News Update Podcast: On the Ground in Ukraine's Gun-Rights Fight; The Third Circuit Revives New Jersey Gun Industry Suit thereload.fireside.fm/on-the-groun...thereload.fireside.fmOn the Ground in Ukraine's Gun-Rights Fight; The Third Circuit Revives New Jersey Gun Industry SuitHost Stephen Gutowski and Reload Reporter Shiv Parihar discuss the latter's reporting on gun rights in Kyiv. 121
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 11/09/2026If not, buy a membership today for exclusive access to this and hundreds of other pieces: thereload.com/membership-s...thereload.comJoin the Reload TodayBuy a Reload membership for exclusive access to hundreds of pieces and more! 011
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 11/09/2026If you're a Reload Member, you can read the full piece here: thereload.com/shooting-is-...thereload.com“Shooting is Very Nice When It’s Only Going One Direction,” Ukrainian Gun Store Staff See Surging Interest [Member Early Access]Kyiv, Ukraine — This August, The Reload spoke to businesses in the Ukrainian gun community about the change in the country’s firearm market and the growth of Ukrainian gun culture. They reported growi... 141
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 11/09/2026“Shooting is Very Nice When It’s Only Going One Direction,” Ukrainian Gun Store Staff See Surging Interest [Member Early Access] 142
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 11/09/2026If you appreciate this kind of sober, serious firearms journalism, you can sign up for our FREE weekly newsletter. We'll have more from Ukraine in tomorrow's edition: thereload.com/free-newslet...thereload.comSign up for our free newsletterA weekly roundup of the most important gun stories in America, curated by award-winning journalist Stephen Gutowski. 032
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 11/09/2026You can read the full on-the-ground report from Ukraine here for FREE: thereload.com/exclusive-uk...thereload.comExclusive: Ukrainian Right to Bear Arms Policy Push Proceeds at a Snail’s PaceKyiv, Ukraine — Ukraine is the only country in Europe where firearm regulation exists only by statute. But the Russian invasion could change all of that–at least, eventually. 172
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Exclusive: Ukrainian Right to Bear Arms Policy Push Proceeds at a Snail’s Pace 142
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 09/09/2026If you appreciate this kind of sober, serious approach to firearms journalism, sign up for our FREE weekly newsletter here: thereload.com/free-newslet...thereload.comSign up for our free newsletterA weekly roundup of the most important gun stories in America, curated by award-winning journalist Stephen Gutowski. 021
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 09/09/2026You can read the full piece here for FREE: thereload.com/analysis-the...thereload.comAnalysis: The ‘Dangerous and Unusual’ Standard is About Conduct, Not Weapons ThemselvesThe Supreme Court’s latest Second Amendment case, Viramontes v. Cook County, is likely to come down to whether AR-15s are “dangerous and unusual” weapons. 121
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Analysis: The ‘Dangerous and Unusual’ Standard is About Conduct, Not Weapons Themselves (By Alan Beck) 142
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 04/09/2026You can watch the podcast here: youtu.be/pxmDiap_GSk?...youtu.beSurvey Gives Insight on Gun Ownership, Defensive Use; Ninth Circuit Upholds Gun Store SurveillanceYouTube video by The Reload 000
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 04/09/2026News Update Podcast: New Survey Gives Insight on Gun Ownership, Defensive Use; Ninth Circuit Upholds Gun Store Surveillance Law thereload.fireside.fm/new-survey-g...thereload.fireside.fmNew Survey Gives Insight on Gun Ownership, Defensive Use; Ninth Circuit Upholds Gun Store Surveillance LawHost Julie Miller and Reload Founder Stephen Gutowski examine a new survey on gun ownership and defensive use. 100
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 04/09/2026If you're not a Reload Member, sign up today for exclusive access to this piece and hundreds more like it: thereload.com/membership-s...thereload.comJoin the Reload TodayBuy a Reload membership for exclusive access to hundreds of pieces and more! 011
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 04/09/2026If you're a Reload Member, you can read the full piece here: thereload.com/analysis-how...thereload.comAnalysis: How Defense Gun Uses Stack Up in the Latest Major Survey [Member Exclusive]Just as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reinstated its section on Defensive Gun Use (DGU) estimates, we have another one. 132
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Analysis: How Defense Gun Uses Stack Up in the Latest Major Survey [Member Exclusive] 122
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 04/09/2026If you appreciate this kind of sober, serious firearms reporting, you can sign up for our FREE weekly newsletter here: thereload.com/free-newslet...thereload.comSign up for our free newsletterA weekly roundup of the most important gun stories in America, curated by award-winning journalist Stephen Gutowski. 021
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 04/09/2026You can read the full piece here for FREE: thereload.com/survey-more-...thereload.comSurvey: More Women and Minorities Own Guns Than Ever, 40 Million AR-15s Now in American HandsA new survey of nearly 17,000 gun owners has found AR-15 ownership now reaches the 40 million mark, and that women and people of color make up an ever-larger share of gun owners. 132
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Survey: More Women and Minorities Own Guns Than Ever, 40 Million AR-15s Now in American Hands 473
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 31/08/2026You can watch video of our podcast on the ATF hack here: youtu.be/QcfU6ivhkTE?...youtu.beATF Hacked in Russian Ransomware Attack (Ft. Cybernews' Stefanie Schappert)YouTube video by The Reload 131
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Podcast: ATF Hacked in Russian Ransomware Attack (Ft. Cybernews' Stefanie Schappert) thereload.fireside.fm/atf-hacked-i...thereload.fireside.fmATF Hacked in Russian Ransomware Attack (Ft. Cybernews' Stefanie Schappert)Host Stephen Gutowski and guest Stefanie Schappert discuss the recent hack of the ATF. 131
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Here's video of our news update and interview with JaredAF: youtu.be/5o0S5ClfquE?...youtu.beCDC Restores Gun Defense Use Estimates; @JaredAF on Building MarksmanshipYouTube video by The Reload 121
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 28/08/2026News Update Podcast: CDC Restores Gun Defense Use Estimates; YouTuber JaredAF on Building Marksmanship thereload.fireside.fm/cdc-restores...thereload.fireside.fmCDC Restores Gun Defense Use Estimates; YouTuber JaredAF on Building MarksmanshipHost Julie Miller and Reload Founder discuss the Centers for Disease Control reversing course and reinstating defensive gun use estimates to its website. 121
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 24/08/2026If not, buy a membership today for exclusive access to this and hundreds of other pieces! thereload.com/membership-s...thereload.comJoin the Reload TodayBuy a Reload membership for exclusive access to hundreds of pieces and more! 021
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 24/08/2026If you're a Reload Member, you can read the rest right here: thereload.com/analysis-why...thereload.comAnalysis: Why a Federal Judge Tossed the ‘Ghost Gun’ Kit Rule After SCOTUS Upheld It [Member Exclusive]The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) greenlit the “ghost gun” kit ban last year. So, why did a federal judge just strike it down? On Monday, US District Judge Reed O’Connor tossed the Biden... 121
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Analysis: Why a Federal Judge Tossed the ‘Ghost Gun’ Kit Rule After SCOTUS Upheld It [Member Exclusive] 132
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 24/08/2026You can watch our episode with Jeff Asher for free here: youtu.be/aC029iV1vc8?...youtu.beMurder Hits All-Time Low (Ft. AH Datalytic's Jeff Asher)YouTube video by The Reload 033
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Podcast: Murder Hits All-Time Low (Ft. AH Datalytic’s @jeffasher.bsky.social) thereload.fireside.fm/murder-hits-...thereload.fireside.fmMurder Hits All-Time Low (Ft. AH Datalytic's Jeff Asher)Host Stephen Gutowski and AH Datalytic's Jeff Asher discuss America's plummeting crime rate. 165
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 21/08/2026You can watch the podcast on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/k5-QYEKnvzw?...youtu.beStartup Says It's Developed 3D Printer Gun Part Filter; DOJ Rights Restoration Process DropsYouTube video by The Reload 021
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 21/08/2026News Update Podcast: Startup Says It's Developed 3D Printer Gun Part Filter; DOJ Rights Restoration Process Drops thereload.fireside.fm/startup-says...thereload.fireside.fmStartup Says It's Developed 3D Printer Gun Part Filter; DOJ Rights Restoration Process DropsHost Julie Miller and Reload Founder Stephen Gutowski discuss an exclusive report on a new company claiming to have developed a filter that blocks gun parts on 3D printers. 211
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 21/08/2026If you're not a Reload Member yet, you can buy a membership here for exclusive access to hundreds of stories: thereload.com/membership-s...thereload.comJoin the Reload TodayBuy a Reload membership for exclusive access to hundreds of pieces and more! 011
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 21/08/2026If you're a Reload Member, you can read the rest of our in-depth reporting here: thereload.com/startup-foun...thereload.comStartup Founder Describes How His Gun Filter for 3D Printers Works. Enthusiasts Explain Why It Might Not. [Member Exclusive]A recent college graduate and Indian 3D-printer-farm owner claims his new software company can block printers from processing gun files, but not everyone is convinced. 131
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Startup Founder Describes How His Gun Filter for 3D Printers Works. Enthusiasts Explain Why It Might Not. [Member Exclusive] 121
thereloadteam.bsky.social @thereloadteam.bsky.social · 21/08/2026If you appreciate this kind of sober, serious firearms journalism, you can sign up for our FREE weekly newsletter here: thereload.com/free-newslet...thereload.comSign up for our free newsletterA weekly roundup of the most important gun stories in America, curated by award-winning journalist Stephen Gutowski. 031
