Best The Reload Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Punchbowl's John Bresnahan on Guns in the Next Congress 51:43

9m ago51:43

51:43

This week, we have a new Senate Majority Leader and are getting a clearer picture of what the next Congress will look like. But what will it do on gun policy? To answer that question, we have one of the preeminent congressional reporters on the show. Punchbowl co-founder John Bresnahan has been covering Congress for decades now. He knows all of the…

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Judge Strikes Down Illinois AR-15 Ban; NSSF Asks Trump to Close Biden's Gun Office 48:09

2h ago48:09

48:09

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover a significant new ruling out of Illinois, where a federal judge found that the state's ban on so-called assault weapons and large-capacity magazines is unconstitutional. We also cover the growing chorus of voices calling on President-elect Trump to dismantle President Biden's Office of Gun Violence Prev…

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What Does the 2024 Election Mean for Gun Policy? (Ft. Cam Edwards) 51:46

5d ago51:46

51:46

We have the topline election results, but we don't know everything for sure yet. Many House and some Senate races have yet to be called. Still, what we do have is enough to give us a pretty good idea of what will be possible for gun policy under the new Republican Federal trifecta led by Donald Trump. That's why we've brought back Cam Edwards of Be…

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Gun-Rights Advocates Win Big on Election Night But With Some Caveats 50:41

7d ago50:41

50:41

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I breakdown what we know so far about the results of the 2024 election, including the likely balance of power in Congress. We cover what that might mean for gun policy and how the national gun groups did in influencing that outcome with their election spending. We also cover a couple of key gun-related down bal…

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What Could Trump or Harris Actually do on Gun Policy? (Ft. The Trace's Jennifer Mascia) 58:02

12d ago58:02

58:02

The election is just days away. In fact, it's the day after this episode is released to the public. The time to cover the daily developments on the campaign trail is over. Now, it's time to look ahead at what the realistic expectations on gun policy should be for a potential Trump or Harris administration. To do that, I've brought somebody from an …

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Which Races Gun Groups Are Spending On; DC Circuit Upholds Magazine Ban 51:45

16d ago51:45

51:45

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover the big races where the national gun groups are pouring their money into before polls close on election night. We also discuss an interesting new ruling upholding Washington DC’s magazine ban on unique grounds. We wrap up by covering Kamala Harris’ recent comments in a podcast appearance attempting to c…

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Hot Air's Ed Morrissey on the Gun Money Race as the Finish Line Approaches 1:05:57

19d ago1:05:57

1:05:57

This week, we're discussing the final fundraising numbers we're going to see from the gun groups ahead of the election. To do that, we've got Hot Air's Ed Morrissey back on the show. He said he isn't surprised to see the gun-control groups outraising the NRA and its allies. He argued it would probably take several more cycles for former NRA donors …

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Old Clips Give New Insight into Harris Gun Views; House Control Hinges on One Fight Over AR-15 Ban 49:24

22d ago49:24

49:24

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover a pair of resurfaced clips from Kamala Harris’ tenure as San Francisco DA that show her taking a more pragmatic view of the Second Amendment and school security policy. We also discuss how party control of the House of Representatives next year could come down to a race in Maine where an incumbent Democ…

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The Fallout From the NRA's Animal Cruelty Story (Ft. Cam Edwards) 45:25

26d ago45:25

45:25

This week, we unfortunately have to talk about a story that comes with a content warning. News of NRA CEO Doug Hamlin's involvement in the torture and killing of a cat during college resurfaced on Monday. Hamlin has denied "direct" involvement, but contemporaneous reporting indicates his role was more than ancillary. Cam Edwards of Bearing Arms joi…

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Bruen Decision Hits New Level of Popularity; SCOTUS Vacates Pro-Gun Ruling 55:18

29d ago55:18

55:18

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover new polling that finds the Supreme Court's Bruen decision is more popular than ever. We also talk about the Court's recent move to grant, vacate, and remand a lower court decision that sided with pro-gun plaintiffs. We briefly touch on some recent ad spending blitzes from gun groups on both sides of the…

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Does Kamala's Glock Matter? (Ft. The Bulwark's Tim Miller) 53:50

1M ago53:50

53:50

This week, we're taking a closer look at Kamala Harris's recent gun messaging. That's why we have Tim Miller of The Bulwark on the show. He's a Republican strategist turned Never Trumper who wants Harris to win but isn't afraid to be honest about whether her campaign is going in a direction that makes sense. On her recent turn to talking about owni…

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SCOTUS Hears ‘Ghost Gun’ Case, Takes up Smith & Wesson's Fight with Mexico 47:06

1M ago47:06

47:06

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I recap how oral arguments over the ATF’s reclassification of unfinished firearms parts kits went this week before the Supreme Court. We also discuss the justices’ decision to take up the case over Mexico’s lawsuit against the American gun industry later this term. Then, we turn to the politics behind Kamala Ha…

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The Murder Rate Nosedives (with Crime Data Analyst Jeff Asher) 34:23

1M ago34:23

34:23

This week, we're looking at crime data and the unprecedented drop in the murder rate. That's why we have Jeff Asher from AH Datalytics back on the show. He has been following and reporting crime data for decades, and he explains how dramatic the downturn in murder is compared to the incredible spike we saw just a few years ago. He said 2023 saw a r…

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VP Candidates Square Off on Firearms Policy; Gun Sales Ramp Up as Election Nears 38:58

1M ago38:58

38:58

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I recap the Vice Presidential debate, where the candidates at the top of the ticket were asked substantive gun policy questions for the first time all season. We also unpack the latest monthly gun sale data showing a trend of rising sales heading into the election. We wrap up with a discussion on the Massachuse…

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California Gun-Rights Lawyer on 20 Years of Fighting Kamala Harris in Court 39:37

2M ago39:37

39:37

This week, we broke a major story about Kamala Harris's record backing a total handgun ban in San Francisco. As District Attorney in 2005, Harris supported Proposition H. It banned the sale, purchase, and even possession of pistols by nearly every city resident. The measure never went into effect, but only because gun-rights activists won the court…

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Harris's Past Support for Handgun Confiscation Comes to Light; Gun-Control Groups Blowout NRA in Fundraising 50:23

2M ago50:23

50:23

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I talk about Kamala Harris' past support for a San Francisco ballot measure that banned the sale and possession of handguns during her time as the city's District Attorney and what bearing that might have in the current election. We also talk about new FEC records showing the NRA trailing the national gun right…

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Has the 2024 Gun Debate Already Ended? (Ft. Cam Edwards) 51:37

2M ago51:37

51:37

This week, we're turning our attention to the presidential race. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris seem to have found their message on guns and are sticking to it. Assassination attempts, a major school shooting, and the race tightening haven't moved voters. Neither has any of that moved the candidates themselves. So, we've got Bearing Arms editor Cam…

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Voters Give Edge to Harris on 'Gun Violence', Collins Introduces Military 'Red Flag' Bill 49:33

2M ago49:33

49:33

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I talk about new polling data showing voters trust Kamala Harris more on the issue of "gun violence" despite ranking the issue low on their list of priorities this election. We also talk about the political implications of young women moving way to the left on the issue of guns. Finally, we wrap up with a discu…

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Semafor's Dave Weigel on the Debate and Harris's Handgun 1:02:22

2M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

This week, we're reacting to the debate. That's why I've got one of the top political reporters in the country on the show. Dave Weigel is a writer for Semafor, who runs their Americana newsletter. He has been covering national politics across major outlets for decades now. He is one of the best-sourced reporters out there. He said Kamala Harris br…

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NRA Board Adopts Reform Plan; Polling Shows Increased Support for Gun Control 48:38

2M ago48:38

48:38

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss my time in Texas covering the NRA's latest board meeting, where the group came to an agreement on a reform plan but failed to overhaul its legal strategy after a marathon executive session. We also discuss new corruption allegations against the group in a recently filed lawsuit from a former employee,…

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The Dispatch's Steve Hayes on the 2024 Gun Debate, Georgia School Shooting Fallout 42:49

2M ago42:49

42:49

This week, we've got one of the nation's premier political analysts on the show. Steve Hayes, co-founder of The Dispatch, joined us to discuss the state of the 2024 gun debate. He gave his take on the path Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have taken in their respective campaigns. Then he turned to how the recent mass shooting at a Georgia High School…

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Legal and Political Fallout from the Georgia Shooting; NRA Board Set to Vote on Reform Plan 42:13

2M ago42:13

42:13

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover the early political and legal fallout from the Georgia High School shooting, including what it could mean for the Presidential race as well as the trend of criminally charging the parents of mass shooters. We also talk about a new political ad campaign launched by gun control group March for Our Lives a…

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Gun-Rights Lawyer Matt Larosiere on a Federal Judge Ruling Against the Machinegun Ban 59:47

3M ago59:47

59:47

This week, we're covering the very first time since the Supreme Court handed down the Bruen ruling that a federal judge has struck down the machinegun ban. That may have implications for not just the ban itself but the law it is housed under: The National Firearms Act (NFA). That's why we've got a gun-rights lawyer who has handled NFA cases. Matt L…

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Gun-Control Groups Outraise Gun-Rights Groups; Appeals Court Strikes Down Gun Ban for Pot Users 45:57

3M ago45:57

45:57

Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I cover the latest federal campaign finance numbers showing gun control groups outraising the NRA and other gun rights organizations in the lead up to the election. We also talk about a pair of federal appeals court rulings, one striking down the federal gun ban for marijuana users and the other striking down M…

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The Gun Collective's Jon Patton on YouTube's Latest Crackdown on Firearms Content 46:37

3M ago46:37

46:37

This week, we're talking about a major moderation issue on YouTube. It's not the first time we've discussed this. It probably won't be the last, either. But this time the platform is deleting videos and, potentially, whole channels focused on gun content after a new policy update that's only partially written out. I talked with YouTube spokespeople…

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Harris, DNC go Heavy on Guns in Contrast to Trump's RNC 38:24

3M ago38:24

38:24

Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman is on vacation this week. So, Reload Founder Stephen Gutowski hosts the news update. He gives a recap of how the Democratic National Convention approached guns. From the platform, to the keynote speeches, to an entire programing block in primetime on the final day the DNC highlighted gun control. Kamala Harris also…

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Pistol Brace Inventor on His Win Over the ATF 57:59

3M ago57:59

57:59

The pistol brace ban just racked up another legal loss. A panel on the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the ban. That puts it in legal peril in a whole new federal circuit. And this case is the one led by the company that pioneered the accessory, SB Tactical. That's why we have SB Tactical Founder Alex Bosco on the show to give his rea…

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Bruen Decision Grows in Popularity; Biden Pistol Brace Ban Loses in Court 46:35

3M ago46:35

46:35

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover new polling data showing that the Supreme Court's recognition of public gun carry rights is more popular than ever. We also analyze the likelihood of the Supreme Court agreeing to hear an assault weapon case later this year, as well as a new Fox News poll showing voters trust Donald Trump over Kamala Ha…

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New York Times Columnist David French on Gun Politics in the 2024 Election 55:46

3M ago55:46

55:46

This week saw a lot of developments surrounding guns in the 2024 presidential election. After walking back her support for a mandatory buyback of AR-15s and the like, Kamala Harris doubled down on her support for a slew of other gun restrictions by selecting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her VP. Then Donald Trump broke his recent silence on guns b…

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Harris Doubles Down on Gun Control with VP Pick; Trump Defends AR-15s 45:02

3M ago45:02

45:02

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover Kamala Harris' VP pick and what it says about the ticket's gun policy strategy. We then turn to Donald Trump's latest attack on Harris for her gun control stances and why it stands out after months of silence on the issue. We also explain why the Fourth Circuit's latest "assault weapon" ban ruling is th…

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We Answer Your Gun Politics Questions 45:38

4M ago45:38

45:38

This week, we're answering Reload Members' questions on the podcast. So much has happened in the last few weeks. The NRA's corruption just reached its end stage. Although, there are still some potentially decisive decisions for the judge to make. The Democrats just swapped out Joe Biden for Kamala Harris. Then Harris's campaign walked back her most…

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NRA Avoids Court Monitor; Harris Campaign Walks Back Gun Confiscation 34:18

4M ago34:18

34:18

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss the legal consequences the NRA could face now that the remedies phase of its trial has all but concluded. We also cover Kamala Harris' latest flip flop on AR-15 confiscation as well as a federal judge's recent decision to strike down New Jersey's ban on the very same weapons. Finally, we discuss big n…

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National Review's Charles Cooke on How Kamala Harris Shakes Up 2024 Gun Politics 44:17

4M ago44:17

44:17

Another week, another wild series of events in the 2024 presidential race. This time, the Democratic ticket was entirely upended, and Kamala Harris all but wrapped up her position at the top. To discuss how this affects gun politics, we've got National Review's Charles Cooke back on the show for the first time in a while. Cooke said that Harris has…

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Kamala Harris Shifts Party Left on Guns; Gun Control Groups Outraise NRA 46:48

4M ago46:48

46:48

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I talk about Kamala Harris' new role at the top of the Democratic ticket for November and what it signals for the party's stance on guns. We also cover the latest reported fundraising totals of the major gun advocacy groups and what they say about the relative stature of gun rights vs. gun control organizations…

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The Fallout of the Trump Assassination Attempt and RNC on Gun Politics (Ft. Cam Edwards) 49:39

4M ago49:39

49:39

It has been just over a week since somebody shot and tried to kill Donald Trump. In that time, the RNC has come and gone. Gun policy was nowhere to be found. What does all that mean for the short and long-term prospects of the gun-rights movement? That's the question we've brought Bearing Arms editor Cam Edwards on to the show to help us answer. He…

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RNC Silent on Guns; NRA Trial Starts Back Up 42:03

4M ago42:03

42:03

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover the 2024 RNC coming to a close without so much as a single mention of gun policy and what that might mean for the politics of the gun rights movement. We then turn to a recapping of where things stand with the NRA in the second phase of its New York corruption trial. Finally we wrap up with a discussion…

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NRA Board Member Explains Attempt to Intervene in Group's Corruption Trial 50:32

4M ago50:32

50:32

This week, we're turning our attention back to the National Rifle Association. Just as the nation's largest gun-rights group heads back to a Manhattan courtroom for the final phase of its civil corruption trial, one of the leading reformers on its board has made a last-ditch effort to intervene. Phil Journey joins the show to explain why he emailed…

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GOP Platform Drops Gun Policy; NRA Membership Numbers Revealed 1:00:28

4M ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss the GOP's first new platform in 8 years dropping almost all of the party's gun policy promises and what that means for the future of gun voters. We also discuss newly released NRA documents revealing the true extent of the group's membership decline and the ongoing arguments surrounding its attempts t…

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Bruen Critic Law Professor Jake Charles Reacts to Rahimi Ruling 47:25

4M ago47:25

47:25

In Rahimi, the Supreme Court recently handed down its first application of the Bruen test for Second Amendment cases. With the Court passing on new Second Amendment cases and remanding several in its final conference of the term, its opinion in Rahimi will be the thing most lower courts look to for guidance during at least the near future. That's w…

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SCOTUS Sidesteps More Gun Cases; How Chevron’s Demise Impacts Firearms Litigation 49:57

5M ago49:57

49:57

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss the Supreme Court’s refusal to take up any new Second Amendment cases ahead of next term. We then turned to a discussion of whether the demise of the Chevron doctrine makes any difference in gun rights lawsuits. Finally, we wrap up by covering a pair of novel California gun laws that went into effect …

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The Push to Codify Ukrainian Gun Rights (Ft. The Counteroffensive's Tim Mak) 37:53

5M ago37:53

37:53

This week, we've got a guest coming to us straight from the middle of a war zone. Tim Mak joins the show from Kyiv, Ukraine. He's an experienced war correspondent who has worked for leading news outlets and founded his own independent publication just over a year ago to cover the war in Ukraine on the ground. The Counteroffensive publishes original…

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First Presidential Debate Skips Gun Policy; More Fallout From SCOTUS Second Amendment Ruling 46:59

5M ago46:59

46:59

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss the lack of discussion on gun policy during the first Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. We also cover the ongoing fallout from the Supreme Court's Rahimi decision, including Justice Thomas' dissent and the DOJ's request for more clarity from the Court on gun rights for felons. Fi…

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2A Scholar David Kopel Reacts to Major Supreme Court Ruling 46:12

5M ago46:12

46:12

The Supreme Court handed down its first Second Amendment ruling in two years on Friday. It's also the first case where The Court applied the test it developed in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen. Those facts alone mean US v. Rahimi will hold a great deal of influence on gun cases across the nation. So, we've got one of the top p…

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Supreme Court Upholds Domestic Violence Restraining Order Gun Ban; Biden Bets on Gun Control 31:27

5M ago31:27

31:27

I detail the latest Supreme Court Second Amendment ruling on this week's episode of the News Update. Then I talk about President Biden's new gun control ad and the risk vs. reward of his strategy in centering his call for new firearms restrictions as the election nears. I also go over an on-the-ground report from The Counteroffensive out of Ukraine…

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Hunter Biden's Gun Convictions and the NRA's New CEO (Ft. Bearing Arms' Cam Edwards) 1:01:41

5M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

This week, a jury found the President's son guilty of federal gun felonies. We've got one of the country's best and most prolific gun writers on the show to discuss that development. Cam Edwards is the editor of Bearing Arms and the host of Cam and Company. He said he wasn't surprised by Hunter Biden's conviction but wasn't necessarily celebrating …

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Bump Stock Ban 40:25

5M ago40:25

40:25

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I walk through the Supreme Court's ruling striking down the ATF's bump stock ban as unlawful. We also discuss what the ruling might mean for President Biden's gun executive orders and what it might say about the Justices' appetite for striking down machine gun bans. Plus, we cover the interesting politics of a …

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YouTube Further Restricts Gun Videos (Ft. Active Self Protection's John Correia) 55:09

5M ago55:09

55:09

This week, we're discussing the new restrictions YouTube has put on gun content. That's why we've got the head of one of the largest gun channels on the platform. John Correia runs Active Self Protection, which has generated over 1.8 billion views on videos analyzing real-world self-defense encounters. He's also spent nearly a decade dealing with Y…

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The Practical Realities of Trump Becoming a Prohibited Person 44:47

6M ago44:47

44:47

This week, we saw the first felony conviction of a former president. Obviously, the verdict will have all sorts of complications and consequences for Donald Trump. One of them is the fact he'll now be a prohibited person. He won't be allowed to buy or even possess guns. To discuss the details of what that will look like, we have federal litigator a…

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Donald Trump Loses His Gun Rights; Supreme Court Sides with NRA 44:57

6M ago44:57

44:57

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss Donald Trump’s 34 felony convictions and what they mean for his position as the gun rights candidate in the 2024 Presidential election race. We also talk about the Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in favor of the NRA’s free speech claims against New York officials. Plus, we cover the narrow loss of a …

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NRA Reformer Reacts to New Leadership 57:14

6M ago57:14

57:14

This week, we're talking to one of the men who led the effort to reform the NRA from within. Phillip Journey has been an outspoken critic of the corruption that unfolded at the gun group during Wayne LaPierre's tenure, and he's been trying to fix the problems from within for nearly half a decade now. That work appears to be coming to fruition now. …

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