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    <title>The Weekly Reload Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Kyle Rittenhouse”</title>
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    <description>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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  <title>Debating David French About Rittenhouse and Open Carry</title>
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  <description>This week we're doing a special early episode of the podcast. The Dispatch's David French joins the show to discuss his reaction to the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict.
David has been at the center of controversy for the past several years for his staunch criticism of former President Donald Trump. Now, he's generated more criticism for his opinion on the Rittenhouse case.
We discuss the details of the case and why David believes the not guilty verdict was the correct one. He argues Rittenhouse did not commit murder as a matter of law. However, he argues Rittenhouse was no hero either.
We also debate where the line is for appropriate use of force during a riot. When is it appropriate to use a gun to defend property? Is it ever?
Plus, David believes the open carry of rifles is inherently a problem and could be legally restricted. We debate the merits of open carry and of banning it. Special Guest: David French.
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    <![CDATA[<p>This week we&#39;re doing a special early episode of the podcast. The Dispatch&#39;s David French joins the show to discuss his reaction to the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict.</p>

<p>David has been at the center of controversy for the past several years for his staunch criticism of former President Donald Trump. Now, he&#39;s generated more criticism for his opinion on the Rittenhouse case.</p>

<p>We discuss the details of the case and why David believes the not guilty verdict was the correct one. He argues Rittenhouse did not commit murder as a matter of law. However, he argues Rittenhouse was no hero either.</p>

<p>We also debate where the line is for appropriate use of force during a riot. When is it appropriate to use a gun to defend property? Is it ever?</p>

<p>Plus, David believes the open carry of rifles is inherently a problem and could be legally restricted. We debate the merits of open carry and of banning it.</p><p>Special Guest: David French.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>This week we&#39;re doing a special early episode of the podcast. The Dispatch&#39;s David French joins the show to discuss his reaction to the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict.</p>

<p>David has been at the center of controversy for the past several years for his staunch criticism of former President Donald Trump. Now, he&#39;s generated more criticism for his opinion on the Rittenhouse case.</p>

<p>We discuss the details of the case and why David believes the not guilty verdict was the correct one. He argues Rittenhouse did not commit murder as a matter of law. However, he argues Rittenhouse was no hero either.</p>

<p>We also debate where the line is for appropriate use of force during a riot. When is it appropriate to use a gun to defend property? Is it ever?</p>

<p>Plus, David believes the open carry of rifles is inherently a problem and could be legally restricted. We debate the merits of open carry and of banning it.</p><p>Special Guest: David French.</p>]]>
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  <title>Legal Expert John Monroe Explains Why Kyle Rittenhouse Was Acquitted </title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Gun lawyer John Monroe joins host Stephen Gutowski to discuss Kyle Rittenhouse being found not guilty in his murder trial.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>This week, I'm joined by gun lawyer John Monroe to discuss Kyle Rittenhouse successfully claiming self-defense during his murder trial.
Monroe practices gun law in Wisconsin. He has argued similar cases in the past and is even appearing before the state's supreme court soon. His experience gives him specialized insight into the case against Rittenhouse and why the jury came down on his side.
We discuss the details of Wisconsin's self-defense laws. Monroe says the case hinged on reasonableness. Specifically, whether Rittenhouse reasonably feared for his life and whether the force he used in response was reasonable.
Monroe gives an in-depth explanation for how the video evidence in the case helped Rittenhouse convince the jury his actions were reasonable in the moment. And he discusses some of the erroneous claims made by the prosecution. He details why Rittenhouse carrying a gun did not mean he forfeited his right to claim self-defense and why he wasn't required to use a lower level of force in the altercations.
We also talk about the parallels and key differences between the Rittenhouse case in Wisconsin and the Ahmaud Arbery case in Georgia where Monroe also practices. While both cases involved a struggle over a gun, Rittenhouse only shot after being pursued and attacked while Arbery was shot after he was pursued and attacked. Monroe said Travis McMichael, who shot Arbery, is less likely to be successful in his self-defense claim. Special Guest: John Monroe.
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    <![CDATA[<p>This week, I&#39;m joined by gun lawyer John Monroe to discuss Kyle Rittenhouse successfully claiming self-defense during his murder trial.</p>

<p>Monroe practices gun law in Wisconsin. He has argued similar cases in the past and is even appearing before the state&#39;s supreme court soon. His experience gives him specialized insight into the case against Rittenhouse and why the jury came down on his side.</p>

<p>We discuss the details of Wisconsin&#39;s self-defense laws. Monroe says the case hinged on reasonableness. Specifically, whether Rittenhouse reasonably feared for his life and whether the force he used in response was reasonable.</p>

<p>Monroe gives an in-depth explanation for how the video evidence in the case helped Rittenhouse convince the jury his actions were reasonable in the moment. And he discusses some of the erroneous claims made by the prosecution. He details why Rittenhouse carrying a gun did not mean he forfeited his right to claim self-defense and why he wasn&#39;t required to use a lower level of force in the altercations.</p>

<p>We also talk about the parallels and key differences between the Rittenhouse case in Wisconsin and the Ahmaud Arbery case in Georgia where Monroe also practices. While both cases involved a struggle over a gun, Rittenhouse only shot after being pursued and attacked while Arbery was shot after he was pursued and attacked. Monroe said Travis McMichael, who shot Arbery, is less likely to be successful in his self-defense claim.</p><p>Special Guest: John Monroe.</p>]]>
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<p>Monroe practices gun law in Wisconsin. He has argued similar cases in the past and is even appearing before the state&#39;s supreme court soon. His experience gives him specialized insight into the case against Rittenhouse and why the jury came down on his side.</p>

<p>We discuss the details of Wisconsin&#39;s self-defense laws. Monroe says the case hinged on reasonableness. Specifically, whether Rittenhouse reasonably feared for his life and whether the force he used in response was reasonable.</p>

<p>Monroe gives an in-depth explanation for how the video evidence in the case helped Rittenhouse convince the jury his actions were reasonable in the moment. And he discusses some of the erroneous claims made by the prosecution. He details why Rittenhouse carrying a gun did not mean he forfeited his right to claim self-defense and why he wasn&#39;t required to use a lower level of force in the altercations.</p>

<p>We also talk about the parallels and key differences between the Rittenhouse case in Wisconsin and the Ahmaud Arbery case in Georgia where Monroe also practices. While both cases involved a struggle over a gun, Rittenhouse only shot after being pursued and attacked while Arbery was shot after he was pursued and attacked. Monroe said Travis McMichael, who shot Arbery, is less likely to be successful in his self-defense claim.</p><p>Special Guest: John Monroe.</p>]]>
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