web01.fireside.fm Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:04:21 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Weekly Reload Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Maine” https://thereload.fireside.fm/tags/maine Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500 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. en-us episodic A podcast featuring The Reload's Stephen Gutowski Stephen Gutowski 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. no gun news, gun politics, firearms, policy, politics, culture, gun culture, gun ownership Stephen Gutowski gutowski@thereload.com Gun Control Wins Big in Off-Year Elections; Everytown Goes After Ruger http://thereload.fireside.fm/gun-control-wins-big-in-off-year-elections-everytown-goes-after-ruger c387fd6f-10e2-4ee7-96d1-557781096edb Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500 Stephen Gutowski full Stephen Gutowski Host Jake Fogleman and Reload Founder Stephen Gutowski discuss the fallout from the 2025 elections. 53:22 no Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I recap the results of the off-year elections this past week, which saw Democratic candidates and gun-control ballot measures alike win big. We discuss what that might portend for likely changes in gun policy moving forward. We also cover Everytown's latest attempt to replicate its success in pressuring Glock to redesign its handguns, this time by going after Ruger. guns, gun politics, second amendment, 2nd amendment, gun news, stephen gutowski, jake fogleman, election, 2025 elections, virginia, new jersey, maine, red flag laws, gun control, nra, everytown, ruger, glock Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I recap the results of the off-year elections this past week, which saw Democratic candidates and gun-control ballot measures alike win big. We discuss what that might portend for likely changes in gun policy moving forward. We also cover Everytown's latest attempt to replicate its success in pressuring Glock to redesign its handguns, this time by going after Ruger.

]]> Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I recap the results of the off-year elections this past week, which saw Democratic candidates and gun-control ballot measures alike win big. We discuss what that might portend for likely changes in gun policy moving forward. We also cover Everytown's latest attempt to replicate its success in pressuring Glock to redesign its handguns, this time by going after Ruger.

]]> Trump Freezes New Gun Exports; Maine Waiting Period Blocked http://thereload.fireside.fm/trump-freezes-new-gun-exports-maine-waiting-period-blocked 753e2216-f183-4277-8a5f-2a1071c01acf Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0500 Stephen Gutowski full Stephen Gutowski Host Jake Fogleman and Reload Founder Stephen Gutowski discuss the Trump Administration's pause on new gun export licenses. 51:59 no Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover the Trump administration's current freeze on processing new export licenses and how it is hitting the firearms industry particularly hard. We also talk about a federal judge issuing a preliminary injunction against Maine's 72-hour waiting period for gun sales, an Arizona state judge tossing a local gun control ordinance under preemption, and we wrap up with some headlines from outside The Reload. Get a 30-day free trial for a subscription to The Dispatch here: https://thedispatch.com/join-offer-reload/?utmsource=thereload&utmmedium=partnerships-podcast&utm_campaign=0125 guns, gun politics, second amendment, 2nd amendment, gun news, stephen gutowski, jake fogleman, donald trump, exports, waiting periods, maine Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover the Trump administration's current freeze on processing new export licenses and how it is hitting the firearms industry particularly hard. We also talk about a federal judge issuing a preliminary injunction against Maine's 72-hour waiting period for gun sales, an Arizona state judge tossing a local gun control ordinance under preemption, and we wrap up with some headlines from outside The Reload.

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]]> Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover the Trump administration's current freeze on processing new export licenses and how it is hitting the firearms industry particularly hard. We also talk about a federal judge issuing a preliminary injunction against Maine's 72-hour waiting period for gun sales, an Arizona state judge tossing a local gun control ordinance under preemption, and we wrap up with some headlines from outside The Reload.

Get a 30-day free trial for a subscription to The Dispatch here: https://thedispatch.com/join-offer-reload/?utm_source=thereload&utm_medium=partnerships-podcast&utm_campaign=0125

]]> Report Finds Americans Own 717 Million ‘Large Capacity’ Magazines; DC Settles NRA Lawsuit http://thereload.fireside.fm/report-finds-americans-own-717-million-large-capacity-magazines-dc-settles-with-nra 4a6165cb-b7e0-4d55-baea-20dfd97ac67a Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0400 Stephen Gutowski full Stephen Gutowski Jake and Stephen discuss new state-level gun laws, a report on ammo magazines, and a new NRA settlement. 38:26 no Host Jake Fogleman and Reload Founder Stephen Gutowski discuss Maine's new waiting period and background check laws, a new Iowa Bill allowing armed teachers, and an update on Colorado's push to ban "assault weapons." They also cover a new industry study showing the popularity of so-called large-capacity magazines, and why the government of Washington D.C. just settled its lawsuit against the NRA. guns, gun politics, second amendment, 2nd amendment, gun news, stephen gutowski, jake fogleman, nra, colorado, maine, iowa, dc Host Jake Fogleman and Reload Founder Stephen Gutowski discuss Maine's new waiting period and background check laws, a new Iowa Bill allowing armed teachers, and an update on Colorado's push to ban "assault weapons." They also cover a new industry study showing the popularity of so-called large-capacity magazines, and why the government of Washington D.C. just settled its lawsuit against the NRA.

]]> Host Jake Fogleman and Reload Founder Stephen Gutowski discuss Maine's new waiting period and background check laws, a new Iowa Bill allowing armed teachers, and an update on Colorado's push to ban "assault weapons." They also cover a new industry study showing the popularity of so-called large-capacity magazines, and why the government of Washington D.C. just settled its lawsuit against the NRA.

]]> Mass Shooting Researcher on What Went Wrong in Maine http://thereload.fireside.fm/mass-shooting-researcher-on-what-went-wrong-in-maine 3322e52f-9c91-4acb-88d4-7e2e6cebf3b4 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Stephen Gutowski full Stephen Gutowski Host Stephen Gutowski and guest Professor Michael Rocque examine the failures that led to the mass shooting in Maine. 1:14:43 no This week, we're examining some of the failures that led to the worst mass shooting in Maine's history. Despite making multiple threats, hearing voices, and being committed to a mental institution; the shooter was about to obtain and keep his guns. Federal law bars anyone who was involuntarily committed from possessing firearms, and Maine has a version of the so-called red flag laws he should've qualified. So, why was he able to carry out the attack with guns he shouldn't have legally had? To help answer that question and give expert insight into how these laws work in practice, we have Bates College Professor Michael Rocque on the show this week. Rocque has spent years studying mass shootings. He's also researched red flag laws and is very familiar with how Maine's law works. Rocque argued the problem seems to have been both a breakdown in communication, perhaps between the multiple different layers of authority, and follow-through by law enforcement. He said multiple people tried to do the right thing in expressing their serious concerns about the shooter's mental health. However, unfortunately, not everyone did everything needed to ensure he wasn't able to pull off his attack. Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss Ruger's continued sales slide. Special Guest: Michael Rocque. guns, gun politics, second amendment, 2nd amendment, gun news, stephen gutowski, michael rocque, maine, mass shooting, mental illness This week, we're examining some of the failures that led to the worst mass shooting in Maine's history.

Despite making multiple threats, hearing voices, and being committed to a mental institution; the shooter was about to obtain and keep his guns. Federal law bars anyone who was involuntarily committed from possessing firearms, and Maine has a version of the so-called red flag laws he should've qualified. So, why was he able to carry out the attack with guns he shouldn't have legally had?

To help answer that question and give expert insight into how these laws work in practice, we have Bates College Professor Michael Rocque on the show this week. Rocque has spent years studying mass shootings. He's also researched red flag laws and is very familiar with how Maine's law works.

Rocque argued the problem seems to have been both a breakdown in communication, perhaps between the multiple different layers of authority, and follow-through by law enforcement. He said multiple people tried to do the right thing in expressing their serious concerns about the shooter's mental health. However, unfortunately, not everyone did everything needed to ensure he wasn't able to pull off his attack.

Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss Ruger's continued sales slide.

Special Guest: Michael Rocque.

]]> This week, we're examining some of the failures that led to the worst mass shooting in Maine's history.

Despite making multiple threats, hearing voices, and being committed to a mental institution; the shooter was about to obtain and keep his guns. Federal law bars anyone who was involuntarily committed from possessing firearms, and Maine has a version of the so-called red flag laws he should've qualified. So, why was he able to carry out the attack with guns he shouldn't have legally had?

To help answer that question and give expert insight into how these laws work in practice, we have Bates College Professor Michael Rocque on the show this week. Rocque has spent years studying mass shootings. He's also researched red flag laws and is very familiar with how Maine's law works.

Rocque argued the problem seems to have been both a breakdown in communication, perhaps between the multiple different layers of authority, and follow-through by law enforcement. He said multiple people tried to do the right thing in expressing their serious concerns about the shooter's mental health. However, unfortunately, not everyone did everything needed to ensure he wasn't able to pull off his attack.

Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss Ruger's continued sales slide.

Special Guest: Michael Rocque.

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