The Weekly Reload Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Second Circuit”

Second Circuit Strikes Down NY 'Vampire Rule'; VA Prosecutors Vow Not to Enforce AR-15 Ban

Stephen Gutowski — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover a recent ruling out of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals striking down New York's default ban on licensed carry in publicly accessible private property. We also discuss the absence of gun policy in public opinion polls, the ATF's assurances to trans gun owners regarding its proposed gender rule, and the rise in Virginia prosecutors pledging not to enforce the state's "assault firearm" ban.

Stories:
-https://thereload.com/second-circuit-strikes-down-new-york-vampire-rule/
-https://thereload.com/analysis-voters-put-guns-way-down-the-totem-poll-headed-into-the-midterms-member-exclusive/
-https://thereload.com/atf-says-gender-id-rule-change-isnt-a-trans-gun-ban/
-https://thereload.com/some-virginia-prosecutors-refuse-to-enforce-new-gun-bans/
-https://www.thetrace.org/2026/05/philadelphia-black-lions-gun-permits/
-https://www.npr.org/2026/05/20/nx-s1-5810190/gun-rights-trump-rules-atf

Virginia Governor Moves to Tighten Gun Bans; 2nd Circuit Upholds Taser Ban

Stephen Gutowski — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover the changes requested by Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger to the state's pending "assault firearm" ban and other major gun control bills. We also discuss a new ruling out of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upholding New York's ban on stun guns and tasers.

Stories:
-https://thereload.com/virginia-governor-sends-assault-firearms-ban-back-to-legislature-demands-expansion/
-https://thereload.com/spanberger-requests-stricter-hospital-gun-ban-from-virginia-legislature/
-https://thereload.com/federal-appeals-court-upholds-new-york-city-stun-gun-ban/
-https://thereload.com/newsletter-virginia-governor-pushes-to-further-tighten-new-gun-bans/

Appeals Courts Uphold Gun Ban for Nonviolent Felons; ATF Explains Masked Agents

Stephen Gutowski — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0400

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I talk about new rulings out of the Fifth Circuit upholding a lifetime gun ban for someone who committed a traffic crime and the Second Circuit against a white collar criminal. We also provide new reporting on the ATF's recent use of masked agents to conduct operations. Finally, we update everyone on a new concealed carry reciprocity agreement between Pennsylvania and Virginia before covering some big stories from outside of The Reload.