The Reload
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| Founder | Stephen Gutowski |
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| Year founded | 2021 |
| Country | United States |
| Website | thereload |
The Reload is a publication about gun politics in the United States. Founded by Stephen Gutowski in 2021, the subscription-based website is intended as a response to what Gutowski characterizes as misinformation about firearms in the mainstream media. Gutowski is the sole editor and journalist for the self-published publication, which has been described as pro-Second Amendment.
Background[]
Prior to founding The Reload, Stephen Gutowski worked as a beat reporter on the topic of guns at the conservative Washington Free Beacon for almost seven years. He is a certified firearms instructor.[1] Gutowski decided to leave the Free Beacon after observing the amount of profit other commentators were making by moving to the subscription-based platform Substack.[2]
Establishment[]
The Reload was founded by Stephen Gutowski[3] in 2021. A subscription-based website, it is intended as a response to what Gutowski characterizes as misinformation about firearms and related issues in the mainstream media.[1] Gutowski built the website himself.[2]
Structure[]
Editorial structure[]
Gutowski is the editor, publisher, and journalist for The Reload.[2]
Pricing[]
As of April 2021, a subscription to the publication cost $10 per month.[2]
Stances[]
National Public Radio has described The Reload as "a pro-Second Amendment gun issue publication".[4]
References[]
- ^ a b Flood, Brian (April 16, 2021). "The mainstream media's 'blind spot': Gun owners and the Second Amendment". Fox News. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c d Beaujon, Andrew (April 19, 2021). "Stephen Gutowski Leaves Free Beacon to Start His Own Publication About Guns". Washingtonian. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Garcia-Navarro, Lulu (May 30, 2021). "2020 Saw A Boom In Gun Sales. These New Buyers Could Shape The Future Of Gun Control". National Public Radio. Interview of Stephen Gutowski. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ^ Mak, Tim (September 3, 2021). "The NRA Cancels Its Annual Meeting Again, Underscoring The Group's Uncertain Future". National Public Radio. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
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