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EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 1H 4M

SCOTUS Takes AR-15 Ban Challenge as Virginia Ban Goes Into Effect

from The Weekly Reload Podcast · host Stephen Gutowski

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss the US Supreme Court finally agreeing to review the constitutionality of bans on AR-15s and similar rifles next term. We also provide a status update on Virginia's new ban on those same weapons, which officially went into effect despite multiple court injunctions. Plus, we hear from a Reload Member with a fascinating background! Stories: -https://thereload.com/supreme-court-to-decide-constitutionality-of-ar-15-bans/ -https://thereload.com/experts-expect-supreme-court-to-strike-down-ar-15-bans/ -https://thereload.com/virginia-assault-firearms-ban-takes-effect-amid-murky-legal-situation-soaring-gun-sales/

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss the US Supreme Court finally agreeing to review the constitutionality of bans on AR-15s and similar rifles next term. We also provide a status update on Virginia's new ban on those same weapons, which officially went into effect despite multiple court injunctions. Plus, we hear from a Reload Member with a fascinating background! Stories: -https://thereload.com/supreme-court-to-decide-constitutionality-of-ar-15-bans/ -https://thereload.com/experts-expect-supreme-court-to-strike-down-ar-15-bans/ -https://thereload.com/virginia-assault-firearms-ban-takes-effect-amid-murky-legal-situation-soaring-gun-sales/

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