Trump Admin Attacks Gun-Carry After Pretti Shooting; VA Dems Push 'Assault Weapon' Ban, Magazine Confiscation

Host Jake Fogleman and Reload Founder Stephen Gutowski discuss the fallout from the Alex Pretti killing as well as the latest Virginia gun bills.

An episode of the The Weekly Reload Podcast podcast, hosted by Stephen Gutowski, titled "Trump Admin Attacks Gun-Carry After Pretti Shooting; VA Dems Push 'Assault Weapon' Ban, Magazine Confiscation" was published on January 30, 2026 and runs 52 minutes.

January 30, 2026 ·52m · The Weekly Reload Podcast

Summary

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss the ongoing fallout from the Alex Pretti shooting as it relates to gun politics, including the fact that Trump administration officials have repeatedly questioned common gun carry practices. Meanwhile, prominent Democrats and gun-control advocates have rhetorically defended Pretti's Second Amendment rights, even as their allies in Virginia are advancing legislation that would have criminalized nearly every aspect of his conduct. Links: https://thereload.com/newsletter-the-fallout-from-the-alex-pretti-shooting/ https://thereload.com/trump-doubles-down-on-attacking-gun-carry-in-wake-of-alex-pretti-killing/ https://thereload.com/analysis-will-trumps-anti-carry-comments-translate-to-policy-member-exclusive/ https://thereload.com/several-gun-rights-groups-call-for-investigation-into-ice-killing-of-ccw-permittee/ https://thereload.com/virginia-democrats-advance-assault-weapon-ban-magazine-confiscation-language/ https://thereload.com/analysis-is-the-atfs-new-rule-for-drug-users-a-curb-your-enthusiasm-scenario/ https://www.ms.now/opinion/trump-alex-pretti-nra-cbp-minneapolis-shooting-essayli https://bearingarms.com/camedwards/2026/01/29/doj-sides-with-2a-groups-in-challenge-to-massachusetts-gun-ban-n1231386 https://www.abqjournal.com/news/gun-bill-sparks-emotional-debate-at-roundhouse/2970242

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