''The Reload'' is a publication about

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. Founded by Stephen Gutowski in 2021, the subscription-based website is intended as a response to what Gutowski characterizes as

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about

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. Gutowski is the sole editor and journalist for the self-published publication, which has been described as pro-

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Background

Prior to founding ''The Reload'', Stephen Gutowski worked as a

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on the topic of

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s at the conservative ''

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'' for almost seven years. He is a certified firearms instructor. Gutowski decided to leave the ''Free Beacon'' after observing the amount of profit other commentators were making by moving to the subscription-based platform

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Establishment

''The Reload'' was founded by Stephen Gutowski in 2021. A subscription-based website, it is intended as a response to what Gutowski characterizes as

about

s and related issues in the

. Gutowski built the website himself.

Structure

Editorial structure

Gutowski is the editor, publisher, and journalist for ''The Reload''.

Pricing

, a subscription to the publication cost $10 per month.

Stances

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'' has described ''The Reload'' as "a pro-

gun issue publication".

References

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