RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate The Reload as Right-Center biased based on editorial and advocacy perspectives that align with a conservative view on gun rights. We also rate them as Mostly Factual rather than High due to generally one-sided reporting that does not provide full context on issues.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (4.8)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Reload is a news website focused on firearms policy, Second Amendment rights, and related legal and political issues. According to its About page, the site was founded by Stephen Gutowski, a veteran firearms journalist with a background in reporting on gun policy for the Washington Free Beacon. The Reload describes itself as providing “serious, independent firearms journalism” and claims to be dedicated to factual, nonpartisan coverage of gun-related news.
Gutowski, the site’s primary reporter and founder, has a reputation for detailed reporting on firearm legislation and court cases and has been used by Fact-Checkers.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Reload is independently owned and primarily funded through reader subscriptions. The site offers premium memberships that provide access to exclusive content and deeper analysis.
Analysis / Bias
The Reload presents itself as a neutral, fact-based publication focused on firearms policy, but its content selection, framing, and editorial choices indicate a right-leaning bias, particularly in favor of gun rights advocacy. The site predominantly covers legal battles, policy changes, and court rulings that impact Second Amendment protections, often highlighting victories for gun rights groups while framing gun control measures as controversial or overreaching. For example, its coverage of firearm restrictions frequently emphasizes government overreach, such as in the article “Federal Judge Upholds Hawaii Under-21 Gun Ban”, which questions the ruling rather than presenting a neutral legal analysis.
The site also lacks balance in its reporting, as it rarely features perspectives from gun control advocates or provides counterarguments to pro-gun viewpoints. Editorial pieces, such as “What Trump’s Gun Executive Order Could Do”, tend to frame issues from a perspective that assumes broad firearm access should be protected, rather than exploring the potential benefits of regulation. While The Reload does not engage in conspiracy theories or misinformation, its narrow editorial focus and omission of alternative viewpoints contribute to a selective and one-sided presentation of gun-related topics.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Reload as Right-Center biased based on editorial and advocacy perspectives that align with a conservative view on gun rights. We also rate them as Mostly Factual rather than High due to generally one-sided reporting that does not provide full context on issues. (D. Van Zandt 02/15/2025)
Source: https://thereload.com/
Last Updated on February 15, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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