We recently posted Frank Miniter’s conversation with Lox & Loaded COO & co-founder Gayle Pearlstein, who launced the Jewish-owned-and-operated gun club that about a year ago—which now boasts 50 chapters around the United States. Pearlstein created the organization after the October 7 atrocities in Israel.
Here’s what she told Frank: “ ... After October 7 happened, it destroyed me and I’m still having trouble grasping what happened on October 7. When that happened, I was a firearms instructor in Chicago and I wanted to do something. I wanted to just not send charity to Israel or just not jump online and write something. I wanted to physically do something. And the only thing that I could think of that I could actually make a difference is [to give] free basic pistol lessons to the community. I partnered with the Chicago Jewish Alliance, which is now the American Jewish Alliance, and I said, ‘I’m going to donate everything.’ I said, ‘I’m happy to do this if you guys want to schedule this and help me get the word out. My time is completely free. My ammunition is free. Just help me get help me pay for the range and I’ll take care of everybody.’”
Pearlstein’s cause is garnering national attention. In fact, Pearlstein and NRA CEO & EVP Doug Hamlin were the focus of in an in-depth segment on ABC News Live's "Prime Focus" series.
You can watch it here.
