062925 Hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Rob and Amanda dive into their recent GunCon experience in Cleveland. The two-day event, held at a range and downtown, drew a lively crowd. Vendors showcased new products like the High Point AR with a lifetime warranty. Panels featured Second Amendment heavyweights like Adam Kraut and Eric Pratt. Conversations with attendees, including NRA board candidates, offered rare access. Ashley Hlebinsky from the Cody Firearms Museum added historical flair. The event’s organization, with meal tickets and food trucks, impressed the hosts. Amanda urges listeners to attend future...
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062925 Hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Fresh from Washington, D.C., Amanda recounts her multi-day advocacy trip, lobbying senators on the National Firearms Act and the “Big Beautiful Bill. This bill seeks to remove suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and shotguns from NFA restrictions. Despite Senate pushback via the Byrd Rule, a compromise keeps paperwork but may eliminate the $200 tax stamp. At GunCon, a Second Amendment panel with groups like the NRA views this as progress worth accepting. Advocates plan to push for more gains later. Amanda describes a powerful moment with Women for Gun Rights. Her...
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062225 Hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell welcome Phil Schreier, curator of the National Firearms Museum, to Eye on the Target Radio for an engaging exploration of firearms culture. Suffecool kicks off discussing A Girl & A Gun’s national conference, where 750-800 women undergo gear checks, revealing top pistol choices like the Walther PDP (100 attendees) and SIG Sauer 365 (91). Data shows a surge in Walther’s popularity since 2022, with 55% using pistol-mounted optics, led by Holosun. Holsters favor Comp-Tac (16%), while 89% retain stock triggers. Shotguns, like Beretta (22%) and...
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062225 Hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Join hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell on Eye on the Target Radio as they explore critical Second Amendment issues with guest John Comerford, NRA-ILA Executive Director. Suffecool shares her plans to join Women for Gun Rights in Washington, D.C., where 50 women from states like Oklahoma, Arkansas, Iowa, and Ohio will advocate for pro-gun legislation. She reflects on past challenges, including a tense encounter with Senator Dick Durbin, who attributed Chicago’s gun violence to lax laws in neighboring states. The discussion highlights Iowa Senator Joni Ernst’s Firearms Act, designed to...
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061525 Hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Rob and Amanda welcome Brian Hill from The Complete Combatant, a renowned firearms trainer, to discuss the resurgence of rifle training, particularly with the AR-15, America’s favorite rifle. Brian shares insights on his upcoming rifle class in Georgia, emphasizing essentials like slings, zeroed optics, and hard cases for TSA compliance. Brian also highlights the versatility of modern shotguns, like the Beretta 1301, for home defense, praising advancements in ammo consistency. The conversation shifts to global Second Amendment aspirations, with Taiwan, Israel, and others seeking...
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061525 Hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Rob shares his unexpected appointment to a collectors' committee, sparking a lively discussion about his new role requiring a suit—perhaps even a mariachi-inspired one! Rob and Amanda explore the nuances of gun collecting, emphasizing the value of rare, oversized firearms like .50 caliber rifles and factory-engraved pieces, while offering practical tips on identifying undervalued treasures, such as a Mauser rifle bought for $120 that turned out to be a rare post-World War I piece. They also tackle pressing Second Amendment issues, including a unanimous Supreme Court decision upholding...
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060825 Hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Suffecool and Campbell kick off with excitement about GunCon, a major Second Amendment event hitting Cleveland on June 28, 2025. Featuring speakers like John Comerford, Amber Johnson, and Jared Yanis, the event draws diverse voices, some unfamiliar to the hosts, highlighting the gun community’s vast, interconnected circles. (check for more details) The discussion shifts to a Supreme Court decision denying cert in a case, prompting Suffecool and Campbell to critique Governor DeSantis’s vocal outrage. They speculate he’s leveraging Second Amendment issues for political...
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060825 Hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Suffecool and Campbell dive into pressing Second Amendment issues, focusing on recent Supreme Court and ATF developments. They discuss a unanimous Supreme Court ruling rejecting Mexico’s lawsuit against Smith & Wesson and other gun manufacturers, accused of enabling drug cartel trafficking. Justice Kagan’s opinion upheld the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, dismissing Mexico’s claims as implausible since manufacturers are removed from direct sales. The hosts note the First Circuit’s liberal leanings, which initially favored Mexico, highlighting the significance of the...
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060125 Hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
In Hour 2 of Eye on the Target Radio, host Amanda Suffecool, broadcasting from Chicago, welcomes Doug Hamlin, NRA’s Executive Vice President and CEO, to discuss the organization’s role in defending Second Amendment rights. Hamlin, with over 11 years at the NRA, shares his journey from leading NRA Media, which reaches 18 million monthly through magazines, websites like nra.org, and platforms like nrawomen.com, to his current role. He highlights the NRA’s value for members, including free online hunter education programs, the Eddie Eagle child safety initiative, and Refuse to...
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060125 Hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
In this episode of Eye on the Target Radio, host Amanda Suffecool, broadcasting from Chicago, is joined by Lori Blackwell of Armed Women of America (AWA) to discuss women’s empowerment through firearms training. This episode highlights AWA’s mission to educate and empower women in self-defense, focusing on its Illinois chapter and the recent state shooting at the Illinois State Rifle Association range in Bonfield. AWA, originally founded as The Well Armed Woman in 2012, offers monthly meetings with classroom education and range practice, tailored to all experience levels, from...
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