091425 Hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell explore Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s role in health policy and its intersection with Second Amendment rights. Kennedy's report, "Make Our Children Healthy Again," focuses on child wellness without addressing gun violence, drawing criticism from outlets like the Los Angeles Times for allegedly overlooking a leading cause of child deaths. Suffecool and Campbell debunk this claim, highlighting flaws in studies from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health that inflate statistics by including adults up to age 26 and gang-related incidents. The...
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091425 Hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss recent shifts in gun rights organizations and firearms education initiatives. Suffecool recounts her decade-long involvement with Women for Gun Rights, transitioning advisory board leadership while maintaining influence on Second Amendment advocacy. The hosts highlight the NRA's return to Virginia for board meetings, signaling stability and a focus on future growth in training, membership, and constitutional defense. Campbell and Suffecool explore expanding firearms education in schools, noting programs in Tennessee and Arkansas that...
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090725 Hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Amanda Suffecool hosts Bill Bachenberg, President of the NRA Board of Directors, to discuss recent organizational reforms and challenges faced by the board. Bachenberg details a turbulent period marked by internal dysfunction, where board members, including himself, were sidelined despite expertise in business and strategic planning. He recounts his persistence in attending meetings at personal expense, pushing for accountability when leadership ignored critical voices, leading to a pivotal shift in board dynamics. The discussion highlights a significant board election in Dallas,...
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090725 Hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Amanda Suffecool interviews Bill Bachenberg, President of the NRA Board of Directors, discussing the organization's structure and recent reforms. The NRA boasts 76 board members, with Bachenberg outlining roles like EVP Randy Kozuch and a focus on transparency following a 13.5-hour board meeting. Bachenberg emphasizes Second Amendment advocacy, noting membership growth and youth programs like Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors. The conversation highlights adaptive hunting initiatives for disabled veterans at facilities like the Whittington Center in New Mexico, featuring accessible...
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083125 Hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Amanda Suffecool continues interviews with Women for Gun Rights advisory board members in Orlando, Florida. Raelle Cunningham from Utah discusses plans for a 10-year anniversary fly-in to Washington, DC, aiming to normalize gun ownership and celebrate the Second Amendment as personal, cultural, and constitutional, emphasizing women's roles in self-defense and advocacy. Heather from Florida highlights legislative tracking, noting successes like defeating over 20 anti-gun bills in 2025 and challenging bans in states like Colorado and Washington. She stresses the organization's...
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083125 Hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Amanda Suffecool interviews advisory board members from Women for Gun Rights, formerly the DC Project, highlighting women's advocacy for Second Amendment protections. Founder Diana Muller recounts starting the group in 2015 post-Sandy Hook, initially as a lobbying effort in Washington, DC, gathering 50 women from 48 states to share personal stories with legislators. The organization evolved to emphasize women's voices in responsible gun ownership and self-defense, rebranding for clarity. Amanda K from DC shares her journey from lobbying to full involvement, stressing the need for...
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082425 Hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell critique gun control groups like Bloomberg and Brady for opposing the Trump administration's decision to allow military personnel to carry firearms in DC, arguing it subverts local laws. They highlight the hypocrisy, noting criminals face no charges while law-abiding citizens are restricted, and celebrate DC's recent homicide-free streak as evidence of effective policies. The hosts share a bear defense story from Alaska, where a hunter used a 9mm pistol to stop a charging grizzly, emphasizing practical self-protection over caliber debates. They...
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082425 Hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss Iowa Senate candidate Jim Carlin's push for national concealed carry reciprocity, highlighting political momentum amid gun rights advancements. They contrast this with anti-gun politicians like Chicago's mayor, who employs armed security while advocating disarmament, and New York's candidate calling for assault weapon bans despite personal protection. The hosts critique Chicago's assault weapons ban, noting a lawsuit from the Second Amendment Foundation challenging its constitutionality under Bruen. Suffecool points out the city's restrictive measures,...
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081725 Hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Suffecool and Campbell critique Chicago's gun buyback programs, arguing they incentivize theft and crime due to no-questions-asked policies. A Glock turned in during an event reappeared in a shooting that killed a woman, prompting a lawsuit against the city and police department. The gun vanished from evidence, allegedly stolen by an officer later murdered by her partner, raising suspicions of a cover-up involving mishandled tags and discarded evidence. The hosts discuss corruption in Chicago's evidence room, where over 100 firearms went missing, including those from buybacks...
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081725 Hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss the Big Beautiful Bill's removal of the $200 tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns starting January 1, 2026, signaling the erosion of the 1934 National Firearms Act under Bruen. They highlight lawsuits challenging NFA's constitutionality, noting its original tax pretext now undermined. The hosts address, "Glock switches," devices converting semi-automatic pistols to full-auto, often imported from China and misnamed, leading to arrests like a Wisconsin man's 10-year sentence. They emphasize these are machine guns under...
info_outlineRob 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 GunCons for networking and insights.
Rob reflects on his NRA Gun Collectors Committee role. Judging collections involves assessing historical significance over aesthetics. Rare items, like a smashed Smith & Wesson or a Colt Python prototype, stand out. Collectors value unique pieces, such as Lewis and Clark’s knife, for their stories.
A debate rages over whether illegal immigrants have Second Amendment rights. The Fifth Circuit denies these rights, while the Seventh Circuit supports legal non-citizens. Heller’s focus on “citizens” fuels the argument, with a potential Supreme Court clash looming.
Range practice closes the hour. Rob shares his success with a replica 1860 Army black powder pistol. An AmmoLand article inspires discussion on beginner drills. Proper holster draw techniques and Kydex holsters’ speed advantages spark enthusiasm.