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The hosts discuss AI-based gun-detection systems that are being installed in some schools as an alternative to traditional metal detectors. These systems are intended to distinguish regular metal objects from firearms, but real-world performance has been problematic. A school in Baltimore had major false positives, including an incident where police drew guns on a student because the AI flagged a bag of Doritos as a weapon. Another event involved officers pulling guns on multiple students, only to later find no firearm at all. The hosts argue that such technology creates a false sense of...
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The hosts of Eye on the Target Radio, Amanda and Rob, open the show with light banter about AI describing Rob as “unenthusiastic,” which leads to humorous discussion about their personalities. They then shift to a local controversy in their small rural township, where proposed zoning changes attempted to restrict gun use, hunting, and even home and building designs. The proposals triggered strong community pushback, especially from gun owners, resulting in many of the controversial provisions being struck from the document. A newspaper article reported these rollbacks, but concerns remain...
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110925 hr2
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The second hour of the broadcast, hosted by Amanda Suffolk with co-host Rob Campbell, focused primarily on two main topics: Supreme Court Second Amendment Cases and Upcoming NRA Annual Meetings. 🏛️ Supreme Court Second Amendment Cases The Supreme Court has agreed to hear two Second Amendment cases and is considering picking up a third from a larger "pile" of cases. Case 1: Sensitive Places (Wolford v. Lopez, out of Hawaii) This case challenges laws regarding "sensitive places" where firearms are prohibited (e.g., "you can't bring your gun here"). Case 2:...
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This audio segment of Eye on the Target Radio focuses on the need for vigilance in defending Second Amendment rights, detailing two ongoing issues: a local zoning fight in Ohio and a state-level lawsuit in New Jersey, plus a story illustrating the necessity of self-protection. The main points covered are: Local Zoning Battle in Ohio: The hosts, Rob and Amanda, discovered a new set of zoning regulations being proposed in their sparsely populated Ohio township. These regulations attempt to outlaw or heavily restrict shooting on private property by imposing overly specific and unconstitutional...
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Themes: Self-defense rights • Gun control laws • Public safety • Supreme Court cases 🔹 Self-Defense on Public Transit The show opens with a discussion about violent attacks on public transportation, referencing a Ukrainian woman killed on a bus and a recent stabbing of a pregnant couple in St. Louis. Debate centers on whether citizens should be allowed to carry firearms on buses and trains for protection. Missouri and Illinois legislators are reportedly considering changes to self-defense laws for public transport, pushed by activists Susan Myers and Rhonda Zell. Amanda reads...
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Topics: Remembering Shirley Wattrell • NRA restructuring • Trends in gun culture and policy • Firearms safety advocacy 🔹 Tribute to Shirley Wattrell The show opened with the hosts mourning Shirley Wattrell, a domestic-violence survivor who became a firearms instructor and author of Heels to Holster. Her life story was being adapted into a film produced by Dean Cain, scheduled for release in 2026. She passed away on November 1, 2025 while the movie was in post-production. Amanda described Shirley’s deep creative involvement, from writing the script to coordinating music and...
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Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss straw purchases, highlighting cases where individuals buy firearms for prohibited persons, leading to severe penalties like 12 to 25 years in prison for a Philadelphia man who acquired 14 guns between 2018 and 2023. Suffecool emphasizes gun shops' role in identifying such transactions, underscoring risks in Second Amendment advocacy amid bulk purchases for criminals. The hosts examine the ATF's bump stock ban reversal by the Supreme Court, noting Justice Clarence Thomas's clarification that bump stocks do not convert semi-automatic rifles into...
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Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell recount Suffecool's participation in the Women's Wilderness Escape at the Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico, where 40 women from across the country gathered for firearms education and outdoor activities. Suffecool describes shooting bows, rifles, pistols, and shotguns, alongside wildlife sightings like elk and partridges, emphasizing historical archery techniques and modern adaptations for Second Amendment advocacy. The hosts highlight instructors such as Julie Golob, Tatiana Whitlock, Becky Yackley, Diane Walls, and Jessica Hooks, who led sessions...
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Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell explore Second Amendment infringements, focusing on a New Hampshire teenager's lawsuit against school officials for searching his car without permission after overhearing he owns a firearm. The over-18 student denied consent, as did his parents via speakerphone, yet administrators proceeded, finding no gun and violating Fourth Amendment rights amid gun-free zone policies. The hosts criticize California's push to restrict Glocks, citing criminal modifications as justification, urging prosecution of offenders rather than limiting law-abiding citizens'...
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Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell broadcast from Salt Lake City at the Gun Rights Policy Conference, joined by John Richardson, blogger at Only Guns and Money and NRA board member, and Charlie Cook of Riding Shotgun with Charlie. The event drew over 500 Second Amendment advocates, including prominent lawyers, bloggers, and state representatives from Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Colorado, and South Carolina, fostering networking and discussions on gun rights. Richardson highlights key speakers, including Joe Greenlee for litigation insights, Doug Hamlin for collaborative NRA efforts in...
info_outlineAmanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss the Supreme Court's decision to hear Wolford v. Lopez, a pivotal Second Amendment challenge originating from Hawaii. Attorneys Alan Beck and Kevin O'Grady represent plaintiffs alongside the Hawaii Firearms Coalition, targeting the state's "Vampire Rule," which mandates express permission from property owners for concealed carry in private venues open to the public. This Ninth Circuit-upheld restriction echoes similar barriers in New York and Maryland, potentially reshaping gun rights nationwide.
Campbell notes the Court's selective docket, reviewing only about 70 of 7,000 annual petitions, with Mark Smith of Four Boxes Diner predicting two to three Second Amendment cases this term. The hosts explore implications for sensitive places, including public transportation, while cautioning against expansive rulings absent direct questions. They reference Susannah Warner Kipke's Maryland case, Kipke v. Moore, as a parallel effort challenging carry prohibitions near demonstrations and in bars.
Shifting to open carry, Suffecool and Campbell highlight victories like Florida's recent affirmation of the practice, leaving New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, New York, and California as holdouts. They emphasize behavioral cues in concealed carry—subtle discomfort often draws more attention than the firearm itself—advocating responsible ownership to normalize Second Amendment protections.
The conversation underscores collaborative advocacy through organizations like Florida Carry, reinforcing constitutional carry as a cornerstone of self-defense rights.