032226 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
The episode features two main segments from the SHOT Show floor hosted by Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell. First, Brooke and Paul introduce the Range Network, a growing, free nationwide network designed to help gun range owners collaborate and improve their businesses. The network connects ranges to share best practices, solve common problems, and support the overall health of the industry. Through “huddles” (meetings), owners exchange ideas on staffing, operations, and customer experience without competing directly. The goal is to strengthen the shooting community, make ranges...
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032226 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
This episode of Eye on the Target Radio combines personal experiences with firearms and broader discussions about gun laws and policy. The hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell begin by talking about their recent experience registering suppressors using a newer digital system. While the $200 tax stamp has been eliminated, the registration process still exists, though it has become much faster and more streamlined compared to the old paper-based system that could take many months. They also discuss preparing for an upcoming training trip, including decisions about what firearms and...
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031526 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
This episode of Eye on the Target Radio, hosted by Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell, features interviews recorded on the floor of the SHOT Show. The hosts speak with industry guests about new initiatives in the shooting sports community as well as hunting and outdoor television. The first segment features Paul and Brooke from The Range Network, a program designed to help gun range owners collaborate and improve their businesses. Paul explains that the idea grew out of earlier industry “roundtable” meetings he helped organize with the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Those meetings...
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031526 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
This episode of Eye on the Target Radio hosted by Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell opens with updates on their upcoming travel and speaking schedule as they continue covering firearms policy and industry events around the country. They announce plans to attend several major Second Amendment gatherings, including the New England Firearms Advocacy Conference organized by the Second Amendment Foundation in Chicopee, Massachusetts, as well as appearances in Texas and at other national gun-rights conferences later in the year. The hosts explain that attending these events allows them to connect...
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030826 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
In this episode of Eye on the Target Radio, hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell broadcast from the floor of the SHOT Show, interviewing guests about new ideas, businesses, and experiences within the firearms and outdoor industries. The first segment features Brooke and Paul from The Range Network, a growing collaboration of gun ranges designed to help range owners share ideas, solve business challenges, and strengthen the shooting industry. Paul explains that the concept grew out of a program he previously developed with the National Shooting Sports Foundation, where industry...
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030826 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
In this episode of Eye on the Target Radio, hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell return to the studio and begin with a lighthearted discussion about firearms and recent range experiences. They talk about the controversy surrounding the SIG Sauer P320 pistol, noting that negative publicity has caused some gun owners and shooting ranges to avoid the firearm even if individuals have never personally experienced problems with it. Rob also describes testing a new handgun at the range and comments on its weight and performance. The hosts compare firearm designs, highlighting the simplicity...
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030126 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Broadcasting from the floor of the SHOT Show, the hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell welcome Brooke and Paul from The Range Network to discuss their mission of strengthening the gun range industry. Paul explains that the idea grew out of an earlier initiative he helped pilot with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) called Industry Roundtable, which brought together ranges, retailers, manufacturers, and vendors to openly discuss shared challenges. When COVID halted that effort just as it was preparing to expand nationwide, Paul regrouped with encouragement from Brooke and...
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030126 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
In this episode of Eye on the Target Radio, Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell broadcast remotely and dive into major developments surrounding the Second Amendment and federal firearms law. The centerpiece of the discussion is proposed legislation in Kentucky and West Virginia that seeks to work around the Hughes Amendment, the 1986 provision that effectively halted civilian access to newly manufactured machine guns. The hosts explain that the proposal would allow the state itself to purchase newly manufactured machine guns and then transfer them to qualified residents. While still early in the...
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022226 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
This (2nd hour) episode of Eye on the Target Radio features multiple interviews from SHOT Show, highlighting practical, community-driven approaches to school safety and responsible firearm ownership. First, the hosts speak with representatives from the Allegiance Project Foundation, a Texas-based 501(c)(3) that hires military veterans to provide armed security in schools. Their nonprofit owns a security company, creating a self-sustaining funding model that reduces reliance on donations and helps schools comply with Texas House Bill 3, which requires an armed presence on campus. The...
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022226 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
This episode of Eye on the Target Radio features Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discussing firearms news, events, and a special guest interview. Rob shares details about winning a large prize package at SHOT Show from SAR USA, which included a pistol, magazines, gear, and more still to arrive. The hosts also recap Amanda’s experience at the 2A Freedom Fest in Florida, highlighting strong attendance, a lineup of prominent Second Amendment advocates, and the presence of several NRA board members. They discuss the value of grassroots events and similar gatherings like GunCon, along with...
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Rob and Amanda open the show with light banter before diving into a detailed discussion about an estate cleanup involving a large and unusual ammunition collection. Rob describes examining historic and obscure cartridges dating from the Civil War through early 20th century, including rimfire, pinfire, centerfire, extra-short and extra-long rounds, experimental cartridges, and rare calibers such as Spencer, Henry, Stevens, and early Colt ammunition. They discuss the challenges of identifying, preserving, valuing, and disposing of collectible ammo, noting that most gun shops won’t handle it and that ammo collecting is a niche hobby where knowledge determines value.
The conversation expands into historical and industrial uses of ammunition, including aircraft engine starters, industrial fasteners, steel mill applications, and firearm-powered tools, with anecdotes about manufacturing and engineering experimentation.
Later, the show shifts to firearms-related financial discrimination (“debanking”), discussing banks, credit card processors, and payment platforms refusing service to gun businesses. They highlight a recent report from the U.S. Comptroller of the Currency criticizing major banks for denying services to politically disfavored but legal industries, including firearms, oil, and gas. Rob and Amanda argue banks should focus on legality, not politics, and criticize payment processors for freezing funds.
Throughout the program are sponsor spots and promotions for firearms safety, training, education, and Second Amendment advocacy groups. The segment closes teasing upcoming discussions on DOJ actions, firearms policy, and related legal developments.