011126 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
This episode (hour 2) of Eye on the Target Radio focuses on major Second Amendment legal, political, and organizational developments heading into 2026. Amanda reports from the NRA’s winter board meeting, highlighting renewed momentum and cooperation among gun-rights groups like the NRA, Second Amendment Foundation, and Firearms Policy Coalition. Key legal battles include upcoming Supreme Court cases (including Wolford and interstate carry issues), California’s ammo background check lawsuit (Rhodey v. Bonta), and broader fallout from Bruen as states attempt new workarounds to restrict...
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011126 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
This episode of Eye on the Target Radio opens with Rob and Amanda discussing anticipation for SHOT Show, industry trends, and how recent regulatory changes are reshaping firearms innovation. They predict 2026 will be “the year of the suppressor,” citing a massive spike in NFA e-form submissions after January 1 and increased creativity around short-barreled rifles, pistols, and accessories now that certain tax and regulatory barriers have shifted. The hosts highlight new product concepts, including compact carbines, folding stocks, suppressor deals, and evolving shotgun designs, comparing...
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010426 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
This hour of Eye on the Target Radio opens with Amanda Suffolk and Rob Campbell welcoming listeners and diving into an extended discussion on firearms auctions, collecting, and smart buying strategies. Rob explains that auctions—estate sales, private collections, and auction houses—can be excellent places to find rare or older firearms, but only if buyers do their homework. The hosts emphasize that auction descriptions are often vague, making the buyer responsible for understanding exactly what they are bidding on, including historical details, distinguishing features, and true market...
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010426 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
This episode of Eye on the Target Radio opens with Rob and Amanda welcoming listeners and introducing a training-focused show centered on the value of firearms education. The hosts emphasize why they seek instruction from multiple trainers each year, explaining that varied perspectives reveal weaknesses, improve consistency under stress, and expose shooters to different equipment, techniques, and problem-solving approaches. The discussion highlights how stress affects performance, particularly grip consistency, decision-making, and time management. Real-world training scenarios, timers, and...
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122825 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Hour 2 begins with host Amanda Suffolk welcoming Todd Vandermeer, a newly elected NRA Board of Directors member from Illinois and a longtime Second Amendment advocate. Todd explains his background as an “accidental lobbyist,” describing how his involvement began with the Illinois State Rifle Association and eventually led to more than two decades working as an NRA contract lobbyist. He later represented Illinois firearms dealers and manufacturers, helped establish lobbying presence at the state capitol, and now serves as president of the Aurora Sportsman’s Club, one of the largest gun...
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122825 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
The show opens in a relaxed, conversational tone with hosts Amanda Suffolk and Rob Campbell talking about the holiday season and firearm-related gifts. Rob shares that he received a collection of vintage firearms magazines from the late 1960s, while Amanda talks about buying ammunition and a shotgun for her husband so he can go trap shooting. This leads into lighthearted banter about gun-related gifts, the “shotgun fairy,” and Rob’s well-known habit of collecting unusual and historic ammunition rather than guns themselves. From there, the discussion turns into an in-depth and educational...
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122225 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Eye on the Target Radio segment (Hour Two): The show covers several major Second Amendment–related topics. Hosts discuss the ATF’s 2024 firearms tracing report, arguing that data on privately manufactured firearms (“ghost guns”) is skewed due to selective over-tracing by states like California, Illinois, and Maryland. They contend that serial numbers, ballistic databases, and cartridge case registries have repeatedly failed to solve crimes, citing Canada’s experience and the abandonment of Maryland’s shell casing program. The conversation then shifts to restoration of gun...
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122225 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Eye on the Target Radio (Rob & Amanda) 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,...
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121425 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Hour two of Eye on the Target Radio dives deeply into federalism, firearms law, and current Second Amendment developments. Rob and Amanda begin with a discussion of interstate commerce and federal supremacy, focusing on South Dakota’s proposal to deregulate suppressors manufactured and kept within the state. They explain how similar efforts in Montana and Tennessee failed under federal court rulings, with judges relying on the idea that firearms could eventually enter interstate commerce. The hosts debate whether South Dakota’s approach could succeed, whether it might pressure federal...
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121425 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
This episode of Eye on the Target Radio opens with Rob Campbell and Amanda Suffolk exchanging lighthearted stories about winter shooting alternatives, including unconventional CO₂-powered dart guns, crossbow pistols, and basement-friendly training tools. While some of these devices are legally classified like pellet guns, the hosts stress they are not toys and require adult judgment and strict safety awareness. The conversation shifts to everyday gun ownership, touching on firearm maintenance habits, the historical reasons behind frequent cleaning, and practical holiday gift ideas for gun...
info_outlineThis episode (hour 2) of Eye on the Target Radio focuses on major Second Amendment legal, political, and organizational developments heading into 2026. Amanda reports from the NRA’s winter board meeting, highlighting renewed momentum and cooperation among gun-rights groups like the NRA, Second Amendment Foundation, and Firearms Policy Coalition. Key legal battles include upcoming Supreme Court cases (including Wolford and interstate carry issues), California’s ammo background check lawsuit (Rhodey v. Bonta), and broader fallout from Bruen as states attempt new workarounds to restrict gun rights.
A major discussion centers on the NRA’s decision to consolidate and partially digitize its magazines. The hosts debate whether moving away from regular print issues risks alienating long-time members, reducing visibility, and weakening advertiser support, versus the benefits of searchable digital content and cost savings. They stress the magazine’s role as a critical touchpoint between the NRA and its membership.
The show also covers international and domestic policy contrasts, including Canada’s failed gun “buyback” program and resistance from provinces, drawing parallels to U.S. state-level enforcement realities. Attention then turns to aggressive gun-control proposals in Virginia following recent elections, including bans on certain semi-autos, suppressor taxes, restrictions on homemade firearms, reciprocity rollbacks, and expanded prohibited-person rules.
Later segments examine a potential Wisconsin pro-gun constitutional amendment, the political consequences of state elections, and how lawmakers often push new gun laws for visibility rather than effectiveness. Throughout, the hosts emphasize vigilance, coordinated legal strategy, and the long-term erosion risk to gun rights if incremental restrictions go unchallenged.