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 Suffolk 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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021526 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Broadcast live from the floor of the SHOT Show, this (2nd hour) episode of Eye on the Target Radio finds hosts Amanda Suffolk and Rob Campbell immersed in the heart of the firearms industry, sharing highlights from Media Day and Range Day while exploring the newest gear, products, and innovations. From hands-on demos to conversations with manufacturers, they discuss emerging trends in firearms technology, accessories, and training tools, along with the overall atmosphere of SHOT Show and how it reflects both consumer demand and industry resilience in the face of continued political...
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021526 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
On this episode of Eye on the Target Radio, hosts Amanda Suffolk and Rob Campbell take listeners along on their latest industry travels, starting with highlights from the SHOT Show and the Great American Outdoor Show. They recap everything from dock-dog competitions and impressive taxidermy exhibits to cutting-edge targets and new firearms products hitting the market. The hosts share firsthand impressions from Range Day and Media Day, discussing emerging trends, standout manufacturers, and how the industry continues to innovate despite ongoing political pressure. The conversation then shifts...
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020826 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Eye on the Target Radio broadcasts live from SHOT Show, where Rob and Amanda interview William Sandoval of OccuFi, a technology company focused on firearm safety and real-time movement detection. Sandoval explains that OccuFi began three years earlier after he personally left a firearm behind at a second home, inspiring him to create a small tracking device—often compared to an AirTag for guns—that alerts owners if their firearm is moved, accessed, or stolen. The company developed a quarter-sized “FlexiTag” with long battery life and partnered with major lock manufacturers to embed the...
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020826 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Eye on the Target Radio broadcasts live from the SHOT Show floor in Las Vegas, where hosts Rob and Amanda cover the massive firearms industry event while walking several miles a day to explore new products and connect with Second Amendment advocates. They describe SHOT Show as a centralized hub for manufacturers, media, and innovators, showcasing everything from rifles and pistols to optics and accessories. Much of the discussion focuses on emerging trends, including modular rifle chassis systems that allow easy caliber and configuration changes, ultra-lightweight firearms, and compact folding...
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020126 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Hour Two opens with Rob and Amanda highlighting a major Second Amendment case before the U.S. Supreme Court: the Wolford (aka “Vampire Rule”) case from Hawaii. The law effectively bans carrying firearms anywhere unless explicitly permitted. Attorney Alan Beck argued the case, with financial and logistical support ultimately provided by the NRA-ILA, which the hosts praise as a concrete example of the NRA backing serious litigation. They expect a ruling by late June and believe Hawaii lawmakers are already scrambling to work around an anticipated loss—potentially impacting restrictive laws...
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020126 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
Hosts Amanda Suffolk and Rob Campbell open the show by returning from SHOT Show in Las Vegas, joking about weather contrasts before diving into current Second Amendment news and commentary. They discuss what they see as a bizarre political moment, noting gun-control groups like the Giffords Foundation selectively quoting and reframing the Second Amendment, and left-leaning commentators echoing long-standing pro-2A arguments about resisting tyranny. The hosts criticize proposals and social media commentary they view as illogical—such as calls for women to open-carry firearms as a political...
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012526 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
This episode of Eye on the Target Radio features an in-depth interview with bestselling author and former Navy SEAL Jack Carr at SHOT Show. Carr discusses his background, his lifelong love of reading, and how his military experience shapes the realism and emotional depth of his fiction. He talks extensively about his Vietnam-era novel Cry Havoc, explaining the intense research required to authentically write from a 1968 perspective, and how real-world special operations history influenced the story. Carr also outlines his writing process, creative freedom with publishers, and his approach to...
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012526 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
This episode of Eye on the Target Radio is broadcast from the SHOT Show in Las Vegas, where hosts Amanda and Rob discuss the energy, scale, and evolution of the firearms industry. They reflect on how SHOT Show has grown over decades into a major gathering of Second Amendment advocates, manufacturers, media, and educators, noting increased diversity, improved treatment of women, and changing industry culture. Much of the conversation focuses on trends in firearms and ammunition, including shifts toward subsonic calibers, short-barreled platforms, suppressors, evolving bullet design, and the...
info_outlineThis (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 program aims to both protect students and provide veterans with meaningful employment and renewed purpose. In addition to staffing, they offer emergency planning support and tactical medical training (TCCC) for school personnel. They encourage supporters nationwide to replicate the model in other states.
Next, Bill Romanelli discusses Project ChildSafe, a long-running initiative of the National Shooting Sports Foundation. The program promotes responsible firearm storage and safety education, emphasizing keeping guns secured from unauthorized access. Over 27 years, Project ChildSafe has distributed more than 41 million free gun locks through partnerships with law enforcement and community organizations. They also host “Project ChildSafe Communities” events in cities across the country, focusing efforts where data shows higher rates of firearm accidents, thefts, or suicides.
Finally, Sarah Joy Albrecht of Hold My Guns explains her nonprofit’s mission to partner with FFLs to provide voluntary, no-questions-asked temporary firearm storage. Founded after the loss of a young friend to suicide, the organization offers a private, rights-respecting option for individuals facing difficult life circumstances—such as mental health crises, domestic transitions, deployment, or housing issues. Hold My Guns works carefully with legislators to ensure voluntary storage programs protect privacy and do not create registries or barriers that would discourage use. The group has stored hundreds of firearms and distributed tens of thousands of personal safety plans.
Overall, the episode emphasizes proactive, industry-supported solutions—veteran-led school security, free safety resources, and voluntary storage options—aimed at protecting children, preventing tragedy, and preserving Second Amendment rights through responsible action.