51026 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
This episode of Eye on the Target Radio featured two very different but compelling conversations. The first half focused on the NRA Whittington Center and its role as one of the premier shooting and outdoor recreation facilities in the country. Host Amanda Suffecool interviewed Nate Brown about his journey from Wyoming and the oil and gas industry into nonprofit conservation work and eventually into the NRA. Brown explained that his passion for preserving Second Amendment freedoms and America’s outdoor heritage led him into fundraising and nonprofit work before relocating to New Mexico to...
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51026 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
In this episode of Eye on the Target Radio, hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discussed a wide range of Second Amendment issues, focusing heavily on recent developments involving the ATF, federal firearms regulations, and ongoing constitutional battles over gun rights. Broadcasting from different parts of the country, the hosts opened with commentary about the appointment of a new permanent ATF director and what that could mean for gun owners. Rob joked about the ATF director acting like a “scapegoat,” while Amanda explored the broader role of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,...
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50326 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
In this episode of Eye on the Target Radio, the hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell broadcast from the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits and focus on both internal changes within the National Rifle Association and the broader culture surrounding it. A major portion of the discussion centers on Ron Andring, a retired member who launched the Facebook group “Members Take Back Our NRA.” After reviewing court records tied to the NRA’s legal troubles in New York, Andring became frustrated with what he saw as long-standing mismanagement and lack of accountability. His page grew...
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50326 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
This episode of Eye on the Target Radio is broadcast from the NRA convention floor, capturing the energy and activity of the event. The hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss the Gun Collectors Committee, explaining how collector groups display rare and historical firearms and memorabilia, and how judges evaluate exhibits for awards. Highlights include unique collector pieces like antique Colt firearms, historically preserved items, and a D-Day paratrooper display, emphasizing both the guns and their historical context. The show also features interviews and discussions on broader...
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42626 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
The hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss several recent gun policy developments across the United States, focusing on states and jurisdictions they view as increasingly restrictive. They begin with New York’s proposed Senate Bill 9215, which would classify BB guns and air rifles as “imitation weapons,” raise the legal age to 18, and require bright coloring and barrel plugs—rules that critics argue would make such devices unusable and blur distinctions between low-powered BB guns and high-powered air rifles. They frame this as part of a broader trend of tightening regulations...
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42626 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
This episode of Eye on the Target Radio features hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell recapping their recent trip to the NRA Annual Meeting in Houston and discussing current developments in the firearms world. They begin by sharing highlights from the event. Rob was particularly interested in a new, more affordable reproduction of the classic Luger pistol, which could make historically significant firearms accessible to everyday shooters. Amanda’s standout moment was receiving the NRA’s Sybil Ludington Award, recognizing her contributions to Second Amendment advocacy. They also discuss...
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41926 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
The episode focused heavily on current Second Amendment legal battles, including the case involving Susanna Kipke and another case involving Tyler Izagirre. The hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell explained how these cases are slowly moving through the courts and how legal standing can disappear over time as laws change or plaintiffs move away. Tyler Izagirre remains the last active plaintiff in a case challenging District of Columbia restrictions on magazines over 10 rounds after being denied the ability to register a Sig Sauer P365 with a 12-round magazine. The discussion then...
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41926 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
The radio segment focused heavily on recent legal and political developments surrounding gun rights. Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discussed a proposed change by the United States Postal Service that could allow private individuals to mail handguns for the first time since 1927. They argued that current restrictions force gun owners to use more expensive private carriers like UPS and FedEx, increasing costs for consumers and gun shops. They also noted that the Department of Justice has reportedly signaled that the longstanding postal restrictions may be unconstitutional under the framework...
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41226 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
In this hour of Eye on the Target Radio, the hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss several major Second Amendment-related issues, starting with criticism of the ATF’s rulemaking process. They argue that public input is often ignored and focus on the 2022 rule redefining “frames and receivers,” which expanded regulation to unfinished or partially completed firearm components. The hosts question the logic behind the rule, particularly how “ghost gun” statistics increased largely due to changes in definitions rather than actual crime trends. They also suggest that criminals...
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41226 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
The episode of Eye on the Target Radio opens with hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discussing their upcoming trip to the NRA Annual Meeting in Houston. They describe the event as a massive gathering featuring firearms, gear, training sessions, collectors’ exhibits, and industry personalities, noting its size, rotating locations, and importance within the Second Amendment community. They also highlight their involvement in the “Voices of the Second Amendment” media row, where numerous content creators will interview guests and produce live content. The conversation shifts to legal...
info_outlineThis 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 allowed ranges, manufacturers, and retailers to discuss common problems and share solutions. When the program was halted during the COVID period, Paul and his partners created the Range Network as a way to continue helping ranges connect and share best practices. Their focus is on ensuring that gun ranges remain strong because ranges provide the places where people can learn, practice, and stay engaged with shooting sports.
The Range Network organizes virtual and in-person “huddles,” similar to a team huddle in sports, where range operators discuss issues such as hiring employees, insurance options, operational challenges, and successful business strategies. Members share what works and what fails so others can avoid costly mistakes. The organization now includes more than 120 ranges across 45 states and even some locations in Canada, and it is free for ranges to join. The goal is cooperation rather than competition, encouraging ranges to work together and create better experiences for customers while strengthening the overall firearms community.
Paul also describes a related program called MyCaliberCard, which complements the Range Network. For an annual membership fee, shooters can receive discounts at participating ranges and on shooting-related products. The card encourages gun owners to visit different ranges when traveling and helps bring new customers into participating businesses. Some ranges even include the card as a benefit within their own membership programs. The hosts note that this model allows the Range Network to remain free for ranges while the Caliber Card program provides financial support for the broader effort.
Later in the show, the hosts interview hunter and television personality Melissa Bachman, host of the outdoor series Winchester Deadly Passion on the Sportsman Channel. Bachman explains how she built a career in the hunting industry after studying television production. Unable to find work initially, she volunteered at the North American Hunting Club and gradually gained experience producing hunting content. Eventually she launched her own production company and television show, allowing her to combine her passion for hunting with media production.
Bachman describes the challenges she faced entering a field that had relatively few women when she started more than two decades ago. She emphasizes that persistence, hard work, and willingness to take risks helped her succeed. To get her first season of airtime, she invested everything she had, including risking her home, while working to secure sponsorships. Over time the show grew, and she now hunts around the world while filming authentic experiences that show both the successes and challenges of real hunts.
Much of Bachman’s message focuses on introducing new people—especially families and women—to hunting. She believes hunting helps families bond and teaches people where their food comes from. She often involves her own children in hunting trips, letting them participate in age-appropriate ways so they feel connected to the experience. Bachman stresses that new hunters should learn gradually, find mentors, and avoid feeling pressured to harvest an animal before they are ready.
The episode concludes with Bachman discussing some of the unique hunts featured on her show, including alligator hunting in states like Florida and Louisiana, as well as big-game hunts such as elk and whitetail deer. She explains how much of the harvested meat is processed for her family or donated to people in need when possible. Throughout the interview, she emphasizes that the most important aspect of hunting is not just the harvest but the experiences and relationships built along the way.
Overall, the program highlights two key themes within the shooting and hunting community: strengthening the infrastructure of the sport through cooperation among gun ranges, and encouraging new participants to become involved in hunting and outdoor traditions through mentorship, family experiences, and education.