8926 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
The episode of Eye on the Target Radio comes directly from the SHOT Show floor and centers largely on Amanda Suffecool and Rob Cambell's interview with musician and Second Amendment advocate Ted Nugent. Nugent describes how criticism of his gun ownership and hunting pushed him to become an outspoken advocate for the Second Amendment, conservation, hunting, fishing, trapping, and personal preparedness. He argues that carrying a firearm is part of being prepared to protect oneself and one's family and says that Americans should understand their responsibility to defend their constitutional...
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8926 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
In this episode of Eye on the Target Radio, Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell begin with a lively discussion about artificial intelligence and its attempt to identify the most influential modern firearms designers. Rob is particularly critical of the AI-generated list because it overlooks major figures such as Bill Ruger, J.D. Jones, Roy Weatherby, and other designers and cartridge innovators whose contributions had a lasting impact. The conversation develops into a broader look at firearms history, including the fact that many concepts considered innovative today were actually developed...
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8226 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
In this episode of Eye on the Target Radio, Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell begin by discussing what they view as encouraging developments at the federal level, particularly a change in direction at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). They argue that the agency appears to be placing greater emphasis on serving lawful gun owners while focusing enforcement efforts on violent criminals. The hosts express optimism about a renewed commitment to constitutional rights and discuss how shifting priorities within federal agencies could affect firearm owners across the...
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8226 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
In this episode of Eye on the Target Radio, Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell focus on the role of armed civilians in stopping violent attacks, using the active shooter incident in Twin Falls, Idaho, as their starting point. Rather than concentrating on the attacker's identity or equipment, they criticize the rush by news outlets and social media users to spread AI-generated images and speculative details before verified information is available. They argue that artificial intelligence and the race to be first often create misinformation, with inaccurate descriptions of suspects and firearms...
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72626 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
In this episode of Eye on the Target Radio, Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss what they describe as significant changes within the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), arguing that recent leadership appears more receptive to gun owners' concerns. They begin by examining how online firearm sales could reshape the gun industry, suggesting that if federal paperwork requirements for firearm transfers were reduced or moved online, many traditional gun shops could struggle to survive, with online retailers, auction sites, and general sporting goods or hardware...
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72626 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
The episode opens with Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discussing how an AI-generated list of the most influential modern firearms designers sparked an unexpectedly passionate debate. Rob argues that the list overlooked many significant innovators, including Bill Ruger, Roy Weatherby, J.D. Jones, and numerous early firearms and cartridge designers whose contributions shaped the industry but are often forgotten. Their conversation expands into the evolution of firearms technology, explaining how many seemingly "new" concepts actually originated decades ago but only became practical with...
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71926 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
The discussion begins with concerns about government surveillance and privacy, centering on a credit card merchant category code created for firearm-related purchases. Hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell argue that even if current officials choose not to enforce such tracking, future administrations could use the information to monitor lawful gun owners. They express concern that records of firearm purchases, training, range memberships, and related spending could be compiled into government databases, emphasizing that the existence of such laws or tracking mechanisms creates long-term...
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71926 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
The episode opens with hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell chatting about the unusually hot weather and smoky conditions affecting much of the United States before recognizing July 19 as the birthday of Samuel Colt. That leads into an extended discussion of Colt’s contributions to firearms history, including his early percussion revolvers, the popular pocket models, and the evolution of loading mechanisms and cartridge firearms. Rob explains the origins of several historic firearm designs and patents, including the so-called “King’s Patent,” while the hosts reflect on how many...
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71226 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
The program centers on an extended interview with attorney Alan Beck following his successful argument before the U.S. Supreme Court in the Wolford case, which challenged Hawaii's restrictive concealed-carry laws. Beck explains that after the Supreme Court's Bruen decision expanded concealed carry rights, Hawaii and several other states responded by enacting laws that effectively made permits useless by designating most public locations as off-limits. A major focus of the case was Hawaii's so-called "vampire rule," which required concealed carriers to obtain affirmative permission before...
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71226 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
The episode opens with Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discussing creative home design, prompted by a conversation about a friend receiving an antique artillery-model Luger pistol. That leads into an extended discussion about designing concealed gun rooms and secure storage areas within a home. They explore ideas such as hidden safe rooms behind Murphy doors or disguised entrances, the advantages and shortcomings of commercial vault doors, structural security beyond simply installing a heavy door, emergency exits, ventilation, and balancing accessibility with secrecy. They also compare...
info_outlineIn this episode of Eye on the Target Radio, hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discussed a wide range of Second Amendment and firearms-related legal developments, focusing heavily on the impact of the Supreme Court’s New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen decision. They explained how the “history, text, and tradition” standard established in Bruen is reshaping firearms litigation nationwide, particularly challenges to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regulations and the National Firearms Act. The hosts argued that many modern gun restrictions lack historical precedent and predicted continued legal challenges involving suppressors, machine guns, bump stocks, forced-reset triggers, and other regulated firearms accessories. They also discussed historical militia expectations from the 1700s and how those are now being revisited in modern constitutional arguments.
The show also covered lawsuits involving firearm detection technology in schools. Amanda described the case surrounding Omni Alert after a shooting at Antioch High School, where the school’s AI gun-detection system allegedly failed to prevent an attack despite being marketed as a safety solution. The hosts debated whether schools and technology companies can be held liable when these systems fail. They connected that discussion to broader debates about school safety policies and responsibility, referencing previous incidents where administrators allegedly ignored warning signs before school shootings.
Another major topic involved ongoing political and legal fights over firearms laws in states like Virginia and Florida. The hosts discussed new Virginia gun-control measures and the resulting lawsuits filed by groups including the National Rifle Association, Second Amendment Foundation, Gun Owners of America, and National Shooting Sports Foundation. They also highlighted actions by Florida’s pro-Second Amendment attorney general against a homeowners association that attempted to ban firearms in shared community spaces. Throughout the program, Amanda and Rob framed these cases as examples of expanding legal resistance to firearm restrictions across the country.
The episode concluded with discussion of proposed federal legislation, including efforts by Lauren Boebert to remove remaining tax provisions tied to the National Firearms Act and a proposal from Jimmy Patronis to repeal the Hughes Amendment restrictions on newly manufactured machine guns. The hosts debated how these changes could affect collectors, firearms values, and future gun ownership rights. Alongside the political discussion, the show featured advertisements and promotional spots for firearms training organizations, gun safety programs, books, and shooting-related products.