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Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns

Release Date: 06/29/2026

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Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns

This hour of Eye on the Target Radio focuses almost entirely on the changing legal landscape surrounding the National Firearms Act (NFA), particularly the recent elimination of the $200 tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), and short-barreled shotguns (SBSs). Amanda and Rob explain that the NFA actually covers six categories—SBRs, SBSs, suppressors, machine guns, destructive devices, and certain “any other weapons”—but that the current legal fight is concentrated on the first three. They describe the elimination of the tax as part of a broader strategy to dismantle or...

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Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns

The latest episode of Eye on the Target Radio focuses heavily on what Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell see as a series of important victories and potential turning points for Second Amendment rights. They begin by discussing the impact of the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision, particularly its requirement that modern firearm restrictions be consistent with the nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation. They express frustration with courts and governments reaching back to obscure English laws from the 1300s to justify contemporary restrictions, arguing that American...

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The episode of Eye on the Target Radio opens with Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discussing New York’s efforts to restrict 3D-printed firearms and the publication of firearm-design files online. They focus on the conflict between New York officials and Defense Distributed founder Cody Wilson, who argues that firearm designs—including numerous military-specification drawings—are already widely available. The hosts question how effectively New York could regulate information that is distributed over the internet, arguing that once a technology or design becomes known, attempts to...

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The episode of Eye on the Target Radio opens with Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discussing the transition from cap-and-ball firearms to fixed ammunition, using the example to compare technological transitions with modern changes such as gasoline, electric, and hybrid vehicles. The conversation then turns to major Second Amendment cases before the Supreme Court. The hosts discuss the Court’s decision to hear two consolidated AR-15 cases, Grant v. Higgins and Vera Montez v. Cook County, with oral arguments scheduled for December 2, 2026. They note that numerous organizations,...

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Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns

The discussion focuses on the changing legal status of the National Firearms Act (NFA), particularly the removal of the $200 tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), and short-barreled shotguns (SBSs). Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell explain that the NFA actually covers six categories—SBRs, SBSs, suppressors, machine guns, destructive devices, and certain “any other weapons”—and emphasize that eliminating the tax does not automatically eliminate every NFA requirement. They discuss how complicated the rules have become over the decades, using examples such as the Thompson...

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Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns

The discussion focuses on the evolving legal status of the National Firearms Act (NFA), particularly the recent elimination of the $200 tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), and short-barreled shotguns (SBSs). Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell explain that the NFA actually covers six categories—SBRs, SBSs, suppressors, machine guns, destructive devices, and certain “any other weapons”—and emphasize that eliminating the tax did not automatically eliminate all of the paperwork and regulatory requirements. They describe the change as part of a broader, strategic effort to...

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Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns

The discussion focuses on the rapidly changing legal status of the National Firearms Act (NFA), particularly suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), and short-barreled shotguns (SBSs). Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell explain that the NFA actually covers six categories—SBRs, SBSs, suppressors, machine guns, destructive devices, and certain “any other weapons”—but recent legislative and court actions have concentrated on the first three. They describe the elimination of the $200 NFA tax as part of the 2026 budget legislation as a strategic step toward dismantling portions of the NFA...

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Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns

This episode of Eye on the Target Radio focuses heavily on the changing legal landscape surrounding the National Firearms Act (NFA), particularly the removal of the $200 tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns. Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell explain that the NFA actually covers six categories—short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, suppressors, machine guns, destructive devices, and certain “any other weapons”—and emphasize that the recent legislation only directly addresses the first three. They discuss how the $200 tax, originally...

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Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns

This episode focuses on the rapidly changing legal status of National Firearms Act (NFA) regulations, particularly the $200 tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), and short-barreled shotguns (SBSs). Amanda Suffecoo,l and Rob Campbell explain that the NFA contains six major categories—SBRs, SBSs, suppressors, machine guns, destructive devices, and certain “any other weapons”—but that the current legal fight is primarily centered on the first three. They describe the removal of the $200 tax through the “Big Beautiful Bill” as part of a broader strategy to gradually...

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Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns

This episode of Eye on the Target Radio is starts with Gun Prom and gun guru's   and then at the bottom of the hour has Charlie Cook join.   Charlie is the coordinator of the 2026 AmmCon that is being held in Dallas September 25, just prior to SAF.org and its GRPC.   

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This episode of Eye on the Target Radio begins with Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell reflecting on the show's origins as a firearms call-in program and discussing Rob's long-standing interest in collecting and researching historic firearms. Rob shares stories from gun auctions, explaining how specialized knowledge and reference books can help collectors identify rare firearms and avoid costly mistakes. The conversation then shifts to national politics, where they discuss President Donald Trump's recent remarks supporting nationwide right-to-carry legislation. The hosts argue that constitutional rights should not end at state borders and criticize media coverage and opponents who claim expanded concealed carry would lead to increased violence. They contend that decades of concealed carry experience across many states have not produced the widespread violence critics predicted and compare the United States' approach to firearms with the United Kingdom's strict gun control policies and historical disarmament before World War II.

Later in the program, Amanda and Rob revisit ongoing legal challenges to firearm restrictions affecting adults between the ages of 18 and 20. They explain how lawsuits in states such as Missouri, Florida, West Virginia, Ohio, and California have been slowed by lengthy court delays, sometimes allowing plaintiffs to "age out" of eligibility before their cases are decided. The hosts argue that these procedural delays effectively deny constitutional rights and discuss the importance of timely judicial review. They also highlight a newly introduced AR-15 from One Horse Firearms that comes factory-equipped with a forced reset trigger, suggesting that factory-installed components may offer legal and reliability advantages over aftermarket modifications.

The final portion of the show centers on the realities and legal consequences of armed self-defense. Amanda and Rob stress that carrying a firearm is intended for protecting oneself in life-threatening situations rather than acting as a hero. They revisit several self-defense incidents, including a Michigan case in which a man spent months in jail after using his firearm during a violent assault despite surveillance footage supporting his actions, and another case involving a concealed carry permit holder who intervened when a man armed with an axe threatened others. These stories serve to illustrate the legal scrutiny that often follows defensive gun use, even when it appears justified. The hosts also criticize what they view as activist judges and politically motivated prosecutions that discourage lawful self-defense.

The episode concludes with a discussion of congressional investigations into the former White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and its alleged relationships with gun-control advocacy organizations. Amanda and Rob argue that these investigations are necessary to determine whether government resources were improperly used to support anti-gun initiatives and express hope that officials found to have acted improperly will be held accountable. They also discuss broader concerns about government spending, enforcement priorities, and regulatory agencies before ending on a patriotic note, encouraging listeners to celebrate the Fourth of July and America's 250th birthday while looking forward to future discussions on Second Amendment issues. Throughout the broadcast, the program includes recurring advertisements and public service announcements promoting firearms safety, training opportunities, educational organizations, and products for responsible firearm ownership.