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Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns

Release Date: 07/13/2026

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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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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 how differently people perceive and remember house layouts, joking that while some people could never recognize a hidden room, others instinctively map every space they enter.

The conversation then shifts to major Second Amendment litigation. Amanda previews an interview with attorney Alan Beck regarding the recent Supreme Court decision in the Wolford v. Lopez case involving Hawaii's "sensitive places" restrictions. The hosts discuss how states such as New Jersey and Chicago are already attempting to preserve their own gun-free zone laws despite the ruling, arguing that many states continue relying on historical laws from the late 1800s instead of the Founding Era history required under the Supreme Court's Bruen decision. They review the progression from Heller to McDonald to Bruen, arguing that Bruen finally forced lower courts to take the Second Amendment more seriously after years of resistance.

From there, Rob and Amanda speculate about the future of National Firearms Act (NFA) regulations. They express optimism that restrictions on machine guns, suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and shotguns will continue to be challenged in court, discussing the possibility that future purchases could require only a standard background check rather than tax stamps or extensive paperwork. They also examine practical issues surrounding registered NFA firearms, including inheritance, lost registration records, and the complications owners face decades after purchasing regulated items.

Another segment focuses on an unusual diplomatic story from the recent NATO summit in Turkey. The hosts describe how Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reportedly presented engraved .357 Magnum revolvers, complete with ammunition and cleaning kits, to attending world leaders as commemorative gifts. They discuss Turkey's growing firearms industry, the quality of Turkish-made firearms, and the diplomatic complications created by presenting handguns to leaders from countries where civilian handgun ownership is heavily restricted. They humorously review how various leaders handled the gifts, with some placing them in museums, some dealing with customs issues, and others having the firearms deactivated to comply with their domestic laws. The discussion expands into the long tradition of political figures and dignitaries exchanging commemorative firearms as gifts.

The final portion of the program returns to current legal developments surrounding the Second Amendment. Amanda and Rob discuss California's new restrictions on Glock-style handguns, the Department of Justice's legal challenge to those laws, and their expectation that additional Supreme Court cases will continue expanding protections recognized under Bruen. They also touch on ongoing litigation involving AR-15s, age-based firearm restrictions, state efforts to resist recent court rulings, and the broader trend of increasing legal victories for gun-rights advocates. The episode concludes with broader reflections on firearm imports, inexpensive ammunition, historical rimfire cartridges, and the possibility that future legal challenges could eventually remove longstanding import restrictions and encourage innovation within the firearms industry.