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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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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 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 entering any private business open to the public while armed. Beck describes how the rule created impossible situations, such as requiring permission before pulling into a gas station parking lot at night, and argues that businesses were unfairly forced into political debates by having to post signs either allowing or prohibiting firearms. Amanda and Beck compare the restriction to requiring permission to exercise other constitutional rights, emphasizing why the Supreme Court ultimately struck down the law.

The discussion broadens into Hawaii's unique legal and historical background, with Beck explaining that the state's restrictive firearm policies partly stem from its history as an independent monarchy before statehood. He describes the Wolford victory as the culmination of fifteen years of litigation aimed at restoring Second Amendment rights in Hawaii, noting that the ruling gives concealed carry permits practical value while signaling to the state that future constitutional challenges can and will reach the Supreme Court if necessary. Looking ahead, Beck predicts that the Court is likely to strike down bans on AR-15 rifles in states such as Illinois and Connecticut, arguing that the justices accepted those cases because they believe lower courts have misapplied the Second Amendment. He also identifies the next major constitutional battleground as defining what qualifies as a legitimate "sensitive place" where firearms may be restricted.

After the interview, hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell shift to federal firearms regulation and discuss what they view as a changing relationship between the firearms community and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). They examine proposed revisions to the federal firearms license (FFL) transfer process, explaining that the agency withdrew a proposed rule not because it intended to become more restrictive, but because industry feedback suggested improvements to the language before implementation. The hosts describe this as an example of regulators working collaboratively with firearms dealers to modernize electronic recordkeeping and streamline lawful transfers, while acknowledging that firearm owners in more restrictive states continue to face far greater regulatory burdens than those in states like Ohio.

The conversation then turns to state-level legal battles, including a Florida case involving firearm preemption laws. The hosts discuss a county fair that attempted to prohibit lawful firearm carry despite state law protecting it, noting that the courts sided with the citizens and required the county to pay legal costs. Amanda views the ruling as another victory for state preemption laws, while Rob argues that meaningful accountability is still lacking because the public ultimately pays for unsuccessful legal challenges rather than the officials responsible for pursuing them. Their differing perspectives highlight the tension between celebrating courtroom victories and seeking stronger consequences for government officials who knowingly enact policies that violate existing law.

In the final segment, Amanda and Rob discuss how they believe gun-control advocacy organizations are changing their political strategy. Rather than focusing solely on outright firearm bans, they argue that many groups are increasingly framing proposals as public health or violence-prevention initiatives and embedding firearm-related provisions within larger budget bills to increase their chances of passage. They also discuss activist organizations that train members in skills such as de-escalation, emergency medical care, firearm safety, self-defense, and crowd management. Rob argues that understanding how organized groups coordinate and direct large crowds is an often-overlooked but valuable skill, while Amanda emphasizes that recognizing these organizational techniques can help people better understand public demonstrations and social movements. The episode concludes with encouragement for listeners to remain engaged, continue following legislative developments, and stay informed as legal and political debates surrounding the Second Amendment continue to evolve.