91326 hr2
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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91326 hr1
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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9626 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
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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9626 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
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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83026 hr2
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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83026 hr1
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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82326 hr2
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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82326 hr1
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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81626 hr2
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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81626 hr1
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.
info_outlineThe 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 important inventors have been forgotten despite shaping modern firearms.
The conversation then shifts to current Second Amendment issues, with the hosts arguing that gun-rights supporters have steadily regained legal ground since the expiration of the 1994 federal assault weapons ban and especially following the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision. They discuss the recent Wolford case involving Hawaii’s restrictions on carrying firearms in so-called sensitive places and criticize efforts by gun-control advocates to distribute "gun-free zone" signs to businesses after losing in court. Amanda and Rob argue that many concealed carriers choose where to spend their money based on whether businesses welcome lawful firearm owners, sharing personal stories about refusing to patronize businesses displaying gun prohibition signs.
A significant portion of the program focuses on politics and voter participation. The hosts stress that elections have major consequences for firearm policy and encourage listeners to verify their voter registration, participate in elections, and persuade other gun owners and sportsmen to vote. They discuss competitive congressional districts, particularly in Ohio, argue that voter apathy is a greater threat than opposition, and highlight efforts by organizations to mobilize hunters and firearm owners ahead of upcoming elections. Along the way, they also mention a newly introduced short-barreled M1 Carbine from Magnum Research and preview an upcoming visit to the Tommy Gun warehouse.
Later, Amanda and Rob praise what they see as renewed public engagement by the NRA, particularly its legal strategy and increased communication regarding lawsuits and Second Amendment advocacy. They describe the challenge of keeping up with the constant stream of firearms-related news and explain how they sift through legal developments to identify the most important stories for their audience. The hosts close by discussing proposals to expand, or "pack," the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that adding justices could influence constitutional rulings for decades because modern justices tend to serve much longer than in the past. They contend that the composition of the Court, together with voter participation, will have long-lasting effects on Second Amendment rights and broader constitutional issues, emphasizing that civic engagement remains essential.