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Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns

Release Date: 07/27/2026

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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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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 stores taking a larger share of the market. The hosts also reflect on how experienced gun shop owners are becoming less common, changing the way new firearm owners receive information and customer service.

The discussion then turns to proposed changes to the Firearm Owners Protection Act (FOPA). Amanda explains that the ATF has opened a public comment period on revisions intended to clarify protections for people transporting firearms through states with restrictive gun laws. The hosts criticize past interpretations by some courts and law enforcement agencies that narrowly defined "traveling," arguing that ordinary stops for fuel, overnight lodging, emergencies, or medical care should not strip travelers of federal protections. They express optimism that recent court decisions and a changing legal climate may encourage agencies and judges to apply firearm laws more consistently with constitutional protections.

After the break, Amanda highlights the proposed Federal Lands Lawful Carry Act, which seeks to address inconsistencies involving concealed carry on federal property. Although firearm carry is generally permitted on many federal lands, visitors can still inadvertently violate federal law by entering facilities such as visitor centers, ranger stations, or restrooms located within parks. The hosts argue that these technical restrictions can turn otherwise law-abiding citizens into accidental criminals and hope Congress will simplify the rules while preserving restrictions for sensitive government buildings such as courthouses.

The program next revisits litigation involving firearms in post offices. Amanda explains that after the Second Amendment Foundation successfully challenged the federal prohibition on carrying firearms in post offices, the legal outcome has created uncertainty over exactly who benefits from the ruling. The hosts question whether the decision applies only to members of the organizations involved in the lawsuit or to all lawful gun owners, criticizing the complexity of the legal process and arguing that citizens should not have to navigate confusing court rulings simply to determine whether they are obeying the law.

The conversation then shifts to Connecticut, where the hosts criticize Attorney General William Tong's office for seeking pro bono legal assistance to pursue additional firearm-related litigation. They contrast the state's ability to recruit volunteer attorneys with the difficulty firearm owners and gun-related businesses often face in finding legal representation when defending themselves against lawsuits or regulatory actions. Amanda argues that several states continue pursuing increasingly restrictive firearm policies despite repeated legal setbacks, while Rob notes that court decisions have begun pushing back against some of those efforts.

In the final portion of the show, Amanda gives a shout-out to a women's shooting event in Detroit that introduces first-time shooters to firearms through safety instruction and supervised live-fire experiences. She and Rob praise the program for creating a welcoming environment that encourages women to return with friends and family, helping reduce intimidation for newcomers and promoting responsible firearm ownership. They conclude by discussing a lawsuit filed by the Firearms Policy Coalition challenging Louisiana's concealed carry permit restrictions for 18- to 20-year-olds. While those young adults may lawfully carry under the state's constitutional carry law, they cannot obtain concealed carry permits needed for reciprocity and certain school-zone exemptions. The hosts argue that this creates an unfair legal trap and express hope that the lawsuit will resolve the inconsistency before the plaintiffs age out of the affected age group.