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_outlineIn this episode of Eye on the Target Radio, Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell focus on the role of armed civilians in stopping violent attacks, using the active shooter incident in Twin Falls, Idaho, as their starting point. Rather than concentrating on the attacker's identity or equipment, they criticize the rush by news outlets and social media users to spread AI-generated images and speculative details before verified information is available. They argue that artificial intelligence and the race to be first often create misinformation, with inaccurate descriptions of suspects and firearms quickly becoming accepted as fact. Using publicly available information, they discuss how online speculation contrasted with what was later learned about one of the armed civilians who intervened, emphasizing the importance of waiting for confirmed facts before drawing conclusions.
The hosts then broaden the conversation to the topic of armed civilian intervention, arguing that defensive gun uses are more common than many people realize but are frequently underreported or omitted from national discussions. Amanda references research she says documents numerous cases where legally armed citizens stopped violent crimes, while noting that many incidents receive little media attention because no shots are fired or the event ends quickly. They highlight several well-known examples, including Stephen Willeford at the Sutherland Springs church shooting, Jack Wilson at the West Freeway Church of Christ shooting, Elijah Dicken's intervention in Indiana, and Jack Albarado's response during the Uvalde school shooting. The hosts contend that these individuals demonstrate how ordinary citizens can make a difference during violent emergencies and believe many additional stories never receive widespread recognition.
After the break, Amanda and Rob discuss the mindset and responsibilities of concealed carry holders, emphasizing that the ideal outcome is to carry a firearm for a lifetime without ever needing to use it. They describe the "day that nothing happened" as the ultimate success for responsible gun owners but acknowledge that increasing numbers of trained concealed carriers also increase the likelihood that someone capable of responding will be present during a violent incident. The hosts stress that intervening in an active shooter situation requires an honest assessment of one's skill, training, legal responsibilities, and the safety of family members or bystanders. They note that an armed citizen may become a target for both the attacker and responding police, making intervention a serious personal decision rather than an obligation. They conclude by expressing gratitude toward civilians who choose to intervene despite those risks.
The final portion of the program examines several recent shootings in Seattle and St. Louis, with the hosts arguing that gang violence and repeat offenders—not lawful gun owners—are the primary drivers of these incidents. They criticize officials for delaying public information following the Seattle shooting while awaiting a press conference with elected leaders and argue that public safety information should be released immediately rather than held for media events. Amanda and Rob also discuss a fatal St. Louis case involving a rideshare driver caught in crossfire, using it to illustrate the dangers posed by illegal firearm possession among teenagers and gang members. The conversation concludes with criticism of local zoning restrictions that they believe unfairly limit gun shops and shooting ranges, referencing both a Texas community that attempted to prohibit firearm retailers through unpublished zoning amendments and their own experiences challenging local zoning regulations. They argue that citizens should closely monitor local government actions and remain engaged when policies affect constitutional rights.