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Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns

Release Date: 08/03/2026

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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 begin by discussing what they view as encouraging developments at the federal level, particularly a change in direction at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). They argue that the agency appears to be placing greater emphasis on serving lawful gun owners while focusing enforcement efforts on violent criminals. The hosts express optimism about a renewed commitment to constitutional rights and discuss how shifting priorities within federal agencies could affect firearm owners across the country. They also touch on recent leadership changes and speculate about how these developments might influence future firearms regulations and enforcement.

The conversation then turns to several legal and legislative issues affecting gun owners. Amanda and Rob discuss ongoing efforts to strengthen protections for interstate firearm transportation under the Firearm Owners Protection Act (FOPA), arguing that law-abiding travelers should not risk prosecution simply for stopping overnight, refueling, or responding to emergencies while passing through states with restrictive firearm laws. They also examine proposed legislation that would allow lawful concealed carry on more federal lands and facilities, criticizing what they see as confusing regulations that can unintentionally turn responsible gun owners into lawbreakers. Throughout the discussion, the hosts emphasize the importance of clear, consistent firearm laws that respect constitutional protections while reducing legal uncertainty for travelers and permit holders.

In the second half of the program, the hosts examine several recent court cases and lawsuits involving the Second Amendment. They discuss litigation concerning firearm carry in post offices, questioning the limited scope of some judicial rulings and arguing that constitutional protections should apply equally to all citizens rather than only to the parties involved in a lawsuit. Amanda and Rob also criticize firearm-related legal actions pursued by states such as Connecticut, contending that taxpayer-funded lawsuits continue despite repeated constitutional challenges. They conclude by highlighting positive grassroots efforts to introduce new shooters to firearms through supervised educational events, particularly programs aimed at women, before discussing a lawsuit challenging Louisiana's concealed carry permit restrictions for adults between the ages of 18 and 20. The hosts argue that while these young adults are legally permitted to carry under constitutional carry, denying them permits creates unnecessary legal complications, and they express hope that the courts will resolve the inconsistency in favor of equal Second Amendment protections.