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 begin with a lively discussion about artificial intelligence and its attempt to identify the most influential modern firearms designers. Rob is particularly critical of the AI-generated list because it overlooks major figures such as Bill Ruger, J.D. Jones, Roy Weatherby, and other designers and cartridge innovators whose contributions had a lasting impact. The conversation develops into a broader look at firearms history, including the fact that many concepts considered innovative today were actually developed decades ago but were difficult or impossible to manufacture with the technology available at the time. They discuss early automatic pistols, the evolution of firearms design, and Dick Casull's experimental work with the .454 Casull and early "triplex" ammunition loads. The hosts decide that the subject deserves a future show examining influential designers, wildcat cartridges, successful innovations, and designs that failed.
The program then moves into political and voting issues, beginning with a proposed income-tax increase in Toledo, Ohio. Amanda and Rob question the city's plan to use the additional revenue not only for police staffing and a police academy but also for outside violence-prevention organizations. They argue that taxpayers should be given clear information about exactly where their money will go and whether funded organizations have measurable results. The hosts encourage listeners to pay close attention to similar funding efforts in their own communities and emphasize the importance of registering to vote, researching candidates, and examining voting records rather than simply voting based on party affiliation. They also discuss claims involving non-citizens appearing on voter rolls, using New Jersey as an example, and argue that maintaining accurate voter-registration records is an important responsibility for state governments.
The second major topic is firearm confiscation connected to restraining orders and divorce proceedings. Amanda and Rob discuss a case in Peoria, Illinois, in which firearms were seized following a temporary restraining order and subsequently sold without the owner's consent. They argue that this raises serious questions about due process and property rights, particularly when firearms can be taken before the owner has been convicted or found guilty of a crime. Drawing on personal experiences from the gun-store business, they describe firearms being returned by law enforcement damaged, missing parts, or marked with case numbers. The hosts contend that similar treatment would be unacceptable for other valuable property and suggest that the Peoria case could become an important Second Amendment lawsuit, potentially reaching the Supreme Court. They advise people anticipating divorce or separation to understand the applicable laws and, where legally permitted, arrange for firearms to be stored securely by a qualified third party rather than risk having them seized or improperly handled.
In the final segment, Amanda and Rob turn to the National Firearms Act of 1934 and its treatment of machine guns, suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and other regulated firearms. They review the history of the $200 NFA tax stamp, explaining that the amount was enormous when originally enacted but became relatively insignificant as inflation reduced its real value. They then discuss recent legislation eliminating the federal tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns and a lawsuit seeking to challenge the continued registration requirements for items that are no longer subject to the tax. Their central question is whether registration can still be justified when the tax that originally provided the stated basis for the system has been removed. The conversation also covers past amnesty programs, the registration of items such as firearms equipped with pistol braces, and the difficulties faced by families who may unknowingly possess historically significant but federally regulated firearms inherited from relatives or returning military veterans. The hosts conclude by emphasizing how complicated and confusing the NFA system has become and express interest in seeing how the legal challenges develop.