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.
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8926 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
The episode of Eye on the Target Radio comes directly from the SHOT Show floor and centers largely on Amanda Suffecool and Rob Cambell's interview with musician and Second Amendment advocate Ted Nugent. Nugent describes how criticism of his gun ownership and hunting pushed him to become an outspoken advocate for the Second Amendment, conservation, hunting, fishing, trapping, and personal preparedness. He argues that carrying a firearm is part of being prepared to protect oneself and one's family and says that Americans should understand their responsibility to defend their constitutional...
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8926 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
In 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...
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8226 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
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...
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8226 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
In 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...
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72626 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
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...
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72626 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
The episode opens with Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discussing how an AI-generated list of the most influential modern firearms designers sparked an unexpectedly passionate debate. Rob argues that the list overlooked many significant innovators, including Bill Ruger, Roy Weatherby, J.D. Jones, and numerous early firearms and cartridge designers whose contributions shaped the industry but are often forgotten. Their conversation expands into the evolution of firearms technology, explaining how many seemingly "new" concepts actually originated decades ago but only became practical with...
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71926 hr2
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
The discussion begins with concerns about government surveillance and privacy, centering on a credit card merchant category code created for firearm-related purchases. Hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell argue that even if current officials choose not to enforce such tracking, future administrations could use the information to monitor lawful gun owners. They express concern that records of firearm purchases, training, range memberships, and related spending could be compiled into government databases, emphasizing that the existence of such laws or tracking mechanisms creates long-term...
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71926 hr1
Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns
The 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...
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