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This episode (hour 2) of  Eye on the Target Radio focuses on major Second Amendment legal, political, and organizational developments heading into 2026. Amanda reports from the NRA's winter board meeting, highlighting renewed momentum and cooperation among gun-rights groups like the NRA, Second Amendment Foundation, and Firearms Policy Coalition. Key legal battles include upcoming Supreme Court ca...

This episode of Eye on the Target Radio opens with Rob and Amanda discussing anticipation for SHOT Show, industry trends, and how recent regulatory changes are reshaping firearms innovation. They predict 2026 will be "the year of the suppressor," citing a massive spike in NFA e-form submissions after January 1 and increased creativity around short-barreled rifles, pistols, and accessories now that...

This hour of Eye on the Target Radio opens with Amanda Suffolk and Rob Campbell welcoming listeners and diving into an extended discussion on firearms auctions, collecting, and smart buying strategies. Rob explains that auctions—estate sales, private collections, and auction houses—can be excellent places to find rare or older firearms, but only if buyers do their homework. The hosts emphasize tha...

This episode of Eye on the Target Radio opens with Rob and Amanda welcoming listeners and introducing a training-focused show centered on the value of firearms education. The hosts emphasize why they seek instruction from multiple trainers each year, explaining that varied perspectives reveal weaknesses, improve consistency under stress, and expose shooters to different equipment, techniques, and...

Hour 2 begins with host Amanda Suffolk welcoming Todd Vandermeer , a newly elected NRA Board of Directors member from Illinois and a longtime Second Amendment advocate. Todd explains his background as an "accidental lobbyist," describing how his involvement began with the Illinois State Rifle Association and eventually led to more than two decades working as an NRA contract lobbyist. He later repr...

The show opens in a relaxed, conversational tone with hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell talking about the holiday season and firearm-related gifts. Rob shares that he received a collection of vintage firearms magazines from the late 1960s, while Amanda talks about buying ammunition and a shotgun for her husband so he can go trap shooting. This leads into lighthearted banter about gun-related...

Eye on the Target Radio segment (Hour Two): The show covers several major Second Amendment–related topics. Hosts discuss the ATF's 2024 firearms tracing report, arguing that data on privately manufactured firearms ("ghost guns") is skewed due to selective over-tracing by states like California, Illinois, and Maryland. They contend that serial numbers, ballistic databases, and cartridge case regist...

Eye on the Target Radio (Rob & Amanda) Rob and Amanda open the show with light banter before diving into a detailed discussion about an estate cleanup involving a large and unusual ammunition collection. Rob describes examining historic and obscure cartridges dating from the Civil War through early 20th century, including rimfire, pinfire, centerfire, extra-short and extra-long rounds, experimenta...

Hour two of Eye on the Target Radio dives deeply into federalism, firearms law, and current Second Amendment developments. Rob and Amanda begin with a discussion of interstate commerce and federal supremacy, focusing on South Dakota's proposal to deregulate suppressors manufactured and kept within the state. They explain how similar efforts in Montana and Tennessee failed under federal court rulin...

This episode of Eye on the Target Radio opens with Rob Campbell and Amanda Suffecool exchanging lighthearted stories about winter shooting alternatives, including unconventional CO₂-powered dart guns, crossbow pistols, and basement-friendly training tools. While some of these devices are legally classified like pellet guns, the hosts stress they are not toys and require adult judgment and strict s...

In hour two of Eye on the Target Radio , the hosts focused heavily on ongoing legal and regulatory battles affecting gun rights and drug laws. They started with the upcoming Supreme Court case, U.S. vs. Khomeini , which centers on marijuana use and firearm ownership. The discussion highlighted the conflict between state and federal law, pointing out the difficulty in regulating marijuana users the...

Rob and Amanda open the show discussing their nomination for The Gundy Awards , a Second Amendment–focused popularity contest recognizing podcasters, writers, influencers, shooters, and industry innovators. They describe the award categories, major nominees (like Hickok45, Cam Edwards, Gabby Franco, and others), and note that voting is open at thegundys.com until December 15, with the ceremony dur...

The radio hosts open hour two by discussing the importance of the Second Amendment and questioning why earlier generations didn't resist gun-control laws more aggressively. They talk about U.S. gun-control history, including the buildup to the 1968 Gun Control Act, noting that the NRA had warned about it for years. The conversation shifts to how social attitudes and economic hardships from the ear...

The hosts, Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell, open Eye on the Target Radio with lighthearted banter about taking photos for upcoming trade shows, joking about selfies, bad angles, and their hobby of rehabbing old houses. They then shift into gun-rights news, focusing on several major legal developments involving the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Second Amendment. Key Topics Discussed 1....

Eye On The Target Hour 2 The show discusses national concealed-carry reciprocity, noting that Donald Trump previously stated he would sign such legislation if it reached his desk. Hosts argue it faces challenges in the U.S. Senate, though growing opposition from anti-gun groups suggests the bill has a real chance of advancing. They criticize the Fraternal Order of Police for opposing H.R. 38, sayi...

The hosts, Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell, open Eye on the Target Radio with updates on recent community activism around local zoning changes. Their township attempted to insert anti-gun regulations, safety rules, and even restrictions impacting Amanda's earth-sheltered home into the zoning manual. A large public turnout at earlier meetings caused officials to table the gun-related proposals, b...

The hosts discuss AI-based gun-detection systems that are being installed in some schools as an alternative to traditional metal detectors. These systems are intended to distinguish regular metal objects from firearms, but real-world performance has been problematic. A school in Baltimore had major false positives, including an incident where police drew guns on a student because the AI flagged a...

The hosts of Eye on the Target Radio , Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell, open the show with light banter about AI describing Rob as "unenthusiastic," which leads to humorous discussion about their personalities. They then shift to a local controversy in their small rural township, where proposed zoning changes attempted to restrict gun use, hunting, and even home and building designs. The proposa...

The second hour of the broadcast, hosted by Amanda Suffolk with co-host Rob Campbell, focused primarily on two main topics:  Supreme Court Second Amendment Cases and Upcoming NRA Annual Meetings.   🏛️ Supreme Court Second Amendment Cases   The Supreme Court has agreed to hear two Second Amendment cases and is considering picking up a third from a larger "pile" of cases. Case 1: Sensitive Places (W...

This audio segment of Eye on the Target Radio focuses on the need for vigilance in defending Second Amendment rights , detailing two ongoing issues: a local zoning fight in Ohio and a state-level lawsuit in New Jersey, plus a story illustrating the necessity of self-protection. The main points covered are: Local Zoning Battle in Ohio: The hosts, Rob and Amanda, discovered a new set of zoning regul...

Themes: Self-defense rights • Gun control laws • Public safety • Supreme Court cases 🔹 Self-Defense on Public Transit The show opens with a discussion about violent attacks on public transportation , referencing a Ukrainian woman killed on a bus and a recent stabbing of a pregnant couple in St. Louis . Debate centers on whether citizens should be allowed to carry firearms on buses and trains for...

Topics: Remembering Shirley Wattrell • NRA restructuring • Trends in gun culture and policy • Firearms safety advocacy 🔹 Tribute to Shirley Wattrell The show opened with the hosts mourning Shirley Wattrell , a domestic-violence survivor who became a firearms instructor and author of Heels to Holster . Her life story was being adapted into a film produced by Dean Cain, scheduled for release in 202...

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss straw purchases, highlighting cases where individuals buy firearms for prohibited persons, leading to severe penalties like 12 to 25 years in prison for a Philadelphia man who acquired 14 guns between 2018 and 2023.  Suffecool emphasizes gun shops' role in identifying such transactions, underscoring risks in Second Amendment advocacy amid bulk purchases fo...

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell recount Suffecool's participation in the Women's Wilderness Escape at the Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico, where 40 women from across the country gathered for firearms education and outdoor activities.  Suffecool describes shooting bows, rifles, pistols, and shotguns, alongside wildlife sightings like elk and partridges, emphasizing historical archery tech...

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell explore Second Amendment infringements, focusing on a New Hampshire teenager's lawsuit against school officials for searching his car without permission after overhearing he owns a firearm.  The over-18 student denied consent, as did his parents via speakerphone, yet administrators proceeded, finding no gun and violating Fourth Amendment rights amid gun-free zone...