Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell broadcast from Salt Lake City at the Gun Rights Policy Conference, joined by John Richardson, blogger at Only Guns and Money and NRA board member, and Charlie Cook of Riding Shotgun with Charlie .  The event drew over 500 Second Amendment advocates, including prominent lawyers, bloggers, and state representatives from Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Colorado, and South...

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell continue their joint episode with Michael Sodini of Mike on the Mic, engaging in roundtable discussions on Second Amendment history and self-defense strategies.  Suffecool recounts informal conversations at events like the Rod of Iron Festival, featuring figures such as Alan Gottlieb and Sebastian Gorka, highlighting collaborative insights into gun rights advocacy...

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell host a joint episode with Michael Sodini of Carry Trainer, exploring everyday carry items for self-defense and Second Amendment advocacy.  Suffecool shares her minimal carry, including a TDI Lady Finger knife, while explaining clothing constraints for concealed firearms.  Campbell details his setup with a Sig P365, Emerson wave knife, and multi-tool, emphasizing v...

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss the upcoming deadline for NRA Board of Directors nomination petitions, set for October 7, emphasizing the need for candidates with strong business acumen to guide the organization's $300 million operations.  Suffecool outlines voting eligibility, requiring lifetime membership or five continuous annual years, urging members to engage in the February balloti...

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss the Supreme Court's decision to hear Wolford v. Lopez, a pivotal Second Amendment challenge originating from Hawaii.  Attorneys Alan Beck and Kevin O'Grady represent plaintiffs alongside the Hawaii Firearms Coalition, targeting the state's "Vampire Rule," which mandates express permission from property owners for concealed carry in private venues open to t...

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell, joined by John Richardson and Charlie Cook, continue discussions from the Gun Rights Policy Conference in Salt Lake City.  They highlight a fireside chat featuring Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro, and Utah House Rep Karianne Lisonbee.  Knudsen's leadership in rallying conservative attorneys general for pro-Second Am...

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell broadcast from Salt Lake City at the Gun Rights Policy Conference.  They are joined by John Richardson, blogger at Only Guns and Money and NRA board member, and Charlie Cook of Riding Shotgun with Charlie.  The event drew over 500 Second Amendment advocates, including prominent lawyers, bloggers, and state representatives from Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Colorado, a...

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss boundaries of freedom under the Second Amendment, using fireworks as an analogy for balancing personal liberty with public safety in firearms use.  They emphasize intelligent risk assessment, noting that excessive restrictions could stifle innovation while allowing dangerous behaviors to self-correct. The hosts examine Massachusetts' new gun laws, requirin...

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell examine recent developments in gun rights advocacy and legal challenges.  Suffecool highlights Kash Patel's Senate testimony, where he acknowledged potential effectiveness of assault weapon bans in isolated cases but affirmed adherence to Second Amendment rulings under Bruen.  The hosts note the Department of Justice's amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to stri...

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell explore Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s role in health policy and its intersection with Second Amendment rights.  Kennedy's report, "Make Our Children Healthy Again," focuses on child wellness without addressing gun violence, drawing criticism from outlets like the Los Angeles Times for allegedly overlooking a leading cause of child deaths.  Suffecool and Campbell debunk...

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss recent shifts in gun rights organizations and firearms education initiatives.  Suffecool recounts her decade-long involvement with Women for Gun Rights, transitioning advisory board leadership while maintaining influence on Second Amendment advocacy.  The hosts highlight the NRA's return to Virginia for board meetings, signaling stability and a focus on fu...

Amanda Suffecool hosts Bill Bachenberg, President of the NRA Board of Directors, to discuss recent organizational reforms and challenges faced by the board.  Bachenberg details a turbulent period marked by internal dysfunction, where board members, including himself, were sidelined despite expertise in business and strategic planning.  He recounts his persistence in attending meetings at personal...

Amanda Suffecool interviews Bill Bachenberg, President of the NRA Board of Directors, discussing the organization's structure and recent reforms.  The NRA boasts 76 board members, with Bachenberg outlining roles like EVP Randy Kozuch and a focus on transparency following a 13.5-hour board meeting.  Bachenberg emphasizes Second Amendment advocacy, noting membership growth and youth programs like Yo...

Amanda Suffecool continues interviews with Women for Gun Rights advisory board members in Orlando, Florida.  Raelle Cunningham from Utah discusses plans for a 10-year anniversary fly-in to Washington, DC, aiming to normalize gun ownership and celebrate the Second Amendment as personal, cultural, and constitutional, emphasizing women's roles in self-defense and advocacy. Heather from Florida highli...

Amanda Suffecool interviews advisory board members from Women for Gun Rights, formerly the DC Project, highlighting women's advocacy for Second Amendment protections.  Founder Diana Muller recounts starting the group in 2015 post-Sandy Hook, initially as a lobbying effort in Washington, DC, gathering 50 women from 48 states to share personal stories with legislators. The organization evolved to em...

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell critique gun control groups like Bloomberg and Brady for opposing the Trump administration's decision to allow military personnel to carry firearms in DC, arguing it subverts local laws.  They highlight the hypocrisy, noting criminals face no charges while law-abiding citizens are restricted, and celebrate DC's recent homicide-free streak as evidence of effective...

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss Iowa Senate candidate Jim Carlin's push for national concealed carry reciprocity, highlighting political momentum amid gun rights advancements. They contrast this with anti-gun politicians like Chicago's mayor, who employs armed security while advocating disarmament, and New York's candidate calling for assault weapon bans despite personal protection. The...

Suffecool and Campbell critique Chicago's gun buyback programs, arguing they incentivize theft and crime due to no-questions-asked policies.  A Glock turned in during an event reappeared in a shooting that killed a woman, prompting a lawsuit against the city and police department.  The gun vanished from evidence, allegedly stolen by an officer later murdered by her partner, raising suspicions of a...

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss the Big Beautiful Bill's removal of the $200 tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns starting January 1, 2026, signaling the erosion of the 1934 National Firearms Act under Bruen. They highlight lawsuits challenging NFA's constitutionality, noting its original tax pretext now undermined. The hosts address, "Glock switches," d...

In a joint broadcast with Mike from Karma Radio, Suffecool and Campbell reflect on engaging Second Amendment discussions at events like the Rod of Iron Festival, featuring figures such as Alan Gottlieb and Sebastian Gorka.  They explore historical context for gun rights, noting the first age restrictions appeared in the 1934 Gun Control Act, contrasting with 1791 traditions upheld in the 2022 Brue...

In a joint broadcast with Mike from Karma Radio, Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss everyday carry items for self-defense.  Suffecool explains not carrying a firearm today due to clothing limitations, opting for a TDI Lady Finger knife instead, while typically favoring a SIG P365.  Campbell carries a knife with an Emerson wave for quick deployment and prefers the Walther PPS .40 or FN Refle...

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell critique the leading Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, noting his shift from advocating a nationwide gun ban to a "moderate" stance favoring "reasonable" gun control, including an AR-15 ban, while he benefits from armed NYPD protection and supports defunding the police.  They highlight the hypocrisy of his call for national restrictions while relying o...

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss a tragic Midtown Manhattan shooting where a man, legally purchasing an AR-style rifle in Las Vegas, transported it unlawfully across states to New York, killing four people.  He blamed the NFL for head injuries from high school football, despite never playing professionally.  The hosts note his prior mental health detentions, questioning how he passed back...

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell open with a discussion on David Hogg's political missteps, noting his Leaders We Deserve PAC pledged $20 million to Democratic candidates but only distributed 31% to campaigns, with the rest funding salaries and operations.  They highlight Hogg's tendency to back candidates in solidly blue areas, questioning his influence, and suggest his actions teach Democrats a...

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss pressing Second Amendment issues, focusing heavily on the SIG Sauer P320 controversy. They report that the FBI deemed the P320 unfit for duty following a July 2025 investigation, and the Air Force Global Strike Command paused its use of the M18 (P320 variant) after a fatal accidental discharge at a Wyoming base, where a holstered firearm discharged without...