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In this episode of Eye on the Target Radio, Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss Ruger's reported production changes, Michigan's firearm-storage law, and digital advertising challenges facing the firearms industry. Their guest, Brian Akin of Topple, also shares his personal experience with New Jersey firearms laws and explains how that experience led him to become an active Second Amendment s...

In this episode of Eye on the Target Radio, Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell catch up after a hectic month of travel that took them to Virginia, Washington, D.C., Scranton, Pennsylvania, Dallas, and Arizona. They talk about the launch of their updated website, EyeOnTheTargetRadio.com, which is being developed to support podcasting, blogging, and access to approximately 500 archived shows. With se...

In this episode of Eye on the Target Radio, Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss competitive shotgun shooting, practical firearms equipment, fundraising events, machine guns, and the history of .22-caliber rifles. The episode combines news about shooting competitions with the hosts' personal experiences and their broader reflections on firearms training, reliability, and the importance of fin...

In this episode of Eye on the Target Radio, Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss their trip to Gunsite in Arizona for the school's alumni shoot and 50th anniversary celebration. Gunsite, with its thousands of acres and 27 different ranges, offers training in a wide variety of firearms skills. The event brought together approximately 350–400 participants, including highly experienced shooters...

The episode focuses on several current Second Amendment and firearms-policy issues, beginning with New York's proposed restrictions on BB guns, pellet guns, and air rifles. The hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell criticize Senate Bill 9215 for redefining these devices as "imitation weapons," raising the purchase age, and requiring bright colors and barrel plugs, arguing that the requirements c...

The episode of Eye on the Target Radio focuses heavily on developments surrounding the Second Amendment, the NRA annual meeting, firearms legislation, and the growing role of firearms-focused media. The host Amanda Suffecool discusses receiving the NRA's Sybil Ludington Women's Freedom Award for her dedication to the Second Amendment and explains the historical significance of Sybil Ludington. Coh...

The episode opens with Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discussing several Supreme Court cases expected to have implications for the Second Amendment, including the Wolford case concerning so-called "sensitive places" and a marijuana-related case involving firearm restrictions for users of controlled substances. The hosts discuss the difficulty of determining impairment versus simply having evide...

The episode of Eye on the Target Radio features Amanda Suffecool, Rob Campbell, and guest Charlie Cook of Riding Shotgun with Charlie , with much of the discussion centered on firearms training, shooting technique, and the personal experiences that shape people as shooters. The conversation begins with reflections on the recent New England firearms advocacy conference, which was designed specifica...

The episode of Eye on the Target Radio opens with Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discussing the Supreme Court's June decision season and several cases they expect could have implications for Second Amendment rights. They focus particularly on the case they refer to as the "Wolford" or "vampire rule" case involving sensitive places, as well as a case concerning firearm possession by marijuana us...

The episode of Eye on the Target Radio features Amanda Suffecool, Rob Campbell, and guest Charlie Cook of Riding Shotgun with Charlie , with much of the discussion centered on the New England firearms community and the importance of connecting people who are dealing with similar firearms-related issues. They talk about the recent New England firearms advocacy gathering in Massachusetts, which was...

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, a...

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 firea...

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 a...

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 de...

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 emphasi...

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"—...

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 a...

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 gun...

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...

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.   

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 preparedn...

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 who...

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 vi...

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 speculativ...

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 requ...