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Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns

Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns

By: Radio@targething.com (Rob Campbell & Amanda Suffecool)
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Live over the airwaves Salem Radio that is a Q&A related to personal protection, the 2nd amendment, guns, the shooting sports industry. Recorded live on SALEM at 5:00 pm est. Listen to the Podcasts, catch us live, or email in your questions to be covered on the next show. Radio@Targething.com. Our discussions include guns, pepper spray, defensive techniques, concealed carry, NRA, firearms, safety and a variety of others as the show is led by the originating topic and the questions asked by our listeners. Amanda Suffecool, Rob Campbell work to make the show lively and topical. Enjoy - Amanda2022
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  • 62126 hr2

    62126 hr2
    Jun 22 2026
    This episode of Eye on the Target Radio opens with Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discussing the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Rahimi and its implications for firearm ownership by marijuana users. Amanda argues that the ruling represents a significant constitutional development because it challenges the long-standing practice of broadly denying firearm rights to individuals based solely on marijuana use. The hosts discuss the practical difficulties of determining impairment, noting that alcohol intoxication can be measured in real time while marijuana testing often detects prior use rather than current impairment. Amanda believes the ruling could have broader implications beyond firearms, potentially affecting workplace drug testing, employment policies, and other constitutional-rights questions where governments or employers rely on evidence of past drug use rather than present impairment. The discussion also explores whether similar legal reasoning could eventually influence restrictions on firearm possession by individuals who have consumed alcohol but are not currently impaired. The hosts then examine the broader constitutional arguments surrounding the decision. Amanda quotes a statement from Women for Gun Rights, which compares the treatment of marijuana users to the public demonization of AR-15 rifles. The argument presented is that constitutional rights should not be restricted based on political narratives or generalized assumptions about danger. Amanda and Rob speculate that future litigation will be necessary to define the practical limits of the ruling, especially regarding impairment standards and how government agencies enforce existing firearm prohibitions. A related issue emerges when Amanda discusses the case of a mother whose child brought a firearm to school and shot a teacher. According to the hosts, one of the charges against the mother stemmed from allegedly lying about marijuana use on a federal firearms purchase form. Amanda wonders how cases like that may be affected if firearm-purchase questions regarding marijuana use are eventually changed or removed. The hosts predict that courts will continue addressing the legal consequences of past prosecutions that relied on those provisions. After a series of sponsor messages and public-service announcements, the conversation shifts to a lawsuit challenging Michigan's firearm licensing and registration requirements. Amanda explains that Michigan requires individuals to obtain government approval before purchasing certain firearms and that records associated with the process effectively create a registry. She argues that such systems conflict with federal policies intended to prevent the creation of national gun registries. Rob questions where the line should be drawn between state authority and federal constitutional protections. Amanda supports legal challenges brought by the NRA, contending that constitutional rights should not vary dramatically from state to state. The hosts discuss concerns that multiple state-level registration systems could eventually be combined into a larger database, even if no formal national registry exists. The discussion expands to include criticism of proposals to repeal restrictions on federal firearm registries. Amanda expresses concern that removing federal barriers could lead to centralized databases tracking firearm ownership nationwide. The hosts debate how firearm records are maintained, joking about the enormous quantity of paper records generated by firearm transactions over decades and questioning the practicality of managing and preserving such information indefinitely. Later in the program, Amanda turns to California, highlighting restrictions imposed by officials in Contra Costa County on concealed-carry permit holders. According to the discussion, local authorities have attempted to limit the types of handguns and accessories that permit holders may carry, including restrictions involving single-action handguns and certain firearm accessories. Amanda argues that these policies conflict with the Supreme Court's Bruen decision because she sees no historical precedent for such limitations. She praises the efforts of the Second Amendment Foundation in challenging these restrictions through litigation and encourages listeners to support organizations involved in Second Amendment legal battles. The hosts then discuss a Florida case involving several teenagers carrying firearms while riding bicycles, one of whom died after being shot. Amanda uses the story to argue that additional firearm regulations often fail to stop individuals who are already violating existing laws. The conversation broadens into a lighthearted exchange about education, mathematics, engineering, and metallurgy. Amanda reflects on technical subjects she learned years earlier and jokes that some seemingly obscure engineering concepts have proven more useful in her life than portions of her formal mathematics ...
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    54 mins
  • 62126 hr1

    62126 hr1
    Jun 22 2026
    This episode of Eye on the Target Radio begins with Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discussing their experience at GunCon 2026 in Niles, Ohio. They describe the event as a well-organized gathering that combines media access, vendor demonstrations, VIP experiences, and public attendance. The hosts were impressed by the large turnout and the opportunity attendees had to interact directly with firearms industry personalities, content creators, and manufacturers. A major highlight was an appearance by Vivek Ramaswamy, who answered Second Amendment-related questions from attendees. Amanda and Rob praised him for providing detailed answers rather than political talking points. They specifically noted his rejection of government-funded or government-mandated firearms training programs, arguing that private organizations and existing industry programs are better suited to provide firearms education. The discussion then turns to the firearms community's culture of mentorship. Amanda argues that experienced gun owners are often eager to introduce newcomers to shooting sports, frequently volunteering their time, equipment, ammunition, and expertise to help others learn safely. The hosts contrast this welcoming attitude with the misconception that firearms ownership requires extensive formal government involvement. They emphasize that most gun owners are enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and encouraging responsible participation in the shooting community. Moving back to GunCon, Amanda and Rob describe the appeal of the event as a place where attendees can meet online personalities and firearms reviewers they normally only see through YouTube, social media, or podcasts. They mention several well-known content creators and discuss some of the more interesting firearms and products they encountered. Among the highlights were a suppressed M1 Carbine that impressed them with its quiet operation and handling characteristics, as well as an unusual knife-gun combination that incorporated a small revolver into the handle of a folding knife. They found the design novel and intriguing, although they acknowledged that it raised practical questions about usability and accuracy. After several sponsor and public service announcements, the hosts transition into a discussion of firearm restrictions imposed by homeowners associations. Amanda references a Florida HOA that attempted to ban firearms before backing down following pressure from state officials. She then discusses a South Carolina HOA that implemented restrictions on firearms in common areas, including pools, clubhouses, sidewalks, and parking lots. The hosts criticize the policy as impractical because residents would effectively be unable to transport firearms between their homes and vehicles. Amanda argues that HOA leadership can significantly influence community policies and encourages gun owners living in such communities to become involved in HOA governance. Both hosts contend that firearm bans create an environment that may attract criminals by signaling that residents are unlikely to be armed. The program next examines recent developments concerning concealed carry rights for adults aged 18 to 20. Amanda explains that many states still impose restrictions on younger adults despite recognizing them as legal adults for numerous other purposes. She highlights actions in Florida and West Virginia that expand carry rights for individuals in this age group. Florida's legal developments involve court rulings finding restrictions unconstitutional, while West Virginia lowered the age requirement for permitless concealed carry from 21 to 18. Amanda views these developments as further extensions of the legal reasoning established after the Supreme Court's Bruen decision and argues that constitutional rights should apply equally to adults regardless of whether they are 18 or 21 years old. The conversation then shifts to concerns about artificial intelligence and the reliability of information generated by AI systems. Amanda recounts examples discussed within the firearms media community in which AI-generated research allegedly produced inaccurate or fabricated information. She argues that AI-generated summaries should always be verified through original sources and cites a story involving firearms journalist Mark Walters as an example of why users should not automatically trust AI outputs. Drawing on her engineering background, Amanda compares reviewing AI-generated information to reviewing work produced by a new employee: the results may appear convincing but still require careful verification and critical thinking. Later in the episode, the hosts discuss what they view as a series of legislative proposals from gun-control advocates. Amanda argues that many recent proposals are unlikely to survive constitutional scrutiny under the Supreme Court's current Second Amendment framework. One proposal would create a federally managed database of gun-violence-prevention ...
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    54 mins
  • 61426 hr2

    61426 hr2
    Jun 15 2026
    In this episode of Eye on the Target Radio, Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell open the show with Amanda describing her experience at the A Girl & A Gun Drift Academy, a specialized training event designed to teach women not only firearms skills but also vehicle-based self-defense and emergency driving techniques. Amanda explains that participants learned how to draw and deploy a firearm from inside a vehicle, exit a vehicle safely while armed, protect passengers, and avoid accidentally pointing a firearm at others during stressful situations. The training included shooting into and out of vehicles, understanding how bullets behave when passing through windshields and doors, and practicing tactical vehicle exits. Amanda emphasizes that the training provided practical, hands-on lessons that are difficult to replicate through videos or classroom instruction alone. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the driving component of the academy. Amanda describes exercises in which participants drove on a racetrack in close formation, practiced controlling vehicles on wet skid pads, and learned how to maintain control during slides and loss-of-traction situations. She notes that participants from northern states who had experience driving in snow generally adapted more quickly to the skid-control exercises. The academy also included lessons on vehicle ramming, defensive driving, and executive protection concepts, helping students understand how a vehicle can be used as a tool for escape and survival during dangerous situations. Amanda repeatedly characterizes the event as one of the most educational and memorable training experiences she has attended. After a commercial break featuring advertisements for firearms training organizations, safety programs, and educational resources, the hosts discuss GunCon Ohio, an event that combines aspects of a gun show, educational conference, and industry gathering. They explain that GunCon attracts firearm manufacturers, advocacy organizations, podcasters, trainers, and Second Amendment activists. Amanda notes that attendees can participate in panel discussions, meet industry figures, and interact with organizations such as the National Rifle Association, Gun Owners of America, and Second Amendment Foundation. The hosts encourage listeners to attend, emphasizing the opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and learn more about firearms, advocacy, and current issues affecting gun owners. The conversation then turns toward legal and political issues involving firearms. Amanda and Rob discuss ongoing challenges to firearm regulations around the country, including disputes involving the Department of Justice and state-level gun-control measures. They mention efforts by the Department of Justice to challenge restrictions in places such as the U.S. Virgin Islands and Minnesota, arguing that some state and local firearm regulations conflict with constitutional protections. The hosts describe these developments as evidence that federal officials are becoming more willing to challenge state-level restrictions than in previous years. The hosts also review several court cases involving the Second Amendment. One discussion centers on the Hawaii case known as Wolford, which concerns restrictions that effectively require permission before carrying firearms on private property. Amanda notes that recent rulings in New York and Maryland found similar restrictions unconstitutional, and that the Department of Justice has supported challengers seeking to overturn Hawaii's law. The hosts express optimism that future court decisions may further expand protections for firearm owners and concealed carriers. Another legal topic involves a South Carolina self-defense case that reached the state Supreme Court. Amanda recounts the story of an 18-year-old store clerk who confronted a shoplifter. According to the discussion, the confrontation escalated from verbal warnings to the use of a taser, then a machete, and ultimately a firearm when the suspect continued advancing. The legal dispute centered on whether the clerk, the store owner, and the business itself could be held liable for the shooting. Amanda argues that the case demonstrates the importance of self-defense immunity laws and serves as an example of how individuals may be forced to escalate defensive measures when less-forceful options fail. The episode also includes broader discussions about politics and public policy. Amanda and Rob examine the effects of population distribution on elections and representation, arguing that large urban centers often dominate political decision-making while rural communities have less influence. They compare political trends in the United States to developments in Canada, where they believe firearm restrictions are gradually reducing participation in shooting sports. The hosts express concern that demographic and political changes could eventually lead to diminished firearm rights if gun ...
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    54 mins
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