Hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell welcome Phil Schreier, curator of the National Firearms Museum, to Eye on the Target Radio for an engaging exploration of firearms culture.

Suffecool kicks off discussing A Girl & A Gun’s national conference, where 750-800 women undergo gear checks, revealing top pistol choices like the Walther PDP (100 attendees) and SIG Sauer 365 (91). Data shows a surge in Walther’s popularity since 2022, with 55% using pistol-mounted optics, led by Holosun. Holsters favor Comp-Tac (16%), while 89% retain stock triggers. Shotguns, like Beretta (22%) and Mossberg (19%), shine in clay shooting classes.

Schreier, marking 36 years with the NRA, shares the museum’s 90-year history across Fairfax, Virginia, Whittington, and Springfield, Missouri. Housed in the NRA’s iconic Fairfax headquarters since 1998, the museum’s immersive galleries evoke eras from colonial Williamsburg to 1950s childhood bedrooms, featuring Hopalong Cassidy linoleum and Scarlett O’Hara’s green curtains.

Schreier recounts his journey from an eighth-grade visitor to curator, emphasizing the museum’s role in preserving firearms heritage. The discussion celebrates women’s growing influence in shooting sports and the museum’s appeal to Second Amendment enthusiasts. Visit NRAMuseum.org to explore this historic collection.

Join hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell on Eye on the Target Radio as they explore critical Second Amendment issues with guest John Comerford, NRA-ILA Executive Director. Suffecool shares her plans to join Women for Gun Rights in Washington, D.C., where 50 women from states like Oklahoma, Arkansas, Iowa, and Ohio will advocate for pro-gun legislation. She reflects on past challenges, including a tense encounter with Senator Dick Durbin, who attributed Chicago’s gun violence to lax laws in neighboring states.

The discussion highlights Iowa Senator Joni Ernst’s Firearms Act, designed to prevent the ATF from targeting gun dealers over minor paperwork errors. Named Fighting Irrational Regulatory Enforcement to Avert Retailers’ Misfortune, the bill was announced at a woman-owned gun shop in Davenport, Iowa, featuring 15 shooting lanes and a training simulator. Comerford details a major congressional bill aiming to remove suppressors from the National Firearms Act, navigating the Senate’s Byrd rule and slim majorities. He urges listeners to contact senators and stay informed via NRA-ILA alerts at nraila.org.

Rob and Amanda also cover legal battles, including the NRA’s challenge to California’s magazine bans and the Firearms Policy Coalition’s case against machine gun restrictions, referencing the Bruen decision. Tune in for a compelling look at Second Amendment advocacy and grassroots efforts.

Rob and Amanda welcome Brian Hill from The Complete Combatant, a renowned firearms trainer, to discuss the resurgence of rifle training, particularly with the AR-15, America’s favorite rifle. Brian shares insights on his upcoming rifle class in Georgia, emphasizing essentials like slings, zeroed optics, and hard cases for TSA compliance.

Brian also highlights the versatility of modern shotguns, like the Beretta 1301, for home defense, praising advancements in ammo consistency. The conversation shifts to global Second Amendment aspirations, with Taiwan, Israel, and others seeking U.S.-style gun rights amid looming threats.

Domestically, the hosts applaud Oregon’s challenge to Measure 114, citing the Bruen decision, and celebrate the DOJ’s push against Illinois’ magazine bans. They also discuss Pennsylvania’s move to end its Sunday hunting ban, uncovering quirky state laws rooted in historical blue laws.

Urging listeners to support suppressor inclusion in the “Big Beautiful Bill,” Rob and Amanda encourage contacting senators to preserve this pro-gun measure. Packed with training tips, legal updates, and global perspectives, this hour is a dynamic blend of expertise and advocacy.