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.

Rob shares his unexpected appointment to a collectors' committee, sparking a lively discussion about his new role requiring a suit—perhaps even a mariachi-inspired one! Rob and Amanda explore the nuances of gun collecting, emphasizing the value of rare, oversized firearms like .50 caliber rifles and factory-engraved pieces, while offering practical tips on identifying undervalued treasures, such as a Mauser rifle bought for $120 that turned out to be a rare post-World War I piece.

They also tackle pressing Second Amendment issues, including a unanimous Supreme Court decision upholding the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act against Mexico’s lawsuit targeting U.S. gun manufacturers. Amanda and Rob critique attempts by Senators Blumenthal and Murphy to repeal this act, alongside a lawsuit by 16 state attorneys general challenging the return of legally purchased forced reset triggers.

They also touch on a curious case involving a Chinese national allegedly shipping guns to North Korea, raising questions about regulatory oversight. Rob and Amanda give a nod to GunCon in Cleveland on June 28.

Suffecool and Campbell kick off with excitement about GunCon, a major Second Amendment event hitting Cleveland on June 28, 2025. Featuring speakers like John Comerford, Amber Johnson, and Jared Yanis, the event draws diverse voices, some unfamiliar to the hosts, highlighting the gun community’s vast, interconnected circles. (check GunCon.com for more details)

The discussion shifts to a Supreme Court decision denying cert in a case, prompting Suffecool and Campbell to critique Governor DeSantis’s vocal outrage. They speculate he’s leveraging Second Amendment issues for political gain, possibly eyeing a 2028 presidential run. Justice Kavanaugh’s statement, noting 20-30 million AR-15s in private hands, sparks debate over the number’s accuracy, with Campbell arguing it’s low given enthusiasts’ multiple builds. Justice Thomas’s dissent defends modern firearms as protected, countering the Fourth Circuit’s historical argument.

Suffecool and Campbell explore AR-15 versatility, discussing calibers like .338, 300 Blackout, and 6.5 Creedmoor, and the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s SAAMI standards. They highlight risks, like 300 Blackout fitting a .223 chamber, causing potential firearm damage. A bizarre story of a Washington man selling a full-auto gun on Facebook Marketplace underscores criminal folly, while Michigan’s push to serialize homemade guns raises concerns about bureaucratic overreach. A backpacker’s bear encounter in Colorado reinforces the need for firearms training and lightweight hiking guns for self-defense.

Suffecool and Campbell dive into pressing Second Amendment issues, focusing on recent Supreme Court and ATF developments. They discuss a unanimous Supreme Court ruling rejecting Mexico’s lawsuit against Smith & Wesson and other gun manufacturers, accused of enabling drug cartel trafficking. Justice Kagan’s opinion upheld the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, dismissing Mexico’s claims as implausible since manufacturers are removed from direct sales. The hosts note the First Circuit’s liberal leanings, which initially favored Mexico, highlighting the significance of the Supreme Court’s reversal.

The conversation shifts to the White House’s proposal to merge the ATF with the DEA, sparking concerns from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Suffecool and Campbell debate whether slimming the ATF’s budget could hinder essential functions like background checks and Form 4473 processing, or if merging it with a larger, bureaucratic DEA might amplify anti-gun agendas under future administrations. They stress the need for oversight to prevent overreach, citing Senator Joni Ernst’s bill to curb ATF’s zero-tolerance policies on minor paperwork errors.

Suffecool previews her upcoming DC trip with the DC Project, advocating for women’s gun rights and training access without government mandates. The hosts emphasize self-defense as a human right, encouraging listeners to stay vigilant about ATF and legislative changes.

In Hour 2 of Eye on the Target Radio, host Amanda Suffecool, broadcasting from Chicago, welcomes Doug Hamlin, NRA’s Executive Vice President and CEO, to discuss the organization’s role in defending Second Amendment rights.

Hamlin, with over 11 years at the NRA, shares his journey from leading NRA Media, which reaches 18 million monthly through magazines, websites like nra.org, and platforms like nrawomen.com, to his current role. He highlights the NRA’s value for members, including free online hunter education programs, the Eddie Eagle child safety initiative, and Refuse to Be a Victim women’s safety courses.

Hamlin and Suffecool dive into the vibrant NRA Annual Meeting in Atlanta, attended by 70,000 members, featuring 14 acres of exhibits from major firearms brands and hunting outfitters. Hamlin previews future meetings in Houston (2026), Atlanta (2027), and Orlando (2028), chosen for their pro-Second Amendment environments and economic impact.

The Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, drawing 250,000 attendees, is celebrated as a family-friendly reunion for NRA members. Hamlin emphasizes the NRA’s commitment to law-abiding gun owners and its no-compromise stance, ensuring events avoid anti-gun locales. The discussion underscores the NRA’s educational, advocacy, and community-building efforts, encouraging listeners to join at nra.org to strengthen the fight for freedom.

In this episode of Eye on the Target Radio, host Amanda Suffecool, broadcasting from Chicago, is joined by Lori Blackwell of Armed Women of America (AWA) to discuss women’s empowerment through firearms training.

This episode highlights AWA’s mission to educate and empower women in self-defense, focusing on its Illinois chapter and the recent state shooting at the Illinois State Rifle Association range in Bonfield. AWA, originally founded as The Well Armed Woman in 2012, offers monthly meetings with classroom education and range practice, tailored to all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned shooters. Topics range from trigger control to red dot pistols, fostering a supportive, social environment with minimal drama.

The Illinois State shoot, an annual event, provided diverse training sessions, including holster drawing and outdoor shooting, with 13 class options for attendees. Blackwell emphasizes the inclusive, non-political nature of AWA, welcoming women from teens to their 80s, and the importance of self-defense as a human right.

Blackwell underscores the camaraderie and empowerment women gain, sharing stories of how personal experiences or invitations from friends draw them to the range. Despite Illinois’ restrictive gun laws, AWA thrives, particularly in the Chicago area, with supportive host ranges like Five Star Firearms in Zion.