Eye On The Target Hour 2
The show discusses national concealed-carry reciprocity, noting that Donald Trump previously stated he would sign such legislation if it reached his desk. Hosts argue it faces challenges in the U.S. Senate, though growing opposition from anti-gun groups suggests the bill has a real chance of advancing. They criticize the Fraternal Order of Police for opposing H.R. 38, saying it misrepresents both state-rights arguments and how easily law enforcement can verify out-of-state permits.

They compare national reciprocity to driver's license recognition, arguing it would function similarly. The hosts mock claims that police couldn't verify permits from other states and share anecdotes about interstate ticketing and identification.

The conversation shifts to New York City's dramatic increase in firearm and concealed-carry permit applications following the Supreme Court's Bruen decision. With police retirements rising and residents expressing a desire for self-protection, many New Yorkers are shocked by the lengthy and complex permitting process after believing media claims that guns are easy to obtain.

The hosts then review Everytown for Gun Safety's Thanksgiving messaging, which frames gun-related debates and myths for holiday discussions. They push back against Everytown's data, arguing that:

• Criminals acquire guns regardless of laws.

• Strong gun laws don't reduce violence, pointing to Chicago.

• Defensive gun uses—often involving no shots fired—are undercounted.

• Gun-control groups manipulate statistics to fit their narrative.

The segment briefly includes humor, banter between the hosts, commercials, and references to organizations supportive of firearms training and advocacy.

Later, they mention a Queens, NY case where a senior citizen defended himself with a gun but ended up jailed—highlighting what they view as New York's unjust system for lawful gun owners.

The hosts, Amanda Suffolk and Rob Campbell, open Eye on the Target Radio with updates on recent community activism around local zoning changes. Their township attempted to insert anti-gun regulations, safety rules, and even restrictions impacting Amanda's earth-sheltered home into the zoning manual.

A large public turnout at earlier meetings caused officials to table the gun-related proposals, but the community wasn't satisfied. Amanda and Rob organized neighbors, distributed information, researched options, and brought in statements from organizations like the Ohio Citizens Defense League—one warning the proposed rules were unconstitutional and could lead to lawsuits.

At the next meeting, over 150 residents attended, surprising township leaders. The community pushed two options:

1. Remove the overreach from the zoning book, or

2. Pursue the "nuclear option" of eliminating zoning entirely.

They collected half the needed signatures for the latter during the meeting. Their message to listeners: pay attention to local overreach and get involved.

Amanda reads humorous AI-generated descriptions of Rob. Highlights include:

• Rob is portrayed as the technical gun geek with deep mechanical firearm knowledge.

• Their on-air dynamic is described as "playful sibling rivalry"—Amanda energetic, Rob technical.

• AI attributes expertise, historical knowledge, and collector insight to him.

• Some descriptions amuse the hosts, especially claims he favors "thoughtful regulation." Amanda counters that Rob is more of a "paint your keister blue and yell freedom" type.

They joke about who really plots their activism—Amanda executing plans while Rob quietly steers from behind the scenes.

Throughout the show, multiple sponsor messages air, including:

• Realize Firearms Awareness Coalition

• Project ChildSafe

• The Complete Combatant training

• Riding Shotgun with Charlie

• Decoding Firearms

• Locked-In Grip

• Rust is Bad

• Various local firearms businesses

• D.C. Project

In the final minute, Amanda notes an upcoming news topic:

• The ATF is back in the headlines, and President Trump has nominated Robert Cekada for ATF leadership.

The hosts discuss AI-based gun-detection systems that are being installed in some schools as an alternative to traditional metal detectors. These systems are intended to distinguish regular metal objects from firearms, but real-world performance has been problematic.

A school in Baltimore had major false positives, including an incident where police drew guns on a student because the AI flagged a bag of Doritos as a weapon. Another event involved officers pulling guns on multiple students, only to later find no firearm at all. The hosts argue that such technology creates a false sense of security, wastes public money, and may lead to dangerous overreactions by law enforcement.

They highlight concerns that relying on AI for critical decisions—when everyday devices like phones and GPS frequently glitch—is risky. They also joke about how students would intentionally test or defeat the system with items shaped like guns.

The conversation shifts to "smart guns" and automated tech in firearms, expressing distrust in systems that could malfunction, require updates, or depend on connectivity—especially when lives depend on them.

Next, the hosts cover a news story from Iowa, where gangs have developed a "lending library" of shared firearms used across multiple crimes. Two gang members received long prison sentences after investigators connected several shootings to the same shared guns. The hosts question the reliability of forensic claims about matching bullets or casings to a specific gun, noting variables like barrel temperature, ammunition type, and mechanical differences.

Throughout, the tone mixes serious critique with humor, skepticism about technology, and commentary on overregulation and the unintended consequences of tech-dependent policing and firearms restrictions.