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From Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns by Radio@targething.com (Rob Campbell & Amanda Suffecool)
May 11, 2026 · 54 min
About this episode
The episode features a discussion about the NRA Whittington Center and its significance in shooting sports and conservation.
This episode of Eye on the Target Radio featured two very different but compelling conversations. The first half focused on the NRA Whittington Center and its role as one of the premier shooting and outdoor recreation facilities in the country. Host Amanda Suffecool interviewed Nate Brown about his journey from Wyoming and the oil and gas industry into nonprofit conservation work and eventually into the NRA. Brown explained that his passion for preserving Second Amendment freedoms and America's outdoor heritage led him into fundraising and nonprofit work before relocating to New Mexico to work at the Whittington Center. Brown described the immense scale of the Whittington Center, which spans roughly 33,000 acres, with only a small portion developed into shooting ranges and facilities. The center includes pistol bays, silhouette ranges, law enforcement training areas, long-range shooting facilities, cabins, camping areas, and extensive wilderness. He emphasized that the property blends shooting sports with wildlife conservation, noting the abundance of mule deer, bears, mountain lions, and other wildlife that coexist around the ranges. Amanda discussed her own experiences…
People in this episode
Host: Amanda Suffecool
Guest: Nate Brown
Topics covered
- NRA Whittington Center
- shooting sports
- wildlife conservation
- outdoor recreation
- Second Amendment
- accessibility
Keywords
- NRA
- Whittington Center
- shooting ranges
- wildlife
- outdoor heritage
- fundraising
- conservation
- accessibility
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NRA Whittington Center
Places: Wyoming, New Mexico, 33,000 acres
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