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From Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns by Radio@targething.com (Rob Campbell & Amanda Suffecool)
May 18, 2026 · 54 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the SHOT Show and the evolution of the firearms industry, highlighting the growing role of women and newcomers.
This episode of Eye on the Target Radio focused heavily on the excitement and innovation surrounding the SHOT Show in Las Vegas, where hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discussed the evolution of the firearms industry, new products, and the changing culture within the Second Amendment community. They reflected on how SHOT Show has grown over the years, from a place where they knew very few people to an event where they now regularly reconnect with industry figures, media personalities, and firearm innovators. They highlighted the networking atmosphere, the constant buzz of activity, and the broad range of attendees involved in firearms rights, manufacturing, and training. The conversation explored how the firearms industry has changed over time, particularly with the growing inclusion of women and newcomers. Amanda noted that women were once largely ignored at trade shows but now play a much more significant role in both the consumer market and the industry itself. They also discussed how ammunition and firearm design continue to evolve, especially with trends toward subsonic calibers, short-barreled rifles, suppressors, and defensive shooting platforms. Amanda described…
People in this episode
Hosts: Amanda Suffecool, Rob Campbell
Topics covered
- SHOT Show
- firearms industry
- Second Amendment community
- women in firearms
- ammunition design
- networking
Keywords
- SHOT Show
- firearms
- Second Amendment
- women in firearms
- ammunition design
- networking
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: SHOT Show, Second Amendment
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