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From Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns by Radio@targething.com (Rob Campbell & Amanda Suffecool)
June 8, 2026 · 54 min
About this episode
The episode discusses a New England firearms advocacy conference and innovative grassroots outreach efforts related to hunting and gun ownership.
This episode of Eye on the Target Radio featured hosts Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell, joined in-studio by Charlie Cook of Riding Shotgun with Charlie . The conversation began with reflections on a recent New England firearms advocacy conference organized by the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. The hosts praised the event for maintaining a strong regional focus on issues facing the New England states rather than allowing national figures to dominate the discussion. They emphasized how valuable it was for activists, advocates, and organizations from across the region to connect, compare strategies, and build relationships around shared legislative and cultural challenges. The discussion then shifted to innovative grassroots outreach efforts. Amanda highlighted an event hosted by the Connecticut Citizens Defense League where wild game harvested by local hunters was served to legislators and visitors at the state capitol. The hosts discussed how events like these help humanize gun owners and hunters, demonstrating the connection between firearms, conservation, food sourcing, and outdoor traditions. They suggested that displaying photos of the hunters and…
People in this episode
Hosts: Amanda Suffecool, Rob Campbell
Guest: Charlie Cook
Topics covered
- firearms advocacy
- grassroots outreach
- hunting experiences
- legislative challenges
- community building
Keywords
- firearms
- advocacy
- hunting
- grassroots
- legislation
- community
- outreach
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Connecticut Citizens Defense League
Places: New England, Connecticut
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