Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking Guns

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Amanda Suffecool interviews advisory board members from Women for Gun Rights, formerly the DC Project, highlighting women's advocacy for Second Amendment protections. Founder Diana Muller recounts starting the group in 2015 post-Sandy Hook, initially as a lobbying effort in Washington, DC, gathering 50 women from 48 states to share personal stories with legislators.

The organization evolved to emphasize women's voices in responsible gun ownership and self-defense, rebranding for clarity. Amanda K from DC shares her journey from lobbying to full involvement, stressing the need for diverse representation in firearms education. Cheryl Todd from Arizona discusses media bias, noting how shows like Firearms Radio Network and Gun Funny portray guns positively, countering Hollywood's negative depictions.

Beth Walker from Texas highlights the group's non-partisan approach, focusing on storytelling to influence policy. Guests like Karin from Colorado and Heather from Florida emphasize empowering women through training and legislative engagement, addressing social media throttling of gun content. The discussion underscores the importance of constitutional awareness and firearms education for succeeding generations, promoting active participation in gun rights advocacy.

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Eye on the Target - TARGETHING - Talking GunsBy [email protected] (Rob Campbell & Amanda Suffecool)