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In Hour 2 of Eye on the Target Radio, host Amanda Suffecool, broadcasting from Chicago, welcomes Doug Hamlin, NRA’s Executive Vice President and CEO, to discuss the organization’s role in defending Second Amendment rights. 

Hamlin, with over 11 years at the NRA, shares his journey from leading NRA Media, which reaches 18 million monthly through magazines, websites like nra.org, and platforms like nrawomen.com, to his current role.  He highlights the NRA’s value for members, including free online hunter education programs, the Eddie Eagle child safety initiative, and Refuse to Be a Victim women’s safety courses. 

Hamlin and Suffecool dive into the vibrant NRA Annual Meeting in Atlanta, attended by 70,000 members, featuring 14 acres of exhibits from major firearms brands and hunting outfitters.  Hamlin previews future meetings in Houston (2026), Atlanta (2027), and Orlando (2028), chosen for their pro-Second Amendment environments and economic impact. 

The Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, drawing 250,000 attendees, is celebrated as a family-friendly reunion for NRA members.  Hamlin emphasizes the NRA’s commitment to law-abiding gun owners and its no-compromise stance, ensuring events avoid anti-gun locales.  The discussion underscores the NRA’s educational, advocacy, and community-building efforts, encouraging listeners to join at nra.org to strengthen the fight for freedom.