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*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:9ba6dc92-bcac-42e8-94a6-50d190cb4dcb-2" data-testid= "conversation-turn-6" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Eye on the Target Radio segment (Hour Two): The show covers several major Second Amendment–related topics. Hosts discuss the ATF's 2024 firearms tracing report, arguing that data on privately manufactured firearms ("ghost guns") is skewed due to selective over-tracing by states like California, Illinois, and Maryland. They contend that serial numbers, ballistic databases, and cartridge case registries have repeatedly failed to solve crimes, citing Canada's experience and the abandonment of Maryland's shell casing program. The conversation then shifts to restoration of gun rights for convicted felons, using singer Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) as a high-profile example. After serving his sentence and turning his life around, Jelly Roll received a gubernatorial pardon in Tennessee, reigniting debate over whether non-violent or rehabilitated felons should regain Second Amendment rights. The hosts argue that if someone is deemed safe to reenter society, there should be a clear, fair path to full rights restoration—regardless of fame—and note related cases working through the federal courts, including a Third Circuit challenge to lifetime gun bans. Additional topics include public safety and self-defense on mass transit, particularly in Chicago, where increased police presence is seen as reactive rather than addressing root causes. The hosts emphasize personal responsibility and self-defense as fundamental rights. Finally, they discuss the National Defense Authorization Act and the Civilian Marksmanship Program, highlighting the potential release of surplus military shotguns to civilians, which could create a rare opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts. Overall, the episode critiques government firearms policy, questions the effectiveness of gun tracing and registration, supports rights restoration after rehabilitation, and advocates for individual self-defense and constitutional protections.