More upcoming Fish & Wildlife hearings on proposed rule changes, including bans on natural scents.  Also, news, SCOTUS updates, and the Krag–Jørgensen service rifle

In this episode, Hawaii's "Vampire Rule" is finally argued at the Supreme Court.  Also, MA's sudden "listening tour" for hunting regs, discussion on carrying during a protest, and looking back at the 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle

GOAL's Jim Wallace joins us to talk about current events, GOAL's plans for 2026, and some updates from the recent NRA Board meeting

In this episode we have case updates, a look at the Supreme Court landscape for 2026, new guns for the MA Approved Handgun Roster, and yes, New York State really did try to Red Flag an 11 year old girl!

The one and only Jon Green joins us to talk hunting, training, Chapter 135 and more hunting!

In this episode we have ATF and SCOTUS news, Silencer Shop lawsuit updates, news, and a look at the legendary Sharps Rifle

Updates on cases in the SCOTUS Pipeline, proposed laws here in Massachusetts, and a CT Judge gets it wrong, plus news.

Instructor and Podcaster Rob Beckman joins us to talk about his candidacy for the upcoming NRA Board elections.  Also, Massachusetts' ridiculous and totally on-brand response to the Hanlon case, plus USDOJ mag ban news and more.

Dan Hagan gives us some good news in the Culotta and Santana-Rodriguez cases.  Also, the upcoming MA Legislative hearing of dozens of 2A bills, Glock's market shakeup, and news out of the Supreme Court.

Maureen Trickett, state director for the Civilian Marksmanship Program, joins to talk about the shooting sports and youth involvement.  Also, the Supreme Court agrees to hear Hawaii's carry ban case, plus news, and the 1841 Mississippi Rifle.

Jim Wallace joins us with some upcoming Ch. 135 registrations provisions, plus updates and news.

In this episode we have news and updates, a new Approved Firearms Roster, and continuing our series on U.S. service long guns.

2A attorney Dan Hagan joins us to answer some legal questions faced by your day-to-day Massachusetts gun owner.  Plus news, updates with Jim, and more!

The GOAL-backed Westbrook suitability case is headed for the Supreme Judicial Court.  Also, The P320 saga gets another twist, more 2A news, and a look at the Model 1814/1817 "Common" rifle

Jim joins us to talk about Kyle Culotta, a veteran that MA has jailed on a paperwork violation.  Also, the P320 saga gets still deeper, revisiting the Harper's Ferry 1803, and more.

GOAL is ramping up for federal litigation on "assault-style firearms" and license delays.  Also, more anti state nonsense laws, P320 developments, and visiting the Springfield 1795 musket.

In this episode, the so-called "Special Legislative Commission on Emerging Firearms" is full of self-dealing and corruption.  Also, RI's AWB passes in record time, and we look into the history of the very early American battle firearms

Is RI facing a new AWB?  Also, Mexico's lawsuit against US gunmakers is shut down by SCOTUS, local case roundup, and more

Bad news from SCOTUS on two major 2A cases.  Also, tackling misinformation, news and updates, and some input from a great friend of the podcast! Or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NYFxW98soXg

Upcoming EOPSS hearings on implementing Ch. 135.  Get Involved!  Also, case updates, and is the Mass AG giving taxpayer money away to fight against the ch. 135 repeal?

The boss joins us to talk about the doings at the NRA Annual Meeting and the Massachusetts Firearms Control Advisory Board.  Also, news and Supreme Court updates.

National Rifle Association CEO/EVP Doug Hamlin, Lt. Col. Allen B. West, Executive Director for The American Constitutional Rights Union and host of the Steadfast and Loyal podcast, Cam Edwards of Bearing Arms and Cam & Co., and Jared Yanis, host of Guns & Gadgets, all join us for GOAL's commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Concord and Lexington, and the opening of the American Revolution.

Catching up with John Petrolino, the Pen Patriot, on news and the outlook for the 2A.  Also court news, history, and more!

Removing the power of appeal from the ATF?  Also, new approved firearms roster entries, Duncan v. Bonta, case updates, and April 1775 right around the corner!

Jim Wallace joins us with initial reactions to the Comm v. Donnell SJC ruling, as well as "Firearms Technology Board" testimony, case updates, and more!

Our conversation with NRA 2nd VP Mark Vaughan on the current doings and future of the NRA, plus 5th Circuit news and more 1775 history

Are we about to see a microstamping requirement in Massachusetts?  Also, Trump's 2A executive order, news, and the next installment in our 250th anniversary of 1775 series.

Jim Wallace joins in to update us on the upcoming board elections and doings at the NRA.  Also, news, and more history in the run-up to April 1775

GOAL's Mike Harris Joins us for a rundown of GOAL's first set of legislation filings for 2025.  Also, SCOTUS updates, more erroneous "guidance", this time from a lawyer advising LE, and revisiting some history in the run up to the 250th anniversary of April 1775.

Without much fanfare, Congress passes an omnibus outdoor package that increases public range access.  Plus more lawfare from the antis, and parsing out some important "statistics."

GOAL's own Jim Wallace joins us to talk about the reconstituted FCAB, under the new Chapter 135 regime and what it might mean for gun owners in Massachusetts.  Also, news, case updates, and more!

The pieces continue to fall as Trump names more picks that could impact our 2A rights.  Also, some news about pending court cases, and holiday gift ideas for 2024!

EOPSS sends yet another "guidance" memo deepening the Ch. 135 confusion.  Also, election 2024 fallout, and more 2A news from SCOTUS and elsewhere!

Kerrie Ann joins us to talk about GOAL's club outreach and women's programs, and Gun Rights Policy conference awarding GOAL the 2024 Grassroots Organization of the Year.  Also, a surprising suitability ruling out of Boston, and news.

Mike Harris joins us to talk 2024 elections on the state and federal levels.  Also, some 2A SCOTUS updates, other news, and more!

Jim Wallace joins us to talk about Gov. Healey's sudden "emergency" preamble to Ch. 135 and what it means for MA residents.   Also, updates on court cases, local and national 2A news, and more!

The MA legislature has made changes to Ch. 135 training requirements in the dead of night.  Also, updates on GOAL efforts, and other news.

We're on location at Cape Gun work with Toby and Jessica to discuss the referendum process for getting Ch. 135 on the ballot for repeal.  Don't forget to sign the petition!  Find a place to sign it at fightbackma.org!

GOAL's Executive Director Jim Wallace joins us with some updates to the recently-signed Chapter 135 (H.4885).  Also, we talk about the referendum effort, plus news and more!

Cam Edwards, longtime 2A journalist, editor at Bearing Arms, and host of Cam & Co. joins us to talk about the current 2A situation in Massachusetts, as well as across the country.

++ This content was recorded before Massachusetts signed the anti-rights bill h.4885.  Please stay tuned to the GOAL Podcast and goal.org for updates and news on our pending lawsuits! ++   This time on The GOAL Podcast, local and national news updates, the Rust shooting Ccse, constitutional carry, and more!

SPECIAL EPISODE: In this special release of the Goal Podcast: GOAL Executive Director Jim Wallace, and GOAL Director of Education and Training Jon Green join us with their reactions to the passage of the anti-rights bill H.4885 in Massachusetts. Help spread the word and check out goal.org for updates and plans for the fight ahead.   ++Please keep in mind that this content was recorded at a moment in time when understanding of this bill was still very much in flux. Check out goal.org for up-to-the-minute updates to the summaries based on our ongoing analysis++

Donald Trump survives an attempt on his life.  Also, RNC updates, gun policy ramifications, NRA case updates and more! **Note: This content was recorded before the MA legislature released their anti-right bill language.  Stay tuned to The GOAL Podcast and GOAL.org for breaking updates and analysis.**

The US Surgeon General has invented a "firearms public health emergency."  Also, the Supreme Court finishes its term on some important decisions, and send many more back to lower courts for re-hearing.  Listen in and tell your friends!

Mike Harris joins us to talk about SCOTUS overturning the federal bump stock ban.  Also, MA bills in process, news, and more!

GOAL's Executive Director Jim Wallace Joins us with an eyewitness report on the goings on at NRA Annual Meeting and leadership transition.  Also, two anti-rights bills are suddenly on the move in the MA legislature, local court news, and more!

Are HOA's the new anti-rights targets?  Also, looking at suppressors in the modern world, NRA Annual Meeting news, Supreme Court, and more!

Mike Harris joins us to talk about the atrocious method by which the anti-rights MA Legislature has come to this point, and the launch of GOAL's Process Matters initiative.  Also, updates, new, and a Drill of the Month!

A roundup of some 2A current events, a new case to be heard by the Supreme Court, and more!

Conversation with co-founder and owner of Cape Gun Works, broadcaster, podcaster, and 2A advocate, Toby Leary!

Sitting down with Jon Green, GOAL's Director of Education and Training on topics ranging from the Governor's Challenge to Prevent Suicide, ongoing legislation, hunting, and much more!

The MA Legislature has chosen the members of the H.4139 conference committee.  Also, SCOTUS updates, the RUST shooting, and much more!

The MA Legislature's attack on our rights lurches forward.  Also, looking at the NRA trial verdict, SCOTUS updates, and more!

GOAL's Jim Wallace joins us to talk about the recent MA Senate bill and gearing up for the fight moving forward.  Also, SHOT 2024 is in the books, plus Suck State news and more!

The MA Senate has released their terrible gun grab bill in response to the House's terrible gun grab bill.  We're touching on some of the bill's worst items in this episode with GOAL's Director of Public Polic Mike Harris, and NAAGA Massachusetts' Nolan Howard.  CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS and put this nonsense to bed!

Special Guest Matt from Hunt Fish New England podcast joins us in studio!  Also, Wayne LaPierre is stepping down from the NRA, and other news!

2024 is rolling and we've got plenty to watch out for!  Also, the US District Court has issued a preliminary injunction ruling on NAGR v. Campbell, the challenge to the Mass. AWB, also news and a new Drill of the Month!

In this Episode, GOAL's Executive Director Jim Wallace joins us to look back on a pretty eventful year in Massachusetts, and what might be in store for 2024.  Also, typical maneuvering from anti-gun states, and more!

GOAL staff testifies on 56 gun bills before the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.  Also, looking at Federal anti-gun proposals, court updates, industry news, and more!

The ATF's pistol brace rule is enjoined by a federal judge and MA AG Cambell inaugurates a new "Gun Violence Prevention Group."  Also, our 2023 holiday gift ideas with special guest and friend of the podcast Moe Palmer!

Join us as we catch up on the several 2A cases coming before the Supreme Court.  Also, Hornady's new .22 ARC, other industry news, and taking a look at where the 2024 Presidential candidates claim to stand on 2A rights.

H.4139, the civil rights attack formerly known as hd.4420/4607/4090/4135 has been amended, passed, and engrossed by the state House of Representatives.  Jim and Mike from GOAL join us to talk about implications, and to break down the slimy, underhanded, backdoor political machinations that Speaker Mariano and Rep. Day engaged in to slam the bill through.

The Commonwealth has launched its second full attack on our civil rights in recent months.  GOAL's Jon Green and Mike Harris join us in studio to talk about the mess that is hd.4607, the related public hearing sham, and implications for Massachusetts' peaceable gun owners. Strong language warning.

Joe Biden's latest bone thrown to his anti-gun allies: "Office of Gun Violence Prevention", a.k.a. the Ministry of Gun Control.  Also, a new ATF rule proposal, updates on news, and much more!

Joining us is John Petrolino, The Pen Patriot.  Widely published 2A journalist and advocate, longtime friend of GOAL, catching up and talking about a few of the big current 2A news stories.

GOAL's 2023 Freedom Rally was a great event, but this fight is not over!  Also, looking up statistics for yourself, new guns on the Approved Firearms Roster, news, and more!

In this episode we examine two recent 2A decisions, also prep for hunting season, more HD4420, GOAL's Freedom Celebration rally and more!

Updates on HD.4420 status, your efforts have helped delay this awful bill!  Also, GOAL and Supreme Court updates, news and more!

On location at Cape Gun Works in Hyannis with Mike Harris, GOAL's Director of Public Policy, and Toby Leary, president and co-founder of Cape Gun Works, with updates and more discussion on the insane bill being pushed by the Massachusetts legislature, HD.4420.   Don't miss this! Subscribe and tell your friends!

GOAL's Jim Wallace and Jon Green join us in studio to take apart the worst anti-civil liberties bill proposed in living memory here in Massachusetts.   This is the one, folks.  Please listen in, and spread the word to all your friends through any means you have, whether they are GOAL members or not.  We must get the word out.  Strong language warning.

For the 100th episode of The GOAL Podcast, we have the one and only Charlie Cook, YouTuber and podcaster of Riding Shotgun with Charlie, in the hot seat.

Ben Dewalt, founder and co-owner of OnSight Firearms Training, joins us to talk guns, training, and more, plus 2A news and updates.

In studio we have Greg and Dom, of USCCA/Delta Defense Northeast Region talking about training options and what to do when it comes time for that dreaded post-incident 911 call.  Also, a really cool WWII gun story.

GOAL's Director of Public Policy Mike Harris joins us to help set the record straight on the MA Legislature's so-called "Gun Law Listening Tour."  Also, the NRA Annual Meeting, local town gun law initiatives, and more!

Highlights of NSSF's industry economic impact study, Washington state leaps to the head of the line for "assault weapons" nonsense, and 6th Circuit update on bump stocks, and more

Update on the court challenge to the MA handgun rosters, revisiting pistol red dots after two years, and highlights from the GOAL Concealed Carry Fashion Show and Expo 2023!

Biden's recent anti-gun executive order, some legislative updates, and in studio we have special guest Aaron Grossman of the Boston Pink Pistols!

In this episode Jim Wallace joins us to talk about updates on MA stun gun regulations, the new "dealer inspections" push from the State House, and much more!

The great Jon Green of GOAL joins us to talk training, hunting, and whatever else comes to mind in this shoot from the hip conversation with the man himself!

In this episode we talk about the so-called MA "Gun Law Listening Tour," the recent YouTube suppressor video takedowns, and we all point and laugh at California's assault weapons "expert" witness.

In this episode we have GOAL updates, highlights from SHOT 2023, updates on the Rust movie set shooting, and much more!  Don't miss out!

In this episode Jim Wallace joins us to talk about the new anti-gun proposals from Beacon Hill, and info from the recent NRA Board Meeting

Looking at the ATF's changing position on unfinished frames and receivers, unpacking the publicly-released MA gun purchase data, AR gas rings, and more!

GOAL Executive Director Jim Wallace joins us in studio to recap 2022 and talk about what to expect in 2023!

In this episode we look at some anti-gun nonsense out of the west coast, a run down of some holiday gift ideas, and a totally honest and unbiased look at the Hi-Point C9!

2022 Midterm election recap, plus the Globe hit piece on gun purchase caps, and getting deeper into home defense firearms recommendations

This week Jim Wallace, Executive Director of GOAL gives us some news and GOAL updates, and Kerrie Ann and Renee join us to talk about The DC Project, AWA, and women's perspectives within the 2A world!

Jay McMahon, candidate for MA Attorney General, joins us to talk about his policy positions and the state of the Commonwealth in the run up to the November election. Plus: news, and GOAL updates.

Mike Harris joins us to catch up on Morin v. Lyver and other cases, also we touch on the pros and cons of basic home defense firearms options.

A new record for the longest rifle shot was set in Wyoming. Also, news, and exploring different AR lowers.

GOAL Executive Director Jim Wallace joins us to talk about the impact of NYSRPA v. Bruen here in the Commonwealth, plus GOAL and legislative updates.

In this episode we run down the ATF 80% rule now in effect. Also, exploring the history of the term "assault weapon" and much more!

In this episode we talk firearm malfunctions and recovery, also legislative updates, a Weird Gun, and more!

In the wake of Bruen, federal and state lawmakers scramble to get their agendas written into law. Join us as we cover two of the big proposals, and more!

Jim Finnerty joins us to talk about the ins and outs of getting a Federal Firearms License, and what it's like being an FFL in Massachusetts.

Mike Harris joins us to dig into the landmark Second Amendment win at the Supreme Court in NYSRPA v. BRUEN!

Taking a preliminary look at the Senate gun control "compromise." Also, the Rhode Island mag ban, and some local news from the Cape.

We take our shot at breaking down the flurry of federal gun control proposals brought up in the wake of recent tragedies

Jim Wallace joins us to talk about mental health, the recent tragedies, and how it all relates to policy here in the Commonwealth

In anticipation of NYSRPA v. Bruen we do a rundown on how the Supreme Court operates, and a timeline of some landmark 2A cases.

GOAL legislative alerts, spring turkey season, shotgun chokes, hearing & gun, and more!

A first look at Biden's new ATF rules on frames/receivers, etc. Also, Kerrie Ann Auclair of the Armed Women of America is in studio, and Patrick Mullaney joins us to talk about The Appleseed Project

Spring has sprung! We have some legislative updates, and Part 2 of of our History of the .22!

Republican candidate for Governor Geoff Diehl is in studio to talk about his campaign and ideas for the Commonwealth

In this episode it's Pt. 1 of a History of the .22. Also, Biden's new SCOTUS pick, new MA firearms roster, Remington, and more!   Get the Drill of the Month details here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ud75n9fqoj7ddj0/Vickers%20Devil%20Drill.pdf?dl=0

A roundtable discussion with Bill (Patriot Firearms school), Matt (2A3D), and Jared (Guns & Gadgets) talking over the gun builder event at Patriot, and Bill's surprise call from the ATF! Also, ATF updates, and Maura Healey is running for MA Governor.

Taking a look at SHOT Show 2022! Also the new Interstate Task Force on Illegal Guns, and more nonsense gun laws out of California

Looking at the new Federal .30 Super Carry defense round, an update from Boone and Crockett on smart tech while hunting, and let's finally talk about smart guns.

Beginning 2022 with a hunting season wrap, news and updates, and things to think about when talking to non-2A friends

GOAL's Mike Harris joins us for our 2021 wrap-up and outlook for the new year. Also, legislative updates, DOTM, and why can't I use smokeless powder in a muzzleloader?

Our 2021 holiday gift suggestions, legislative updates, Drill of the Month, and more!  Get the 2019 FBI Handgun Qualification details here: http://sheepdogfamilydefense.com/wp-content/uploads/SFD%20Documents/FBI%20Handgun%20Qualification%20(2019).pdf

Special Guest Bill Dalpe of Patriot Firearms School joins us to talk about becoming a firearms instructor, also breaking down the Rittenhouse self-defense verdict, and talking GOAL's legislative updates

GOAL's Mike Harris joins us to break down the oral arguments in the first 2A case to reach the US Supreme Court since Heller and McDonald.

We talk about the tragic on-set shooting on the movie Rust, also in anticipation of the upcoming SCOTUS hearing, we talk about judicial review.

Annual Sen. Mike Moore Range Day at Auburn Sportsman's Club, also S&W moving out of MA after 170 years, and SCOTUS updates

Jim Wallace joins us to talk about coyote hunting in Massachusetts, also GOAL training, legislative updates, and the latest NSSF gun purchase statistics

Interview with special guest, 2A Educator Rob Pincus (I.C.E. Training) and GOAL's own Jon Green talk training and the 2A

Talking about the US ban on Russian ammo, the CDC's latest anti-gun statements, and a History of the 9mm!

Jim Wallace on Rep Linky's ban on semiauto rifles and Rep. Decker's "disavowal" bill. Also, the Rare Breed FRT-15 ruling, and a case study on why the NSSF isn't JUST fighting for manufacturers.

MA Judiciary Committee meeting updates, also 2020 Olympic Shooting results, and more!

Special guests Kerrie Ann Auclair (DC Project) and Mike Harris (GOAL) join us in studio to talk current events and 2A advocacy!

Talking about the June 2021 handgun roster additions, and some local news. Also, a history of the Glock, and Drill of the Month!

News & Updates, plus we talk about modifying defensive carry firearms, and our conversation with NAAGA Boston's Pierre Salomon

We have a great conversation with Klint Macro of The Trigger Pressers Union, and GOAL's very own Jon Green. Also news, Newton Firearms, and FPC files suit against AG Healey on the MA handgun rosters

Thoughts on red dots for pistols, also MassWildlife updates their proposed fee increases, and Pt. 3 of the Patriots' Day history

GOAL's Jim and Mike join us to talk about the Newton and Wellesley anti-gun re-zoning efforts, we talk about the ATF's new rule proposals, and Part 2 of the Patriots' Day history series

After a ten year drought, SCOTUS has agreed to take a 2A case! Also, GOAL news, and the first part in a series about the history and tradition of Patriots' Day.

We're here to talk about the President's recent anti-gun proposals, the opening of spring turkey season... and speaking of spring time, think about all those springs in your guns!

Highlights from GOAL's Annual Meeting, some legislative updates, holster retention, and more!

In this episode: GOAL files a lifetime licensing bill, we get into Congress' anti-gun bills HR.8 and HR.1446, and we talk about understanding and choosing riflescopes

Goal's Jim Wallace talks about HR127, and special guest Rick Hogg of War HOGG Tactical joins us to talk military working dogs and training

We have GOAL and legislative updates, and Jon Green joins us to talk about traveling with firearms, and more!

We sit down with special guest MA Senator John Velis to talk about the MA legislative process, also we have some GOAL updates and a special shout out to a local club on their 100th anniversary!

We talk about Congress' early anti-gun proposals, .22 as a defensive round, and a history of the M1911

Jim Wallace, Executive Director for GOAL, joins us to talk about 2020, gun law efforts, and the future.

We talk about buying used firearms, training during and ammo shortage, and wrapping up 2020

We're on location as Mansfield Fish and Game celebrates the opening of its indoor range!  Also some GOAL lawsuit news and holiday gift ideas for the gun people in your life

Jon Green, GOAL's Director of Education and Training visits us to talk about training, hunting, Mass gun law and more!

We sit down with GOAL Director of Public Relations Jake Zandi, also election wrap up, and "What's In Your Range Bag?"

In this episode we talk about SCOTUS updates, recent GOAL news, and considerations for choosing defense ammunition

In this episode we update listeners on GOAL legislator election endorsements and talk about what to expect from training from a student and instructor viewpoint

In this episode we talk about the Lowell lawsuit, the CA mag ban, and gun ownership options after BFS

On this episode we discuss gun confiscation, bonded warehouse storage, the laws that apply (MA C.140 s129D) and how a notice of revocation doesn't equal a search warrant! This is vitally important information for licensed gun owners in MA as we also discuss steps that every gun owner should take to protect themselves and their valuable property.

On this episode we sit down with GOAL Executive Director Jim Wallace to discuss recent goings on relevant to our work, including the status of our ongoing lawsuit against Attorney General Maura Healey (Worman v. Baker), our Concealed Carry Fashion Show, #SelfDefenseisaHumanRight, LTC/FID license delays and more.

On this episode we sit down with Stavroula Avramidis, who just took the leap of faith, left the corporate world and started her own female focused instruction business.   She Equips Herself provides women with the tools they need to feel safe and confident no matter the situation, through personal safety workshops and 1 on 1 training. Stav has also recently taken up hunting, and has been spending some quality time in a tree stand, so we discuss what that process has been like, and how she plans to share this knowledge with her clients. We had a great time catching up with Stav and we are sure you will enjoy this episode.  Be sure to check out SheEquipsHerself.com and follow along on Instagram.

On this episode we sit down with Attorney Jay McMahon.  Jay is the Republican candidate for Attorney General with vast real world experience. We discuss the infamous and unconstitutional enforcement notice released by AG Healey on 7/20/16 and the Second Amendment in general, "shall not be infringed" rings true with this candidate!   We also discuss the broken MA criminal justice system, how our courts endanger the good citizens of Massachusetts (#MACourtFails), while AG Healey instead chooses to spend her time suing President Trump and oil companies.   If you would like more info about Attorney McMahon, please visit his website here.  You can also sign up to stand out for Jay by visiting his website, or calling 508-759-9099. To follow GOAL online: Website Twitter Facebook   Thanks for listening!

The Primer Episode 24 On this episode we discuss our soon to be published legislator and candidate grades for Massachusetts' elected officials and candidates.  We also touch on the 3D fear mongering being perpetrated by many anti Second Amendment legislators, including our attorney general. We also discuss the kids marching 50 miles to Smith & Wesson to demand more gun control laws, and how their efforts are sadly misdirected. Thanks for tuning in! GOAL's website: www.goal.org Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook

Now that the Extreme Risk Protection (ERPO) - "Red Flag" law has been signed into law by Governor Charlie Baker, we look back at the process, the many mistakes by legislative leadership, how it will fail to protect us, how it will fail to help those in need, and how they completely screwed up on electronic self defense devices. We also discuss the opioid epidemic in MA, which last year claimed almost 2000 people in Massachusetts, and how the legislature is refusing to increase penalties for drug traffickers and dealers who are also trafficking firearms.

On this episode we discuss "extreme protection order" legislation, currently being rebranded as "red flag" legislation across the country. This legislation, funded by New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg has been filed in many states, with the intention of providing a vehicle for stripping Second Amendment civil rights from citizens.  People need to know that this legislation will do nothing to help people with mental health issues.   We also discuss our new opioid and firearm trafficking bill which will provide severe penalties for those who traffic drugs and guns. For more information about these bills, please see our website, www.goal.org and follow us on social media.

Welcome to the Primer, official podcast of Gun Owners' Action League. On this episode we discuss the recent bump stock ban by the MA legislature and why GOAL did not take action in court.   We also discuss other legislative issues, currently being discussed at the State House. Please note, this episode was recorded on February 6, 2018.

The Massachusetts Joint Committee On Public Safety & Homeland Security held a public hearing yesterday regarding many Second Amendment related bills.  As you can imagine there was a lot of testimony on both sides of the issue. During the testimony a MA State Representative from Cambridge, MA provided chilling testimony that is a glaring example of the disrespect that many on her side of the aisle, within the MA legislature has for the Second Amendment. For this reason, GOAL has filed H.1296, An Act Relative To Constitutional Rights.  This bill will force elected officials in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to recognize that the Second Amendment is a civil right equal to all civil rights. For more on all of this, please see our news/blog page here.

We started discussing H.3081, An Act Establishing Extreme Risk Protective Orders on Episode 17, "bad legislation and legal weed". Since that time, the legislation has gained momentum in the halls of the State House, so we wanted to revisit it and point out the many issues presented by this bill. For more info, you can also see our blog, here. If you would like to donate to our Dog Days Fundraiser, please click here. Thank you everyone for listening and supporting GOAL!

GOAL has been working on two new bills, which will enable people to choose their best means of self defense and get government out of the way. We made great strides towards that in 2014 when we deregulated the sale of self defense sprays, and are now working towards doing the same with electronic devices. These products are available over the counter in the majority of the country and we are working towards getting MA into the light regarding self defense choice. We hope you enjoy!

The Primer - Episode 17 On this episode of The Primer we sit down with GOAL's Executive Director Jim Wallace to discuss a couple of important topics. The first is Representative David Linsky's new legislation, H.3081 An Act Relative to Extreme Risk Protective Orders.  We also discuss legalized marijuana in MA and how that can lead to pitfalls for licensed gun owners and those who someday may wish to be.  As always, you can find more info on everything we discuss on our website, www.goal.org. Thanks for listening and please leave us a review on iTunes, this will help us with visibility!

The Primer - Episode 16. On this episode we are joined by GOAL Executive Director Jim Wallace.  We have a lot to talk about, we have filed a civil rights lawsuit in Federal Court against Attorney General Maura Healey, Governor Charlie Baker and other Massachusetts entities.  We also talk about our legislative package for the 190th Massachusetts General Court.  As always we have a lot of important pieces of legislation to discuss and how you can help us move them forward towards becoming law. As always we have lots of additional information on our website, www.goal.org

If they can do it to us, they can do it to you! On July 20, 2016 Attorney General Maura Healey announced a deliberate misinterpretation of the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts via a highly controversial enforcement notice posted on her website. There was no due process, no public input, no members of the legislature debated her enforcement notice and the governor never signed it into law. Hundreds of thousands of licensed gun owners are now threatened by Healey with a ten year felony charge for failure to comply to the information posted on her webpage. (She also wrote that her enforcement notice is open to change at her discretion.) Attorney General Healey's actions demonstrated a complete disregard for due process, she did it to advance a political agenda for her personal gain, she usurped the power of the legislature, she silenced the courts, and she muted the voice of the voters of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. As a result of Healey's actions, hundreds of small businesses owned by moms and dads are suffering. They are providers and they are grossly affected by her action. By her enforcement notice hundreds of thousands of law abiding gun owners now have a ten-year felony hanging over their head because of property they legally purchased. Her action also denies families the ability to include many firearms in a will, making inheritance impossible. On this episode we discuss how Healey is intimidating and threatening law abiding citizens with her enforcement notice and lack of clarity it contains. Click here to read the enforcement notice.

Massachusetts State Senator Mike Moore (D) Second Worcester has been a state senator for 8 years.  On this episode we discuss Senator Moore's background and how he became a state senator.  We also discuss becoming a candidate for office in MA, common mistakes, best methods and more!

Massachusetts Attorney General Unilaterally Changes Gun Laws http://www.mass.gov/ago/public-safety/awbe.html Without any prior notice or public hearings and while the legislature is on break for national conventions the Massachusetts Attorney General, Maura Healey, has issued an "Enforcement Notice" to firearm retailers throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts changing the longstanding definition of so-called "Assault Weapons". For nearly 18 years since the passage of the 1998 Gun Control Act firearm retailers, gun owners and state agencies have been operating under the same interpretation. Now, suddenly, without warning or any due process a single person with a clear political agenda decides to change the rules. All Massachusetts residents should be alarmed! GOAL is currently trying to decipher the enforcement letter, but with as much information that it contains, it is not very clear what it means. Statements such as the following make it very convoluted: "… a weapon is a Copy or Duplicate, for example, if the operating system and firing mechanism of the weapon are based on or otherwise substantially similar to one of the Enumerated Weapons." Virtually every semi-automatic that utilizes a detachable magazine has the same operating system or firing mechanism, so what does this mean? The short answer is we simply don't know. Our best advice to firearm retailers for now is to err on the side of caution. These new rules may cover a lot more than just what we might think. GOAL is working with people and groups around the State and the nation to clarify these new interpretations and decide the best course of action. One thing is certain that this new interpretation is purely a political stunt and has nothing to do with public safety or real law. Jim Wallace Executive Director

The Primer, Episode 12 - No Fly No Buy.   On this episode we discuss the events over the last week with Congress and the #NoFlyNoBuy movement that is being propelled by many house Democrats.  We discuss the secret government lists, the issues with them and why they should never be allowed to be used to erode or destroy guaranteed rights without due process.

The Primer Episode 11 with Mandy Deveno. Mandy Deveno is a shooting sports enthusiast, avid hunter, NRA Instructor, and working on becoming the Massachusetts State 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator. On this episode we discuss her experience raising kids, teaching gun safety, hunting, running 4H programs and more!

The Primer – Episode 10 with Alex Hartmann of Ridgeline Shooting. Alex Hartmann is a former Marine and OEF veteran who served in Afghanistan and Iraq as a Marine Corps Scout Sniper. Currently Alex teaches many aspects of firearms training and self defense through his Ridgeline Shooting Academy. For Episode 10 we talk about his path to becoming a Scout Sniper, his thoughts on precision shooting, teaching it, and what a new shooter should know about it. We conclude by discussing the Orlando attack and the sort of things that licensed gun owners can do to be better prepared for a worst-case scenario.   Give Alex a follow on his website here: http://ridgelineshooting.com/

Lexington voices.  In episode 8 and 9 we will hear from Lexington residents whose rights came under attack via an article filed on the town meeting warrant, which needed to be voted down. Two of the leaders of the efforts to stop the attacks are Mike Barg and Alan Seferian, we will hear their take on what transpired in Lexington and how LexForLiberty came to be.  We will also hear how they were successful in protecting liberty for Lexington residents.

Lexington voices.  In episode 8 and 9 we will hear from Lexington residents whose rights came under attack via an article filed on the town meeting warrant, which needed to be voted down. Two of the leaders of the efforts to stop the attacks are Mike Barg and Alan Seferian, we will hear their take on what transpired in Lexington and how LexForLiberty came to be.  We will also hear how they were successful in protecting liberty for Lexington residents.

Senate Budget Alert GOAL is asking our members to contact their Massachusetts state senator and ask that they OPPOSE senate budget amendment #888. The amendment would establish mandates to wildlife management programs within the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) as well as establish a "working group" for those programs. GOAL is well aware that the establishment of a rattlesnake population on a Quabbin island has become very controversial with local residents. All levels of management for fisheries and wildlife have apologized for the mishandling of the project and have placed the project on hold while they hear and address the concerns of local residents and legislators. GOAL has not taken a stance for or against the establishment of a new snake colony. Our concern comes with keeping politics out of the professional management of our wildlife resources and protecting millions of dollars of firearm owner's money! Millions of dollars every year that are collected through excise taxes from the sale of firearms and ammunition partially fund the DFW. It is because of this that GOAL carefully watches how your money is being spent. If we were to allow political mandates like amendment #888 to pass, it would not be a far reach to see future mandates on everything the DFW is involved in. Can you imagine extremist groups lobbying to remove funding for managing deer, turkey, or pheasant hunting? How about mandating working groups to study hunting or fishing in general? Every program that you cherish and pay for would be at jeopardy if we allow mandates like this to move forward! Regardless of where you stand on the snake project, please stand with GOAL and prevent the future politicization of professional wildlife management. Please call your Massachusetts state senator today and ask them to oppose senate budget amendment #888 and protect professional wildlife management. Learn about the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program: http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/AboutUs/ItemsTaxedJan2011.pdf Amendment #888 - Timber Rattlesnakes Mr. Lesser moved that the proposed new text be amended, in Section 2, in item 2310-0200, by adding at the end thereof, the following:- "provided further, that no state funding, resources, or personnel shall in any way be used to establish or re-establish a population of venomous Timber Rattlesnakes in a location they presently do not exist; and provided further that the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife shall establish a working group to recommend the best ways to protect the Timber Rattlesnake population in locations where they presently exist."

The Primer, Episode 6 with Brent Carlton, President of Commonwealth Second Amendment, a non-profit Second Amendment litigation and education group, which specializes in Massachusetts law. Commonwealth Second Amendment (Comm2A) has been doing great work in MA for 5 years now, so we thought it would be great to sit down and talk about their work, accomplishments and how our groups benefit each other. We hope you enjoy!

The Primer, official podcast of Gun Owners' Action League. Episode 5, Let's Talk Lexington! On this episode we discuss how town meetings are being used as a subversive means of suppressing our Second Amendment rights.  We discuss what just happened in Lexington, the future for Longmeadow and more.

The Primer!  Official podcast of Gun Owners' Action League, episode 4 features our friend Mike Williams from the American Suppressor Association.  On this episode we discuss GOAL's legislation at the MA State House, a national and local overview of the laws pertaining to suppressors, the history, the myths and more! Click here for more information about American Suppressor Association.

For some time now GOAL has been meeting with the "distressed persons" task force, formed as part of Chapter 284, this task force is working on finding best solutions regarding gun ownership, mental health issues, and suicide prevention. We have not liked much of the info that has been presented and are working very hard to prevent some of the misguided ideas from becoming legislature to be voted on at the State House.

Episode two. For this episode we are glad to have our Director of Education, Jon Green join us.  We discuss many things regarding MA firearms law including how to get an LTC/FID card, training opportunities at GOAL, the convoluted lists and rosters regarding which firearms you can purchase and more!

The Primer, a Second Amendment podcast from Gun Owners' Action League of Massachusetts. On this episode we will kick things off with an update on legislation currently at the State House, the proposed Lexington gun ban, Lowell's continued attack on 2A rights and more.