The GOAL Podcast - Official Podcast of Gun Owners' Action League

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The GOAL Podcast is a Second Amendment podcast focused in Massachusetts. We discuss law, regulation, liberty and the efforts of Gun Owners' Action League to protect and preserve 2A rights for the citizens of the Commonwealth, as well as other firearms related topics.

Catching up with GOAL's Mike Harris on Case Updates, News, and MA Training Requirements
#172
Last Friday at 10:30 AM

Mike Harris joins us to talk about the New England Firearms Advocacy Conference, news, and MA's last-minute mishandling of the new LTC training requirements.


Supreme Court Does us No Favors / New Mexico and Minnesota / The M1903 Springfield
#171
02/27/2026

Vullo denied cert. at SCOTUS, what does this mean?  Also, updates on gun laws out west, and having a look at the legendary M1903 Springfield.


DFW Hunting Hearings / Court Updates / Krag–Jørgensen
#170
02/13/2026

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


Wolford v. Lopez at SCOTUS / MA Hunting Regs "Listening Tour" / The 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle
#169
01/30/2026

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


Jim Wallace on GOAL's 2026 Outlook / NRA Updates
#168
01/16/2026

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


SCOTUS Outlook for 2026 / NY Tries to Red Flag A Child / Approved Handgun Roster Update
#167
01/02/2026

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!


Catching up with Jon Green, GOAL's Director of Education and Training
#166
12/19/2025

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


ATF Director Nomination / SCOTUS and Case Updates / The Sharps Rifle
#165
12/05/2025

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


Halloween Hearing Redux / Legal Case Updates / Massachusetts Want to Take It Easy on Violent Criminals
#164
11/21/2025

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


Rob Beckman on NRA Board Nom / MA's Ridiculous Answer to Hanlon / News and Updates
#163
11/07/2025

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.


Atty. Dan Hagan With Important MA Litigation Progress / Upcoming MA Legislative Hearing / Glock Makes Waves
#162
10/24/2025

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.


CMP State Director Maureen Trickett / SCOTUS Hears Carry Ban Case / The 1841 Mississippi Rifle
#161
10/10/2025

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: Registration and other Ch. 135 Nonsense
#160
09/26/2025

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


New Approved Firearms roster / News and Updates / The Hall Breechloader
#159
09/12/2025

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
#158
08/29/2025

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!


GOAL-backed Suitability Case at the SJC / Another Wrinkle for the P320 / Model 1814/1817 "Common" Rifle
#157
08/15/2025

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


MA Double Standard in Justice / The Deepening P320 Controversy / The Harper's Ferry 1803
#156
08/01/2025

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's New Federal Litigation / The P320 Saga Continues / More Left Coast Antigun Shenanigans
#155
07/18/2025

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.


MA Emerging Technology Session / RI Passes Awful AWB / Visiting early American Battle Guns
#154
07/04/2025

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


Mexico Loses Gun Case at SCOTUS / RI's new AWB? / Case Roundup and News
#153
06/20/2025

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


Snope and Ocean State Tactical Denied Cert / News & Updates / Dealing with Misinformation
#152
06/06/2025

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!

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EOPSS Hearings / Mass AG Misuse of Your Money / Case Updates / Combating Misinformation
#151
05/23/2025

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?


NRA Annual Meeting Debrief with Jim Wallace / FCAB Updates / SCOTUS News
#150
05/09/2025

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.


Sitting Down with 2A Heavy Hitters at the 250th Anniversary Commemoration of Concord and Lexington
#149
04/25/2025

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.


John Petrolino, the Pen Patriot / Court News / History
#148
04/11/2025

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


New U.S. AG Appeal Rule / New Firearms Roster / SCOTUS and Case Updates
#147
03/28/2025

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!


Reactions to Comm v. Donnell / FCAB and Firearms Technology Hearings / Case Updates
#146
03/14/2025

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!


Mark Vaughan 2nd VP of the NRA
#145
02/28/2025

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


Microstamping in Massachusetts? / 2A Executive Order / 1775 History
#144
02/14/2025

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.


NRA Updates and Board Elections / News / 1775 History Pt. 2
#143
01/31/2025

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


Kicking Off GOAL's 2025 Legislation Filings / Case Updates / The 250th Anniversary of 1775 Is Upon Us
#142
01/17/2025

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.


Federal EXPLORE Act / Lawfare in US Courts / The Numbers Don't Lie
#141
01/03/2025

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."


Jim Wallace on the New Firearms Control Advisory Board
#140
12/20/2024

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!


More Trump Picks That Might Impact the 2A / Federal Case Roundup / 2024 Holidays Gift Ideas
12/06/2024

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!


New EOPSS Guidance, Election Rundown, and 2A news with GOAL's Mike Harris
#138
11/22/2024

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


Club Outreach and Women's Programs with Kerrie Ann Auclair / Boston Suitability Case / News and More
#137
11/08/2024


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 on the 2024 Elections / SCOTUS Updates / News
#136
10/25/2024

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


Ch. 135: The Governor Invents an "Emergency"
#135
10/11/2024

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!


Sneaky Changes to Ch. 135 / GOAL Updates / News
#134
09/27/2024

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


Ch. 135 Referendum discussion with Toby (Cape Gun Works) and Jessica (fightbackma.org)
#133
09/13/2024

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!