The GOAL Podcast - Official Podcast of Gun Owners' Action League
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.
MA Emerging Technology Session / RI Passes Awful AWB / Visiting early American Battle Guns
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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)
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!
Jim Wallace: Ch. 135 and Referendum Updates, and More
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!
Conversation with Cam Edwards, 2A Journalist and Advocate
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.
Local and National News and Updates / Rust Shooting Case Dismissed
++ 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: GOAL reactions to H.4885
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 a...
Trump Assassination Attempt / Doings at the RNC / NRA Case Update
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.**
Firearms a Public Health Emergency? / Rahimi, Chevron, and SCOTUS closing out the year
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: ATF Loses at SCOTUS / MA News and Bill Updates
Mike Harris joins us to talk about SCOTUS overturning the federal bump stock ban. Also, MA bills in process, news, and more!
Jim Wallace on Bills Moving in the MA Legislature / NRA Annual Meeting News / Local pro-2A Court Cases
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!
Suppressors, Home Owners' Associations, NRA 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!
GOAL's Mike Harris: Process Matters / Updates and News
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!
SCOTUS Grants Cert on VanDerStok / Maine's Anti-free Assembly Law / 2A Current Events
A roundup of some 2A current events, a new case to be heard by the Supreme Court, and more!
Toby Leary of Cape Gun Works and RapidFire
Conversation with co-founder and owner of Cape Gun Works, broadcaster, podcaster, and 2A advocate, Toby Leary!
Catching up with Jon Green on the Governor's Challenge to Prevent Suicide, Legislation, and Hunting
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!
H.4139 Committee is Set / Anti-Rights Financial Warfare / RUST Shooting Criminal Charges
The MA Legislature has chosen the members of the H.4139 conference committee. Also, SCOTUS updates, the RUST shooting, and much more!
H.4139 On The Move Again / NRA Civil Trial Verdict / SCOTUS Updates
The MA Legislature's attack on our rights lurches forward. Also, looking at the NRA trial verdict, SCOTUS updates, and more!
Jim Wallace on Moving Forward After S.2584 / SHOT 2024 Recap / News and DOTM
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!
Breaking down S.2572 With GOAL's Mike Harris and NAAGA's Nolan Howard
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!
Swapping Stories with Hunt Fish New England Podcast / LaPierre is Out at the NRA / Suck State News
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!