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Friday News!
March 12th edition
Gun Owners Action League.
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In This Issue.- News Bits. Select Local and National News Stories
- Massachusetts Supreme Court hastens to rule against the Second Amendment
- GOAL Summer Banquet with New England Patriot Matt Light!
- Good News from the State House
- Northeastshooters 2010 Summit
- Support State Representative Richard Ross
- GOAL Cup Trap Match, April 17th @ Southborough Rod & Gun Club
- Annual Raffle! Get your tickets today!
- Club Corner
- Sign up for a great class at GOAL!
- Hunter News/Kids! Enter to win a fully guided hunting trip!
- Note About Forwarding The Friday News!
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News/Editorials and other tidbits from the Web.
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- City of Fitchburg continues unconstitutional licensing violations On Monday, March 8, 2010 several GOAL members contacted our office
regarding a recorded message on the Fitchburg Police Department's
Firearm Licensing Unit's answering machine. The message states that due
to budgetary constraints, they are not able to accept any new firearm
license applications.
- S.921 Judges Disarming Law Enforcement Officers On Wednesday, January 27, 2010 a piece of legislation had a public hearing before the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security that brought to light a very disturbing practice in our courts.
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Massachusetts' Highest Court Hastens to Rule Against the Second Amendment
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 On Wednesday, March 10, 2010 the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (MassSJC) handed down its ruling in COMMONWEALTH vs. Richard RUNYAN (SJC-10480). The Runyan
case regarded a lower court's decision to dismiss a charge of improper
gun storage. The lower court dismissed the charges based the ruling in
the Heller decision in the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS).
Of
important note in this decision, that can only be called an aberration,
is the absence of a dissenting opinion. This means that every justice
sitting on Massachusetts' highest court agrees with everything written
in the decision.
In a
completely surprising and very disturbing opinion the court ruled
against the Second Amendment as being an individual right and also
ruled incorrectly that Heller did not rule that trigger lock requirements were unconstitutional.
Read the full story here.
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GOAL Summer Banquet, June 19th!
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GOAL Summer Banquet!
Join us, Saturday June 19th at the Boxborough Holiday Inn, Boxborough MA.
We are very pleased to announce the following guest speakers;
- Matt Light of the New England Patriots
- Alan Gottleib from Second Amendment Foundation
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Good News from The State House!
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Good news, the following bills have been released with a favorable
decision and will move up the ladder to the next step towards becoming
law.
Also note:
- H 2259 was given an extension for further study, this is neither bad nor good, look for more info on this soon.
- S1580 was referred to the Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Please continue to communicate with your State Legislators in regards to these bills.
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Northeastshooters.com 2010 Summit
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The 2010 NES Summit brings together some of the countries best personal security experts. This 2 day event includes both classroom and range instruction. If you are interested in learning the art of defensive shooting this summit is not to be missed.
Location:
Pelham Fish & Game Club, Inc.
Pelham, NH
Dates:
March 27 & 28, 2010
More information here
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Support State Representative Richard Ross!
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 SPECIAL ELECTION PRIMARY APRIL 13TH, GENERAL ELECTION MAY 11TH! This will be to fill the MA State Senate seat representing Norfolk, Bristol, & Middlesex Counties left vacant by Scott Brown.
GOAL is officially endorsing State Representative Richard Ross. Representative Ross is rated "A+" by GOAL. During the 2008 legislative session Representative Ross voted with GOAL on 3 separate occasions including H.5029 (see quote from bill below)
"Resolved, That the Massachusetts House of Representatives joins in the opinion of the United States Supreme Court and officially recognizes that the Second Amendment to the Constitution does protect an individual civil right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia and protects an individual civil right to use arms for traditionally lawful purposes and protects the lawful use of arms for self-defense within the home and officially recognizes that the core lawful purpose of the Second Amendment to the Constitution is self defense; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded by the Clerk of the House of Representatives to Gun Owners' Action League.
This Document"
If you live in Norfolk, Bristol, or Middlesex Counties please give Representative Ross all of your support and look for more news to follow as the election date draws near.
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GOAL Cup Trap Match, April 17th!
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Link for more info
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GOAL ANNUAL RAFFLE!
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It's
that time of the year again, time for the GOAL Annual Raffle!
1. Remsport Match AR15 .223 cal. Rifle
Donor: Remsport / C. Li
2. Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm.
Donor: The Powderhorn, Hyannis, MA
3. Smith & Wesson i-Bolt .30-06 Rifle
Donor: Hunter's Rendezvous, Pepperell, MA
4. One Day Deep Sea Fishing Trip for up to 6 people
Donor: Capt. George Ministeri, Jac's Mate, Wellfleet Harbor, MA
5. 32 inch LCD Flat Screen HD Television
Donor: Gun Owners' Action League, Northboro, MA
6. Mossberg 500 Combo 12 gauge Shotgun
Donor: Gun Owners' Action League
7. $500 Kittery Trading Post Gift Card
Donor: Gun Owners' Action League, Northboro, MA
8. Thompson Center Hawken .50 cal Rifle
Donor: Gun Owners' Action League, Northboro, MA
Tickets: $5.00 each. Drawing will be held at noon on 4/9/2010 .
You need not be present to win. Odds determined by number of tickets sold.
All federal and
state gun laws apply. All prizes are to be claimed within 30 days from the
drawing at 37 Pierce
St, Northboro MA 01532. Firearms may be shipped to another FFL at winner's
expense.
Gun Owners' Action League, 37 Pierce Street, Northboro MA 01532. 508-393-5333
Print out a raffle ticket order form here!
Purchase online here!
Thank you to all of our donors for the great prizes.
Remsport Mfg./C. Li, The Powderhorn Hyannis MA, Hunters Rendezvous Pepperell
MA, Captain George Ministeri Wellfleet Harbor MA.
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Great Classes available at GOAL!
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3/20-3/21/2010 NRA
Chief Range Safety Officers Course
*2 SPOTS LEFT SIGN UP TODAY!*
This is an advanced
course, students are required to be NRA Certified Range Safety Officers before
they can enroll.
NRA Chief Range Safety Officers are people who possess the
knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and
supervising safe shooting activities and range operations. This course requires
the NRA Range Safety Officer certifications as a prerequisite. The successful
completion of this course will allow individuals to educate, train, and certify
NRA Range Safety Officers.
***This course does not encompass the functions
and responsibilities of a Range Officer, who conducts NRA competitive shooting
events as defined by Rule 11.5 of the NRA Rule Books.
The Range Safety Officer course which Chief Range Safety
Officers instruct consists of:
- Range
Safety Officer's roles and responsibilities
- Range
standard operating procedures
- Range
inspection and range rules
- Firearm
stoppages and malfunctions
- Range
Safety Briefings which include emergency procedures
Application for the course *Pre-registration
is required. Please call Kim Golinski at (508) 393-5333 x203 or send email to kim@goal.org to find out when the next
available course
is scheduled.
Class Payment Policy
Payment needs to be made at the time of registration via credit card. Cash and
payment by check will be accepted but need to be received in the GOAL office no
latter than 7 days (1 week) from registration
Registration will not be considered complete until payment is received.
Payments not received in the office in 7 days will result in loss of placement
in class.
Ongoing Class: Basic Pistol*
Is a 10 1/2 hour course designed for individuals who want to apply for an FID
or License to Carry permit. Topics include:
- Pistol
Parts and Operation
- Ammunition
- Using
a Pistol Safely
- Operating
a Pistol
- Cleaning,
Storing, and Transporting a Pistol
- Shooting
Fundamentals
- The
Bench Rest Shooting Position
- Other
Shooting Positions
- Improving
and Maintaining Shooting Skills
- Massachusetts
Laws Pertaining to Permit Application, Firearms Storage and Transportation
Proper handling of guns and actual firing of guns at a range
is part of this course. Sign up early for this class it always fills up fast! (see link to full schedule below)
Cancellation
and No Show Policy
7 days notice is the minimum requirement to cancel. Arrangements to be placed
into another class can be made or a refund can be issued.
Cancellations
after seven days will be charged for the class if the position can not be
filled.
No-Shows will be charged for the class. Under certain circumstances,
arrangements to attend another class can be made.
Full Schedule here!
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Club Corner
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GOAL is proud to offer the NSSF "First Shots" firearms
training seminar for the 2010 training schedule. Upon successful completion of
this course attendees are eligible to apply for a Massachusetts license to
carry or firearm identification card (FID). This class is designed for beginners but
is also a great refresher course.
GOAL is asking that our Affiliated Clubs host this seminar. Dates have been
set aside and can be reserved by calling Kim Golinski at the GOAL office at
508-393-5333 x 203.
From the NSSF
Website:
At a First Shots seminar, you will get:
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an educational
introduction to the safe, recreational use of handguns
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a clear understanding of
the local requirements for owning and purchasing a handgun
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individual and group
training and shooting range access for continued participation
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shooting sports
opportunities for all levels of interest
For more information please got to http://www.firstshots.org/
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GOAL Hunter-Junior Hunter News
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Youth Hunt
Essay Contest
The
GOAL Foundation is sponsoring a contest for a youngster to win a deer hunt in
South Carolina.
This
is a great chance for a boy or girl to win a fantastic, guided, all inclusive hunting trip!
To
enter the contest the boy or girl must write a short letter telling why
they should be chosen for an all-expense paid hunt. They must include a recent
photo along with their name, address, date of birth, phone number, and the name
and phone number of a parent or guardian. Applicants must be 14-18 years of age
and have a hunter safety certificate from any state.
Once
the lucky winner is chosen, we'll contact both the youngster and the parent or
guardian to go over the specific details of the travel and hunt arrangements.
Bang
and Tom Collins, owners of the Paradise Valley Hunt Club in Ehrarhdt, South
Carolina, have agreed to donate the actual hunt on one of their private
properties!
The
hunt in this contest would be for three days and completely guided in areas
exclusively for the selected hunter only.
The
dates of the hunt would be October 7-9, 2010
The
parent or guardian would be able to sit with the hunter should they wish to
video the event. Processing and packaging of the game would be included. All
travel arrangements for the winner and parent/guardian will be taken care of,
along with transportation of the equipment and supplies needed for the hunt.
For
those who remember how great it felt the first time you hunted, don't be shy
sending a donation to The GOAL Foundation to help us make this dream come true.
Just mark your check "Junior Hunt Contest".
Entries
must be postmarked by April 19, 2010.
Letters should be sent to:
The
GOAL Foundation Hunt Contest
PO BOX 567
Northboro, MA. 01532
The
winner will be announced in the June 2010 issue of The Outdoor Message and on
this page.
Hunters! Now available at the GOAL office 2010:
MA Hunting License
MA Primitive Arms Stamp
Waterfowl Stamp
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AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FORWARDING THE FRIDAY NEWS!
Dear subscribers, it has come to our attention that some of you have become "unsubscribed" from our e-mailings as of late.
This is due to the method used when forwarding this e-mail. PLEASE NOTE, if you would like to forward this e-mail, use the "forward" option at the bottom of this page.
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Thanks to all for supporting GOAL!
Join/Support GOAL, Massachusett's Official Firearms Association of the National Rifle Association.
Protecting YOUR freedom begins here!
Sincerely,
Mike Sweeney
GOAL Communications Manager
Gun Owners' Action League
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