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Important! Public Hearing Scheduled  

GOAL has been made aware that the Joint Committe on Public Safety and Homeland Security has scheduled a hearing at the State House for Tuesday June 21, 2011. Time and room are TBA.

 

Amongst the bills to be heard are many anti civil rights bills that will further punish law abiding gun owners. These bills must be stopped and GOAL calls on all law abiding gun owners to attend this meeting, show the legislators that you will not accept a restriction of your civil rights!

 

Here is a list of the bills to be heard:

• H.639 An Act Relative to the Licensing of Certain Automatic Weapons. OPPOSE
• H.658 An Act relative to pepper spray SUPPORT
• H.665 An Act Relative to Firearms in the Commonwealth OPPOSE
• H.1561 An Act to improve the ballistic database through microstamping ammunition. OPPOSE
• H.1578 An Act relative to increasing accessibility to nonlethal self defense sprays SUPPORT
• H.2404 An Act relative to a report of firearms statistics NEEDS FURTHER STUDY
• H.2916 An Act to close a loophole in the assault weapons ban and further reduce gun violence in the Commonwealth. OPPOSE
• H.2921 An Act relative to firearm licensing NEEDS FURTHER STUDY
• S.1195 An act regarding the prevention of illegal trafficking and gun violence among youth in the Commonwealth. (This bill if enacted will make it impossible for MA FFL's to do business) OPPOSE
• S.1202 An Act relative to preventing illegal trafficking of firearms (Senate version of One Gun a Month) OPPOSE
• S.1207 An Act to increase the penalties for the illegal possession of firearms OPPOSE
• S.1224 An Act relative to a study commission on GPS locators in firearmsOPPOSE
• S.1226 An Act relative to remove pepper spray from firearms identification SUPPORT
• S.1234 An Act establishing the Massachusetts armor piercing law. OPPOSE
• S.1236 An Act to allow citizens possession of non-lethal protection. SUPPORT 

e-FA10 /Letter to FFL Issues. 

June 10, 2011 e-FA10/FFL Letter update.

 

EOPS compliance letter:  

The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security letter sent out to dealers is causing even more confusion-this time with law enforcement officers.  The letter states that "There is no exception allowing the sale or transfer for assault weapons or large capacity feeding devices to any person, including police officers.   A police officer may not purchase an assault weapon or large capacity feeding device by presenting police identification or an agency letter or by signing a form or waiver supplied by a dealer or by any other means."   This, coupled with the rest of the letter bans law enforcement from purchasing pre and post ban assault weapons and large capacity magazines for on or off duty use.  

 

Previously, when GOAL contacted EOPS, they said they were conducting an internal review of the letter.  We will continue to press them to remedy this issue, seeing as the letter is full of non-factual information.

 

If any law enforcement officers have any questions or concerns, please call the GOAL office.  

 

FA10 Issue: 

GOAL has received a letter from Jason Guida, Director of the Firearms Record Bureau stating that paper FA-10 forms WILL be available to use for personal transfers and registrations.  These forms will now be available at police departments and we have a limited amount here at the GOAL office.  We urge you to use the paper FA-10 forms, as the E-FA-10's do not appear to be on a secure site.

 

We will continue to work with legislators and the Firearms Record Bureau regarding the issues with the E-FA-10 form and update our members when we receive any new information.

Spring Fling Raffle: Winner! 

 

    
Congratulations to J.G. of Somerville!  Ticket #414 is our winner, congratulations!  The winner chose the "Practical Shooters" package!

GOAL Director of Education Jon Green draws the winning Spring Fling Raffle Ticket. Look for details about our "Dog Days of Summer" Raffle soon!

• June 16, 2011 Members Meeting -BOD @ GOAL HQ 7:00 pm 
• June 18, 2011 GOAL "Freedom Rising Summer Banquet @ Boxborough Holiday Inn - Details soon! 
• September 11, 2011 GOAL Club Rep Seminar at Marlborough Royal Plaza - Best Western - Details Soon! 
• September 18, 2011Crushing Clays Jr Trap Championship 

GOAL Affiliated Club Events

If your club is officially affiliated with Gun Owners' Action League and is running an event of some sort, here is where you can advertise it. Please email me the information (who, what, when, where, how much) or a link to your  web page.

For a full listing of shooting competitions go to www.goalshooters.org.  
More events here

Are you planning a wedding, birthday, or other special event? Check out our listing of Affiliated Club Function Halls

Women On Target 

The GOAL Foundation presents Women On Target events all over Massachusetts. If you are interested in a great day of fun and education for ladies only please contact us by clicking here!

These events are designed to introduce women ages 16 and beyond to the enjoyment of the shooting sports.

 

Guests will learn about firearm safety and proper shooting fundamentals in a non-competitive relaxed atmosphere.

 

Guests will also participate in a seminar on Massachusetts firearms law, and will receive a Massachusetts Basic Firearm Safety certificate allowing them to apply for a Firearms Identification Card or Class "A" or "B" License to Carry Firearms.

 

You do not need any previous firearms experience to participate in and have a great time at these seminars. Don't miss the fun, sign up today!

 

Click here to check the schedule