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August 26, 2011Gun Owners' Action League. |
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In This Issue.
- News from the Web
- NRA Video News: More on "Fast & Furious"
- An Act Repealing the Ban on Modern Sporting Arms
- GOAL Club Seminar
- GOAL Shoot-B-Q
- Double Barrel Dog Days! Donate and YOU might win
- Volunteers Needed
- Special Election Notice
- Upcoming Events
- Women on Target
- The GOAL Foundation 2011 Course Schedule
- Important Please Ensure Your Club is GOAL Affiliated
- Advertising Opportunities in Friday News
- Note for Facebook Users
- Note About Forwarding The Friday News
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News/Editorials and other tidbits from the Web.
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NRA Video: "Fast & Furious"
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NRA-ILA Grassroots News Minute 08/26/11
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An Act Repealing the Ban on Modern Sporting Arms
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GOAL's Legislation, "An Act Repealing the Ban on Modern Sporting Arms" is gaining momentum!
As of this writing 35 legislators have signed on as sponsors with more to follow!
More info:
GOAL Files Legislation; An Act Repealing the Ban on Modern Sporting Arms.
Action: TODAY, please call your legislators and urge them to sign onto Assistant Minority Leader George Peterson's Bill, "An Act Repealing the Ban On Modern Sporting Arms". Today, Friday 8/26/2011 is the last day they can sign onto this legislation!
NOTE: Click here before calling, as many legislators have already sponsored this legislation.
If you would like to help this legislation, please call your local legislators and ask them to sign onto Assistant Minority Leader George N. Peterson, Jr's bill, "An Act Repealing the Ban on Modern Sporting Arms" house docket # HD3995. The easiest way for the legislators to sign on is to have them call David at Assistant Minority Leader George N. Peterson, Jr's office, Phone: 617-722-2100 Fax: 617-722-2390 or they can email him their support, George.Peterson@mahouse.gov.
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GOAL Club Seminar - September 11, 2011
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 GOAL will be hosting a Club Seminar at 9am on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at the Royal Plaza Best Western in Marlboro, MA. This seminar is open to all, and will feature workshops and lunch. Workshop topics will include insurance, legal issues, junior programs, elections and more.
This informative and educational day is a great learning opportunity for anyone involved in managing or operating a shooting range or rod & gun club.
Topics and schedule:
- Registration 8:30 am
- Introduction by GOAL Executive Director Jim Wallace 9:00 - 9:30 am
- Jake McGuigan - NSSF 9:30 - 10:30
- Break with refreshments 10:30 - 10:45
- Break Out Groups - Morning Session 10:45 - 11:45 am
- Jon Green - MA Gun Law
- Assistant Minority Leader George Peterson - MA Legislation
- Attorney Ed George - Best Management & Practices/Liability for Clubs
- Buffet Lunch provided by the NSSF 11:45 - 12:30
- Break Out Groups - Afternoon Session 12:30 - 1:30 pm
- Jon Green - Women On Target - Public Outreach Programs
- Jim Wallace - MA Legislation
- John Gunshenan - Scholastic Steel Challenge, TBD - Scholastic Clays Program
- Arlene Pucillo, Charles River Insurance - MA Insurance Requirements 1:45 - 2:30 pm
- Wrap up to end the day with Jim Wallace
We look forward to seeing you there. RSVP, please use the attached form, or call Tara at the GOAL Office 508-393-5333 x 203 or email tara@goal.org
GOAL would like to thank the NRA and the NSSF for their financial support of this seminar.
Cost:
Sponsor and Patron Level Affiliated clubs will be able to send two Club Reps, free of charge.
Associate Level Affiliated clubs will be able to send one Club Rep, free of charge.
Afflilated Level clubs will be charged $25 for each Club Rep that would like to attend.
Any additional Reps will be $25 per person.
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GOAL Shoot-B-Q Fundraiser!
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 Sign ups for the 2011 Shoot-B-Q are now officially open!
Free tee shirt for the first 60 people to sign up and pay by 9/2/11
To sign up please call Tara at the GOAL office 508-393-5333 x203
Sign up early incentive. The first 60 people to sign up and pay will receive a GOAL "Shoot-B-Q" Tee shirt! Sign up early and don't miss out! All "early bird" entries must be received and paid in full by Friday September 2, 2011
Here's the info.
Who: Gun Owners' Action League and Harvard Sportsmen's Club
What: "Shoot-B-Q" a fun NES style gathering of firearms enthusiasts, raising funds and having fun for GOAL! Firearms Food & Fun! The event will feature some fun informal competition, and lots of great food!
When: Sunday September 25, 2011 10:00 am day of sign up/check in 11:00 am the line goes hot after a brief safety briefing
Where: Harvard Sportsmen's Club on the 7/10/25/50 yard line in front of the clubhouse.
Why: Firearms Food & FUN-draising!
Parking: Please do not park at the firing line where the event is being held, there is plenty of parking around the club house and along the access road.
Cost: $25.00 ALL proceeds go to GOAL. Food is additional, all food proceeds will go to HSC Open to GOAL members and their guests only.
Sponsored by: Carlson Comps
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Double Barrel Dog Days! Donate and YOU Might Win!
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Volunteers Needed!
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Once again we are in need of some volunteer help at the GOAL office, 37 Pierce St, Northboro. This work would entail helping Tara prepare the monthly mailing, please e-mail Tara at the GOAL office if you have some time to spare M-F 9 am - 5 pm during the next few weeks. Also: The world famous Topsfield Fair is just around the corner. As always GOAL will have a booth courtesy of the Essex County League of Sportsmen. This year the fair will be held from 9/30/11 - 10/10/11, open 10 am - 11 pm. GOAL usually sets up 4 hour shifts for volunteers. If you can help us, please call Angi at the GOAL office, 508-393-5333 x206. |
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Women On Target
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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
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The GOAL Foundation 2011 Course Schedule
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New classes added at The GOAL Foundation!
Click here for our 2011 Schedule! Open Classes, sign up soon, these will fill up fast! - Utah Non-Resident CCW
- Metallic Cartridge Reloading, *NEW ONE DAY CLASS* & Two Day Fall Classes!
email or call Tara @ GOAL to sign up, or for more information.
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Important Please Ensure Your Club is GOAL Affiliated!
| Is your club affiliated with GOAL? If you don't know check out our listing of GOAL Affiliated Clubs here, if your club is not on the list please have your club officer contact Tara at the GOAL office.
Click here for more information about the benefits of being an affiliated club.
Also, please note! Some of our clubs have let their affiliation lapse. Please check out our Affiliated Club Listing page to see if your club is listed. If your club is not listed, and you think it should be, please have your club president/manager/GOAL rep contact Tara at the GOAL Office 508-393-5333 x203 or tara@goal.org
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Mike Sweeney
GOAL Communications Manager
Gun Owners' Action League
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