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GOAL's Legislation, "An Act Repealing the Ban on Modern Sporting Arms" is gaining momentum!  10 more legislators have signed on this week! 

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MetroWest Tactical Donates John Kelly Memorial Match Fees to Advance Junior Shooting Opportunities

For those of you who never had the honor of sharing the range with John Kelly, I can tell you that he was a great teacher, mentor and guardian for all we hold near and dear.

John passed away in 2010. His memory lives on thanks to the dedication of Metrowest Tactical and the Harvard Sportsmen's Club.  This past August, the MWT IDPA Group hosted the 2nd Annual John Kelly Memorial practical shooting match.

Stages were a mixture of all the various pistol sports that John participated in. 

Match Director John Catterall, along with Harvard Sportsmen's Club IDPA Officers Michael Joffe and Gene Gelberger forwarded a check to GOAL for $1360 in memory of John.

GOAL's Director of Education and Training Jon Green applied the funds to further youth shooting in the Commonwealth. One slot for next year's Massachusetts Junior Conservation Camp has been slated for a John Kelly Scholarship. GOAL also acquired 2 Ruger MKIII pistols for the Scholastic Steel Challenge.

The Staff is quite sure John Kelly would be pleased with how these funds have been applied.

Thanks to all that attended and made this great event possible, we look forward to next year!

Sign ups for the 2011 Shoot-B-Q are now officially open! 

To sign up please call Tara at the GOAL office 508-393-5333 x203

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 

New Date, December 11, 2011!

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.

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!

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