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September 16, 2011Gun Owners' Action League. |
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In This Issue.
- News from the Web
- 3rd Berkshire Special Election - Support Mark Jester
- 12th Bristol Special Election - Support Keiko Orrall
- NH House Override's veto on Self Defense Bill.
- Matt Light Discusses His Celebrity Shootout With NRA Radio
- MA DFW Has Range Grants Available
- GOAL BOD Meeting 9/22/11
- Crushing Clays - This Weekend
- GOAL Shoot-B-Q - Next Weekend
- GOAL Club Seminar
- Volunteers STILL Needed For Topsfield Fair
- Upcoming Events
- Women on Target - Still Time To Sign Up
- 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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3rd Berkshire Election: Write In Mark Jester!
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 Special Election Alert!
Dear GOAL member,
Due to the resignation of Representative Christopher Speranzo, there will be a special election for the 3rd Berkshire District on October 18, 2011.
The primary election will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. Republican Mark Jester (rated 100% by GOAL), a longtime member of GOAL, second amendment rights supporter, and President of the Berkshire County League of Sportsmen is running for this seat.
Since Mark's name will NOT appear on the special election ballot on September 20, 2011, he will need to be a "write-in candidate." If he does not receive enough write-in votes, he will not be a candidate in the state election on October 18, 2011.
All write-in votes should include the correct name and address of the candidate. Courts have ruled that a vote should be counted whenever the intent of the voter can reasonably be determined, even if a voter omits the candidate's address or makes a mistake in the name or address.
Please note that write-in votes are counted for the office where the name is written. For example, if the candidate is running as a write in candidate for state representative, but you write the candidate's name under school committee, they will receive a vote for school committee.
To protect your rights, and assure his name appear on the state election ballot, we ask that you support Mark Jester by writing his name on the ballot, getting him one step closer to being elected as your new State Representative!
Your GOAL Staff
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12th Bristol House District: Please Support Keiko Orrall
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Special Election Alert!
Dear GOAL member,
Due to the resignation of Representative Stephen Canessa, there will be a special election on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 to fill this vacant seat in the 12th Bristol District.
Keiko Orrall is running for election to become your next State Representative. Based on her response to GOAL's two-page questionnaire, she was rated 100%.
Keiko indicated her staunch support of our second amendment rights and does not support any additional gun bans or restrictions on lawful gun owners. She understands that a citizen's rights must be supported at all levels of government, from the local to the national.
We hope you found this information helpful. The election is Tuesday, September 20, 2011. Please go to the polls and support the candidate who will support your civil rights. |
N.H. House Override's Veto on Self-Defense Bill
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From the NRA: GOAL would like to congratulate the citizens of N.H. on this landmark legislative victory, here's to hoping that MA. follows suit.
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Today, in a surprise move by the state House Leadership, Senate Bill 88 was brought up for a vote. The state House voted to override the Governor's veto of SB 88 by a 251 to 111 vote. Last week, the state Senate overrode the Governor's veto by a 17 to 7 vote. SB 88 is now law and will go into effect in sixty days.
Senate Bill 88 would restore the right of self-defense in New Hampshire and establish that the law-abiding have the right to defend themselves from assault wherever they have a legal right to be when they believe there is an imminent threat to their life and well being.
On July 13, Governor John Lynch vetoed this common-sense legislation that 28 states across the country have enacted with broad bipartisan support. SB 88 originally passed overwhelmingly in both chambers - in the state House by a 283 to 89 vote and in the state Senate by a 19 to 5 vote.
Thank you to everyone who contacted their elected officials in support of this important self-defense legislation.
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| Matt Light Discusses His Celebrity Shootout with NRA Radio |
 | | Matt Light from the New England Patriots on his Celebrity Shoot-Out |
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| MA DFW Has Range Grants Available | The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) receives over $2.3 million annually in reimbursement grants pursuant to the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937 (commonly referred to as the Pittman-Robertson Act.) Monies available for reimbursement are derived from federal excise taxes on sporting arms, ammunition, and equipment paid by licensed hunters and shooters. The act authorizes, allows, and encourages the expenditure of such federal reimbursement grants for wildlife-associated outdoor recreation projects, including hunter education programs, and the construction, operation, and maintenance of public target and shooting ranges.
For more information please click here.
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GOAL Board of Directors Meeting
| The Next GOAL Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for
September 22, 2011 @ 6:00 pm
GOAL office, 37 Pierce St. Northboro MA. 01532
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Crushing Clays Junior Trap Championship- This Weekend!
| Signups are now open for Crushing Clays. Always a great event, click pic for more details!
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GOAL Shoot-B-Q Fundraiser - Next Weekend!
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 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
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GOAL Club Seminar - December 11, 2011
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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.
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Volunteers STILL Needed! Topsfield Fair
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Once again we are in need of some volunteer help at the world famous Topsfield Fair. 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 - Still Time To Sign Up!
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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 New Date Added, October 22, 2011 - Worcester Pistol & Rifle Club.
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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! email or call Tara @ GOAL for more information on any of the classes offered.
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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
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Gun Owners' Action League
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