In This Issue.
- News from the Web
- Do You Belong To GOAL?
- Fast & Furious Video Update
- Support Mark Jester Special Election Tuesday 10/18/11
- At The State House
- More On The Boston Knife Ordinance
- Now Scheduling 2012 Club Events
- Upcoming Events
- The GOAL Foundation 2011 Course Schedule
- Metallic Cartridge Reloading Class
- Important Please Ensure Your Club is GOAL Affiliated
- 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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Do You Belong To GOAL?
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If you are reading this email you obviously have an interest in the work that we do. Did you know that this email and everything we do is made possible by our members?
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Fast & Furious - Latest from NRA News
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Rep. Trey Gowdy: Issa Subpoenas Holder on Fast & Furious
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Support Mark Jester - Special Election Tuesday 10/18!
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Our friend in the Berkshires, Mark Jester is running for 3rd Berkshire Rep and could use your help, pictured here with GOAL BoD member Pete McBride (r) at his standout in Pittsfield yesterday. If you live in his district please do what you can to help Mark attain his goal of representing the people of 3rd Berkshire!
The general election is this Tuesday 10/18/11, if you live in this district please vote for civil rights and vote for Mark!
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At the State House
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 H.2400 An Act Relative to Youth Hunting Programs 10/14/11 Update:
The remainder of H.2400 GOAL's Youth Hunting bill is in the House Committee on Ways & Means.
Part of this bill has already passed in this years state budget, (reducing the fee for an FID card down to $25 for anyone under 18 years of age). The other issue covered by this legislation, and still to pass, is to allow a 14 year old to apply for an FID card which would be issued to the applicant when they are 15. Currently you need an FID card (issued at age 15) to hunt with a gun, but you are not allowed to start the application process until you are 15 which results in many 15 year olds losing a part of, or an entire hunting season while they are waiting for their FID card to be processed. This part of H.2400 still remains to be taken care of and hopefully we can get it moving soon. |
More On The Boston Knife Ordinance.
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As reported last month there is a proposal to create a Boston City ordinance to license knife vendors. This effort is being spearheaded by Boston City Councilman Michael Ross
As of this writing we have not seen any language for the proposed ordinance. It will be interesting to see how the City will try to sell the need for this ordinance, as the City already bans the sale of knives over two inches long to anyone under eighteen and actually bans the possession of any knife over two and a half inches.
GOAL will be watching this issue closely and will alert our members when and if actual language is proposed.
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Now Scheduling 2012 Club Events
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 2012 Public Outreach & Training Date Opportunities
Has your Club hosted a public outreach event like the NRA Women on Target® program or the NSSF's 1st Shots? How about the NRA Range Safety Officer course? Perhaps a seminar on gun law for your members. GOAL can assist your Club with these and many other programs.
Contact Jon Green GOAL's Director of Education and Training to learn more and book a date in 2012!
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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! - New! Instructor Course, Basic Pistol & Home Firearm Safety, November 18-20. More info/sign up here. Hurry, not many spots left!
email or call Tara @ GOAL for more information on any of the classes offered.
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Metallic Cartridge Reloading Class
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 The NRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Class has been a great addition to The GOAL Foundation course schedule. Instructor Jim Finnerty provides an enjoyable, memorable and educational experience for both the seasoned and novice reloader. We still have seats open in the class scheduled for 10/29/11. To register please call Tara at the GOAL Office, 508-393-5333 x203. Pictured from L to R: Dan Deon, Instructor Jim Finnerty, Alan Vail, Wes Wratchford and Matt Noonan. Photo by Jon Green. |
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Important Please Ensure Your Club is GOAL Affiliated!
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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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