• Follow a full listing of stories about the BATFE - 'Fast & Furious' Scandal here.This story needs to be closely followed!   
• Follow a full listing of stories about the Obama Administrations attempt to infringe upon your Civil Rights here 

• Homeland Security IG Investigates Fast and Furious. CBS News has learned a second Inspector General (IG) is investigating Operation Fast and Furious: Homeland Security.
• Obama's DOJ Puts Chicago Politics and Anti-Gun Agenda above Illinois Residents' Constitutional Rights. The Illinois State Police are pushing legislation that could have a severe, negative impact on gun rights in Illinois.  Senate Bill 1034, which was introduced as an anti-drug bill, was recently amended by the state House of Representatives to cover Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) cards.  This issue surfaced due to the Obama Administration's Department of Justice (DOJ), which has allegedly threatened to shut down Illinois State Police access to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS if numerous changes to Illinois law are not implemented.
• Coming Soon in MA?  California: City pays in civil rights lawsuit. CALEXICO - This city paid $35,800 as part of a lawsuit settlement that alleged a Calexico police officer improperly arrested a man and seized his firearm more than two years ago. 
• Smith & Wesson to be Inducted into the NRA Golden Ring of Freedom. FAIRFAX, VA.  The National Rifle Association (NRA) today announced that it has received a gift to its Voice of Freedom program from Smith & Wesson, a leader in firearm design and manufacturing and an iconic American company.
• High Drama in the Desert to Close 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Shotgun. The 525 targets thrown in Men's Skeet during the two-part U.S. Olympic Team Trials weren't nearly enough to decide one of the nominees for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Sunday in Tucson, Ariz.
• TN Store Clerk Shoots 1 of 3 Armed Robbers In The Chest. A TN store clerk was facing 3 armed robbers around 10:45pm. The clerk, who was armed, drew his pistol and shot one of the men in the chest.
• NC Store Clerk Shoots Two Robbers Who Attacked Him. A NC store clerk shot and killed 2 men who tried to rob and attack him. During the incident the store clerk retrieved a gun, shot and killed both men.    

• Read more Local stories on goalnews.org-local here 
• Read more National stories on goalnews.org-national here 

GOAL's Spring Fling Raffle Supports GOAL and helps us continue to protect your freedom!

This year we have 3 identical "Protect and Defend" prize packages that include:

• Mossberg 590A1 12ga Ghost Ring Shotgun
• Smith & Wesson M&P9C 9mm Pistol
• Comp-Tac $100 Gift Certificate

3 Winning Tickets will be drawn on July 13, 2012 at GOAL HQ. Odds of winning are based on the number of entries. You need not be present to win. All federal and state gun laws apply. All guns are to be claimed within 60 days from the drawing at GOAL 361 W. Main St, Northboro MA 01532/ Firearms may be shipped to another FFL at winners expense.

**Please note that due to postal regulations, we cannot send any part of a raffle ticket through the mail.**

Gun Owners' Action League hosts MA Legislators for 4th Annual Firearms Safety and Education Day for MA Legislators.

Rep George Peterson (9th Worcester) spending time with the Auto Ordnance Thompson M1

Gun Owners' Action League (GOAL) in conjunction with the NSSF, Smith & Wesson, Kahr Arms/Auto Ordnance, Savage Arms, and Federal Ammunition were joined by more than 60 MA legislators and their staff for their 4th annual Firearms Safety and Education day held at N. Leominster Sportsmen's Club in Lunenburg MA.

The event which educates MA legislators and their staff about the proper, safe use of firearms, works to dispel the inherit fears that many who have never been exposed to the use of firearms in a positive light feel.

Smith & Wesson's Jay Bathgate works with MA 5th Suffolk Rep Carlos Henriquez (center) and his aide Daniel Tavares (right)

The day began with an introduction and welcome from GOAL's Director of Education Jon Green, who then gave a safety briefing, followed by sending the attendees in groups off to the ranges.

On tap for the day were trap shooting, handgun shooting which ranged from .22 to S&W 500 Mag, and rifle shooting which also included a wide range of calibers, from .22 to Winchester .300 Mag.

On the line the attendees worked closely with an abundance of highly experienced instructors who showed them proper form, stressing safety, and good technique. It was truly amazing watching the many first time shooters progress in ability and confidence with those few hours of range time.

Rep Kim Ferguson (1st Worcester) keeps score at the trap match. Rep Peterson once again retained the State House championship.

At day's end, the many in attendance went home with a new perspective on what it means to be a firearms enthusiast, of those, many expressed interest in acquiring an LTC, and eventually their own firearms.

We at GOAL, consider that a huge success.

Thanks to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Smith & Wesson, Kahr Arms/Auto Ordnance, Savage Arms, Federal Ammunition, N. Leominster Rod & Gun, and all of our volunteers for ensuring the events great success.

Click here to see more on www.goal.org 

Most Americans have now heard that our government allowed drug cartels to illegally smuggle thousands of guns from the U.S. into Mexico. The National Rifle Association has relentlessly pursued the White House and Department of Justice (DOJ) about Fast and Furious for over a year, and the massive gun-rights organization has only increased its focus in recent months.  

But in addition to decrying the gun-smuggling activity, the NRA has been pushing for information regarding who knew what in the administration, and any related political objectives being pursued by Team Obama.  

Chris Cox, the NRA's chief lobbyist, declared at the organization's annual meeting in April: "The Obama administration poured gasoline on the raging fire of murder and mayhem on our southwest border. But to cover their tracks they tried to blame NRA members and the Second Amendment."  

• Old Colony S.A. - June 17th. Pembroke, MA hosting First Annual Massachusetts 5-Stand Championship.  Pre-registration necessary limited to 60 shooters.

  Fee: Adults $65.00 Juniors $35.00 includes lunch. Questions/Time Slotting contact Frank Sabo (w)781 740-0022 or (c) 339 206-6246

• Wrentham Sportsmen's Association - June 10 - Rimfire .22 Rifle.  Bench Rest (your rest or club's) $20.00 entry fee.
• Petersham Gun Club- Sporting Clays Course open Wednesdays at noon and 5:30, Sundays 9am to 1pm. New presentations every week. Trap- Sundays 2pm. Bow League starts May 2nd till September 1st. Hot Lunch served every Sunday for minimal fee.  Contact Parker Edson for more info.  
• Volunteers Needed to score Bay State Games Shotgun Events at N. Leominster Rod & Gun on Saturday June 23rd email Joe Colbert if you can help.  N. Leominster also has open to the public trap shooting every Thursday night from 6-9 pm.  Go shoot under the lights!    
• Marshfield Rod & Gun Club is proud to present a "Women On Target" shooting clinic. Saturday July 21, 2012 - 8:15am to 4:30pm.  Please contact Dave Greenwood at Dvdgrnwd@hotmail.com to register or for information    
• Leominster Sportsman's Club - Service Rifle Match - 9am - Sunday June 10th    You'll need your battle rifle, historic or modern, with 40 rounds in clips/mags. It's  "sustained" fire, 40 shots in 5 minutes at 100 yards at SR-1 targets.  Shoot from any standard position you like best. Cost is $10.    Though it's a fun shoot, the club would like to help honor the Brave Men who died in the Defense of Freedom. Instead of prizes, proceeds will be donated to the Johnny Ro Veteran's Park  
• Harvard Sportsman's Club - Spring/Summer Biathlon Series - Race Fee is $10.00
  Race Dates: Sunday, May 20, Sunday, June 24, Sunday, July 15, Sunday, August 5.  Please contact Chris Li with any questions.
  
  Race Day Itinerary: 8am - Set Up / 8:45am to 9:30am - Registration / 9am - Zero and warm up / 10am - Race Starts
  
  Run course: It will be the standard run course WITHOUT the out and back for men that
  we've done in years past.
  
  Bike Course: Those that want to do the bike option, will do 1 lap around the tree
  farm for novice and 2 for expert.
  
  Course of Fire:
  - Match Class, will shoot 2 stages prone and 2 stages offhand. Each
  stage to be followed by 1 lap.
  - Youth/Novice class will shoot all 4 stages prone. Each stage to be
  followed by 1 lap.
  
  Prizes: This will be a points series race and I prizes will be given to the
  series winners for each gender:
  Match Class
  1st - Swix Team CT2 Ski Poles
  2nd - Casco Nordic Shields
  3rd - Salomon Ski Bag, Drink Holder and Skadi Boot Dock System
  
  Youth/Novice
  1st - Oakley Sunglasses, not sure which ones I'll be getting
  2nd - Tifosi Sunglasss, not sure which ones I'll be getting
  3rd - Salomon Ski Bag, Drink Holder and Skadi Boot Dock System

If your club has an open to the public event you would like to promote, please email the info to mike@goal.org