Now going to over 17,600 people every week! 
September 27, 2013
Gun Owners' Action League.
We are the largest civil rights organization in Massachusetts and   
we have been part of the fabric of Massachusetts since 1974
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GOAL News - Events and More

  

  • Board of Directors Meeting - GOAL HQ - Open to GOAL Members Only.
    2013 Schedule: October 17, November 14. All meetings start at 6:30pm
  • Crushing Clays, great turnout! We had over 60 Junior Shooters breaking clays, great job by all! 
  • Follow GOAL on Social Media! Click the logos below and get the newest news first.
     

 

GOAL Needs Volunteers - Topsfield Fair and Office
State LogoCan you help us?
 
Each year, GOAL is fortunate enough to be provided a booth at the Topsfield Fair. Our booth is located in the Sportsman's Building, and is provided courtesy of the Essex County League of Sportsmen.

Exposure at the Fair gives GOAL the opportunity to talk with thousands of attendees. Some are familiar with GOAL and are members. Others we talk with have no knowledge of firearms and their many purposes.

 

With limited office staff, GOAL depends on volunteers to help us at this Fair.

 

This year the Fair will be held from October 4 - October 14, open from 10am to 11pm. GOAL usually sets up four-hour shifts for volunteers. Volunteers MUST be GOAL members in good standing. If you can help us, please email Angela at  [email protected]

Crushing Clays Great Turnout!
   

2013 Crushing Clays Junior Trap Championship - 60+ Junior Competitors Turn Out For A Great Day of Shooting

 

Sponsored by Gun Owners' Action League and the North Leominster Rod & Gun Club

 

GOAL would like to thank Chris Errington, and everyone at North Leominster Rod & Gun Club for all of their hard work, making the competition the success that it is.

 

Here's a few photos from the day.

Group Photo, it was a gorgeous day!
High Shooters from each class with their hardware, the top 9 were: Group A: Tanner Gariepy, Bob Richter, Chip Rollins.  Group B: Sergey Dushkin, Matt Corbett, Jeremy Sickles.  Group C: Alex Kusick, Elizabeth Tanner, Bob Sullivan.
James Diaz shot 25 straight for the first time and his team redecorated his hat to celebrate his achievement!

GOAL Education: Upcoming Classes
GOAL Training, take a class today and support GOAL

Don't let Fall 2013 go by without taking a class! Featuring new classes like Everyday Carry (EDC) Skills & Knowledge plus lots of new dates for our most popular offerings including: Art of Concealed Carry, Intro to IDPA, and Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading with Jim Finnerty.

 

Click here to view the schedule - class listing.   

 

To register for any course, call Angela Fisher at 508-393-5333 ext 20.

Club Events

 

  • Second Amendment Sisters - 12th Annual Ladies Instructional Shoot - October 12th - 8:30am to 3:30pm - Braintree Rifle & Pistol Club.   Ladies must pre-register - Cost is $40 - TO REGISTER: Send a check with name, address, tel #, email and experience level (none, beginner, rusty, etc.) to: SAS of MA, PO Box 66248, Newton, MA 02466. Please make checks payable to Second Amendment Sisters, Inc. Please be sure to include your email address so we can confirm your registration.  Questions?  call 1-877-683-1717 or email Lynne at '[email protected]  
  • Leominster Sportsman's Club - CELEBRATE NATIONAL HUNTING & FISHING DAYThe Leominster Sportsman's Club invites you to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day at their annual "NRA Day" from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 (rain or shine), followed by the club's barbecue at 1455 Elm St. - Cost is $5 (first 30 will get an NRA sports t-shirt). There will be a safety lesson, 22 rifles, pistols, shotguns, muzzleloaders, archery, and the pond is open for fishing. This event is open to adults, children, members and non-members, new shooters or old pros. For info contact Art O'Leary at (978) 537-2642 or [email protected] http://www.quaboagsportsmensclub.com.
  • Chicopee Sportsmen's Club - Pin & Plate Shoots - All shoots are 10 rounds only -  10/6,10/27 - All matches start at 9:00 am - info: Call Walt at 413-536-5695 or www.chicopeesportsmensclub.com
  • Monument Beach Sportsmen's Club - Range Safety Officer Course - Sunday, 27 October 2013 - 

    Start time at 8AM and runs until 5PM - cost is $100 includes Student Packet, course materials, coffee, refreshments, etc. $25 deposit is fully refundable as long as the Student Packet is returned.

    Class size will be limited.For more info and to register, 508-367-1665, [email protected]�  .22LR Rifle Shoots - 3rd Saturday of each month February thru November - 8:30 am start - $10.00 registration fee - click here for more information.  

  • The Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club's SCTP trap shooting program This competitive shotgun program is for youth shooters, no experience necessary, in grades 5 thru 12. Please contact Steve Stella, Tewksbury SCTP Head Coach at [email protected] or call 978-328-2120 for more info. The team is waiting to meet you!  

  • The Northeast High Power League Test your ability to hold tight groups at distances of 100 yards and up! These matches are a great challenge, try one this year!  Click here to view the full schedule with contact info. 
  • Wrentham Sportsmen's Association - October 6 - Pistol - Center Fire - $20.00 entry fee. 1:00 pm start.   
  • Petersham Gun Club - Sporting Clays course open every Wednesday at 12 noon. Sundays open 10am till 1pm. Hot lunch served every Sunday. Contact   [email protected].

If your club has an open to the public event you would like to promote, please email the info to [email protected] 

Final Thought: Just the Facts...
We've been running some facts on our social media this week as we are sick of seeing those who wish to infringe upon our freedom posting bogus facts.  Here's a few of the most popular.

Real facts, real statistics.

Fact: Massachusetts gun laws are unconstitutional and violate your civil rights.

Fact: Massachusetts gun laws do not improve public safety.

Fact: Since the Massachusetts legislature passed the "nation's toughest gun laws" in 1998, violent crime has risen by nearly 200%.

Fact: Since 1998, when MA passed the "nation's toughest gun laws" a majority of states have made it easier for law abiding citizens to purchase/possess/carry firearms. The result? Violent crime has dropped in those states and across the country. Yet, here in MA it continues to increase. Coincidence? We think not.

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Sincerely,
 
Mike Sweeney
Communications Manager
Gun Owners' Action League