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October 18, 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

  

  • Friday News on a Monday?  We had technical difficulties on Friday which we were not made aware of until this morning.  We apologize for the delay!  
  • Board of Directors Meeting - GOAL HQ - Open to GOAL Members Only.
    2013 Schedule: November 14. All meetings start at 6:30pm
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The Lucky 20 Raffle is Back!

 

Enter and YOU might win a UTS-15 12ga Shotgun (stock photo, not actual gun)

GOAL's Lucky 20 Raffle is back - 20 Guns - 20 Chances to win!

 

 

 

 

The Lucky 20 Raffle is unique in that each ticket purchased has up to 20 chances to win.

The GOAL Lucky 20 Raffle is a great way to support GOAL's continuing mission to protect and defend freedom in Massachusetts while giving you an opportunity to win some great guns!

 

Here is the list of guns: 

  1. UTS-15 12ga Shotgun
  2. Anderson Arms AM15 .223 Rifle
  3. S&W 686 .357 Revolver
  4. S&W M442 .38 Revolver
  5. Kahr Arms P9 9mm Pistol
  6. Ruger LC9 9mm Pistol
  7. Sig Sauer 1911 .45ACP Pistol
  8. Walther P22 .22 Pistol
  9. S&W 1911 .45 ACP Pistol
  10. Rossi Circuit Judge .45/.410 Rifle
  11. Cricket 240B .22 Rifle
  12. S&W MP15-22 .22 Rifle
  13. Magnum Research .22 Rifle
  14. Mossberg ATR 30-06 Rifle
  15. Savage M11 .243 Rifle
  16. Savage MKII .22 Rifle
  17. Auto Ordnance M1 Carbine .30 Rifle
  18. Ruger 10/22 .22 Rifle
  19. Remington 870 20ga Shotgun
  20. Mossberg TR O/U 12ga Shotgun
Tickets are also available for purchase in person at GOAL 361 W. Main St. Northboro MA. 01532 

or via phone, 508-393-5333

 

Cost $10 per ticket 3/$20 or 10/$50. There is no limit to the amount of tickets you may purchase. Drawing will be held at noon on 12/27/2013 Winning tickets will be put back in the barrel for a chance to be drawn again.

 

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 in Worcester, MA. Firearms may be shipped to another FFL at winner's expense. Please note that we can not send ticket stubs as it is a violation of federal law.

Join GOAL - Now More Than Ever

This e-mail and everything we do is made possible by GOAL Members. If you find information in this e-mail, or anything we do to be helpful, please consider joining, supporting, and or donating to GOAL.

 

"Protecting Your Freedom Begins Here"
Why You Should Join GOAL: Every intrusion on our Second Amendment Rights is an intrusion on all rights. The Constitutional rights and freedoms that you enjoy - and may take for granted - are becoming more fragile each day. Secure your rights for yourself, your family and future generations.

Join GOAL and become part of the solution today. 


 

 

Volunteer Help Needed!

GOAL Members, we need a hand!    State Logo

 

If you can volunteer some time next week doing some light office work at GOAL's HQ, 361 W. Main St. Northboro MA.  01532 we would greatly appreciate it.

 

We are looking for volunteer help during normal office hours M - F 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

 

You MUST be a GOAL member to volunteer.

 

If you have some time please contact Tara McGrath via e-mail, [email protected].

 

Thanks you in advance!

Flashback to 1998
Doing some research this week and came across this article posted shortly after Chapter 180 became law.  Very interesting read in hindsight, the author predicted many of the results of that disastrous bit of legislation.

The Dark Side of the Gun Control Act of 1998

The Massachusetts Legislature increases taxes and bureaucracy, while threatening the safety of women and minorities 

by Eric Darbe

January 13 -- This past summer Governor Paul Cellucci signed into law the most far-reaching gun law in the history of the United States.

Under the law:
  • The poor and minorities have been disproportionately affected
  • Women now find it more difficult to defend themselves
  • Governmental bureaucracy and power has been expanded
  • Taxes on gun owners have dramatically increased
  • Gun dealers could be forced to close their businesses
  • An unpopular minority group, gun owners, have had their rights sacrificed to the will of the fashionable anti-gun majority
One state Representative, Nancy Flavin (D-Easthampton) said of the new law, "Those people (law-abiding gun owners) legitimately felt they were being attacked by this, that they were literally being singled out and treated as criminals and that's a very legitimate viewpoint." 
The act's sponsor, state Senator Cheryl Jacques (D-Needham) bragged, "This legislation will give Massachusetts the toughest gun control law in the country."

She, and other anti-gun advocates, argue that the act protects our children from gun accidents while still allowing for the ownership of firearms. Others believe that the Massachusetts' political establishment has turned its back on the founding fathers by passing legislation to restrict a right which was once thought essential to the preservation of liberty.

Supreme Court News
MILLER: Supreme Court to decide if buying a gun for a lawful person is a 'straw purchase' 

The Supreme Court decided Tuesday to hear the case of a Virginia man who bought a gun for his uncle and was then convicted of committing a "straw purchase." The high court will determine whether it is a crime to buy a gun with the intent to resell to another lawful person. 

 

Arguments for Abramski v. United States will take place in January.  Bruce Abramski, a retired police officer, bought a handgun for his elderly uncle because he could get it at discount as former law enforcement. Mr. Abramski checked the box on the federal background check form that said he was the "actual buyer."


Under federal law, handgun sales across state lines have to go through a federal firearms licensee. So, after buying the firearm in Virginia, Mr. Abramski drove to gun store in his uncle's hometown in Pennsylvania. His uncle filled out the federal background check forms, paid fees and the transfer was approved. 
 
Please Support Rep. Humason Candidate for State Senate

 

Attention: The MA state Democrat party is working very hard to ensure voter turn out in the Second Hampden & Hampshire District general election for State Senate in order to derail GOAL Member and current State Representative Don Humason  from gaining the open State Senate seat.

Please do everything you can to support Rep. Humason in his campaign and encourage every eligible voter to cast a ballot on Tuesday November 5.  You can donate to his campaign by clicking here.  Please send him a donation today!

As many of you know the Massachusetts State Senate is incredibly out of balance.  Thirty six of the forty senate seats are currently held by Democrats.  They would love to make it 37.  

 

Please do all you can to support Rep. Humason, go to your clubs, talk to your friends and neighbors, make sure that everyone you know will cast a ballot on November 5, 2013 for Rep. Humason.

 

Thank you.

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

 

  • Fitchburg Sportsmen's Club - Trap shoots on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. These are open to the public - the Club is located at 289 Rindge State Road, (Route 119), Ashburnham, MA. For  more information please contact Keith Maynard via email [email protected]. We usually have some hamburgers and hodogs available along with soda for purchase at a very reasonable price. 
  • Chicopee Sportsmen's Club - Pin & Plate Shoots - All shoots are 10 rounds only -  10/27 - All matches start at 9:00 am - info: Call Walt at 413-536-5695 or www.chicopeesportsmensclub.com

  • 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 - Rifle, Center Fire, Bench rest  (Your Rest or Club Rest) - $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
Fact: Because my town issues a class A LTC for "all lawful purposes" I can legally carry my handgun - concealed, in any city/town in Massachusetts, including many towns where the Chief of Police will not issue an all lawful purpose license to the residents of that city/town. 
 
This is one of many ridiculous aspects of the current licensing system in Massachusetts.

There is no equal application of the law. 
 
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Sincerely,
 
Mike Sweeney
Communications Manager
Gun Owners' Action League