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October 25, 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

  

  • Chapter 180 Report Card - 15 Years of Failure.  See below for the full report.
  • New 2014 Training Dates, check the GOAL Training section below
  • Board of Directors Meeting - GOAL HQ - Open to GOAL Members Only.
    2013 Schedule: November 14. All meetings start at 6:30pm
  • The Lucky 20 Raffle, 20 Guns - 20 Chances to Win! Support GOAL and you might win a great gun!  Scroll down for more information!
  • Follow GOAL on Social Media! Click the logos below and get the newest news first.
     

 

Chapter 180 - 15 Years of Failure 

Chapter 180's 15 Year Report Card: Massachusetts Gun Laws Receive Failing Grades

 

It is time for Massachusetts to stop protecting bad law and start protecting good citizens!

 

The passing of Chapter 180 by the Massachusetts legislature has left the citizens of the Commonwealth in a mess of ever increasing violent crime and indecipherable laws as written. With this in mind and with it being the 15th anniversary of the legislation GOAL submits this report card showing the intent of the legislation, the effect and our grade.

 

For more information with supporting links please click here.

 

Chapter 180 report card - GOAL Grades the Massachusetts Legislatures chapter 180 - acts of 1998
 

 

Women on Target

We've had great groups over the last week, thank you to everyone at the Nimrod League of Holden and Nauset Rod & Gun Club for making these great classes possible!

 

Nimrod group photo

 

 

 

Nauset group photo

 

 

 

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. 


 

 

Please Support Rep. Humason Candidate for State Senate

 

Election Day is November 5th, just over two weeks away!

 

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: New Dates 
GOAL Training, take a class today and support GOAL

We've added new dates for select 2014 classes. Including: Basic Pistol, Utah Non-Resident CCW, Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading and Precision Rifle Reloading with Jim Finnerty.

 

Also, we still have openings for our ever popular Art of Concealed Carry on December 5th, NRA Basic Pistol Course on December 17 and Intro to the Modern Sporting Rifle/AR15 on November 5th Don't miss out!

 

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. 
  • 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!  

  • Wrentham Sportsmen's Association - November 3 - Military Rifle (Keith's Shoot) Sling Allowed - $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: GO RED SOX!
 
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Thank you for reading the Friday News, remember, this email and everything GOAL does is made possible by our membership.  If you are not a member, please get in the fight and join GOAL
 
Sincerely,
 
Mike Sweeney
Communications Manager
Gun Owners' Action League