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April 10, 2015  
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2015 GOAL Cup Trap Shoot - Sign Up Today           
April 19th - Southborough Rod & Gun Club - Click image for more information.
GOAL Shoot-B-Q  Join Us For a Great Day of Fun!                 
Save the date!  GOAL Shoot-B-Q Bash - Saturday June 20, 2015 - Hopkinton Sportsmen's Association - Our original "Firearms, Food & Fun" bash is back with a new twist that you won't want to miss!  Click image below for more information.

 

  

 

Volunteers Needed at GOAL H.Q.            

Can you help us out?   

 

We need volunteers next week at the GOAL office, on Tues, Wed, or Thursday between 9:00AM - 4:00PM to help with some light office work. If you can help out please contact Tara McGrath - [email protected]. All help, even if it's just an hour is greatly appreciated!

 

Click here to read GOAL's alert page with links to media coverage. 

Edgartown Backs Down
Edgartown selectmen remove anti-rights article from town meeting warrant.

Great news! We just received word that the Edgartown Board of Selectmen have removed the anti-rights article 50 from the town warrant, no reason was given. Thank you to all that took the time to contact them and took action and thanks to the Edgartown officials for choosing to protect freedom.

Hopefully Yarmouth will see the light and follow suit, see below

Here's an article covering the story.
Yarmouth Alert *Reminder - Town Meeting May 2*

New info:  The proponents of the anti-rights article have started a Facebook page , note that they admit in a recent post that there is no problem and no record of there every being a problem, yet, he wishes to pass laws anyways.  

 

Please attend town meeting and stop this nonsense. If you are a Yarmouth/Cape Cod resident, please attend Yarmouth's town meeting on May 2nd & vote NO on the article filed which would force Bass River Club to cease shooting on club property, would make the lawful discharge of a firearm on private property illegal and would zone out hunting in many areas.

 

If you are a Yarmouth resident please attend the town meeting, if you know a Yarmouth resident, please let them know about this issue.

Big Bang Annual Raffle - Drawing Next Week!               

Please note, above photos are representative and not actual photos of prize items.  All state and federal laws apply.
GOAL Notes                

  • Sell that Safe Queen and Benefit GOAL: Do you have guns that are taking up room in your safe? Maybe you want to sell a few lesser quality guns to buy a higher quality gun or optic. Your old gun can become someone else's new gun. GOAL can help! Let GOAL sell your items on consignment. We can list your items on various online auctions or help get them into the hands of other GOAL members. GOAL as a Federally licensed firearms dealer can handle all the paperwork, advertising and shipping of your items. You can donate as much of the net profit to GOAL as you would wish and know that you are helping to regain our rights in the Commonwealth. Please contact Jon Green at 508-393-5333 ext 21 or [email protected] for more information.
  • Can you help some kids out?  Thirteen Glen Urquhart School students will be heading to Louisville, KY on May 8 to shoot at the National Archery Tournament in the Schools Program.  They will be the first team of archers from New England to participate in this world record setting event. They need help raising funds, if you can help them out stop by the North Beverly Panera on Wednesday, April 22nd from 4-8pm and make a purchase with this flier to help our team raise funds for the trip.

  • This weekend!  Gun Owners' Action League and the Nauset Rod & Gun Club are proud to present an Introduction to the Scholastic Pistol Program - Sunday April 12, 2015 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM - All equipment is supplied so no need to bring yours!Welcome to the exciting world of action pistol speed shooting, a sport like no other and offering an absolutely "level playing field" across genders and age. Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is the national governing body for youth speed shooting on steel targets, offering kids from 12 years old through college the opportunity to safely participate in our exciting team-based Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP) - a sport that can truly be enjoyed for lifetime.  Like all the sports SSSF offers, SPP is designed to instill in young people a set of personal values or character traits for fair play, compassionate understanding, individual responsibility, sportsmanship, self-discipline, and personal commitment. As the sport itself, these qualities will stay with them throughout their lifetimes, helping each young athlete reach his or her full potential. * Our athletes compete in a centerfire and/or a rimfire division. Targets are steel circle or rectangular plates. All courses of fire are timed events. Click here for more information.

     

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

Outdoor/Sportsmen's News - Events              
  • Beyond BOW Turkey Hunting Seminar and Guided Hunt - Register today, space is limited! April 11 and May 4, 2015 -  The Beyond BOW Turkey Hunting Seminar and Hunt Program is designed for adult women who are new to turkey hunting and want to learn more about it. New women participants may sign up for just the turkey hunting seminar or both the seminar and guided hunt. First-time hunt participants must attend the seminar. Registration preference will be given to new participants. Returning participants are strongly encouraged to sign up for both the seminar and hunt.  More info.
  • Are you between the ages of 12 - 17?  Learn to turkey hunt!  Sign up today for young adult turkey hunt program!

  • April 10: Spring Eagle Count, Statewide - MassWildlife is preparing for its Spring Eagle Count, scheduled for April 10. In the case of bad weather, the backup survey date is April 17. The goal for the survey is to document active eagle nests and identify any banded birds throughout the state. This will be done by checking nests that have been used in previous years and searching for new nests in areas where recent eagle activity has been reported or where the habitat seems especially good for breeding eagles.  When eagles are observed, remember to look for any bands on the legs.  Banded eagles will have a coded color-band (states use different colors) that is often readable either using binoculars or high resolution photography. If you would like to participate in this count, please contact Andrew Vitz at (508) 389- 6394 or [email protected] 

  • April 15: Bald Eagle Restoration, Concord - Drew Vitz, MassWildlife State Ornithologist will give a presentation in the Ransome Room at Concord Academy, 166 Main Street in Concord at 7:30 P.M. This talk is part of a series of lectures sponsored by the Conservation Consortium, a cooperative venture of Concord's three high schools. This event is free and open to the public.

  • May 2: Snow Pond Family Fishing Festival, Charlton - This event is in cooperation with the Charlton Conservation Department at Snow Pond in Charlton (12 Cemetery Road) from 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. This is a free, non-competitive, family friendly, learn to fish event. Bring your fishing equipment, or borrow ours- limited equipment and bait will be provided.*Open to the public - Contact Todd Girard at 508-248-2247 or [email protected] for more information.

Club Events
  • Cape Ann Sportsman Club is holding As-Issued Military Clinics on  May 10, July 26, Sept. 20 and Nov. 29, 2015.  The location of the range is: Cape Ann Sportsman Club in Gloucester, MA. For more information contact Norm Borge at [email protected]
  • Haverhill Hound Rod and Gun Club 10 Larch Road, Bradford / Haverhill MA - 40 yard shotgun patterning clinic for turkey hunters test your choice of ammo and chokes - Saturday April 11th and Saturday April 18th from 10:00am-12:00pm.  Cost is $10.00.  Please bring your own turkey targets or cardboard. Monthly public steel plate shoots on the pistol range starting on Saturday April 11th from 11:00am-2:00pm. $10.00/day or a 5 day discount card for $40.00.  All calibers from .22 through .45ACP (No Magnum ammunition and S&W 500 / Minimum velocity of 800 fps for all ammunition) Black Powder Pistol Shoot - last Saturday of each month from 9:00am-11:00am. 8:30am set up and warm up. Shoot clays mounted to cardboard targets at 25 yards. Cost  $10.00 next is Saturday April 25th.  GOAL Legal Update - Mass Gun Law with Jon Green on Wednesday May 13th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm.  Cost $10.00 for materials. Please RSVP to Collin Norton at 978-994-4030 or [email protected] - Open to the public. Please see our RSO event calendar at www.hhrg.org for more upcoming public events. 
  • Auburn Sportsman's Club - Game Dinner on Saturday, April 25th from Noon until 5pm. The Game Dinner is open to the public and menu includes venison, bear, salmon, pulled pork, cherry stones, and an assortment of deep fried treats, i.e., turkey and more. Tickets are limited.  Donation is $25 per person for this "All You Can Eat" meal and can be purchased in the lounge at the Auburn Sportsman's Club.  The Game Dinner will be held in the hall at the Auburn Sportsman's Club located at 50 Elm Street, Auburn, MA 01501.  The hall is handicap-accessible and parking is free.  For further info, call the Auburn Sportsman's Club at 508.832.6492.
  • Harvard Sportsmen's Club - Babes With Bullets Women's Handgun Shooting Camp - July 31 thru Aug 2 For all levels and abilities - Cost includes instruction, range fees, housing, lunch, use of S&W M&P handguns, belts, holsters, etc. Cost of ammo not included. For more info and to register: www.BabeswithBullets.com - Questions?  Call, text or email Cynthia (BWB alum) [email protected]
  • Monument Beach Sportsman's Club - Annual Sportsman's Show April 11 & 12.  This event brings together vendors and exhibitors from shooting, fishing, outdoors activities and archery specialties in one venue.  Entry fee $10- per person.  Military personnel in uniform FREE.
  • Wrentham Sportsman's Association - April 12 - Shotgun (Turkey - No Slugs), April 26 - Pistol (rim fire) - $20.00 entry fee. 1:00 pm start.
  • Uxbridge Rod & Gun Club - Sunday Morning Trap - 10:00 AM start time, runs year round, join in for a great time!
  • High Power Rifle Shooting, at Reading Rifle and Revolver - the ONLY 600yd range in the Massachusetts has a full schedule for both "Across the Course" NRA and CMP matches as well as NRA "Mid-Range Prone" matches, for the upcoming 2015 season. You don't need to be a member to participate in the matches.Go to: http://readinghighpower.com/ for complete schedule and match results. If you have questions please contact the High Power Director at, [email protected]
  • New England Airgun - Thursday Night  Break Barrel Air Gun shoot.  Competition includes 3 rounds of shooting in standing - sitting - kneeling positions. Bring your own or Rent/Purchase onsite  7pm - 9pm.  Entry is $15. Lead-Free ammo required and available onsite. New England Airgun Inc, 188 Central St, Hudson Ma 01749, 978.567.6970 - www.NewEnglandAirgun.com
  • Lowell Sportsmen's Club - Trap & Skeet: every Sunday at 1pm and Wednesday at 10am, $3/round    
  • Petersham Gun Club - Sporting Clays course open every Sunday year round, we shoot at 10am and finish by 1pm.  Winter League starts February 1st and runs 12 weeks. Contact [email protected] for more information.

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

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Last Word: Thanks for the last word!
Thank you Boston Globe for giving us the last word regarding John Rosenthal's smear campaign against GOAL and our members:

From last week's Friday News Email as seen in the Globe: "Stop Handgun Violence, with a long track history of sponsoring signs featuring outright lies, statistical manipulation, and provocative imagery designed to elicit an emotional response, was recently forced to find a new home for their false messaging," the e-mail said."

Link to story.

 

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Mike Sweeney
Communications Manager
Gun Owners' Action League