The GOAL Podcast is a Second Amendment podcast focused in Massachusetts. We discuss law, regulation, liberty and the efforts of Gun Owners' Action League to protect and preserve 2A rights for the citizens of the Commonwealth, as well as other firearms related topics.
The boss joins us to talk about the doings at the NRA Annual Meeting and the Massachusetts Firearms Control Advisory Board. Also, news and Supreme Court updates.
National Rifle Association CEO/EVP Doug Hamlin, Lt. Col. Allen B. West, Executive Director for The American Constitutional Rights Union and host of the Steadfast and Loyal podcast, Cam Edwards of Bearing Arms and Cam & Co., and Jared Yanis, host of Guns & Gadgets, all join us for GOAL's commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Concord and Lexington, and the opening of the American Revolution.
Catching up with John Petrolino, the Pen Patriot, on news and the outlook for the 2A. Also court news, history, and more!
Removing the power of appeal from the ATF? Also, new approved firearms roster entries, Duncan v. Bonta, case updates, and April 1775 right around the corner!
Jim Wallace joins us with initial reactions to the Comm v. Donnell SJC ruling, as well as "Firearms Technology Board" testimony, case updates, and more!
Our conversation with NRA 2nd VP Mark Vaughan on the current doings and future of the NRA, plus 5th Circuit news and more 1775 history
Are we about to see a microstamping requirement in Massachusetts? Also, Trump's 2A executive order, news, and the next installment in our 250th anniversary of 1775 series.
Jim Wallace joins in to update us on the upcoming board elections and doings at the NRA. Also, news, and more history in the run-up to April 1775
GOAL's Mike Harris Joins us for a rundown of GOAL's first set of legislation filings for 2025. Also, SCOTUS updates, more erroneous "guidance", this time from a lawyer advising LE, and revisiting some history in the run up to the 250th anniversary of April 1775.
Without much fanfare, Congress passes an omnibus outdoor package that increases public range access. Plus more lawfare from the antis, and parsing out some important "statistics."
GOAL's own Jim Wallace joins us to talk about the reconstituted FCAB, under the new Chapter 135 regime and what it might mean for gun owners in Massachusetts. Also, news, case updates, and more!
The pieces continue to fall as Trump names more picks that could impact our 2A rights. Also, some news about pending court cases, and holiday gift ideas for 2024!
EOPSS sends yet another "guidance" memo deepening the Ch. 135 confusion. Also, election 2024 fallout, and more 2A news from SCOTUS and elsewhere!
Kerrie Ann joins us to talk about GOAL's club outreach and women's programs, and Gun Rights Policy conference awarding GOAL the 2024 Grassroots Organization of the Year. Also, a surprising suitability ruling out of Boston, and news.
Mike Harris joins us to talk 2024 elections on the state and federal levels. Also, some 2A SCOTUS updates, other news, and more!
Jim Wallace joins us to talk about Gov. Healey's sudden "emergency" preamble to Ch. 135 and what it means for MA residents. Also, updates on court cases, local and national 2A news, and more!
The MA legislature has made changes to Ch. 135 training requirements in the dead of night. Also, updates on GOAL efforts, and other news.
We're on location at Cape Gun work with Toby and Jessica to discuss the referendum process for getting Ch. 135 on the ballot for repeal. Don't forget to sign the petition! Find a place to sign it at fightbackma.org!
GOAL's Executive Director Jim Wallace joins us with some updates to the recently-signed Chapter 135 (H.4885). Also, we talk about the referendum effort, plus news and more!
Cam Edwards, longtime 2A journalist, editor at Bearing Arms, and host of Cam & Co. joins us to talk about the current 2A situation in Massachusetts, as well as across the country.
++ This content was recorded before Massachusetts signed the anti-rights bill h.4885. Please stay tuned to the GOAL Podcast and goal.org for updates and news on our pending lawsuits! ++ This time on The GOAL Podcast, local and national news updates, the Rust shooting Ccse, constitutional carry, and more!
SPECIAL EPISODE: In this special release of the Goal Podcast: GOAL Executive Director Jim Wallace, and GOAL Director of Education and Training Jon Green join us with their reactions to the passage of the anti-rights bill H.4885 in Massachusetts. Help spread the word and check out goal.org for updates and plans for the fight ahead.
Donald Trump survives an attempt on his life. Also, RNC updates, gun policy ramifications, NRA case updates and more! **Note: This content was recorded before the MA legislature released their anti-right bill language. Stay tuned to The GOAL Podcast and GOAL.org for breaking updates and analysis.**
The US Surgeon General has invented a "firearms public health emergency." Also, the Supreme Court finishes its term on some important decisions, and send many more back to lower courts for re-hearing. Listen in and tell your friends!
Mike Harris joins us to talk about SCOTUS overturning the federal bump stock ban. Also, MA bills in process, news, and more!
GOAL's Executive Director Jim Wallace Joins us with an eyewitness report on the goings on at NRA Annual Meeting and leadership transition. Also, two anti-rights bills are suddenly on the move in the MA legislature, local court news, and more!
Are HOA's the new anti-rights targets? Also, looking at suppressors in the modern world, NRA Annual Meeting news, Supreme Court, and more!
Mike Harris joins us to talk about the atrocious method by which the anti-rights MA Legislature has come to this point, and the launch of GOAL's Process Matters initiative. Also, updates, new, and a Drill of the Month!
A roundup of some 2A current events, a new case to be heard by the Supreme Court, and more!
Conversation with co-founder and owner of Cape Gun Works, broadcaster, podcaster, and 2A advocate, Toby Leary!
Sitting down with Jon Green, GOAL's Director of Education and Training on topics ranging from the Governor's Challenge to Prevent Suicide, ongoing legislation, hunting, and much more!
The MA Legislature has chosen the members of the H.4139 conference committee. Also, SCOTUS updates, the RUST shooting, and much more!
The MA Legislature's attack on our rights lurches forward. Also, looking at the NRA trial verdict, SCOTUS updates, and more!
GOAL's Jim Wallace joins us to talk about the recent MA Senate bill and gearing up for the fight moving forward. Also, SHOT 2024 is in the books, plus Suck State news and more!
The MA Senate has released their terrible gun grab bill in response to the House's terrible gun grab bill. We're touching on some of the bill's worst items in this episode with GOAL's Director of Public Polic Mike Harris, and NAAGA Massachusetts' Nolan Howard. CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS and put this nonsense to bed!
Special Guest Matt from Hunt Fish New England podcast joins us in studio! Also, Wayne LaPierre is stepping down from the NRA, and other news!
2024 is rolling and we've got plenty to watch out for! Also, the US District Court has issued a preliminary injunction ruling on NAGR v. Campbell, the challenge to the Mass. AWB, also news and a new Drill of the Month!
In this Episode, GOAL's Executive Director Jim Wallace joins us to look back on a pretty eventful year in Massachusetts, and what might be in store for 2024. Also, typical maneuvering from anti-gun states, and more!
GOAL staff testifies on 56 gun bills before the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. Also, looking at Federal anti-gun proposals, court updates, industry news, and more!
The ATF's pistol brace rule is enjoined by a federal judge and MA AG Cambell inaugurates a new "Gun Violence Prevention Group." Also, our 2023 holiday gift ideas with special guest and friend of the podcast Moe Palmer!
Join us as we catch up on the several 2A cases coming before the Supreme Court. Also, Hornady's new .22 ARC, other industry news, and taking a look at where the 2024 Presidential candidates claim to stand on 2A rights.
H.4139, the civil rights attack formerly known as hd.4420/4607/4090/4135 has been amended, passed, and engrossed by the state House of Representatives. Jim and Mike from GOAL join us to talk about implications, and to break down the slimy, underhanded, backdoor political machinations that Speaker Mariano and Rep. Day engaged in to slam the bill through.
The Commonwealth has launched its second full attack on our civil rights in recent months. GOAL's Jon Green and Mike Harris join us in studio to talk about the mess that is hd.4607, the related public hearing sham, and implications for Massachusetts' peaceable gun owners. Strong language warning.
Joe Biden's latest bone thrown to his anti-gun allies: "Office of Gun Violence Prevention", a.k.a. the Ministry of Gun Control. Also, a new ATF rule proposal, updates on news, and much more!
Joining us is John Petrolino, The Pen Patriot. Widely published 2A journalist and advocate, longtime friend of GOAL, catching up and talking about a few of the big current 2A news stories.
GOAL's 2023 Freedom Rally was a great event, but this fight is not over! Also, looking up statistics for yourself, new guns on the Approved Firearms Roster, news, and more!
In this episode we examine two recent 2A decisions, also prep for hunting season, more HD4420, GOAL's Freedom Celebration rally and more!
Updates on HD.4420 status, your efforts have helped delay this awful bill! Also, GOAL and Supreme Court updates, news and more!
On location at Cape Gun Works in Hyannis with Mike Harris, GOAL's Director of Public Policy, and Toby Leary, president and co-founder of Cape Gun Works, with updates and more discussion on the insane bill being pushed by the Massachusetts legislature, HD.4420. Don't miss this! Subscribe and tell your friends!
GOAL's Jim Wallace and Jon Green join us in studio to take apart the worst anti-civil liberties bill proposed in living memory here in Massachusetts. This is the one, folks. Please listen in, and spread the word to all your friends through any means you have, whether they are GOAL members or not. We must get the word out. Strong language warning.
For the 100th episode of The GOAL Podcast, we have the one and only Charlie Cook, YouTuber and podcaster of Riding Shotgun with Charlie, in the hot seat.
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