The GOAL Podcast - Official Podcast of Gun Owners' Action League
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Escher v. Noble / "ASF" Roster Update / News
AMM-Con and GRPC with Charlie Cook and GOAL's Mike Harris
NRA-ILA State Director Joe LoPorto
Ticks and Deer Herd Reduction on Martha's Vineyard / SCOTUS Combines two AWB Cases
Two Major 2A Decisions out of the Supreme Court!
Hunting Proposals Update / SCOTUS News & Headlines / The M16 Part II
Holly Sullivan and Mike Harris / New England Firearms Advocacy Conference
Rampage in Cambridge / CT Glock Ban / ATF Rules Rollback
Dr. Beth Alcazar - Educator, Writer, Mother, USCCA Editor-at-Large
PD "Loses" buyback guns / Mass FOPA Agrees with GOAL / The M14 Battle Rifle
Anti-Rights First Circuit Ruling / Recognizing the Basic Rights of our Servicemembers / The Legendary M1 Garand
S11 Ep 173GOAL's Jon Green on New Training Requirements / Hunting Law Updates / News
Jon Green joins up to talk about the last-minute training requirements for LTCs. Also, the Governor's proposed hunting law changes, news, and more
S11 Ep 172Catching up with GOAL's Mike Harris on Case Updates, News, and MA Training Requirements
Mike Harris joins us to talk about the New England Firearms Advocacy Conference, news, and MA's last-minute mishandling of the new LTC training requirements.
S11 Ep 171Supreme Court Does us No Favors / New Mexico and Minnesota / The M1903 Springfield
Vullo denied cert. at SCOTUS, what does this mean? Also, updates on gun laws out west, and having a look at the legendary M1903 Springfield.
S11 Ep 170DFW Hunting Hearings / Court Updates / Krag–Jørgensen
More upcoming Fish & Wildlife hearings on proposed rule changes, including bans on natural scents. Also, news, SCOTUS updates, and the Krag–Jørgensen service rifle
S11 Ep 169Wolford v. Lopez at SCOTUS / MA Hunting Regs "Listening Tour" / The 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle
In this episode, Hawaii's "Vampire Rule" is finally argued at the Supreme Court. Also, MA's sudden "listening tour" for hunting regs, discussion on carrying during a protest, and looking back at the 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle
S11 Ep 168Jim Wallace on GOAL's 2026 Outlook / NRA Updates
GOAL's Jim Wallace joins us to talk about current events, GOAL's plans for 2026, and some updates from the recent NRA Board meeting
S11 Ep 167SCOTUS Outlook for 2026 / NY Tries to Red Flag A Child / Approved Handgun Roster Update
In this episode we have case updates, a look at the Supreme Court landscape for 2026, new guns for the MA Approved Handgun Roster, and yes, New York State really did try to Red Flag an 11 year old girl!
S10 Ep 166Catching up with Jon Green, GOAL's Director of Education and Training
The one and only Jon Green joins us to talk hunting, training, Chapter 135 and more hunting!
S10 Ep 165ATF Director Nomination / SCOTUS and Case Updates / The Sharps Rifle
In this episode we have ATF and SCOTUS news, Silencer Shop lawsuit updates, news, and a look at the legendary Sharps Rifle
S10 Ep 164Halloween Hearing Redux / Legal Case Updates / Massachusetts Want to Take It Easy on Violent Criminals
Updates on cases in the SCOTUS Pipeline, proposed laws here in Massachusetts, and a CT Judge gets it wrong, plus news.
S10 Ep 163Rob Beckman on NRA Board Nom / MA's Ridiculous Answer to Hanlon / News and Updates
Instructor and Podcaster Rob Beckman joins us to talk about his candidacy for the upcoming NRA Board elections. Also, Massachusetts' ridiculous and totally on-brand response to the Hanlon case, plus USDOJ mag ban news and more.
S10 Ep 162Atty. Dan Hagan With Important MA Litigation Progress / Upcoming MA Legislative Hearing / Glock Makes Waves
Dan Hagan gives us some good news in the Culotta and Santana-Rodriguez cases. Also, the upcoming MA Legislative hearing of dozens of 2A bills, Glock's market shakeup, and news out of the Supreme Court.
S10 Ep 161CMP State Director Maureen Trickett / SCOTUS Hears Carry Ban Case / The 1841 Mississippi Rifle
Maureen Trickett, state director for the Civilian Marksmanship Program, joins to talk about the shooting sports and youth involvement. Also, the Supreme Court agrees to hear Hawaii's carry ban case, plus news, and the 1841 Mississippi Rifle.
S10 Ep 160Jim Wallace: Registration and other Ch. 135 Nonsense
Jim Wallace joins us with some upcoming Ch. 135 registrations provisions, plus updates and news.
S10 Ep 159New Approved Firearms roster / News and Updates / The Hall Breechloader
In this episode we have news and updates, a new Approved Firearms Roster, and continuing our series on U.S. service long guns.
S10 Ep 1582A Attorney Dan Hagan
2A attorney Dan Hagan joins us to answer some legal questions faced by your day-to-day Massachusetts gun owner. Plus news, updates with Jim, and more!
S10 Ep 157GOAL-backed Suitability Case at the SJC / Another Wrinkle for the P320 / Model 1814/1817 "Common" Rifle
The GOAL-backed Westbrook suitability case is headed for the Supreme Judicial Court. Also, The P320 saga gets another twist, more 2A news, and a look at the Model 1814/1817 "Common" rifle
S10 Ep 156MA Double Standard in Justice / The Deepening P320 Controversy / The Harper's Ferry 1803
Jim joins us to talk about Kyle Culotta, a veteran that MA has jailed on a paperwork violation. Also, the P320 saga gets still deeper, revisiting the Harper's Ferry 1803, and more.
S10 Ep 155GOAL's New Federal Litigation / The P320 Saga Continues / More Left Coast Antigun Shenanigans
GOAL is ramping up for federal litigation on "assault-style firearms" and license delays. Also, more anti state nonsense laws, P320 developments, and visiting the Springfield 1795 musket.
S10 Ep 154MA Emerging Technology Session / RI Passes Awful AWB / Visiting early American Battle Guns
In this episode, the so-called "Special Legislative Commission on Emerging Firearms" is full of self-dealing and corruption. Also, RI's AWB passes in record time, and we look into the history of the very early American battle firearms
S10 Ep 153Mexico Loses Gun Case at SCOTUS / RI's new AWB? / Case Roundup and News
Is RI facing a new AWB? Also, Mexico's lawsuit against US gunmakers is shut down by SCOTUS, local case roundup, and more
S10 Ep 152Snope and Ocean State Tactical Denied Cert / News & Updates / Dealing with Misinformation
Bad news from SCOTUS on two major 2A cases. Also, tackling misinformation, news and updates, and some input from a great friend of the podcast! Or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NYFxW98soXg
S10 Ep 151EOPSS Hearings / Mass AG Misuse of Your Money / Case Updates / Combating Misinformation
Upcoming EOPSS hearings on implementing Ch. 135. Get Involved! Also, case updates, and is the Mass AG giving taxpayer money away to fight against the ch. 135 repeal?
S10 Ep 150NRA Annual Meeting Debrief with Jim Wallace / FCAB Updates / SCOTUS News
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.
S10 Ep 149Sitting Down with 2A Heavy Hitters at the 250th Anniversary Commemoration of Concord and Lexington
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.
S10 Ep 148John Petrolino, the Pen Patriot / Court News / History
Catching up with John Petrolino, the Pen Patriot, on news and the outlook for the 2A. Also court news, history, and more!
S10 Ep 147New U.S. AG Appeal Rule / New Firearms Roster / SCOTUS and Case Updates
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!
S10 Ep 146Reactions to Comm v. Donnell / FCAB and Firearms Technology Hearings / Case Updates
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!
S10 Ep 145Mark Vaughan 2nd VP of the NRA
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
S10 Ep 144Microstamping in Massachusetts? / 2A Executive Order / 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.
S10 Ep 143NRA Updates and Board Elections / News / 1775 History Pt. 2
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
S10 Ep 142Kicking Off GOAL's 2025 Legislation Filings / Case Updates / The 250th Anniversary of 1775 Is Upon Us
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.
S10 Ep 141Federal EXPLORE Act / Lawfare in US Courts / The Numbers Don't Lie
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."
S9 Ep 140Jim Wallace on the New Firearms Control Advisory Board
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!
More Trump Picks That Might Impact the 2A / Federal Case Roundup / 2024 Holidays Gift Ideas
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!
S9 Ep 138New EOPSS Guidance, Election Rundown, and 2A news with GOAL's Mike Harris
EOPSS sends yet another "guidance" memo deepening the Ch. 135 confusion. Also, election 2024 fallout, and more 2A news from SCOTUS and elsewhere!
S9 Ep 137Club Outreach and Women's Programs with Kerrie Ann Auclair / Boston Suitability Case / News and More
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.
S9 Ep 136Mike Harris on the 2024 Elections / SCOTUS Updates / News
Mike Harris joins us to talk 2024 elections on the state and federal levels. Also, some 2A SCOTUS updates, other news, and more!
S9 Ep 135Ch. 135: The Governor Invents an "Emergency"
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!