The GOAL Podcast - Official Podcast of Gun Owners' Action League

2022 Midterm election recap, plus the Globe hit piece on gun purchase caps, and getting deeper into home defense firearms recommendations

This week Jim Wallace, Executive Director of GOAL gives us some news and GOAL updates, and Kerrie Ann and Renee join us to talk about The DC Project, AWA, and women's perspectives within the 2A world!

Jay McMahon, candidate for MA Attorney General, joins us to talk about his policy positions and the state of the Commonwealth in the run up to the November election. Plus: news, and GOAL updates.

Mike Harris joins us to catch up on Morin v. Lyver and other cases, also we touch on the pros and cons of basic home defense firearms options.

A new record for the longest rifle shot was set in Wyoming. Also, news, and exploring different AR lowers.

GOAL Executive Director Jim Wallace joins us to talk about the impact of NYSRPA v. Bruen here in the Commonwealth, plus GOAL and legislative updates.

In this episode we run down the ATF 80% rule now in effect. Also, exploring the history of the term "assault weapon" and much more!

In this episode we talk firearm malfunctions and recovery, also legislative updates, a Weird Gun, and more!

In the wake of Bruen, federal and state lawmakers scramble to get their agendas written into law. Join us as we cover two of the big proposals, and more!

Jim Finnerty joins us to talk about the ins and outs of getting a Federal Firearms License, and what it's like being an FFL in Massachusetts.

Mike Harris joins us to dig into the landmark Second Amendment win at the Supreme Court in NYSRPA v. BRUEN!

Taking a preliminary look at the Senate gun control "compromise." Also, the Rhode Island mag ban, and some local news from the Cape.

We take our shot at breaking down the flurry of federal gun control proposals brought up in the wake of recent tragedies

Jim Wallace joins us to talk about mental health, the recent tragedies, and how it all relates to policy here in the Commonwealth

In anticipation of NYSRPA v. Bruen we do a rundown on how the Supreme Court operates, and a timeline of some landmark 2A cases.

GOAL legislative alerts, spring turkey season, shotgun chokes, hearing & gun, and more!

A first look at Biden's new ATF rules on frames/receivers, etc. Also, Kerrie Ann Auclair of the Armed Women of America is in studio, and Patrick Mullaney joins us to talk about The Appleseed Project

Spring has sprung! We have some legislative updates, and Part 2 of of our History of the .22!

Republican candidate for Governor Geoff Diehl is in studio to talk about his campaign and ideas for the Commonwealth

In this episode it's Pt. 1 of a History of the .22. Also, Biden's new SCOTUS pick, new MA firearms roster, Remington, and more! Get the Drill of the Month details here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ud75n9fqoj7ddj0/Vickers%20Devil%20Drill.pdf?dl=0

A roundtable discussion with Bill (Patriot Firearms school), Matt (2A3D), and Jared (Guns & Gadgets) talking over the gun builder event at Patriot, and Bill's surprise call from the ATF! Also, ATF updates, and Maura Healey is running for MA Governor.

Taking a look at SHOT Show 2022! Also the new Interstate Task Force on Illegal Guns, and more nonsense gun laws out of California

Looking at the new Federal .30 Super Carry defense round, an update from Boone and Crockett on smart tech while hunting, and let's finally talk about smart guns.

Beginning 2022 with a hunting season wrap, news and updates, and things to think about when talking to non-2A friends

GOAL's Mike Harris joins us for our 2021 wrap-up and outlook for the new year. Also, legislative updates, DOTM, and why can't I use smokeless powder in a muzzleloader?

Our 2021 holiday gift suggestions, legislative updates, Drill of the Month, and more! Get the 2019 FBI Handgun Qualification details here: http://sheepdogfamilydefense.com/wp-content/uploads/SFD%20Documents/FBI%20Handgun%20Qualification%20(2019).pdf

Special Guest Bill Dalpe of Patriot Firearms School joins us to talk about becoming a firearms instructor, also breaking down the Rittenhouse self-defense verdict, and talking GOAL's legislative updates

GOAL's Mike Harris joins us to break down the oral arguments in the first 2A case to reach the US Supreme Court since Heller and McDonald.

We talk about the tragic on-set shooting on the movie Rust, also in anticipation of the upcoming SCOTUS hearing, we talk about judicial review.

Annual Sen. Mike Moore Range Day at Auburn Sportsman's Club, also S&W moving out of MA after 170 years, and SCOTUS updates

Jim Wallace joins us to talk about coyote hunting in Massachusetts, also GOAL training, legislative updates, and the latest NSSF gun purchase statistics

Interview with special guest, 2A Educator Rob Pincus (I.C.E. Training) and GOAL's own Jon Green talk training and the 2A

Talking about the US ban on Russian ammo, the CDC's latest anti-gun statements, and a History of the 9mm!

Jim Wallace on Rep Linky's ban on semiauto rifles and Rep. Decker's "disavowal" bill. Also, the Rare Breed FRT-15 ruling, and a case study on why the NSSF isn't JUST fighting for manufacturers.

MA Judiciary Committee meeting updates, also 2020 Olympic Shooting results, and more!

Special guests Kerrie Ann Auclair (DC Project) and Mike Harris (GOAL) join us in studio to talk current events and 2A advocacy!

Talking about the June 2021 handgun roster additions, and some local news. Also, a history of the Glock, and Drill of the Month!

News & Updates, plus we talk about modifying defensive carry firearms, and our conversation with NAAGA Boston's Pierre Salomon

We have a great conversation with Klint Macro of The Trigger Pressers Union, and GOAL's very own Jon Green. Also news, Newton Firearms, and FPC files suit against AG Healey on the MA handgun rosters

Thoughts on red dots for pistols, also MassWildlife updates their proposed fee increases, and Pt. 3 of the Patriots' Day history

GOAL's Jim and Mike join us to talk about the Newton and Wellesley anti-gun re-zoning efforts, we talk about the ATF's new rule proposals, and Part 2 of the Patriots' Day history series

After a ten year drought, SCOTUS has agreed to take a 2A case! Also, GOAL news, and the first part in a series about the history and tradition of Patriots' Day.

We're here to talk about the President's recent anti-gun proposals, the opening of spring turkey season... and speaking of spring time, think about all those springs in your guns!

Highlights from GOAL's Annual Meeting, some legislative updates, holster retention, and more!

In this episode: GOAL files a lifetime licensing bill, we get into Congress' anti-gun bills HR.8 and HR.1446, and we talk about understanding and choosing riflescopes

Goal's Jim Wallace talks about HR127, and special guest Rick Hogg of War HOGG Tactical joins us to talk military working dogs and training

We have GOAL and legislative updates, and Jon Green joins us to talk about traveling with firearms, and more!

We sit down with special guest MA Senator John Velis to talk about the MA legislative process, also we have some GOAL updates and a special shout out to a local club on their 100th anniversary!

We talk about Congress' early anti-gun proposals, .22 as a defensive round, and a history of the M1911

Jim Wallace, Executive Director for GOAL, joins us to talk about 2020, gun law efforts, and the future.