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

Big updates in Massachusetts cases over suitability and licensing delays, also reviewing updating the defensive gun use study data, news, and more.

Going over the under-21 case out of Massachusetts federal district court, updates on the FCAB and "ASF" draft roster, plus cases and headlines

Charlie Cook and Mike Harris join up to talk about the upcoming GRPC conference, AMM-Con, and updates on two GOAL licensing cases in Massachusetts.

Joe LoPorto, NRA-ILA State Director, and GOAL's own Mike Harris join in to talk about the big decision out of the Third Circuit, local cases and news, Supreme Court, and more

Diving into the proposals for deer culling and tick reduction on MV.  Also, the Supreme Court is taking up two important AWB cases, but combining them into one.  What that means, plus news and more! Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OTSrLI3ewqo

Just in time for Independence Day!  SCOTUS has released decisions in two major 2A cases, In US v. Hemani, and Wolford v. Lopex, and agreed to take up an AWB!  All that and much more in this episode.

The wrangling over Governor Healey's hunting proposals continues.  Also, news and local headlines, and finishing up the story of the M16

Holly and Mike join us to talk about the recent Conference, and what we can do as a region to better the 2A landscape for us all! Or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S19QjYKz0m0

A repeat felon is given a light sentence, only to go on a shooting rampage after being let out of prison.  Also, looking at CT's recent "Glock ban", the ATF's recent rules revamp, and a history of the iconic M16. Or on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/ToB6EWED3n0

Dr. Alcazar joins us to talk about motherhood and the 2A, women's self-defense advocacy, training, and 7-layer cheesecake. Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/da4OnD6GRZ4

Chicago PD "losing" buyback guns?  Or maybe not.  Also, Massachusetts Fraternal Order of Police agrees with GOAL on the bad wording of the Ch. 135 ballot question, and we check out the M14 battle rifle.

Visiting some local circuit court rulings, and MA is recognized as being the worst legislature for transparency in the country.  Also, SecWar Hegseth recognizes the basic rights of our military members, and looking at the legendary M1 Garand.

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

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.

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.

More upcoming Fish & Wildlife hearings on proposed rule changes, including bans on natural scents.  Also, news, SCOTUS updates, and the Krag–Jørgensen service 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

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

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!

The one and only Jon Green joins us to talk hunting, training, Chapter 135 and more hunting!

In this episode we have ATF and SCOTUS news, Silencer Shop lawsuit updates, news, and a look at the legendary Sharps Rifle

Updates on cases in the SCOTUS Pipeline, proposed laws here in Massachusetts, and a CT Judge gets it wrong, plus news.

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.

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.

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.

Jim Wallace joins us with some upcoming Ch. 135 registrations provisions, plus updates and news.

In this episode we have news and updates, a new Approved Firearms Roster, and continuing our series on U.S. service long guns.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

Is RI facing a new AWB?  Also, Mexico's lawsuit against US gunmakers is shut down by SCOTUS, local case roundup, and more

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

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?

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!