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

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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.

Why listen

The GOAL Podcast is built for listeners who want Second Amendment news through a Massachusetts lens, with legal updates, legislative fights, training issues, and firearms history all in one show. Episodes usually mix current policy analysis with GOAL staff or guest conversations, so it works well for gun owners, civic-minded listeners, and anyone tracking how state-level firearms rules actually change.

Episodes

56 min
May 22, 2026Episode 177
Rampage in Cambridge / CT Glock Ban / ATF Rules Rollback

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

1 hr 6 min
May 8, 2026Episode 176
Dr. Beth Alcazar - Educator, Writer, Mother, USCCA Editor-at-Large

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

37 min
Apr 24, 2026Episode 175
PD "Loses" Buyback Guns / Mass FOPA Agrees with GOAL / The M14 Battle Rifle

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.

53 min
Apr 10, 2026Episode 174
Anti-Rights First Circuit Ruling / Recognizing the Basic Rights of our Servicemembers / The Legendary M1 Garand

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.

49 min
Mar 27, 2026Episode 173
GOAL's Jon Green on New LTC 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

1 hr 6 min
Mar 13, 2026Episode 172
Catching 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.

44 min
Feb 27, 2026Episode 171
Supreme 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.

50 min
Feb 13, 2026Episode 170
DFW 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

49 min
Jan 30, 2026Episode 169
Wolford 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

51 min
Jan 16, 2026Episode 168
Jim 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

45 min
Jan 2, 2026Episode 167
SCOTUS 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!

1 hr 17 min
Dec 19, 2025Episode 166
Catching 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!

42 min
Dec 5, 2025Episode 165
ATF 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

42 min
Nov 21, 2025Episode 164
Halloween 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.

1 hr 5 min
Nov 7, 2025Episode 163
Rob 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.

55 min
Oct 24, 2025Episode 162
Atty. 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.

1 hr 10 min
Oct 10, 2025Episode 161
CMP 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.

1 hr 3 min
Sep 26, 2025Episode 160
Jim Wallace: Registration and other Ch. 135 Nonsense

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

56 min
Sep 12, 2025Episode 159
New 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.

1 hr 22 min
Aug 29, 2025Episode 158
2A 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!

38 min
Aug 15, 2025Episode 157
GOAL-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

58 min
Aug 1, 2025Episode 156
MA 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.

41 min
Jul 18, 2025Episode 155
GOAL'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.

43 min
Jul 4, 2025Episode 154
MA 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

40 min
Jun 20, 2025Episode 153
Mexico 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

42 min
Jun 6, 2025Episode 152
Snope 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

52 min
May 23, 2025Episode 151
EOPSS 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?

1 hr 7 min
May 9, 2025Episode 150
NRA 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.

1 hr 31 min
Apr 25, 2025Episode 149
Sitting 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.

1 hr 3 min
Apr 11, 2025Episode 148
John 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!

50 min
Mar 28, 2025Episode 147
New 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!

50 min
Mar 14, 2025Episode 146
Reactions 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!

1 hr 21 min
Feb 28, 2025Episode 145
Mark 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

52 min
Feb 14, 2025Episode 144
Microstamping 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.

54 min
Jan 31, 2025Episode 143
NRA 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

1 hr 9 min
Jan 17, 2025Episode 142
Kicking 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.

43 min
Jan 3, 2025Episode 141
Federal 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."

1 hr 14 min
Dec 20, 2024Episode 140
Jim 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!

42 min
Dec 6, 2024
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!

47 min
Nov 22, 2024Episode 138
New 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!

54 min
Nov 8, 2024Episode 137
Club 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.

57 min
Oct 25, 2024Episode 136
Mike 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!

59 min
Oct 11, 2024Episode 135
Ch. 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!

51 min
Sep 27, 2024Episode 134
Sneaky Changes to Ch. 135 / GOAL Updates / News

The MA legislature has made changes to Ch. 135 training requirements in the dead of night.  Also, updates on GOAL efforts, and other news.

1 hr 12 min
Sep 13, 2024Episode 133
Ch. 135 Referendum discussion with Toby (Cape Gun Works) and Jessica (fightbackma.org)

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!

1 hr 1 min
Aug 30, 2024Episode 132
Jim Wallace: Ch. 135 and Referendum Updates, and More

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!

1 hr 5 min
Aug 16, 2024Episode 131
Conversation with Cam Edwards, 2A Journalist and Advocate

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.

49 min
Aug 2, 2024Episode 130
Local and National News and Updates / Rust Shooting Case Dismissed

++ 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!

1 hr 8 min
Jul 21, 2024Episode 129
SPECIAL EPISODE: GOAL reactions to H.4885

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.   ++Please keep in mind that this content was recorded at a moment in time when understanding of this bill was still very much in flux. Check out goal.org for up-to-the-minute updates to the summaries based on our ongoing analysis++

50 min
Jul 19, 2024Episode 129
Trump Assassination Attempt / Doings at the RNC / NRA Case Update

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.**