Women's Resources & Programs

Kerrie Ann Auclair - Director of Advocacy and Women's Programs

My primary mission is to support GOAL's Director of Education and Training, Jon Green, in expanding our women's training initiatives. This includes programs like Women on Target and general range days for women.

Women are the fastest-growing demographic in the Second Amendment community, making it crucial to increase training and range access opportunities for women. As the number of female shooters continues to rise, GOAL recognizes the importance of offering resources and programs to female Second Amendment enthusiasts and assisting ranges in better serving their communities.

GOAL's Training Programs Reach 1000s of People Every Year: GOAL is dedicated to promoting firearm safety and education. We offer over 100 training classes annually to ensure responsible gun ownership. GOAL is committed to education in firearm use, handling, and safety, and the laws the 2A community has to contend with. We offer various courses catering to individuals with different levels of experience, from beginners to advanced users, including law enforcement and military personnel. We also provide certification training for aspiring firearms instructors and offer referrals to instructors across the state.

Mike Harris - Director of Public Policy

Legislative Advocacy: We tirelessly shape and influence firearm-related legislation in Massachusetts. Our team monitors proposed bills, engages with lawmakers, and advocates for laws that respect the Second Amendment while ensuring public safety.

Education: We believe that education is empowerment. We strive to educate our members and the public about firearm safety, responsible ownership, and gun owners' legal rights and responsibilities.

Community Engagement:  The GOAL Advocacy page allows Massachusetts residents to connect with legislators, share their views, and participate in grassroots efforts to protect Second Amendment rights.

Court Actions: GOAL has taken the lead on court actions and litigation against the oppresive gun laws in Massachuetts. The newly passed Chapter 135 has had devastating effects on lawful gun owners in the Commonwealth. 

Grassroots and Member Supported: We are a grassroots organization whose strength comes from our members. We rely on the support and activism of individuals like you who are passionate about defending our rights. GOAL encourages its members and law-abiding gun owners to actively engage in the legislative process. We conduct outreach at clubs - discussing political issues, Massachusetts laws, and the concerns of gun owners and sportsmen. We organize grassroots campaigns involving activities such as email campaigns, phone calls, social media advocacy, State House rallies, and community-level engagement with legislators. This helps counteract efforts by out-of-state entities that seek to restrict Second Amendment rights.

Communication: GOAL's main source of communicating with our members is through our Friday Email News. Every Friday we send our members the latest information on what is going on around the Commonwealth. It could be legislation, training, club events, you name it.

Podcast: GOAL publishes a very professional podcast that is released about every two weeks. Special guests include GOAL staff, activists from around the country, and 2A celebrities.

Voter Education: GOAL provides its members with information on candidates for political office, particularly regarding their stances on firearms-related policies. They use candidate questionnaires to evaluate and grade candidates. Additionally, they assess the voting records of current legislators and their support for relevant legislation. Our grading system clearly separates those candidates with established voting records and those just getting started.