Massachusetts' highest court hastens to rule against the Second Amendment. In a completely surprising and very disturbing opinion the court ruled against the Second Amendment as being an individual right and also ruled incorrectly that Heller did not rule that trigger lock requirements were unconstitutional.
GOAL works to define Muzzleloader Regulations. For many years hunters have been confused about what kind of muzzle loading firearms can be used in Massachusetts. Most of the confusion stems from the current regulations banning the use of so-called break open action style muzzle loaders during the primitive arms portion of the deer season.
City of Fitchburg continues unconstitutional licensing violationsOn Monday, March 8, 2010 several GOAL members contacted our office regarding a recorded message on the Fitchburg Police Department’s Firearm Licensing Unit’s answering machine. The message states that due to budgetary constraints, they are not able to accept any new firearm license applications. Citizens calling the number are asked to leave a message and when the Unit is able to process licenses again someone will contact them
Police, gun owners say state firearm laws are tough enough "The Massachusetts gun laws have been a complete failure in every respect," said Wallace, who said they are too complicated and do not effectively prohibit terrorists and criminals from obtaining guns.
Let the games begin! 2010 Election News.Well 2010 as an election year certainly started off with a bang as State Senator Scott Brown won his race for United States Senator against Attorney General Martha Coakley. Since that race was settled, there has been a flurry of announcements from people concerning political offices.
S.921 Judges Disarming Law Enforcement OfficersOn Wednesday, January 27, 2010 a piece of legislation had a public hearing before the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security that brought to light a very disturbing practice in our courts.
Oppose S. 2245 Wind Energy Bill. Call your legislators today!The Massachusetts Senate is scheduled to vote on S. 2245 “An Act Relative to Comprehensive Siting Reform for Land Based Wind Projects”. S.2245 would establish a special “expedited” permitting system for land based wind power development projects.
Colorado Sherriff refuses to enforce new on campus gun ban. “I have told the CSU police chief I will not support this in any way,” Sheriff Alderden told The Gazette. “If anyone with one of my permits gets arrested for concealed carry at CSU, I will refuse to book that person into my jail.
WA Supreme Court: ‘2nd Amendment applies to the states via 14th Amendment due processThe Washington State Supreme Court delivered a haymaker to anti-gunners – and strong reinforcement to gun rights advocates – Thursday morning when it handed down an opinion in the case of State v. Sieyesthat states bluntly, “We hold the Second Amendment applies to the states via the Fourteenth Amendment due process clause.”
Three accurate stories about Modern Sporting Rifles (AR's)"It's one of the fastest growing segments in the market and if you've ever shot one you understand why," Fink said. "They're just a lot of fun to shoot. They're light on recoil and they're surprisingly accurate."
Lawyers duking it out. Chicago V. McDonald/NRA!the NRA has made a good play through the back door, it seems. NRA spokesman Andrew Arulanandam responded: “Our client is the Second Amendment. We wanted to make sure that all avenues were addressed and all bases covered” in convincing the court that the amendment applies to state and local governments.
Interpol wants your guns, the IRS wants to know about them, bullets that expire, and other internet rumors debunked.Over the past year, we have reported several times on the abundance of rumors being circulated regarding firearm issues. Among other things, we've heard phony tales circulating about such things as guns being banned for the elderly, ammunition with expiration dates, a requirement that guns be listed on tax returns, and a prohibition on gun and ammunition imports.
Jim Wallace accepts the Remsport/NES Match Grade AR15 from GOAL Member Chris Li.
Thank you Chris and John Lawlor of Remsport for the generous donation!
The AR is one of many great prizes in this years Annual Raffle!
Massachusetts' Supreme Court hastens to rule against the Second Amendment
