Gun Owners' Action League
The Official Firearms Association of Massachusetts

"Protecting Your Freedom Begins Here"

P.O. Box 567  Northboro, MA   ph: 508-393-5333   fax:508-393-5222

"The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self defense in the home."

 - U.S. Supreme Court Justice J. Scalia, June 26, 2008

Home About GOAL Join GOAL Legislation Clubs GOAL Store

Training Events Juniors Links Contact Us Licensing

GOAL's Kittery Trading Post Holiday Shopping Spree Raffle

Bonded Warehouse Issues

Gun Owners' Action League is looking to hear from persons who have had their firearms confiscated by the police and placed in a bonded warehouse. Your stories will be used to assist us in preparing testimony for a public hearing on September 28 regarding proposed regulations for bonded warehouses. 

We have heard many horror stories of people paying thousands of dollars in storage or transfer fees, but need documented proof. Armed with facts, GOAL can then seek effective solutions through legislation or regulation.

If you have personal experience with a bonded warehouse, GOAL would like to know:

  • How you were told your guns were being placed in a bonded warehouse;
  • Were you informed of your rights to have your firearms transferred away from the warehouse;
  • How many guns were confiscated;
  • How long were the guns stored;
  • The amount of fees you were charged;
  • And any difficulties you had in retrieving your property.

If the reason for confiscation was other than a 209A restraining order, please let us briefly know why they were taken from your home. 

Please rush your stories via email to staff@goal.org. Be sure and put “bonded warehouse” in the subject line. Thank you!