GOAL

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

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.

Author

GOAL

Category

Government

Podcast website

goalpodcast.libsyn.com

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Two Major 2A Decisions out of the Supreme Court! 03.07.2026

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.

Hunting Proposals Update / SCOTUS News & Headlines / The M16 Part II 19.06.2026

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

Holly Sullivan and Mike Harris / New England Firearms Advocacy Conference Video 05.06.2026

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

Rampage in Cambridge / CT Glock Ban / ATF Rules Rollback 22.05.2026

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. Beth Alcazar - Educator, Writer, Mother, USCCA Editor-at-Large 08.05.2026

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

PD "Loses" buyback guns / Mass FOPA Agrees with GOAL / The M14 Battle Rifle 24.04.2026

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.

Anti-Rights First Circuit Ruling / Recognizing the Basic Rights of our Servicemembers / The Legendary M1 Garand 10.04.2026

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.

GOAL's Jon Green on New Training Requirements / Hunting Law Updates / News 27.03.2026

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

Catching up with GOAL's Mike Harris on Case Updates, News, and MA Training Requirements 13.03.2026

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.

Supreme Court Does us No Favors / New Mexico and Minnesota / The M1903 Springfield 27.02.2026

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.

DFW Hunting Hearings / Court Updates / Krag–Jørgensen 13.02.2026

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

Wolford v. Lopez at SCOTUS / MA Hunting Regs "Listening Tour" / The 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle 30.01.2026

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

Jim Wallace on GOAL's 2026 Outlook / NRA Updates 16.01.2026

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

SCOTUS Outlook for 2026 / NY Tries to Red Flag A Child / Approved Handgun Roster Update 02.01.2026

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!

Catching up with Jon Green, GOAL's Director of Education and Training 19.12.2025

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

ATF Director Nomination / SCOTUS and Case Updates / The Sharps Rifle 05.12.2025

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

Halloween Hearing Redux / Legal Case Updates / Massachusetts Want to Take It Easy on Violent Criminals 21.11.2025

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

Rob Beckman on NRA Board Nom / MA's Ridiculous Answer to Hanlon / News and Updates 07.11.2025

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.

Atty. Dan Hagan With Important MA Litigation Progress / Upcoming MA Legislative Hearing / Glock Makes Waves 24.10.2025

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.

CMP State Director Maureen Trickett / SCOTUS Hears Carry Ban Case / The 1841 Mississippi Rifle 10.10.2025

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: Registration and other Ch. 135 Nonsense 26.09.2025

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

New Approved Firearms roster / News and Updates / The Hall Breechloader 12.09.2025

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 29.08.2025

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!

GOAL-backed Suitability Case at the SJC / Another Wrinkle for the P320 / Model 1814/1817 "Common" Rifle 15.08.2025

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

MA Double Standard in Justice / The Deepening P320 Controversy / The Harper's Ferry 1803 01.08.2025

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.

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