Podcast

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

Government, News, Politics

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.

Episodes
187
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
51 min
On air since
2016
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

187 episodes, newest first

  1. Ruger's Boardroom Drama / WiFi Gun Detection? / News, Updates, and Ch. 135 Vote

    Season 11, Episode 188

    Show notes

    The Midterms are right around the corner! Also, can WiFi routers flag you as a concealed carrier? Developments in the Ruger / Beretta saga, news, updates, and more.

    44 min
  2. "Glock Bans" / Silencer Shop v. ATF / SCOTUS News and Updates

    Season 11, Episode 187

    Show notes

    Silencer Shop v. ATF has a new wrinkle. Also, Viramontes gets an argument date, there's a new SIG P-gun in town, and much more.

    43 min
  3. GOAL, FCAB, and NRA Updates with Jim Wallace

    Season 11, Episode 186

    Show notes

    GOAL's Executive Director joins us to talk about recent GOAL news and case updates, also doings at the FCAB and the NRA Board.

    54 min
  4. MA Cases on Deck: Licensing Delays, Suitability / More Support for the DGU Statistics

    Season 11, Episode 185

    Show notes

    Big updates in Massachusetts cases over suitability and licensing delays, also reviewing updating the defensive gun use study data, news, and more.

    43 min
  5. Escher v. Noble / "ASF" Roster Update / News

    Season 11, Episode 184

    Show notes

    Going over the under-21 case out of Massachusetts federal district court, updates on the FCAB and "ASF" draft roster, plus cases and headlines

    39 min
  6. AMM-Con and GRPC with Charlie Cook and GOAL's Mike Harris

    Season 11, Episode 183

    Show notes

    Charlie Cook and Mike Harris join up to talk about the upcoming GRPC conference, AMM-Con, and updates on two GOAL licensing cases in Massachusetts.

    1 hr 11 min
  7. NRA-ILA State Director Joe LoPorto

    Season 11, Episode 182

    Show notes

    Joe LoPorto, NRA-ILA State Director, and GOAL's own Mike Harris join in to talk about the big decision out of the Third Circuit, local cases and news, Supreme Court, and more

    1 hr 22 min
  8. Ticks and Deer Herd Reduction on Martha's Vineyard / SCOTUS Combines two AWB Cases

    Season 11, Episode 181

    Show notes

    Diving into the proposals for deer culling and tick reduction on MV. Also, the Supreme Court is taking up two important AWB cases, but combining them into one. What that means, plus news and more!

    Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OTSrLI3ewqo

    58 min
  9. Two Major 2A Decisions out of the Supreme Court!

    Season 11, Episode 180

    Show notes

    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.

    58 min
  10. Hunting Proposals Update / SCOTUS News & Headlines / The M16 Part II

    Season 11, Episode 179

    Show notes

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

    49 min
  11. Rampage in Cambridge / CT Glock Ban / ATF Rules Rollback

    Season 11, Episode 177

    Show notes

    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

    56 min
  12. Dr. Beth Alcazar - Educator, Writer, Mother, USCCA Editor-at-Large

    Season 11, Episode 176

    Show notes

    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

    1 hr 6 min
  13. PD "Loses" Buyback Guns / Mass FOPA Agrees with GOAL / The M14 Battle Rifle

    Season 11, Episode 175

    Show notes

    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.

    38 min
  14. Anti-Rights First Circuit Ruling / Recognizing the Basic Rights of our Servicemembers / The Legendary M1 Garand

    Season 11, Episode 174

    Show notes

    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.

    54 min
  15. GOAL's Jon Green on New LTC Training Requirements / Hunting Law Updates / News

    Season 11, Episode 173

    Show notes

    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

    49 min
  16. Catching up with GOAL's Mike Harris on Case Updates, News, and MA Training Requirements

    Season 11, Episode 172

    Show notes

    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.

    1 hr 7 min
  17. Supreme Court Does us No Favors / New Mexico and Minnesota / The M1903 Springfield

    Season 11, Episode 171

    Show notes

    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.

    45 min
  18. DFW Hunting Hearings / Court Updates / Krag–Jørgensen

    Season 11, Episode 170

    Show notes

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

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

    Season 11, Episode 169

    Show notes

    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

    50 min
  20. Jim Wallace on GOAL's 2026 Outlook / NRA Updates

    Season 11, Episode 168

    Show notes

    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

    51 min