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Send GOAL to SCOTUS! (Healey Case) Page 4
GOAL Joins Amicus Brief in NY Case Page 5
GOAL Civil Rights Protection Act Page 5
GOAL Training Schedule Page 6
GOAL News Print Edition Sen. Mike Moore Firearm Safety Day Page 7
GOAL Fashion Show Page 8
GOAL News - Print Edition is the Official Journal of Gun Owners’ Action
Know Your Rights Page 11
League. GOAL is the official state association of the National Rifle Asso-
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Gun Owners’ Action League Officials GOAL works hard to defend the Constitution and the Bill of Rights against those in Massachusetts who wish
to infringe upon the freedoms guaranteed by our forefathers. The programs sponsored and developed by Gun
GOAL Board of Directors Owners’ Action League are supported by competitors, sportsmen, recreational shooters and law enforcement
President: Jim Finnerty throughout the state.
1st Vice President: Mike Anthony We were formed in 1974 to protect the right to keep and bear arms for lawful purposes in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts. We are recognized as the state’s premier gun rights association.
Treasurer: Rick Leclair
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Every intrusion on our gun rights is an intrusion on all rights. The Constitutional rights and freedoms that you
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Healey Lawsuit: We Need Your Financial Help - Next Stop, United States Supreme Court!
GOAL Legal Team To We have spent tens of thousands of down on many misrepresentations “Sprint” knife with a laser etched
Petition SCOTUS For dollars doing so! of past SCOTUS rulings, and our GOAL logo on the blade! Note:
Review Second Amendment rights. quantities are limited - don’t wait!
Most recently, on Friday, April 26,
Our continued legal effort will be 2019, the United States Court of Now, we have no choice, but to Please donate! You can use the form
costly, we are counting on you to Appeals for the First Circuit af- take this legal battle to the United below, call us, or go to our website
help! firmed a lower court ruling, which States Supreme Court. and we will send you the knife with
dismissed our suit (Worman v. Bak- In order for us to do this, we will to thank you for your generous do-
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GOAL Joins Amicus Brief in New York Case GOAL’s Civil Rights Protection Act
Gun Owners’ Action League has ond Circuit Court of Appeals. The Every gun owner in Massachu-
signed on to an Amicus Brief with case has been accepted by SCO- setts knows there are a thousand
several other state organizations TUS and thus we have joined in an things that need to be addressed in
and law enforcement groups. This Amicus Brief supporting our sister the state’s gun laws. There a lot of
is the first Second Amendment fire- organization in New York. bills filed to do just that. However,
arms case to be heard by the Su- there is one that goes to the heart
When SCOTUS decides this case,
preme Court of the United States of things on the local level. That
it could rule as to whether the Sec-
(SCOTUS) since 2010. (New York one is: H.2122 An Act Relative to
ond Amendment applies outside
State Rifle and Pistol Association Constitutional Rights filed for us by
the home. This is an issue which
v. New York City, No. 18-280) The Rep. David Robertson. Rep. Rob-
has been hotly contested since the
case in brief is as follows: ertson took the seat of our late great
Heller decision in 2008. Even af-
friend Jimmy Miceli in the 19th
New York State forbids its residents ter Heller some courts, like those
Middlesex District (Wilmington).
from possessing a handgun unless here in the Commonwealth, barely
As a state representative, Jimmy State Representative David Robertson
they have a license. To obtain one, recognize the Second Amendment.
was a staunch support of gun own- So far GOAL, through the tire-
a resident must apply “to the licens- There claims are that Heller re-
ers and sportsmen, having served less brave grassroots patriots, have
ing officer in the city or county … lated to mere possession inside the
at least twenty terms in office. He been able to fend off most of these
where [he or she] resides.” In New home. Our hope is that in this case
had filed this bill for several terms attacks. We have seen everything
York City, the only license that may the Court will affirm that the right
and lately with David Robertson from outright bans on certain guns,
be possibly within reach of an or- to “bear arms” applies to carrying
as his Chief of Staff. In this latest magazine bans, prohibitive licens-
dinary citizen, assuming they can those arms in places other than the
legislative session, Rep. Robertson ing procedures, discharge laws,
meet extremely restrictive qualify- home, which would be a major vic-
followed his predecessor and filed even prohibitions on carrying con-
ing criteria, is a “premises license.” tory.
H.2122 for us as well. cealed on public property. Every
That license limits the holder’s pos-
SCOTUS may also take the oppor- time we see one, they are a little dif-
session to “inside the four walls” H.2122 could be called a civil rights
tunity to clarify the constitutional ferent. It is clear the proponents of
of the address listed on the license. protection bill, or least a pre-emp-
test to be applied in Second Amend- restrictions are trying to find some-
The sole exceptions are for hunt- tion bill, as it has been called in
ment cases; for example, the “text, thing they can slip by us. Imagine
ing in certain designated areas in other states. The bill addresses a
history, and tradition” test (which is our state, as bad as it is now, hav-
New York State, and that the li- real threat to our civil rights that are
what Heller applied) versus some ing 351 different local laws on gun
cense holder “may transport her/his under a coordinated attack on the
form of “balancing test” such as ownership! Every time a gun owner
handgun(s) directly to and from an local level. Anti-civil rights groups
strict scrutiny or intermediate scru- or hunter passes a town line you
authorized small arms range/shoot- all over the country are conduct-
tiny. might be subject to arrest. That is
ing club, unloaded, in a locked con- ing campaigns against our 2A civil
tainer, the ammunition to be car- This is an extremely important case rights at the local city and town lev- what their goal is, making too dif-
ried separately.” New York City that, if ruled in our favor, could el. Some of these are coming by way ficult to own or possess a gun any-
interprets “authorized” ranges or greatly help our cause in Massachu- of passing local ordinances, policies where.
clubs to mean only those within the setts. GOAL was more than happy on licensing procedures and more. H.2122 would establish a law
city, of which there are only seven. to sign on to the brief and provide All of them are dangerous. In some against any local government from
Thus, licensees cannot transport some funding for it to be drafted. instances, newly proposed bylaws
their handguns, even in a locked are allowed on ballots with only ten
container, to any place outside the signatures! Continued on page 12
state or to a range or second home
elsewhere in the state.
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GOAL is pleased to offer yet another benefit for our affiliated Clubs.
We’ll also provide an overview of changes from Chapter 284, the new gun legislation that the signed into law on August 13, 2014. Guests will receive
a copy of the presentation as well as various handouts prepared by GOAL and the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.
This class is available for weeknight presentations from 6PM to 9PM and is presented by Jon Green, the Director of Education and Training for Gun
Owners’ Action League. Please contact Jon Green directly at jongreen@goal.org or 508-393-5333 extension 21 to schedule this free informative and
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The Art of Concealed Carry (at GOAL) 6/18/19, 8/27/19 $90.00 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
BFS Primer for Certified Instructors TBA $20.00 Members Varies by venue
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Senator Mike Moore Firearms Safety & Education Day
at Auburn Sportsman’s Club a tremendous success!
Senator Moore is the only member of the MA legislature to fund and promote a firearms safety & education day for his constituents. We are
proud and happy to take part of this great yearly event, introducing 30 new people to the shooting sports and real firearms safety is a great
thing!
Thank you to Senator Moore, Shelly MacNeill of Sen. Moore’s office, Auburn Sportsman’s Club, GOAL Director at Large Jeff Strider, GOAL
Director at Large LaKasha Robbins, and all of the volunteers and members of Auburn S.C. that made this day possible, introducing 28 new
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GOAL and Mass Women Gun Owners’ Concealed Carry Fashion Show
a tremendous success.
This second annual event was a great night of FUNdraising and helped raise awareness about the many ways people can choose to carry and protect
their human right of self defense!
We would like to thank the Mass Women Gun Owners, all of the great volunteers who made the event possible, models, night of event help, and espe-
cially our board members who volunteered countless hours working to ensure event success. We are looking forward to doing it again next year!
Photos by Burnside Photography.
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Guns Confiscated - Know Your Rights!
Guns Confiscated – Know Your to one year to notify the authorities auctioneer; and provided further,
Rights! who you want to safeguard your that in either case, after deduction
property. In return, they have ten and payment for storage charges
Because of our state’s draconian
days to comply with that request. and all necessary costs associated
gun laws, our office continually re-
Keep in mind that if the property with such surrender and transfer,
ceives calls and emails from people
is already with a storage facility, all surplus proceeds, if any, shall
who have had their guns confiscat-
fees will likely already have been be immediately returned to the
ed. This is normally due to a num-
incurred. GOAL’s recommendation owner of such weapon”
ber of reasons including restraining
is to have a signed, perhaps nota-
orders, criminal investigations, ac- As a side note, State Representative
rized, letter providing instructions
cusations, and now “red flag” or- Shawn Dooley has filed legislation
on where your property is to be
ders. It is critically important for to protect gun owners with some of
transferred (we recommend putting
gun owners to understand the law, these problems. The bill is H2055
it in your safe, with your guns). We
and their rights - before their prop- “An Act Relative to the Lawful Re-
recommend transferring them to a
erty leaves the front door! turn of Property”. The short piece
friend who is properly licensed if
of legislation would accomplish a
The question we normally get af- possible. You can also transfer them
few things:
ter seizure is: “Now what do I do?” to a retailer who you may know and
At this point any guns confiscated have done business with. Reminder, • Require the return of prop- ammunition which the person then
would most likely have been taken if it is a licensed retailer, transfer- erty after matters have been re- possesses unless an appeal of the
by law enforcement and transferred ring back your property may be an solved regardless of how, or with revocation or suspension is pend-
to one of the bonded warehouses issue as previously stated. Whoever whom, it is stored. ing. The person or the person’s le-
established in Massachusetts. stores your property for you, will gal representative shall have the
• Establish in law that the
have to affirm they will not return right, at any time up to 1 year after
Gun seizures present licensed gun property owner is not responsi-
it to you prior to any issues being the delivery or surrender, to trans-
owners with two problems, the rea- ble for any fees unless there had
resolved. fer the firearms, rifles, shotguns
son for the seizure, and retaining been expressed written permis-
and machine guns and ammunition
their property, or at least having the In the letter, you may also wish to sion.
to any licensed dealer or any other
ability to recover the value of said express that you do not consent to
• Establish that any property person legally permitted to pur-
property. pay any fees for storage nor be en-
taken in for repair, warranty or chase or take possession of the fire-
tered into any agreement for stor-
When your property is entered into replacement can be transferred arms, rifles, shotguns and machine
age without your expressed written
the books of a bonded warehouse, back to the owner. guns and ammunition and, upon
permission. Further, that any fees
they can, and often will immedi- notification in writing by the pur-
incurred without your consent shall Chapter 140, Section 129D: Sur-
ately begin charging fees. Once that chaser or transferee and the former
be the liability of the confiscating render of firearms and ammunition
happens you have no hope in recov- owner, the licensing authority shall
agency. Whether this would hold up to licensing authority upon denial
ering your property until those fees within 10 days deliver the firearms,
in court remains to be seen, but it is of application for, or revocation of,
are paid. rifles, shotguns and machine guns
always best to have it writing that identification card or license; right
and ammunition to the transferee
Yet another problem arises when you were entered into an agreement to transfer; sale by colonel of state
or purchaser and the licensing au-
your property is entered into the without your consent. police; rules and regulations
thority shall observe due care in the
books at the bonded warehouse. In
Two more critical things to know to Section 129D. Upon revocation, receipt and holding of any such fire-
order for them to return it to you,
protect your property rights. suspension or denial of an applica- arm, rifle, shotgun or machine gun
they must follow the same laws
tion for a firearm identification card and ammunition; provided, howev-
and regulations as a licensed re- 1. If a licensing authority has
possession of your guns at the pursuant to section 129B or for any er, that the purchaser or transferee
tailer does. This means that things
firearms license if the firearm iden- shall affirm in writing that the pur-
like the Approved Firearms Roster expiration of one year after
tification card is not then in force chaser or transferee shall not in vio-
from the Executive Office of Public confiscation/surrender, they may
or for any machine gun license, the lation of section 129C transfer the
Safety and Security, the Massachu- put them up for public auction. If
person whose application was so firearms, rifles, shotguns or machine
setts Attorney General’s regulations this happens, all proceeds will be
revoked, suspended or denied shall guns or ammunition to the former
on handgun transfers (940 CMR taken by the state. without delay deliver or surrender owner. The licensing authority shall
16.00), and of course the dreaded 2. If your property is being stored
to the licensing authority where the at the time of delivery or surrender
2016 actions of the Attorney Gen- by a licensed retailer or bonded person resides all firearms, rifles,
eral on so-called assault weapons warehouse you must keep up to Continued on page 13
shotguns and machine guns and
come into play. date with storage fee payments.
Any of these limitations may bar If you behind in fees by more
them from transferring your prop- than 90 days, ownership then
erty back to you, even if you pay goes to the storage facility. They
the fees. For instance, if one of the are then allowed to sell them
guns that is confiscated ends up on to recover their fees and if any
the books of a retailer or bonded money is left over, the original
warehouse, there is no way they can owner will receive that. Quite
legally return it to you. often the fees will outweigh any
The state surrender laws were value of the guns in storage.
amended in 2014 to include some “(i) the licensing authority at the
protections for gun owners, but expiration of one year follow-
you must be aware of them before ing initial surrender or delivery
your property leaves the front door. to such licensing authority; or
Here are some things you should be (ii) the dealer then in possession,
aware of to help you be proactive. if the storage charges for such
weapon have been in arrears for
Chapter 140, Section 129D is the 90 days; provided, however, that
law regarding surrender and storage in either case, title shall pass to
of property. Under the law, if your the licensed dealer for the purpose
property is confiscated you have up of transferring ownership to the12 GOAL News Print Edition June 2019
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GOAL’s Civil Rights Protection Act
“When I heard that law-abiding citizens could
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potentially become criminals by passing over a
town line, that was extremely concerning to me.
As I personally said during testimony on this
legislation in previous sessions before, the state
has standardized the building code and our local
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shouldn’t firearms laws be the same?
It’s important to have one arena of debate and
discussion, rather than a patchwork, as this is a
constitutional right we are defending.”
- Representative David Robertson
enacting or enforcing any infringe- H.2122 An Act Relative to Consti-
ments on our 2A civil rights. Just as tutional Rights – Rep. David Rob-
importantly, if not more, the pro- ertson
posed new law would firmly estab-
SECTION 1. Chapter 140 shall be
lish that the right to keep and bear
amended by inserting the following
arms shall be presumed to exist in
section:-
all matters.
Section 120A. No county, munici-
Rightfully, our members say that al-
pality, township or other communi-
ready exists in the Constitution and
ty entity within the Commonwealth
they are correct. Sadly though, our
of Massachusetts may enact, pass or
state’s highest court (Massachusetts
enforce any law, ordinance or regu-
Supreme Judicial Court - MassSJC)
lation concerning the lawful owner-
has basically refused to recognize
ship, use, possession, transfer, pur-
It’s hard to
that since the infamous 1976 case
chase, receipt or transportation of
Commonwealth v. Davis. Even in a
weapons, antique weapons, ammu-
fairly recent called Caetano (2016)
nition or ammunition components.
hIt It when
the courts findings against the Sec-
ond Amendment and stun guns was The right to keep and bear arms is
unanimously rejected and by the an individual civil right and shall be
United States Supreme Court.
This very brief concise bill should,
presumed to exist in all matters re-
garding the ownership, use, posses-
sion, transfer, purchase, receipt or
you can’t see It
at least, begin to pave the way in
transportation of weapons, antique Let us heLp you bring things in to focus
Commonwealth to recognize and
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prohibited by the general laws of
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this Commonwealth.
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Guns Confiscated - Know Your Rights! Continued from page 11
inform the person in writing of the so received in accordance with such deduction and payment for storage tions as are necessary to carry out
authority’s ability, within 1 year af-regulations, rules or guidelines as charges and all necessary costs as- the provisions of this section.
ter delivery or surrender, to transferthe secretary of the executive office sociated with such surrender and
H2055 An Act relative to the law-
the firearms, rifles, shotguns and of public safety may establish un- transfer, all surplus proceeds, if any,
ful return of property – Rep.
machine guns and ammunition to der this section. The owner shall be shall be immediately returned to the
Shawn Dooley
any licensed dealer or other person liable to such dealer for reasonable owner of such weapon; provided,
legally permitted to purchase or storage charges and may dispose of however, that no firearm, rifle, shot- Chapter 140 of the general laws is
take possession. any such weapon as provided under gun or machine gun or ammunition hereby amended by inserting after
this section by transfer to a person classified as having been used to section 123 the following new sec-
The licensing authority, after tak-
lawfully permitted to purchase or carry out a criminal act pursuant to tion:-
ing possession of any firearm, rifle,
take possession of such weapon. section 131Q shall be sold at public
shotgun, machine gun or ammu- “Section 123A. Notwithstanding
auction pursuant to this section.
nition by any means, may trans- Firearms, rifles, shotguns or ma- any general or special law or regu-
fer possession of such weapon for chine guns and ammunition not If the licensing authority cannot lation to the contrary, any person
storage purposes to a federally and disposed of after delivery or surren- reasonably ascertain a lawful owner having temporarily stored a weapon
state licensed dealer of such weap- der according to the provisions of within 180 days of acquisition by with a private business including,
ons and ammunition who operates a this section shall be sold at public the authority, the authority may, but not limited to, a licensed retailer
bonded warehouse on the licensed auction by the colonel of the state in its discretion, trade or dispose under section 123 or a bonded ware-
premises that is equipped with a police to the highest bidding per- of surplus, donated, abandoned or house under section 129D shall be
safe for the secure storage of fire- son legally permitted to purchase junk firearms, rifles, shotguns or entitled to the return of their prop-
arms and a weapon box or similar and possess said firearms, rifles, machine guns or ammunition to erty.
container for the secure storage of shotguns or machine guns and am- properly licensed distributors or
If in the event that said property
other weapons and ammunition; munition and the proceeds shall firearms dealers. The proceeds of
was transferred to and stored by a
provided, however, that the licens- be remitted to the state treasurer. the sale or transfer shall be remit-
private business without the ex-
ing authority shall not transfer Any such weapon that is stored and ted or credited to the municipality
pressed written consent of the prop-
to such dealer possession of any maintained by a licensed dealer as in which the authority presides to
erty owner, no fees may be charged
weapon that is or may be evidence provided under this section may be purchase weapons, equipment or
as a requirement for the return of
in any current or pending criminal so auctioned at the direction of: (i) supplies or for violence reduction
said property.
case concerning a violation of any the licensing authority at the expi- or suicide prevention; provided,
general or special law, rule or regu- ration of one year following initial however, that no firearm, rifle, shot-
Notwithstanding any general or
lation governing the use, possession surrender or delivery to such licens- gun or machine gun or ammunition special law or regulation to the con-
or ownership of such weapon. Any ing authority; or (ii) the dealer then classified as having been used to trary, any person having temporar-
such dealer that takes possession of in possession, if the storage charges carry out a criminal act pursuant to
ily transferred a weapon to a private
a weapon under the provisions of for such weapon have been in ar- section 131Q shall be considered business including, but not limited
this section shall: (i) inspect such rears for 90 days; provided, how- surplus, donated, abandoned or junkto, a licensed retailer under section
weapon; (ii) issue to the owner a ever, that in either case, title shall for the purposes of this section. 123 or a gunsmith for, but not limit-
receipt indicating the make, model, pass to the licensed dealer for the ed to, repair, modification, warranty
The secretary of the executive of-
caliber, serial number and condition purpose of transferring ownership work, replacement or maintenance
fice of public safety may make and
of each weapon so received; and to the auctioneer; and provided shall be entitled to the return of
promulgate such rules and regula-
(iii) store and maintain all weapons further, that in either case, after their property.”
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Club News: Worcester Pistol & Rifle Club these documents every year? Please visit www.goal.org for up-to-date accurate in-
formation regarding all
Some Members said yes.
Worcester Pistol and Rifle Club ticipating clubs. Approximately 320 kits were pack- GOAL activities on behalf of our Club and all Mas-
aged. We passed out all of the kits we had on hand. We need to see the LTC because it’s possible that sachusetts gun owners.
General Business Meeting We plan for more next year. Members have had their licenses revoked or have
failed to renew. Lee draws a big “X” through the Worcester County League – Dave Morin - The April
April 4, 2019 The League’s William Tell Archery Tournament is up copy and mails it back to the Member so they can’t 19, 2019 meeting of the Worcester County League of
and running. Any club that has an archery program use it again. When a Member pointed out that mul- Sportsmen’s Clubs was hosted by the Marlborough
President Al Bonofiglio called the meeting to order tiple copies could be made, Lee said that maybe we Fish & Game Club. League President Jim Nishan
or would like to start one should contact the League.
at 7:00 pm will need to see the actual cards in person! led all in the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of
If you have any questions or concerns about any of silence for all. 23 clubs and organizations were rep-
Pledge of Allegiance Q: Some Towns give you a receipt that documents
the above, please visit our website at www.wclsc.org resented.
that you have filed your renewal, so your old license
Moment of Silence for our Military and First Re- The next meeting of the League will be April 19, 2019 is still good past your birthday – does the Club ac- The Secretary’s, Treasurers and Corresponding Secre-
sponders at the Marlborough Fish & Game Club. cept that? tary’s reports were all accepted as read.
Membership Vote In Fundraising – Mike Burchman - Mike explained the A: Yes Guest Speaker was Todd Olanyk, MassWildlife Cen-
Lee read the names of the applicants. Motion was various fundraising programs and encouraged the tral District Supervisor. Todd reported that there will
Members to participate and support the Club! Membership Vote In be a final public hearing on proposed turkey hunting
made and seconded to vote them in as a group. Mo-
tion was made and seconded to approve all applicants regulation changes. It will be held F&W Headquarters
Worcester Team – This team competes indoors dur- Lee read the names of the applicants.
for Membership. Vote was unanimous to approve all in Westboro on May 15, 2019 at 6:30pm. Any pro-
ing the Fall and Winter months. All are welcome on posed changes would take effect in the 2020 seasons.
applicants. Motion was made and seconded to vote them in as
Monday nights at 6:00 pm. You can’t hurt the team,
but you’ll have some fun. a group.
Reports: Trout stocking continues almost daily with updates
Motion was made and seconded to approve all appli- and stocking sites listed on the F&W website. These
Secretary’s Report - no report IDPA – Our matches take place on the second Sat- and the rest of Todd’s report may be viewed in the
urday of the month, with the practice on the Sunday cants for Membership.
May Issue of the Sportsmen’s News. A motion was
The Executive Board did not convene in March. before. Look at the link to IDPA on the WPRC web- Treasurer’s Report – Al Bonofiglio for Mike Swett made and seconded to vote to become a member of
site. If you’d like to check us out or join us, come to the Massachusetts Conservation Alliance (MCA).
Treasurer’s Report – Al Bonofiglio for Mike Swett a practice. Al presented the status of the Club’s finances. Passed unanimously.
Al presented the status of the Club’s finances. Pin Shoots – John Cunningham Membership – Lee Whitney A letter was sent to all state senators and representa-
Membership – Lee Whitney tives asking for their support of H-846, an act rela-
Old Business - Question from Member: Has any Executive Officer Report – Bill Hardell tive to the use of crossbows in hunting. We ask that
decision been made regarding acquiring an AED
Executive Officer Report – Bill Hardell all clubs and organizations do the same in support of
defibrillator for the Club? The Executive Board has Calendar Events
this bill.
discussed the issue, but just hasn’t reached a decision.
Calendar Events: The schedule is posted at the club The schedule is posted at the club through the end of
through the end of July. Individuals conducting train- The League has awarded scholarships to 3 young
New Business July. Individuals conducting training classes need to
ing classes need to contact Bill Hardell. Please re- adults to attend the Massachusetts Junior Conserva-
contact Bill Hardell. Please review the calendar and
view the calendar and contact Bill Hardell with any Tom LaRoche – Memorial Day is coming, so remem- tion Camp in August. Congratulations to Nicholas,
contact Bill Hardell with any additions, changes and
changes and or corrections. If you want to add an ber that the outdoor range will not open until noon. Tyler and Meghan.
or corrections.
event, contact Bill.
Mike Swett would like to make a donation of one The League’s Young Guns Trap Tournament will
June Schedule
Reminder: Monday 05/27/19 is Memorial Day. Holi- thousand dollars to the Boylston Memorial Day Com- commence on May 21st at the Fitchburg Sportsmen’s
day Range Rules are in Effect. No Outdoor Range mittee. This is the same amount that we donated General Meeting: Thursday, 06/06/19, 1900, MR Club. This tournament features shooters under the
use until after 1200. in past years. Motion was seconded and approved age of 18 and will be held at 17 or more participating
unanimously. GOAL: Short Barrel Revolver, Tuesday, 06/4/19, AP, clubs until the finals in August.
Reminder: All training events must be scheduled. 0900 - 1700
Members wishing to conduct a training event must John Gabriel – John is available for Firearm Safety The League’s William Tell 3D Archery Tournament
coordinate with the XO. Any non-standard training Classes GOAL: Intro to Modern Sporting Rifle, Tuesday, also kicks off in May on the 18th at the Norco Sports-
must have E-Board approval. Contact Bill Hardell 06/11/19, RR, 0900 – 1700 men’s Club. This 15 station 3D course is for archers
for any additions or deletions to the calendar. You can Dave Morin – Mass Wildlife is holding listening ses- 16 and under. Reach out to Matt O’Leary for info. at
use the link from the club web-site under the “Club sions are being held regarding Coyote Hunting Con- Work Party Sunday, 06/16/19 @ 0800 774-278-0697.
Officers” tab. Any additions / corrections need to be tests. Organizations such as the Humane Society and
MR, 1400 – 1700 Follow WCLSC Facebook for updates, more sched-
made two weeks out, so we can get them posted on- PETA are attending. If they these organizations are
line. successful in banning these hunts, fishing derbies and uled shoots and posted photos for both of these youth
NEW ITEM: Boylston PD Range Day, Thursday,
other contests may be next. events. Dave Morin and Jim Berube attended the
06/20/19, OP & RR, 0800 – 1400.
Indoor / Outdoor Ranges: Mike Henry: The next April meeting of the Shirley Rod & Gun Club and
Work Party is scheduled for 04/14/19. The May Work Safety Report – John Hinson Pin Shoots: Sunday, 06/23/19, OP, 1200 Set-Up, 1230 gave an overview of the League and the William Tell
Party is on 05/12/19. Registration, 1245 Safety Brief. Archery Program. The result of that meeting was a
Clean up your brass!! win-win for all. The Shirley Club will be hosting a
Website:Updates and corrections are continuing on HFS: Sunday, 06/30/19, 1300 – 1700 MR William Tell Shoot on June 9th which will bring more
a daily basis. Craig Hibbert has made numerous Next E-Board Meeting: Saturday, April 20, 2019 youngsters into the sport and a great way to spend
changes and improvements. Please contact Bill for 9:00 am Reminder: All training events must be scheduled. time in the outdoors.
any questions regarding the website. Members wishing to conduct a training event must
Next General Meeting: Thursday, May 4, 2019 7:00 The Massachusetts Outdoor Expo (The Big MOE)
coordinate with the XO. Any non-standard training
President’s Report – Al Bonofiglio. Al met today with must have E-Board approval. Contact Bill Hardell will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm
a company that does lead remediation. The company for any additions or deletions to the calendar. You can Hamilton Rod & Gun Club in Sturbridge, MA. If you
will test the soil on our outdoor range and give us __________________________________________ use the link from the club web-site under the “Club have any interest in the outdoors, be it nature, fishing,
our options with quotes. Al is in touch with Bill Hen- Officers” tab. Any additions / corrections need to be hunting, shooting sports fly tying, photography, etc.,
derson regarding the next shooting stand on the rifle General Business Meeting made two weeks out, so we can get them posted on- this is the place to be. The Big MOE runs 9am to 4pm
range to be demolished and rebuilt. Al is still working line. rain or shine. Pack a lunch and enjoy the day. The best
on a quote from the metal welding company regarding May 2, 2019 part it’s all free!
the indoor range target retrieval system. Indoor / Outdoor Ranges: Mike Henry: The next
President Al Bonofiglio called the meeting to order Work Party is scheduled for 05/12/19. The April If you have any questions or concerns about any of
The Executive Board will be looking at the Club ap- at 7:00 pm Work Party is on 06/16/19. the above, please visit our website at www.wclsc.org
plication and renewal process.
Pledge of Allegiance Website: Updates and corrections continue on a daily The next meeting of the League will be May 17, 2019
GOAL Report – Jon Green is not present. Please visit basis. Craig Hibbert has made numerous changes and at the Eight Point Sportsmen’s Club in Sterling.
Moment of Silence for our Military and First Re-
www.goal.org for up-to-date accurate information re- improvements. Please contact Bill for any questions
sponders Fundraising – Mike Burchman - Mike explained the
garding all GOAL activities on behalf of our Club and regarding the website.
all Massachusetts gun owners. various fundraising programs and encouraged the
Guests
President’s Report – Al Bonofiglio. Members to participate and support the Club!
Worcester County League – Dave Morin - The Fitch- Fallen Members –
burg Sportsman’s Club hosted the March meeting of Work on outdoor range has stopped for the moment, Worcester Team – This team competes indoors dur-
the League. 26 clubs were represented. League Presi- The honorary shot will be fired in June for all the but Al is working with a company that will test the ing the Fall and Winter months. All are welcome on
dent Jim Nishan led all in the Pledge of Allegiance Members who have passed away this Spring. soil and give us our options with quotes. We could Monday nights at 6:00 pm. You can’t hurt the team,
and a moment of silence for all. Thanks go out to have them sift for lead and put dirt back or take away but you’ll have some fun.
all the folks at the Fitchburg Club for the fine meal Reports: all of the dirt and replace with new.
served before the meeting. IDPA – Our matches take place on the second Sat-
Secretary’s Report - Because it is difficult to accom- Al will also be meeting with someone from Spire urday of the month, with the practice on the Sunday
The Secretary’s, Treasurer’s and Corresponding Sec- plish what we would like in an evening meeting, the Ranges. The gentleman will be in Mass sometime in before. Look at the link to IDPA on the WPRC web-
retary’s reports were all accepted as read. Executive Board met for four (4) hours on a Saturday May. He will look at our outdoor range and give us site. If you’d like to check us out or join us, come to
morning. We reviewed the membership application options for the backstop. a practice.
Guest Speaker was Todd Olanyk, MassWildlife Cen- and renewal processes. One goal is to get the appli-
tral District Supervisor. Todd reported that receding cation online, so it can be completed and emailed to Al has not yet been in contact with the metal welding Pin Shoots – John Cunningham - Bowling pin shoot
ice has ended the 2019 Wood Duck nesting box main- our Membership Director. We are also working to get company regarding the indoor range winners for April: Scott Diehl, Vincent Chu, Tim Ma-
tenance season. An illegal tree cutting issue by Na- everyone’s email addresses onto a program so we can honey
tional Grid contractors at the Oakham WMA was ad- send out email blasts about events and critical issues. We are still looking to purchase permanent metal tar-
dressed. Trout stocking should start the week of April gets. New Business - Dave Morin explained more about the
18th. This and more of Todd’s report may be viewed The Executive Board is dedicated to getting the Club Big MOE event. Dave made a motion for the Club to
computerized. Our Treasury has always been done Al received an email from a gentleman who lives donate $1500.00 to the event. Motion was seconded,
in the April issue of the Sportsmen’s News.
with paper and pen, so we have purchased a laptop on Compass Point Drive, who complained about the and discussion ensued. Motion passed unanimously.
The WCL banquet held on March 23rd was a huge for our Assistant Treasurer, Trish. It will be her mis- noise on a Sunday afternoon. Al spoke with him and
success with 275 sportsmen, women and guests at- reminded him that he willingly purchased a home Safety Report – John Hinson
sion to help get our Treasury computerized. Mike,
tending, Thanks to all for getting it done. the Raffle Guy, has provided us with a sample spread- across the street from a gun range. The man said that
he is going to call the Police, the Town and the State! Always carry a repair kit to the range with you!
sheet to be used in this effort.
The Junior Conservation Camp deadline for receiving Clean out your first aid kits – make sure nothing has
letters from prospective campers has been extended Question from Member: what is the benefit of email He did! The complaint was in the newspaper, so
Al called the Town Administrator and explained his expired.
to April 19th. if we still have to mail in a check?
conversation with the resident. She said that she be- Also, use proper clothing and insect repellant during
The League continues to meet with the Massachusetts Lee: The most common excuse for not renewing is lieves that we have been good stewards in the town Tick season!
Conservation Alliance and we vote on April 19, 2019 that they didn’t receive the renewal letter. With email, of Boylston.
for formal affiliation. I will be sending out reminders to everyone. If some- Next General Meeting: Thursday, June 6, 2019 7:00
one really didn’t get the letter, I can email it. The GOAL Report – Jon Green is not present
The WCL 2019 Young Guns Trap Tournament is purpose of the email is to remind Members that they **Annual President’s Raffle**
about to begin. Planning meetings are already being must make their payment and to provide LTC / GOAL
held and qualifier shoots are scheduled to begin in documentation. Meeting adjourned at 7:53 pm
May.
Al asked if Members find it strange that we ask for
Kid’s Day kits were assembled and distributed to par-June 2019 GOAL News Print Edition 15
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The Big Bang Annual Raffle Winners!
The Big Bang Raffle is one of our primary fund raising events every year
and is vitally necessary to our continued success.
Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket and helped ensure our
continued advocacy for 2A rights in Massachusetts.
Thanks to Hornady Ammunition! Hornady is a proud sponsor of GOAL,
each raffle gun will come “fueled” with 2 boxes of Hornady ammunition!
Also, thank you to Lew Horton’s, Sig Sauer, Auto Ordnance, & Moss-
berg!
2019 Winners!
1. Springfield Armory M1A .308 Rifle – Daniel S. Feeding Hills, MA
2. Sig Sauer 1911RM .45ACP Pistol – Kevin K. Lowell, MA
3. Ruger GP100 .357 Mag Revolver – Tom D. Leominster, MA
4. Mossberg 930 12ga Shotgun – Michael B. Swampscott, MA
5. Smith & Wesson 629 .44 Mag Revolver – Terrance L. Winchester,
MA
6. Auto Ordnance M1 Carbine .30 Cal Rifle – John B. Wakefield, MA
7. Sig Sauer P320 X5 9mm Pistol – Michael P. Westfield, MA
8. Mossberg MVP LC 5.56 Rifle – William C. Burlington, MA
9. Bergara HMR .308 Rifle – Wissam S. Hopkinton, MA
10. Remington Versamax 12ga Shotgun – Richard P. Boxford, MA
Please note, we have notified all winners!
Dan S. won a Springfield Armory M1A! Sam S. won a Bergara HMR rifle!
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