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We sent information about Rep. Linsky's H.3081 earlier this week - now is the time to take action!

Please call your state representative and state senator at (617) 722-2000 - urge them to oppose H. 3081 An Act Establishing Extreme Risk Protective Orders. 

GOAL Note: Thank you Senator Tarr for your leadership against this insidious legislation.

BOSTON — Gun owners could have their firearms taken under a controversial plan to keep weapons out of the hands of people with mental illness or who are deemed dangerous.

The legislation, if approved, would allow police, health care workers, family members and others to ask a judge to issue an “extreme risk protection order” allowing police to revoke the firearms license, for up to a year, of someone considered a danger to themselves or others.

Police could seize firearms belonging to that person, as well.

Gun control advocates say the measure, modeled on domestic violence protection orders that have been on the books for decades, will reduce gun violence and suicides that claim tens of thousands of lives each year.

Despite Illegal Actions By Town Of Westminster - Zoning Board Meeting Yields No Result.

GOAL Note:  The residents who are complaining about the existence of the range have no legal standing as it is protected by MA law. 

See local coverage of the hearing below.

WESTMINSTER – The Zoning Board of Appeals continued a hearing on an appeal of a cease-and-desist order on the Westminster Rod and Gun Club to May 2, after hours of testimony from club members, neighbors and abutters.

The hearing is the culmination of a long dispute between those living near the gun club who say they have a right to enjoy their backyards, and members of the club who say they believe their gun rights are in jeopardy.

Update on our federal civil rights lawsuit against AG Healey. We had a scheduling hearing yesterday, trial date is May 2018, with Judge William Young.

Gun Culture 2.0

Occasionally I’m reminded that there are still a great many firearms enthusiasts clinging to the notion that in order to be a shooter and 2nd Amendment supporter, a person must fit a certain mold. While 99% of the firearms community seems to have pretty much gotten over the gender and race thing, I still notice quite often that you’d better be pretty enthusiastic about praying with the group and voting Republican if you want to be a member of the “club.”

It appears we still often require our 2nd amendment supporters to be pretty far right wing in both religion and political party. That’s all well and good for small groups and clubs here and there if that’s the overwhelming desire of their members; however, if our intention is to bring in more shooters and future 2nd Amendment advocates, how about we focus on the Bill of Rights and try not to alienate potential recruits with needless political party and religious affiliation grandstanding.  It does nothing for the cause, even if it does make us feel better about ourselves.

More proof that our highly restrictive gun laws are ignored by criminals.