Videos tagged with Gun Owners Action League

This video provides an update on the case of Kyle Colada, an Air Force veteran arrested in Massachusetts for legally owned firearms. Despite having no prior record, Colada was held without bail under the state's dangerousness statute. While some serious charges have been dropped, the case highlights the complexities of gun ownership and legal residency in Massachusetts.

A federal lawsuit has been filed against Massachusetts officials concerning the state's licensing scheme for non-residents seeking to carry firearms. The lawsuit argues that the current system, which imposes significantly shorter permit durations and lengthy, in-person renewal processes for non-residents compared to residents, violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendments. Plaintiffs seek to compel Massachusetts to comply with its own laws regarding processing times and allow remote renewals, potentially setting a national precedent for non-resident carry rights.

This video details the arrest and jailing of a homeless Air Force veteran in Massachusetts for legally owned firearms. The veteran, Kyle Kleta, was pulled over for a traffic violation and subsequently arrested for possession of firearms without a license, despite Arizona being a constitutional carry state. The narrative highlights the strict and potentially draconian gun laws in Massachusetts, which led to Kleta's detention under the state's dangerousness law, facing a mandatory minimum sentence.

This video promotes a fundraising event hosted by Gun Owners Action League (GOAL) in Massachusetts on April 19th, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The event will feature a reenactment of the 'shot heard 'round the world' and will include notable speakers from the gun rights community, such as Lieutenant Colonel Allen West, Toby Lir, Doug Hamlin (NRA), Cam Edwards, Dick Heller, Adam Kraut (SAF), and Jim Wallace (GOAL). Tickets are available for general seating or to sit at specific speaker tables, with a deadline for purchase approaching.

This video discusses the actions taken by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey to enact a new gun control law immediately, circumventing the citizen petition process. Pro-gun groups had gathered over 655,000 signatures to put the law on the ballot, but Healey used an emergency enactment to make it effective before the signatures could be officially counted. This move is criticized as subverting democracy and potentially making thousands of gun owners felons overnight.

New gun control legislation in Massachusetts, similar to Oregon's Measure 114, is facing legal challenges due to implementation issues and has triggered a significant surge in gun sales. The law's provisions, including bans on certain firearms and new licensing requirements, are being contested as the state struggles to establish the necessary infrastructure before the law takes effect. This has resulted in a fourfold increase in gun sales, directly contradicting the intended effect of the legislation.

Gun owners in Massachusetts are initiating a referendum to repeal the state's recently enacted firearms law, described as the 'worst gun control law in the country.' The process involves submitting a petition to the state elections division, requiring nearly 50,000 signatures by early October 2024 to place the repeal on the 2026 ballot. The law, signed by Governor Maura Healey, introduces regulations on ghost guns, expands red flag laws, restricts firearm carry in certain locations, and bans the use of 3D printers and certain CNC machines for firearm manufacturing. Gun owners are urged to actively participate in collecting signatures to challenge these measures.

This video discusses significant changes to Massachusetts firearms laws, particularly focusing on the assault weapons ban and the expansion of the red flag law. It highlights that firearms not owned and registered before July 20, 2016, may now be illegal to possess. The legislation also redefines assault weapons by including features like barrel shrouds, potentially banning most semi-automatic rifles. Additionally, the red flag law is expanded to include therapists and counselors as potential petitioners, and a new approved weapons roster may impact the sale of rifles and shotguns.

This video details Massachusetts House Bill 4885, a significant gun control package signed into law. The bill expands the definition of 'assault weapons' by including a two-feature test that now incorporates shrouds or foregrips, effectively banning most semi-automatic centerfire firearms with detachable magazines. A critical aspect is the restrictive grandfathering clause, which only exempts firearms owned by License to Carry (LTC) holders or licensed retailers, leaving many other owners potentially non-compliant. The legislation also introduces new permitting processes with enhanced training requirements, creating a complex and challenging environment for firearm ownership in the state.

This video from Guns & Gadgets details the alarming introduction of 56 firearm-related bills in Massachusetts, representing a significant legislative push against Second Amendment rights. The content highlights concerns that these bills, including bans on suppressors and 'ghost guns,' may not align with the Supreme Court's Bruin decision. Expert analysis suggests a focus on law-abiding citizens rather than criminals, with potential negative impacts on self-defense and firearm ownership.

This video provides an expert analysis from a firearms instructor with over 25 years of legal experience on the legislative battle surrounding Massachusetts bill HD 4420. It highlights the impact of the Bruen decision on gun laws and details how public pressure, organized by groups like GOA and FPC, successfully delayed the bill. The speaker emphasizes the importance of continued advocacy to protect Second Amendment rights against what they describe as the worst anti-gun conglomerate bill seen.

This video features Latasha Robbins, co-founder of Massachusetts Women Gun Owners and a delegate for The DC Project, discussing the importance of women's involvement in advocating for their Second Amendment rights. Robbins highlights how groups like Massachusetts Women Gun Owners and The DC Project empower women to share their stories, educate legislators, and counter narratives that suggest women support gun control. The discussion emphasizes self-protection, personal empowerment through firearm ownership, and the need for women's voices to be heard in the political arena regarding gun rights.