Advocacy & Legislation
Your Voice Matters. Make It Heard.
GOAL represents the Second Amendment community at the Massachusetts State House, but protecting civil rights requires citizens to participate. Use this resource center to follow legislation, understand the issues, contact your elected officials, prepare testimony, and take action.
Current Legislative Priorities
Follow firearm-related legislation during the 2025–2026 legislative session and learn which proposals GOAL supports and which proposals threaten the rights of lawful citizens.
GOAL-Supported Legislation
Review legislation GOAL supports to protect civil rights, correct problems in existing firearm law, and restore protections for lawful gun owners.
View GOAL Bills →Legislation GOAL Opposes
Review proposed legislation that GOAL believes would place additional burdens or restrictions on lawful firearm owners, hunters, sportsmen, and firearm businesses.
View Opposed Bills →2025–2026 Legislative Tracker
Find bill numbers, summaries, sponsors, GOAL positions, and links to official Massachusetts Legislature information.
View Legislation →Chapter 135 & Question 9
Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 dramatically changed Massachusetts firearm law. GOAL has developed resources to help citizens understand what changed, how the law affects lawful firearm owners, how the legislation was passed, and what is being done to challenge it.
Become an Effective Advocate
You do not need to be a professional lobbyist to make a difference. These resources can help you communicate effectively with elected officials and participate in the legislative process.
Prepare Testimony
Learn how legislative hearings work and how to prepare concise, effective testimony for a Massachusetts legislative committee.
Testimony Preparation →Write a Letter
Learn how to write a brief, personal, and effective letter explaining what action you want your elected official to take.
Letter Writing Guide →Send an Email
Learn how to communicate directly with your legislator by email and make your message personal, specific, and easy to understand.
Email Guide →Make a Phone Call
A short, courteous phone call can be an effective way to tell your representative or senator exactly where you stand on legislation.
Calling Guide →Working at the State House
GOAL monitors firearm-related legislation, works with elected officials and policymakers, provides testimony and technical information, and keeps members informed about legislation affecting the Second Amendment community.
Mike Harris
Director of Public Policy
Questions concerning legislation, hearings, or public policy can be directed to GOAL's Public Policy office.