Assault Style Firearm Plaintiff Criteria
The case will focus on the Commonwealth’s new restrictions on the possession of so-called “assault-style firearms.” We need plaintiffs who are negatively affected by these restrictions and can possibly meet the following criteria:
- Are either:
- Desiring firearm(s) for:
- personal defense in the home, and/or
- personal defense outside of the home.
- Hunters;
- Collectors;
- Disabled vets;
- In need of folding or telescoping stocks;
- 3-gun or 2-gun match competitors; or
- High power match competitors.
- Have no criminal history;
- Must be either;
- At least 18 years old if seeking a FID, or
- At least 21 years old if seeking a LTC.
- Not be a “prohibited person,” which includes:
- Persons who are or have been:
- Committed to any hospital or institution for finding of mental illness, alcohol or substance abuse,
- Committed by order of a court to any hospital or institution for mental illness, or
- Appointed a guardian or conservator by order of the probate court.
- An alien without lawful permanent residence;
- Currently subject to either:
- A firearms suspension or surrender order,
- A harassment prevention order,
- An abuse prevention order, or
- An extreme risk protection order.
- Having an outstanding arrest warrant in any state or federal jurisdiction;
- Dishonorable discharge from armed forces;
- A fugitive;
- Renounced your US citizenship;
- Have a minimal or private social media presence;
- Be willing to appear publicly at a court hearing;
- Be willing to work with GOAL and our attorneys to stay on message.
Please reach out to Mike Harris at MikeH@goal.org if you are interested in becoming a plaintiff.
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