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Nimrod - Chapter 135 Seminar
Sunday, March 22nd 1-4 PM
NIMROD League of Holden is hosting Jon Green of GOAL in presenting their seminar on Chapter 135.
This 2+ hour long seminar attempts to explain the massive changes in state laws and regulation in layperson terms. Guests will explore applicable MGL and CMR as it pertains to definitions, gun purchase, possession, transport, record keeping requirements, buying/selling, interstate transport, interstate purchase, ammunition storage and best practices for gun owners.
This session is open to the general public as well as law enforcement
Legal Aspects of Self Defense
April 7, 2026
6:00 - 8:30 pm
$60.00
All courses are held at GOAL HQ, and open to GOAL members only, unless otherwise noted.
Before Things Go Wrong
Carrying Things other than a Firearm in Massachusetts
Massachusetts laws on where you can carry, and other limitations
Storing Firearms
What happens if your Firearm is Spotted
What to do in a Traffic Stop
Talking with Law Enforcement
When Things Go Wrong
Massachusetts law on self-defense
Deadly v. Non-deadly Force
Retreat
Perceiving What’s Really There
Perception, Memory, and Reaction Time
After Things Go Wrong
The initial response to a call
Going to the Station
Miranda and You
Talking to Others, And Others talking to Police
Social Media
Where things go Wrong – too much force, weapon not actually seen, etc.
Third Party Defense
Legal Aspects of Self Defense
June 18, 2026
6:00 - 8:30 pm
$60.00
All courses are held at GOAL HQ, and open to GOAL members only, unless otherwise noted.
Before Things Go Wrong
Carrying Things other than a Firearm in Massachusetts
Massachusetts laws on where you can carry, and other limitations
Storing Firearms
What happens if your Firearm is Spotted
What to do in a Traffic Stop
Talking with Law Enforcement
When Things Go Wrong
Massachusetts law on self-defense
Deadly v. Non-deadly Force
Retreat
Perceiving What’s Really There
Perception, Memory, and Reaction Time
After Things Go Wrong
The initial response to a call
Going to the Station
Miranda and You
Talking to Others, And Others talking to Police
Social Media
Where things go Wrong – too much force, weapon not actually seen, etc.
Third Party Defense