Sisters In Arms - Learn more about Massachusetts New Gun Law Chapter 135, an act of 2024 with GOAL

Welcome to Sisters in Arms (SIA)! Today, we're diving deep into the monumental challenges facing us with the new law, Chapter 135 (H.4885). This law represents an unprecedented attack on our civil rights and fundamental freedoms in Massachusetts.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community First and foremost, SIA and GOAL want to extend my deepest thanks to everyone who fought tirelessly to prevent this law from becoming effective. Your efforts were nothing short of remarkable. SIA believes that education is the key to safety, NOT Legislation, and it is a shame that not ALL legislators are willing to listen.

The Battle Isn't Over – It's Just Begun Now, as we face the harsh reality that Chapter 135 has become law, we have no choice but to seek relief in federal court. The Massachusetts court system, heavily influenced by Governor Baker's judicial appointments, offers us no hope. Some may have thought we could act earlier, but the truth is, we needed to wait until it became law before taking action.

What GOAL is doing now! See below.

Entering the Litigation Phase—A United Front As GOAL moves into the litigation phase, it's imperative that we work together and coordinate our efforts. This law is too vast for any single court to tackle, so we must break it down by specific subject matter, resulting in multiple cases. GOAL has filed the first federal court action focused on licensing and training, but this is just the beginning.

Collaborating for Success Behind the scenes, GOAL has been working with several national organizations for months to share the immense workload that lies ahead. Some have already agreed to take on different pieces, and we're still in discussions with others. If you or your group plan to take legal action or organize rallies, GOAL urges you to coordinate with the GOAL office. It's not about taking credit or raising more money; it's about winning back our freedoms. We must manage our resources effectively to avoid duplicating efforts and maximize our impact.

A Call to Action—Stand United While GOAL cannot dictate anyone's actions, it strongly encourages everyone to filter their efforts through GOAL. This coordinated approach will prevent wasted resources and ensure that every action is strategic and impactful. If you have a plan or a proposal, let GOAL know. If it overlaps with ongoing efforts, we can suggest alternative avenues. There is plenty of work to go around in this historic battle.

Together, We Will Be Victorious.

Thank you to everyone involved in this fight for your unwavering commitment. While victory won't come overnight, We have no doubt that we will prevail just like other historic battles in our great history. Stay strong, stay united, and stay focused. Together, we will reclaim our civil rights and restore freedom in Massachusetts.

GOAL's Summary of H.4885: What You Need to Know For those wanting to understand the full scope of Chapter 135 (H.4885), it's critical to recognize the sweeping changes it brings across various areas, from ammunition sales, antique firearms, and assault weapons definitions, to new restrictions on large-capacity magazines, covert weapons, and data collection requirements. This bill touches every aspect of gun ownership and the firearms industry in Massachusetts. GOAL is still analyzing the complete details, but rest assured that we're on top of it.

Stay Engaged, Stay Informed. Be updated on GOAL's website and social media channels for the latest news, events, and calls to action. https://www.goal.org/gunban

Your participation and support are more crucial now than ever before.

Thank you for watching. Let's keep fighting the good fight! Stay safe, stay vigilant, and work together to reclaim our rights!.

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