{"id":2701,"date":"2024-08-15T04:12:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T04:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/?p=2701"},"modified":"2024-08-15T04:12:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T04:12:36","slug":"four-days-till-goas-national-convention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/?p=2701","title":{"rendered":"Four days till GOA\u2019s national convention!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Countdown to GOA\u2019s National Convention: Four Days Left!<\/h2>\n<p>We are four days out till the opening of the first annual GOALS (aka, Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit) in Knoxville, Tennessee!<\/p>\n<p>As a reminder, GOALS is absolutely FREE for all GOA members, thanks to our wonderful sponsorship by Brownells.<\/p>\n<p>The weekend is jam-packed with over 120,000 square feet of guns, gear, vendors, speakers, and panels for you to explore and learn from&#8211;plus, there are activities for the kids, as well.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>With these last four days, we wanted to spend some time highlighting what you will see over the weekend and give you the best picture possible to plan your GOALS trip!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goa.nationbuilder.com\/r?u=hA7YOEXu7g53Dpo7ddhVHji73AOphOjdsXrVMJKCj2qkCvw6Be0nrhS2czjPZ1Cu&amp;e=238467278919af6433c55c37e498bf8c&amp;utm_source=goa&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=na_1_four_days_until_goals_08&amp;n=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">If you haven&#8217;t done so already, make sure you are registered to attend by clicking here<\/a>. Admission is FREE for all GOA members, and if you aren&#8217;t a member you can sign up now or at the door so that you don\u2019t miss the 2024 GOALS!<\/p>\n<p>Over the two days at GOALS, there will be a variety of speakers, panels, and exclusive presentations from some of your favorite companies!<\/p>\n<p>On Day One, the main stage will open at 9:00 AM, 45 minutes before the expo floor opens. Not only will you get to hear from some of GOA\u2019s leaders, you will also hear from the Who\u2019s Who of the 2A community.<\/p>\n<p>For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/goa.nationbuilder.com\/r?u=hA7YOEXu7g53Dpo7ddhVHth2JIRAinAE4tDjp1v3YcCliRX8jJWk6XHclGup_PS7LKhfJgZYcMALlDlFseavzHYu_Q7iWAZeHJLuKlEi7nEvUu4wqQUrybf1f8GgSxU5&amp;e=238467278919af6433c55c37e498bf8c&amp;utm_source=goa&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=na_1_four_days_until_goals_08&amp;n=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">various speakers will take the stage on Day One<\/a>, including John Lovell of Warrior Poet Society, Dana Loesch, Jared Yanis of Guns &amp; Gadgets, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson of NC, Jon Patton of The Gun Collective, Newsmax\u2019s Chris Salcedo, OAN\u2019s Dan Ball, and many more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goa.nationbuilder.com\/r?u=hA7YOEXu7g53Dpo7ddhVHjhJ0zVtJRvN5JAHVknN7n6T_OjLZjzePoUx-gEciHiZWIOXagIqT3hOt1gn7zIc4ACCbi_kV__ixzvJL8pnuvM&amp;e=238467278919af6433c55c37e498bf8c&amp;utm_source=goa&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=na_1_four_days_until_goals_08&amp;n=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Panels on Day One<\/a> will include the Right, not a Privilege, the Second Amendment in the Digital Age, Gun Culture in America, Fact vs. Fiction, and Firearms Technology and Innovation. <a href=\"https:\/\/goa.nationbuilder.com\/r?u=hA7YOEXu7g53Dpo7ddhVHjhJ0zVtJRvN5JAHVknN7n6T_OjLZjzePoUx-gEciHiZ0tD9NizGMAKXl7kQNEX6ubB1ZS9yZhF1RpzL9ssCeAw&amp;e=238467278919af6433c55c37e498bf8c&amp;utm_source=goa&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=na_1_four_days_until_goals_08&amp;n=6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Day Two\u2019s panels<\/a> will include 2A for All, Fight for your Rights, and the Legal Panel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-776179\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunowners.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/goals4-240x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goa.nationbuilder.com\/r?u=hA7YOEXu7g53Dpo7ddhVHth2JIRAinAE4tDjp1v3YcCliRX8jJWk6XHclGup_PS7zuJeimQoskWbeDiNVeSQsVr_lB07v4nJdJK0joDoFlliprVSYP9-E3dusk6mQIN-&amp;e=238467278919af6433c55c37e498bf8c&amp;utm_source=goa&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=na_1_four_days_until_goals_08&amp;n=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Day Two\u2019s participants on the Main Stage<\/a> include Bradon Herrera (the AK Guy), Mayor Glenn \u201cKane\u201d Jacobs, Delegate Nick Frietas of Virginia, Atty. General Andrew Bailey of Missouri, Rep. Victoria Spartz of Indiana, Olympic shooter Lexi Lagan, and many more.<\/p>\n<p>Special presentations over the two days will be made by several pro-gun companies, including Canik, Henry Rifles, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Member sign-up and ticketing will be available at the door, so even if you are not a GOA member yet, you can still attend GOALS by showing up the day of the event. However, we encourage you to <a href=\"https:\/\/goa.nationbuilder.com\/r?u=hA7YOEXu7g53Dpo7ddhVHji73AOphOjdsXrVMJKCj2qkCvw6Be0nrhS2czjPZ1Cu&amp;e=238467278919af6433c55c37e498bf8c&amp;utm_source=goa&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=na_1_four_days_until_goals_08&amp;n=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pre-register and sign up here<\/a> to make the morning that much easier.<\/p>\n<p>In Liberty,<\/p>\n<p>Erich Pratt<br \/>\nSenior Vice President<\/p>\n<p>P.S. Come in early on August 16th and get ready to laugh hysterically with Johnny B\u2019s <em>Spicy Friday Live<\/em> from GOALS at the Knoxville Amphitheater.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunowners.org\/na081324\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Countdown to GOA\u2019s National Convention: Four Days Left! We are four days out till the opening of the first annual GOALS (aka, Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit) in Knoxville, Tennessee! As a reminder, GOALS is absolutely FREE for all GOA members, thanks to our wonderful sponsorship by Brownells. 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