Gun Owners of America (GOA) is proud to announce a slate of featured speakers for the 2025 Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS), taking place August 9–10 in Knoxville, Tennessee. These individuals represent the front lines of GOA’s leadership, from federal affairs and grassroots development to cultural communications and no-compromise legislative strategy.

Each of the following speakers will bring a unique perspective to the GOALS stage, offering attendees unmatched insight into the battles ahead for the Second Amendment—and the bold path forward for those ready to fight back:

Tim Macy, Chairman of the Board for Gun Owners of America, issued the following statement: “For nearly 50 years, GOA has stood strong with America’s gun owners. GOALS 2025 will remind our enemies that we’re stronger, larger, and more committed to our No Compromise mission than ever before.”

John Velleco, Executive Vice President of Gun Owners of America, issued the following statement: “GOALS is more than a conference—it’s a strategy session for patriots. I look forward to helping equip the next generation of activists with the tools they need to win.”

Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, issued the following statement: “GOALS is where the gun rights movement comes to regroup, rearm, and go on offense. I’m honored to speak alongside so many freedom fighters who refuse to back down or compromise.”

Sam Paredes, Board Member and Executive Director of Gun Owners of California, issued the following statement: “We are the firewall against tyranny in the states. At GOALS 2025, I’ll show how we’re holding the line in California and how you can take the fight to your state capitol.”

Kailey Nieman, Director of Development and Marketing Services for Gun Owners of America, issued the following statement: “This summit is about building lasting partnerships in defense of liberty. I’m proud to stand with so many passionate leaders who are committed to growing our movement and expanding our impact.”

John Fahrner, Deputy Director of Corporate Relations for Gun Owners of America, issued the following statement: “GOALS is where mission meets momentum. I’m excited to share what we’re building with our partners and how the 2A community is winning cultural ground.”

Benjamin Hyun Sanderson, Host of Minute Man Moment, issued the following statement: “We’re bringing the Minuteman Moment to the GOALS stage to deliver hard-hitting updates and policy breakdowns you won’t get anywhere else. If you care about defeating anti-gun legislation and achieving pro-gun victories, you need to be in that room.”

Phil Reboli, Host of Law and Ammo, issued the following statement: “The legal battlefield is where much of the Second Amendment fight is playing out—and GOALS is the perfect place to break down the latest attacks on our rights and how we plan to stop them. If you care about defending freedom in the Courts and in Congress, you should be here.”

Tiffany Coutris, Host of One in the Chamber, issued the following statement: “GOALS is about action. We train gun owners to be effective Second Amendment advocates and work alongside them to drive real change—on Capitol Hill and in statehouses across the country.”

GOA spokesmen are available for interviews. Gun Owners of America is a nonprofit grassroots lobbying organization dedicated to protecting the right to keep and bear arms without compromise. GOA represents over two million members and activists. For more information, visit GOA’s Press Center.