Firearm Control Advisory Board - January 2026

Friday, January 16, 2026
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Address

200 Arlington Street, Chelsea, MA 02150

Overview

Firearm Control Advisory Board

Meeting #11 Notice

Meeting Date: Friday January 16, 2026

Meeting Time: 10:00 a.m.

Meeting Location: Department of Criminal Justice Information Services, 200 Arlington Street, #2000, Chelsea, MA 02150 

If any member of the public wishing to attend this meeting seeks special accommodations inaccordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact John Melander at John.Melander@mass.gov

Agenda

FCAB Agenda - January, 2026

The agenda is as follows:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Review and approval of prior meeting minutes
  3. Discussion of the sub-committee’s recommendation on prohibited “assault-style firearms” roster
  4. Vote on sub-committee’s recommendation to the Secretary of EOPPS
  5. Discussion concerning updating Laboratory Testing Forms
  6. Review and approval of test report for handgun roster additions:
    1. Element U.S. Space and Defense
      1. Smith & Wesson, M&P10mm M2.0 (5.6” Barrel)
      2. Walther, PDP Compact 9mm
      3. Diamondback Firearms, DB0700S701, .357 Mag
      4. Springfield Armory, PH9117AOSLC-COMP, 9mm
      5. Springfield Armory, PH9117AOSLC, 9mm
      6. Springfield Armory, PH9119AOSLC, 9mm
    2. Professional Analysis and Consulting
      1. Smith & Wesson, M&P9 Metal Carry Comp TS, 9mm
      2. Smith & Wesson, PC M19-10 Kcomp 2.5” E210 Moss, .357 magnum
      3. Smith & Wesson, Shield X9mm 3.6” TS 10RD
      4. Smith & Wesson, 686 Mountain Gun NIL, .357 magnum
      5. Smith & Wesson, 610 Mountain Gun NIL, 10mm
      6. Smith & Wesson, 632 Mountain Gun NIL, .32 H&R
      7. Smith & Wesson, 617 Mountain Gun NIL, .22 LR
  7. Discussion of future meeting dates
  8. Discussion of any items not reasonably anticipated prior to posting the agenda
  9. Member Comments
  10. Public Comments
  11. Adjourn

In accordance with G.L. c. 30A,§  21(a)(3)&(7), G.L. c.140 ,s. 131 ½ and G.L. c. 66, § 10B the Firearm Control Advisory Board the meeting will be held in person at 10:00 a.m. at the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services, 200 Arlington Street, Chelsea, MA 02150

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