FCAB

Firearm Control Advisory Board (FCAB)


The Firearm Control Advisory Board was created through Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024.

(There is currently no online presence for the FCAB)

March Meeting Notice


Notes on the February Meeting


March14, 2024

200 Arlington Street, Chelsea, MA 02150

10:00 AM

Directions 


Public is welcome, but must get through security.

FCAB Board Members:


Michaela Dunne - Statutory FRB Director Appointment (Chairperson) 

John Melander - Deputy General Counsel for EOPPS (Board Counsel) 

Chief Ronald Glidden (Ret.) - Massachusetts Chief of Police Association Representative 

Det. Lt. Nuno Medeiros - Massachusetts State Police Armorer 

Trooper Christopher Call – Massachusetts State Police Designee 

Robert A. Cerasoli - Speaker of the House Representative 

Ryan Mingo - Office of the Attorney General Representative 

James Wallace - Gun Owners Action League Representative 


FCAB enacting language:



SECTION 50. Said chapter 140 is hereby further amended by striking out section 131½, as so appearing, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
          Section 131½. (a) There shall be a firearm control advisory board, within the executive office of public safety and security, hereinafter referred to as the board, comprised of 7 members: the director of the firearms record bureau within the department of criminal justice information services or designee, who shall serve as chair; the attorney general or designee; 1 member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives who shall not be a member of the general court and shall have demonstrated knowledge or expertise in firearm safety, law or technology; 1 member appointed by the president of the senate who shall not be a member of the general court and shall have demonstrated knowledge or expertise in firearm safety, law or technology; 2 members appointed by the governor, 1 of whom shall be a member of the Gun Owners Action League, Inc. and 1 of whom shall be a police chief selected from a list of four chiefs provided by the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association Incorporated; and the armorer of the department of state police or designee.
          (b) The board shall advise the executive office of public safety and security on matters relating to the firearm control provisions of this chapter, including, but not limited to, consulting with the executive office of public safety and security on the development of the firearm rosters outlined in section 131¾. The board shall also advise the executive office of public safety and security on training needs and materials for licensing authorities and licensees. The board members shall serve without compensation; provided, however, that members shall be reimbursed for any usual and customary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The executive office of public safety and security, in consultation with the board, shall adopt operating rules and procedures for its organization and activities.

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