"I am requesting the opportunity to inspect or obtain copies of public records that pertain to any public records requests for data regarding firearms transactions. This would include: the organization or individual requesting the data, what fields they were seeking, what was provided, and, if available, for what purpose."

After the initial request, DCJIS asked for clarification regarding dates. (See below) We requested any and all records of any inquiries after October 29, 2025 as this was when the new registration portal went live. According to the final response we received there have been no records requests for information maintained in the portal database.

“So nobody is using this expensive unconstitutional monstrosity of a system?” said Jim Wallace, Executive Director of GOAL. “You’re telling us that no law enforcement, no other government entity, no private entity has ever requested data held within the new system? How can that possibly be. If that is the case, then what is the purpose of all of the registration mandates and record keeping?”



This new mystery even further complicates the devious true intentions of Chapter 135.

Records request communication chain:

Dear Mr. Harris:

I am writing in reply to the public records request you submitted to DCJIS. Your request seeks the following records: "I am requesting the opportunity to inspect or obtain copies of public records that pertain to any public records requests for data regarding firearms transactions. This would include: the organization or individual requesting the data, what fields they were seeking, what was provided, and, if available, for what purpose."

In order to fulfill your request, DCJIS requires that you provide a timeframe for your request. Please reply with this information.

Thank you,


General Counsel
MA Department of Criminal Justice Information Services

Hi Agapi,

Thank you for the reply and my apologies, a timeframe would make sense. We are looking for information going back to October 29, 2025.

Thank you,

-Mike

Mike Harris

Director of Public Policy

Gun Owners’ Action League

508-393-5333 x128

www.goal.org

Dear Mr. Harris:

I am writing in response to the public records request you submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information (DCJIS). Your request sought copies of any public record requests submitted to DCJIS related to firearms transactions. Upon receipt of your request, DCJIS contacted you to request a timeframe for your request. You clarified that you were seeking any public record requests from October 29, 2025 to date.

Upon review of DCJIS files, I am writing to confirm that DCJIS does not possess any records responsive to your request. DCJIS is not withholding any records.

Thank you,


General Counsel
MA Department of Criminal Justice Information Services
200 Arlington Street, Suite 2200
Chelsea, MA 02150