Notes
DC Code does not define a Loaded Firearm. Minimum Age for Possessing and Transporting of Handguns Title 7. Subtitle J. Public Safety. Chapter 25. Firearms Control. Unit A. Firearms Control Regulations, Subchapter II firearms and Destructive Devices. § 7-2502.03. 21 years old is the minimum age required on transporting and possessing an unloaded handgun and […]
Chemical Sprays/Stun Gun/Higher Capacity Magazine Laws
§ 7-2501.01 Stun Devices/Electric Weapon Type Devices are Illegal. § 7-2502.12 For the Purposes of §§ 7-2502.12 Through 7-2502.14, the Term: Self-defense spray – means a mixture of a lacrimator including chloroacetophenone, alphacloracetophenone, phenylchloromethylketone, orthochlorobenazalm-alononitrile or oleoresin capsicum. 7-2502.14 Self-defense sprays are lawful if used or possessed by a person 18 or over “in the […]
Carry in Restaurants That Serve Alcohol
Per DC law, a person cannot carry a firearm in a place that serves alcohol however it gives exemptions to a place that holds a Class C/R or D/R. Examples of these restaurants are those licenses for food and beverages with spirits, beer, and wine which are allowed for sale on the premises for consumption. […]
State Preemption
No Preemption Law. DC is a city unto itself and therefore city laws (Plus Federal Regulations) cover the entire district.
Open Carry
Open Carry is Illegal in DC. (d) A person holding a license issued pursuant to section 6 of this act shall not carry a pistol openly or otherwise in a manner that is not concealed.
Traveling with Firearm Inside a Vehicle
DC ST § 22-4504.02 District of Columbia Official Code 2001 Edition Division IV. Criminal Law and Procedure and Prisoners. Title 22. Criminal Offenses and Penalties. (Refs & Annos) Subtitle VI. Regulation and Possession of Weapons. Chapter 45. Weapons and Possession of Weapons. (Refs & Annos) § 22-4504.02. Lawful transportation of firearms. (a) Any person who […]
Police on Carry Requirements
Title IX – Licenses to Carry a Pistol. Sec. 904 (c) A licensee shall have on or about his or her person each time the pistol is carried in the District: (1) The license; and (2) (1) The license; and (d) If a law enforcement officer initiates an investigative stop of a licensee carrying a […]
Parking Lot Storage Law
(2) While driving a vehicle into and immediately parking at any location listed in subsection (a)(2) or (3), for the purpose of picking up or dropping off a minor child, provided that the licensee shall secure the concealed weapon in accordance with section 4b(b) of this act prior to leaving the parked vehicle. (a)(2) The […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
(2) For 90 days immediately following the effective date of the License to Carry a Pistol Emergency Amendment Act of 2014, all private commercial property owners shall be presumed to prohibit the presence of firearms unless the owner or authorized agent authorizes entry by a licensee carrying a pistol; thereafter, all private commercial property owners […]