Carry Permit Limitation
2343.1 A person issued a concealed carry license by the Chief, while carrying the pistol, shall not carry more ammunition than is required to fully load the pistol twice, and in no event shall that amount be greater than twenty (20) rounds of ammunition. Title IX – Licenses to Carry a Pistol. Sec. 901. Definitions. […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
Note: Following the “License to Carry a Pistol Temporary Amendment Act of 2014”, DC issues permit to non-resident provided that the applicant meets the same requirement needed for a resident applicant and also have a permit/license issued b any state. (a) The Chief may, upon the application of any person having a bona fide residence […]
Applying for a Resident Permit – Registration of all Firearm
Last June 29, 2015, US Court of Appeal in District of Columbia issued a stay pending appeal that will let the city to enforce again a key provision on its restrictive concealed carry law that requires the gun owner to provide a good reason to obtain a permit. Instructions, requirements and application form are available […]
Reciprocity/ How this State Honors Other States Permit/ Licenses
Washington D.C. does not honor any other states permits/licenses. Note: Washington DC has moved its Laws to LexisNexis and there are no direct links to any of their laws.
Important Links
DC CCW Site How to Apply Application Firearm Laws Title 22 Subtitle VII Chapter 25 CCW Emergency Rules Emergency Rules DC Certified Instructors DC Code DC Municipal Rules Firearms Registration Title 7 Subtitle J Chpt 25 Firearms Registration DC Attorney General
Age Requirements for Carrying or Moving Firearms
The minimum age for carrying in the state is 18 years old per statute 16-11-132, which applies to both possessing and transporting loaded and unloaded handguns. Remember to check the requirements of the state where you are traveling to understand the specific requirements when carrying.
Age Requirements for Carrying or Moving Firearms
The minimum age required to be able to possess and transport an unloaded pistol in a vehicle without the need for any type of permit. To learn more about carrying of firearms in a vehicle, check the “Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without an Alabama Permit” section above. Note: There are instances when […]
Supplemental Information
The law of Alabama does not have a definition of a loaded gun, so we can assume that a loaded firearm has a cartridge in the firing chamber or have an attached magazine. State of EmergencySection 3198. The Powers of the Governor Under this section, the powers of the governor shall apply during a state […]