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 […]
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.