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District of Columbia Concealed Carry Laws (2026)

Restricted: Permit required; very restrictive. A DC Concealed Carry Pistol License from MPD is mandatory; minimum age 21; must own a DC-registered pistol and complete 18 hours of training.

RestrictedVerified Jul 2, 2026

Permit required; very restrictive. A DC Concealed Carry Pistol License from MPD is mandatory; minimum age 21; must own a DC-registered pistol and complete 18 hours of training. DC recognizes NO other state's permit.

Official source: mpdc.dc.gov →

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