DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA · FIREARMS
Firearms
Firearms laws in District of Columbia (1970)
Restricted
Summary
Strictest in U.S.; carry requires D.C.-issued permit.
Notable
Strictest firearm regulations in the U.S.; carry requires DC-issued permit.
Penalties
Firearms is RESTRICTED in District of Columbia — see exactly what you're risking: the penalties, the charges, and the exceptions that keep you legal.
Exceptions & nuances
Firearms is restricted in District of Columbia, but narrow carve-outs exist. See the exemptions, edge cases, and conditions that actually apply.
Statute
Read the exact District of Columbia statute that restricts firearms — citation and section so you can verify the source yourself.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
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