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DC Concealed Carry License FAQ
The purpose of this thread is to serve as a reference for those who are seeking information regarding a DC Concealed Carry License.
Disclaimer - I am not an attorney. While I have reason to believe this information is correct - it may not be. You, and only you, are responsible for knowing and complying with all applicable laws & regulations. This is a work in progress so please do not quote the OP.
Current Status: Administrative Stay
The injunction prohibiting DC from enforcing their so called "Good & Substantial" licensing scheme (See Wrenn v. DC) has been temporarily set aside via Appeals Court Administrative Stay.
DC is still facing a contempt of court hearing on July 7, 2015 for their previous failure to comply with the injunction. Named plaintiffs have received their permits. Other applicants who have submitted their applications at least 90 days prior were being contacted to pick up their permits. Anyone who has not been contacted by June 12, may wish to contact DC’s Firearm Registration unit directly to inquire about their status.
Preferential Treatment: Due to the fact that Second Amendment Foundation members are listed plaintiffs in both the lawsuit and the injunction, they may be receiving preferential treatment. Because of this, and because of all the other pro 2A work SAF does, it is recommended that you join saf.org and include a copy of your temporary membership card in your DC CCL application. Annual memberships are currently $15 and Life Memberships $150. Join SAF here.
Application Click Here
Application Instructions: Click Here
Application Fees: $75 Application Fee, $35 Livescan Fee (paid by credit card while applying in person)
Note: Application fee includes one DC handgun registration. Current thinking is to wait until you are approved to pick up you CCL to register your carry firearm in DC. Regardless, be sure to read the DC Firearm Registration FAQ or DC laws & regulations to ensure you comply with handgun roster permitted firearms, transport notification and magazine capacity rules or you risk criminal charges.
Resident/Non Resident: DC does not distinguish between resident & non-resident permits, however out-of-state applicants must currently have a permit from at least one other state.
“A non-resident applicant for a license may satisfy any component of the requirements of sub section (a)(4) and (5) of this section by demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Chief that the applicant has met that particular component as part of a successful applications to carry a concealed pistol Issued by the lawful authorities of any state or subdivision of the United States.”
Term: District of Columbia Concealed Carry Licenses are issued for a period of two years.
DC CCL Required Training
· New permit - 16 Hours
· Renewal - 8 Hours
· Training Waiver - "An applicant who has already received firearms training may request a waiver from either the 16-hour training or the 2-hour training, or both. The applicant must provide supporting documentation with their waiver request. Please review the Instructions for Applying for a Concealed Carry License for additional information on the types of documentation required. However, all applicants must take the training on District law on firearms and self-defense; there are no waivers for this requirement."
Source: http://mpdc.dc.gov/node/929382
Evidence In Support Of Training Waiver
· Firearms training provided by the National Rifle Association
· DD Form 214 if it shows special training for marksmanship
· Retired law enforcement officer credentials
· Hunting license (i.e. Texas Hunter Safety Online)
· Armed special police officer license
Source: Section 2336.3
Course of Fire Requirements: "In addition to the requirements of § 2336.1, a person shall complete at least two (2) hours of range training, including shooting a qualification course of fifty (50) rounds of ammunition from a maximum distance of fifteen (15) yards (forty-five (45) feet), and receiving a qualifying score of seventy percent (70%) as certified by the instructor."
Source: Instructions for Submitting an Application for a Concealed Carry Firearms Training Instructor
Ammunition Carried By Licensee
Max Ammo: “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.”
Source: http://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Notice/DownLoad.aspx?noticeid=5334241
"Large Capacity" Magazines: “No person in the District shall possess, sell, or transfer any large capacity ammunition feeding device regardless of whether the device is attached to a firearm. For the purposes of this subsection, the term "large capacity ammunition feeding device" means a magazine, belt, drum, feed strip, or similar device that has a capacity of, or that can be readily restored or converted to accept, more than 10 rounds of ammunition. The term "large capacity ammunition feeding device" shall not include an attached tubular device designed to accept, and capable of operating only with, .22 caliber rimfire ammunition.”
Source: §7–2506.01
Restricted Pistol Bullets:
· A projectile or projectile core which may be used in a pistol and which is constructed entirely (excluding the presence of traces of other substances) from one or a combination of tungsten alloys, steel, iron, brass, bronze, beryllium copper, or depleted uranium;
· A full jacketed projectile larger than 22 caliber designed and intended for use in a pistol and whose jacket has a weight of more than 25% of the total weight of the projectile; or
· Ammunition for a .50 BMG rifle.
The term “restricted pistol bullet” does not include:
· Shotgun shot required by federal or state environmental or game regulations for hunting purposes;
· A frangible projectile designed for target shooting;
· A projectile which the Attorney General of the United States finds is primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes; or
· Any other projectile or projectile core which the Attorney General of the United States finds is intended to be used for industrial purposes, including a charge used in an oil and gas well perforating device.
Source: §7-2501.01(13A)
Restricted Locations
· Any pre-school or child care facility,
· Any public or private hospital, or other building where medical or mental health services are the primary services provided,
· Any penal institution, secure juvenile residential facility, or halfway house
· Any public transportation vehicle, including the Metrorail transit system, but not including taxicab operators
· Any premises or portion thereof, licensed under Title 25 of the Distinct of Columbia Official Code, where alcoholic beverages are served, or are sold and consumed on premises, but not including premises With small-sample tasting permits Issued pursuant to D C Official Code § 25-118,
· Any public gathering or special event conducted on property open to the public that requires the Issuance of a permit from the District or federal government or their agencies or instrumentalities, provided, that no criminal penalty shall apply unless "(A) The licensee has been advised by a law enforcement officer that such a public gathering or special event IS occurring, and "(B) The licensee has been ordered by the law enforcement officer to leave the area of the special event or gathering until the licensee removes the pistol from his or her possession m compliance With applicable law and the licensee has not complied With the order,
· Any stadium or arena,
· The Naval Observatory?
· The public memorials on the National Mall and along the Tidal Basin, and any other area where firearms are prohibited under federal law or by a federal agency or entity,
· The area around the White House, namely between Constitution Avenue, N W , and H Street, N W ,and between 15th Street, N W ,and 17'h Street, NW,
· Within 1,000 feet, or other lesser distance designated by the Chief or his or her designee, when a dignitary or high-ranking official of the United States or a state, local, or foreign government IS moving under the protection of the MPD, or other law enforcement agency assisting or working m concert With MPD, provided, that no criminal penalty shall apply unless "(A) The licensee has been advised by a law enforcement officer that the movement of a dignitary or official IS occurring, and "(B) The licensee has been ordered by the law enforcement officer to leave the area of the movement until the licensee removes the pistol from his or her possession in compliance With applicable law and the licensee has not complied With the order,
· Within 1,000 feet, or other lesser distance designated by the Chief his or her designee, of a demonstration m a public place, provided, that no criminal penalty shall apply unless "(A) The licensee has been advised by a law enforcement officer that a demonstration is occurring at the public place, and (B) The licensee has been ordered by the law enforcement officer to leave the area of the demonstration until the licensee removes the pistol from his or her possession 10 compliance with applicable law and the licensee has not complied with the order, And
· Any prohibited circumstance that the Chief determines by rule, provided, that for spontaneous circumstances, no criminal penalty shall apply unless the licensee has notice of the prohibition and has failed to comply
· Any private residence shall be presumed to prohibit the presence of concealed pistols unless otherwise authorized by the property owner or person in control of the premises and communicated personally to the licensee in advance of entry onto the residential property
Requirement to Disclose: Yes
“If a law enforcement officer Initiates an investigative stop of a person carrying a concealed pistol pursuant to section 6 of the Pistols and Other Dangerous Weapons Act, the person, and any other licensee who is with the person at the time of the investigative stop, shall "(I) Disclose to the officer that he or she is carrying a concealed pistol pursuant to section 6 of the Pistols and Other Dangerous Weapons Act, (2) Present the license and registration certificate, "(3) Identify the location of the concealed pistol, and "(4) Comply with all lawful orders and directions from the officer, Including allowing a pat down of his or her person and permitting the law enforcement officer to take possession of the pistol for so long as is necessary for the safety of the officer or the public.”
Alcohol: Restaurants, hotels, etc. Prohibited?
“Any premises or portion thereof, licensed under Title 25 of the Distinct of Columbia Official Code, where alcoholic beverages are served, or are sold and consumed on premises, but not including premises With small-sample tasting permits Issued pursuant to D C Official Code § 25-118”
List of Licensed Instructors: Click here
How to Become A Licensed Instructor: Click here
History & Enabling Legislation
· DC Code Chapter 45 Weapons and Possession of Weapons
· Firearms Regulations Control Act of 1975 (D.C. Act 20-447)
· Emergency Regulations (10/22/2014)
· Emergency Regulations (1/20/2015)
· Emergency & Proposed Rulemaking: Concealed Pistol License Review Board (1/21/2015)
· NOTICE OF SECOND EMERGENCY AND PROPOSED RULEMAKING
Contact Information
Firearms Registration Section 202-727-4275 Firearm Registration, Concealed Carry Licenses
· Sgt. Colin Hall 202-727-9889 colin.hall@dc.gov
· Officer Harper
· Officer Mills
· Mr. Agers
Security Officers Management Branch 202-671-0500 CCL Instructor, Security Guard & SPO Licensing
SOMB.AdminBox@dc.gov
2000 14th Street, Northwest
Washington D.C. 20009
· Sgt Edward P. Gibson 202-671-0500 edward.gibson@dc.gov
· Ofc. Gil V. Sanchez (Inst Coordinator) 202-671-0523 gilbert.sanchez@dc.gov
Applicable Case Law
· Scherr ("Made up out of thin air", Invalidated by Heller & McDonald)
· Snowden (Based on Scherr, Invalidated by Heller & McDonald)
Other Information
DC Carry Facebook Group
Firearm Registration
With limited exceptions (e.g. criminals, instructors), all firearms possessed in DC must be registered. You DC CCL application fee includes one "free" firearm registration. Lawful transport of a firearm into DC requires a thorough understanding of the current laws and regulations. For more info, see the DC Firearm Registration thread.
THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS!
The purpose of this thread is to serve as a reference for those who are seeking information regarding a DC Concealed Carry License.
Disclaimer - I am not an attorney. While I have reason to believe this information is correct - it may not be. You, and only you, are responsible for knowing and complying with all applicable laws & regulations. This is a work in progress so please do not quote the OP.
Current Status: Administrative Stay
The injunction prohibiting DC from enforcing their so called "Good & Substantial" licensing scheme (See Wrenn v. DC) has been temporarily set aside via Appeals Court Administrative Stay.
DC is still facing a contempt of court hearing on July 7, 2015 for their previous failure to comply with the injunction. Named plaintiffs have received their permits. Other applicants who have submitted their applications at least 90 days prior were being contacted to pick up their permits. Anyone who has not been contacted by June 12, may wish to contact DC’s Firearm Registration unit directly to inquire about their status.
Preferential Treatment: Due to the fact that Second Amendment Foundation members are listed plaintiffs in both the lawsuit and the injunction, they may be receiving preferential treatment. Because of this, and because of all the other pro 2A work SAF does, it is recommended that you join saf.org and include a copy of your temporary membership card in your DC CCL application. Annual memberships are currently $15 and Life Memberships $150. Join SAF here.
Application Click Here
Application Instructions: Click Here
Application Fees: $75 Application Fee, $35 Livescan Fee (paid by credit card while applying in person)
Note: Application fee includes one DC handgun registration. Current thinking is to wait until you are approved to pick up you CCL to register your carry firearm in DC. Regardless, be sure to read the DC Firearm Registration FAQ or DC laws & regulations to ensure you comply with handgun roster permitted firearms, transport notification and magazine capacity rules or you risk criminal charges.
Resident/Non Resident: DC does not distinguish between resident & non-resident permits, however out-of-state applicants must currently have a permit from at least one other state.
“A non-resident applicant for a license may satisfy any component of the requirements of sub section (a)(4) and (5) of this section by demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Chief that the applicant has met that particular component as part of a successful applications to carry a concealed pistol Issued by the lawful authorities of any state or subdivision of the United States.”
Term: District of Columbia Concealed Carry Licenses are issued for a period of two years.
DC CCL Required Training
· New permit - 16 Hours
· Renewal - 8 Hours
· Training Waiver - "An applicant who has already received firearms training may request a waiver from either the 16-hour training or the 2-hour training, or both. The applicant must provide supporting documentation with their waiver request. Please review the Instructions for Applying for a Concealed Carry License for additional information on the types of documentation required. However, all applicants must take the training on District law on firearms and self-defense; there are no waivers for this requirement."
Source: http://mpdc.dc.gov/node/929382
Evidence In Support Of Training Waiver
· Firearms training provided by the National Rifle Association
· DD Form 214 if it shows special training for marksmanship
· Retired law enforcement officer credentials
· Hunting license (i.e. Texas Hunter Safety Online)
· Armed special police officer license
Source: Section 2336.3
Course of Fire Requirements: "In addition to the requirements of § 2336.1, a person shall complete at least two (2) hours of range training, including shooting a qualification course of fifty (50) rounds of ammunition from a maximum distance of fifteen (15) yards (forty-five (45) feet), and receiving a qualifying score of seventy percent (70%) as certified by the instructor."
Source: Instructions for Submitting an Application for a Concealed Carry Firearms Training Instructor
Ammunition Carried By Licensee
Max Ammo: “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.”
Source: http://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Notice/DownLoad.aspx?noticeid=5334241
"Large Capacity" Magazines: “No person in the District shall possess, sell, or transfer any large capacity ammunition feeding device regardless of whether the device is attached to a firearm. For the purposes of this subsection, the term "large capacity ammunition feeding device" means a magazine, belt, drum, feed strip, or similar device that has a capacity of, or that can be readily restored or converted to accept, more than 10 rounds of ammunition. The term "large capacity ammunition feeding device" shall not include an attached tubular device designed to accept, and capable of operating only with, .22 caliber rimfire ammunition.”
Source: §7–2506.01
Restricted Pistol Bullets:
· A projectile or projectile core which may be used in a pistol and which is constructed entirely (excluding the presence of traces of other substances) from one or a combination of tungsten alloys, steel, iron, brass, bronze, beryllium copper, or depleted uranium;
· A full jacketed projectile larger than 22 caliber designed and intended for use in a pistol and whose jacket has a weight of more than 25% of the total weight of the projectile; or
· Ammunition for a .50 BMG rifle.
The term “restricted pistol bullet” does not include:
· Shotgun shot required by federal or state environmental or game regulations for hunting purposes;
· A frangible projectile designed for target shooting;
· A projectile which the Attorney General of the United States finds is primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes; or
· Any other projectile or projectile core which the Attorney General of the United States finds is intended to be used for industrial purposes, including a charge used in an oil and gas well perforating device.
Source: §7-2501.01(13A)
Restricted Locations
· Any pre-school or child care facility,
· Any public or private hospital, or other building where medical or mental health services are the primary services provided,
· Any penal institution, secure juvenile residential facility, or halfway house
· Any public transportation vehicle, including the Metrorail transit system, but not including taxicab operators
· Any premises or portion thereof, licensed under Title 25 of the Distinct of Columbia Official Code, where alcoholic beverages are served, or are sold and consumed on premises, but not including premises With small-sample tasting permits Issued pursuant to D C Official Code § 25-118,
· Any public gathering or special event conducted on property open to the public that requires the Issuance of a permit from the District or federal government or their agencies or instrumentalities, provided, that no criminal penalty shall apply unless "(A) The licensee has been advised by a law enforcement officer that such a public gathering or special event IS occurring, and "(B) The licensee has been ordered by the law enforcement officer to leave the area of the special event or gathering until the licensee removes the pistol from his or her possession m compliance With applicable law and the licensee has not complied With the order,
· Any stadium or arena,
· The Naval Observatory?
· The public memorials on the National Mall and along the Tidal Basin, and any other area where firearms are prohibited under federal law or by a federal agency or entity,
· The area around the White House, namely between Constitution Avenue, N W , and H Street, N W ,and between 15th Street, N W ,and 17'h Street, NW,
· Within 1,000 feet, or other lesser distance designated by the Chief or his or her designee, when a dignitary or high-ranking official of the United States or a state, local, or foreign government IS moving under the protection of the MPD, or other law enforcement agency assisting or working m concert With MPD, provided, that no criminal penalty shall apply unless "(A) The licensee has been advised by a law enforcement officer that the movement of a dignitary or official IS occurring, and "(B) The licensee has been ordered by the law enforcement officer to leave the area of the movement until the licensee removes the pistol from his or her possession in compliance With applicable law and the licensee has not complied With the order,
· Within 1,000 feet, or other lesser distance designated by the Chief his or her designee, of a demonstration m a public place, provided, that no criminal penalty shall apply unless "(A) The licensee has been advised by a law enforcement officer that a demonstration is occurring at the public place, and (B) The licensee has been ordered by the law enforcement officer to leave the area of the demonstration until the licensee removes the pistol from his or her possession 10 compliance with applicable law and the licensee has not complied with the order, And
· Any prohibited circumstance that the Chief determines by rule, provided, that for spontaneous circumstances, no criminal penalty shall apply unless the licensee has notice of the prohibition and has failed to comply
· Any private residence shall be presumed to prohibit the presence of concealed pistols unless otherwise authorized by the property owner or person in control of the premises and communicated personally to the licensee in advance of entry onto the residential property
Requirement to Disclose: Yes
“If a law enforcement officer Initiates an investigative stop of a person carrying a concealed pistol pursuant to section 6 of the Pistols and Other Dangerous Weapons Act, the person, and any other licensee who is with the person at the time of the investigative stop, shall "(I) Disclose to the officer that he or she is carrying a concealed pistol pursuant to section 6 of the Pistols and Other Dangerous Weapons Act, (2) Present the license and registration certificate, "(3) Identify the location of the concealed pistol, and "(4) Comply with all lawful orders and directions from the officer, Including allowing a pat down of his or her person and permitting the law enforcement officer to take possession of the pistol for so long as is necessary for the safety of the officer or the public.”
Alcohol: Restaurants, hotels, etc. Prohibited?
“Any premises or portion thereof, licensed under Title 25 of the Distinct of Columbia Official Code, where alcoholic beverages are served, or are sold and consumed on premises, but not including premises With small-sample tasting permits Issued pursuant to D C Official Code § 25-118”
List of Licensed Instructors: Click here
How to Become A Licensed Instructor: Click here
History & Enabling Legislation
· DC Code Chapter 45 Weapons and Possession of Weapons
· Firearms Regulations Control Act of 1975 (D.C. Act 20-447)
· Emergency Regulations (10/22/2014)
· Emergency Regulations (1/20/2015)
· Emergency & Proposed Rulemaking: Concealed Pistol License Review Board (1/21/2015)
· NOTICE OF SECOND EMERGENCY AND PROPOSED RULEMAKING
Contact Information
Firearms Registration Section 202-727-4275 Firearm Registration, Concealed Carry Licenses
· Sgt. Colin Hall 202-727-9889 colin.hall@dc.gov
· Officer Harper
· Officer Mills
· Mr. Agers
Security Officers Management Branch 202-671-0500 CCL Instructor, Security Guard & SPO Licensing
SOMB.AdminBox@dc.gov
2000 14th Street, Northwest
Washington D.C. 20009
· Sgt Edward P. Gibson 202-671-0500 edward.gibson@dc.gov
· Ofc. Gil V. Sanchez (Inst Coordinator) 202-671-0523 gilbert.sanchez@dc.gov
Applicable Case Law
· Scherr ("Made up out of thin air", Invalidated by Heller & McDonald)
· Snowden (Based on Scherr, Invalidated by Heller & McDonald)
Other Information
DC Carry Facebook Group
Firearm Registration
With limited exceptions (e.g. criminals, instructors), all firearms possessed in DC must be registered. You DC CCL application fee includes one "free" firearm registration. Lawful transport of a firearm into DC requires a thorough understanding of the current laws and regulations. For more info, see the DC Firearm Registration thread.
THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS!
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