The DC brochure and web page says you can buy a long gun in another state from a non licenesee, bring it to DC for registration. That is illegal according to Federal statute. Read the brochure and the quoted web page. It doesn't mention an FFL.
18 U.S.C 922(a)(3) and 922(b)(3); 27 CFR 478.29
BATFE FAQ:
What it should say (but doesn't) is you can by a long gun from an FFL in another state and after registration bring it do DC. But It doesn't say that.
read the two attached items again
18 U.S.C 922(a)(3) and 922(b)(3); 27 CFR 478.29
BATFE FAQ:
How may an unlicensed person receive a firearm in his or her State that he or she purchased from an out–of–State source?
An unlicensed person who is not prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms may purchase a firearm from an out–of–State source, provided the transfer takes place through a Federal firearms licensee in his or her State of residence.
[18 U.S.C 922(a)(3) and 922(b)(3); 27 CFR 478.29]
What DC is advising is a FELONY.May an unlicensed person acquire a firearm under the GCA in any State?
Generally, a person may only acquire a firearm within the person’s own State. Exceptions include the acquisition pursuant to a lawful bequest, or an over–the–counter acquisition of a rifle or shotgun from a licensee where the transaction is allowed by the purchaser’s State of residence and the licensee’s State of business. A person may borrow or rent a firearm in any State for temporary use for lawful sporting purposes.
[18 U.S.C 922(a)(3); 27 CFR 478.29]
What it should say (but doesn't) is you can by a long gun from an FFL in another state and after registration bring it do DC. But It doesn't say that.
read the two attached items again