District Of Columbia:
Do you need a permit to purchase a gun?
Yes. This is part of the registration process.
Do you need to register your firearm with local law enforcement?
Yes. This includes online training and a background check.
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Must gun owners have a license for their guns?
Yes, as part of the registration process mentioned above.
Do you need a permit to carry a firearm?
Yes, though these have been freely available since 2017.
Does the state allow open carry?
No.
Are there extra restrictions on assault weapons?
Yes, assault weapons and certain rifles are banned.
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By GlobalDataDoes the state restrict NFA weapons?
Yes. Automatic weapons, short-barreled rifles and shotguns, and silencers are all banned.
Does the state require background checks required for private sales?
Yes, but only for those sales made to people within the state. Sales made to people outside District of Columbia must conform to that state’s transfer laws.
