District of Columbia Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does District of Columbia require a permit to purchase weapons?
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  A:

  All firearms must be registered. The registration process is also a permitting process, and is very complex.

• +Q: Does District of Columbia require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does District of Columbia require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does District of Columbia issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does District of Columbia issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does District of Columbia have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does District of Columbia have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does District of Columbia support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does District of Columbia have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does District of Columbia uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does District of Columbia have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does District of Columbia have?

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