District of Columbia's Open Carry

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There is no Open Carry in the District of Columbia.

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What is Open Carry?

Open carry is the ability to carry a gun in plain view. Some states require a permit to open carry, and some do not, but most have restrictions on where it is legal to open carry.

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Other District of Columbia firearm laws

• District of Columbia Permit to Purchase
• District of Columbia Firearm Registration
• District of Columbia Owner License
• District of Columbia Open Carry
• District of Columbia Concealed Carry
• District of Columbia State Preemption of Local Restrictions
• District of Columbia Magazine Capacity Restriction
• District of Columbia Castle Doctrine
• District of Columbia Stand Your Ground
• District of Columbia Peaceable Journey
• District of Columbia Assault Weapon Restrictions
• District of Columbia NFA Weapon Restrictions

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