Who’s offering a combo renewal class for both DC and MD these days? NoVA location for bonus points. I previously was doing my renewals with Mo over at MSAR, but he is no longer teaching renewal classes. Thanks for the info!

I’m a soon to be senior in college here in DC and will turn 21 on August 26th. I’m currently in the process of looking for an apartment but don’t really like the DC gun laws. I plan on bringing back a rifle from my home state of South Carolina and wanted to ask if it would be a smarter decision to move somewhere in NOVA where the gun laws are similar to the ones i’m used to. Also, as someone turning 21 in a matter of three months, am I able to apply for my concealed permit just a couple months ahead? I know they take a while and just wanted to have it by the time I turn 21. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Moving into DC with firearms and not sure which appointment to schedule within 48 hours to submit registration paperwork. I know I will need fingerprints done but not sure if that is the name of the appointment to schedule as I imagine that could be more general purpose fingerprinting and not firearm registration specific? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to call MPD but no answer yet.

Yo guys what’s up!? I was curious about looking into way we could get rid of this 10 round mag bs… It doesn’t make sense at all if you can still carry another mag. Is there any way for petition? I know nothing about law really but I’m very set on getting this changed or trying to at least.

Are you able to buy from armslist and get shipped to DC? I know some sites won’t ship here but will they?

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/crime-gun-violence-district-of-columbia-us-attoneys-office-matthew-graves-ar15-rifle/65-201db8a1-2870-4ff9-9ffc-58c269225d51

Moving to DC. I have an appointment the day after we arrive to register my DC legal firearms but I am wondering what to do with my AR-15 lower. If it is not a complete rifle but just a lower with a trigger is it still illegal? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I’m applying for my permit next week, and should have it in 3ish months or so. Several people have told me that printing is illegal in DC but I haven’t been able to find anything written on it. Can someone confirm and, if so, point me to the law? Thanks.

If I order a complete upper and and frame and transfer it, would I have to pay 2 transfer fees or just the 1?

After four months of waiting, I finally have my appointment next week. A couple of quick questions… Is there parking? My appointment’s at 9am, what time should I plan to arrive? Finally, how long does the whole process take roughly? Thank you!

Does anyone have any recommendations on a proper firearm to have in DC? All I’ve been able to find is ones with high capacity magazines.

This can't be legal. Five month wait for a constitutionally protected right? This is patently absurd. Where are the DC legal eagles on this?

Ended up getting an earlier appointment via cancellation, but have a slot between May 20-23rd—further details by pm. But…I don’t have a car, and given the Metro carry ban, I’d love a hitch to a nearby range. Willing to compensate with a box of 9mm range ammo if anyone’s interested (mods, please lmk if that’s not allowed and I’ll edit accordingly).

what area such as street would be capitol grounds as carrying a fire arms ? also would transporting guns, not carry but transport according to FOPA?

I heard and saw there was a case in 2022, but I’m not sure where it stands. Was it dismissed due to lack of standing on the part of the CCW holders, given that none of them were actually arrested on Metro?

does anyone know a lawyer that could help with an appeal in dc...thx

Anyone have insights on what MPD's process is for registrations and CPLs? I submitted my registration and CPL application over a month ago. Called today for a status and was told they are "in background." Really hoping I don't have to wait the full 60 days but at this point it seems like that's what's going to happen.

For the renewal, do I need to do fingerprinting again?

I suspect I know the answer to this and I did a search of this forum prior to posting this but….

What, if any, restrictions are there on reloading my own ammo. Certainly I can’t easily shoot test my loads but once I have the formula down ( and tested elsewhere ) is there any reason I can’t crank out 1000rnds of 9mm on my own… here in the district? It would mean owning powder and primers and casings and… well, you know: components.

Many of y’all probably have seen my posts and comments here and there on this sub over the past couple of years, often focusing on firearm law in the District and Second Amendment rights. I’ve got a couple of neat announcements that I wanted to share.

First, and most relevantly, I recently received my DC bar license (🥳🥳)! While my immediate role at my firm is nowhere near the constitutional rights or administrative appeals area of law, the firm does have a robust and active pro bono program. Accordingly, I may have some room to assist pro bono on certain firearm rights cases, depending on what elements they involve. I figured it would be worth mentioning here in case any of you run into issues with MPD or know someone with that sort of issue. Feel free to send me a direct message if that is you and I will see if it is the sort of thing I can get approval for.

(Obligatory: just because I am a lawyer does not mean that I am your lawyer, even if we are discussing firearm laws somewhere on the sub. As always, any analysis or discussion of a particular law may or may not apply directly to any individual’s specific situation.)

On a much more personal note, I have another reason to celebrate: I will be getting married to my lovely bride this Monday during the solar eclipse! We traveled out to Indiana where her family lives (and where the gun laws are much, much better) so that we could tie the knot underneath this rare astronomical event.

We have a honeymoon fund here.

If any of my posts or explanations have ever helped you to get a better understanding of the morass that is DC gun law, or if you just want to join in the celebration, feel free to throw a few bucks my way for a glass of bubbly during our honeymoon!

I know I shouldn’t, but could I legally open carry my lawfully registered pistol on my front lawn? Curious if DC treats all my property equally or distinguishes between my domicile and my land.

Thanks

I asked my DC instructor if I could transfer my firearms through them, and they said they were looking into getting an FFL in DC so they could transfer their students firearms and have a side business. Why are there only two FFL in DC, anyway?

Their appointment tool hasn’t been allowing people to cancel or schedule via the link in the email (you’d get a 404 error code) you get when you book, for the past several weeks.

Got them to fix it, so now people should notice that cancelled appointment slots re-open in the calendar. Looking at you CCW appointments being booked until August!

Has anyone applied recently for CCW (resident or non-resident) and got approved? wondering what is the current submission/approval times...
Thanks!