D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, r. 24-2332

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 24-2332 - LICENSES FOR CONCEALED PISTOLS

2332.1

A person is eligible for issuance of a license to carry a concealed pistol (concealed carry license or license) only if the person:

(a) Is twenty-one (21) years of age;

(b) Meets all of the requirements for a person registering a firearm pursuant to the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 (the Act), effective September 24, 1976 (D.C. Law 1-85; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-2501.01 et seq. (2012 Repl. & 2014 Supp.));

(c) Possesses a pistol registered pursuant to the Act;

(d) Does not currently suffer nor has suffered in the previous five (5) years from any mental illness or condition that creates a substantial risk that he or she is a danger to himself or herself or others; provided, that if the person no longer suffers such mental illness or condition, and that person has provided satisfactory documentation required under § 2337.3, then the Chief may determine that this requirement has been met;

(e) Has completed a firearms training course, or combination of courses, conducted by an instructor (or instructors) certified by the Chief;

(f) Has a bona fide residence or place of business:

(1) Within the District of Columbia;

(2) Within the United States and a license to carry a pistol concealed upon his or her person issued by the lawful authorities of any State or subdivision of the United States; or

(3) Within the United States and meets all registration and licensing requirements pursuant to the Act;

(g) Has demonstrated to the Chief good reason to fear injury to his or her person or property or has any other proper reason for carrying a pistol; and

(h) Is a suitable person to be so licensed.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, r. 24-2332

Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 9781 (7/17/2015)