Are all guns illegal in D.C.?

[limbaughfan]

I know handguns are illegal but are all guns illegal, meaning could you buy a new shotgun or rifle in D.C.?

 

[Bubbles]

It might be a little difficult as there are no FFL's in DC. The last one closed up shop a few years ago.

I don't know if DC has laws prohibiting FTF transactions. Fortunately DC residents can purchase their long guns in MD or VA.

 

[limbaughfan]

I thought they had to register them

 

[BrianB]

Well the federal judge recently shot down their handgun ban...it's headed to the supreme court. They haven't decided to take the case yet.

Meanwhile...supersoakers are still legal.

 

[ZeSpectre]

A lot of fuss gets made but the practical answer is that all guns are illegal in DC unless you are one of the "special exceptions" such as a politician, cop, bodyguard, etc. (Yes I know the law says differently but I'm talking about practical reality)

 

[dc2wheel]

DC residents may purchase/own rifles or shotguns with a barrel 20" or greater & no means of holding more than 12 round [no removable magazine]. They must be registered with DC police through the "Firearms Registration Section" at Police HQ prior to transport into the District. There are several FFL's in MD & VA that commonly do this & know the 'routine'. There are also a handful of stipulations about home storage [unloaded, disassembled, etc.], but in spite of what most people think, legally registered/owned long-guns aren't that uncommon.
-dc2wheel