Gary Slider
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DC Permit Process Will Make Your Blood Boil (EDITED)
Edited By : Gary Slider.
The info I posted here is not correct. I thought about removing it but it is best that I explain. I screwed Up. I was searching the DC code as I had seen about 3 months ago that they had repealed their Carry permit Law and would no longer issue.
Well an older version of a carry permit law they had popped up and I assumed that was their new one. You know what happens when you "ASSUME!" It made me really mad to read that and I let emotions drive my response. I screwed up and sorry for posting incorrect info on this website. I broke my own rules on confirming before I ran my mouth, I mean fingers on the keyboard. I am leaving the post so you can see how bad I screwed up. Gary Slider
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Not long after Heller DC repealed the section of their laws dealing with Carry Licenses. I believed they removed the law to stop more law suits. I was totally wrong. It just took them awhile to get the new edition of their Carry License Law on line. They moved it to a different chapter. This is what will appear on the DC page at handgunlaw.us under "How to Apply for a Permit" It is long but it is worth the read to see how far out of control those in charge of DC are. You can go directly to their who law on firearms at this link:
http://os.dc.gov/os/frames.asp?doc=/os/lib/os/info/odai/title_24/title24_chapter23.pdf
It is a big file so give it time.
Title 24
Chapter 23
2303 Application Requirements For Licenses For Concealed Weapons
2303.1 The residence requirements for a license to carry a concealed weapon shall be as follows:
(a) Applicant shall have a bona fide residence or place of business in the District of Columbia; or
(b) If the applicant does not have a bona fide residence or place of business in the District of Columbia, the applicant shall have a bona fide residence or place of business within the United states, and a license to carry a pistol concealed upon his or her person issued by the lawful authorities of that State or sub-division of the United states.
2303.2 No applicant shall be a person prohibited from possessing a pistol under D.C. Code 22-3201 through 22-32-17 (1981)
2303.6 The Chief of Police or his or her designated agent may require the applicant to submit to psychiatric testing by a psychiatrist, or psychologist selected by the Chief of Police at the expense of the Metropolitan Police Department.
2303.9 Applicant shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) Be over twenty-one (21) years of age;
(b) Be free from physical defects which would impair his or her safe use of the weapon, such as paralysis of hand or arm, poor vision, or lack of coordination due to age;
(c) Have reason to fear injury to his or her person or property or any other proper reason;
(d) Be properly trained and experienced in the use, functioning , and safe operation of the pistol; and
(e) Present a certification from a certified firing range stating that the applicant has satisfactorily completed a course of supervised training approved by the Chief of Police with the weapon from which the licensed is requested and is fully familiar with the use and servicing of the weapon.
2303.10 Applicant shall test fire his or her weapon at the standard police course under Metropolitan Police Department supervision to demonstrate his or her ability to shoot accurately and safely. An additional fee of twenty dollars ($20) shall be required for this service. However, this test and fee shall not be required for license renewals.
2303.11 For the purposes of satisfying the specifications of 2303.9(c), applicant shall allege serious threats of death or serious bodily harm to his or her person or theft or destruction of property in writing, under oath. The applicant shall also allege that the threats are of a nature that the legal possession of a pistol would provide adequate protection.
2303.12 The Chief of Police or his or her designated agent shall conduct and investigation into the allegations of the applicant to determine if the alleged threats are serious and factual and are of a nature that can be protected by carrying a pistol. Factors to be considered include the substance of the alleged threat, whether or not the applicant made a timely report to the police of such threats, and whether or not the applicant has made a sworn complaint to the police in the courts of the District of Columbia.
2303.13 The Chief of Police or his or her designated agent shall find that normal police protection, a commission as a special Police Officer pursuant, to DC Code 4-114 (1981), or at the discretion of the Chief of Police, special police protection is insufficient to protect the applicant from the alleged threat to his or her person or property.
2303.14 An example of “any other proper reason” used to satisfy the requirements of 2303.9(c) may include an application by a parent, son, daughter, sibling or other adult member of the immediate family of the person for the protection of the other person who is physically or mentally incapacitated to a point where he or she cannot act in defense of himself or herself, or his or her property.
Note: There are other requirements they can insist on to obtain a License. You need to read the who law by clicking on the Title/Chapter Link.
Title 24
Chapter 23
2304 Licenses For Concealed Weapons
2304.1 A license granted for concealed weapons shall be valid for one (1) month from the date of issuance.
2304.2 A license may be renewed at the end of one (1) month upon a written showing of continue d need for the license. Applicants who fail to apply for a renewed license before the expiration date, shall be required to pay the application fee for re-application.
2304 .3 Only one (1) weapon shall be carried pursuant to a license. The description and serial number of the weapon shall be part of the license. A new license shall be required for each different weapon carried.
2304.4 At the time of the initial interview with the Chief of Police or his or her designated agent, applicant shall bring the pistol which he or she will carry pursuant to the license and the holster or holsters in which the weapon will be carried.
2304.5 Applicant shall surrender possession of the weapon and holster to the Metropolitan Police Department for a check to determine whether the weapon was reported stolen, to verify that the weapon is safe, in good operating condition, and to obtain test fired ballistics specimens for future comparison if the weapon is fired and to ensure that the holster(s) meets minimum standards for safe carrying of the weapon.
2304.6 If the weapon is reported stolen, the weapon shall not be returned to the applicant until it is properly processed through the Metropolitan Police Department Property Division and a determination of the rightful owner is made.
2304.7 If the pistol is found not to be in good operating condition, the pistol shall be returned to the applicant. No license shall be issued for a pistol which is not in the rightful possession of the applicant or which is not in good operating condition.
2304.8 The pistol for which the license is applied shall be a five (5) or six (6) shot revolver of no greater than a thirty-eight (.38) calibre. Automatic or semi-automatic pistols shall not be approved.
2304.9 Ammunition for the weapon may be no greater in size than a one hundred fifty-eight (158) grain round nose lead bullet and have a velocity of no greater than eight hundred feet (800 ft.) per second. Each weapon shall be carried in a holster approved by the Chief of Police or his or her designated agent.
2304.10 Any intentional false statement made on an application can be grounds for criminal charges for making a false report to the police under this chapter.
2304.11 Any information contained on the application for a license to carry a pistol shall be available to any law enforcement agency for law enforcement purposes. Otherwise, the information contained on the application for a license to carry a pistol shall be considered confidential and shall not be released without the written permission of the applicant.
2304.12 An applicant shall identify all known medical and mental records and sign written release for the Chief of Police or his or her designated agent to obtain the records. These records shall be used only for determining eligibility to be licensed to carry a pistol and for no other purpose.
2304.13 This section shall apply to all applicants for a license to carry a pistol and all renewals of licenses currently possessed.
2304.14 Each licensee shall submit a report to the Chief of Police each time he or she fires his or her weapon. The report shall state the complete details of the shooting of the weapon.
2304.15 An applicant shall register the pistol for which the license will apply.
2304.16 A license to carry a weapon shall be required whether the weapon is to be carried openly or on or about the person in a concealed manner.
2304 .17 Applicants shall first be personally interviewed by the Chief of Police or his or her designated agent at which time applicant shall be fingerprinted and photographed and shall obtain an application form .
2304.18 Applications shall be made in writing only on the forms provided by the Chief of Police or his or her designated agent for that purpose.
2304.19 Applicants shall submit to the Chief of Police or his or her designated agent the following:
(a) A completed application; and
(b) The required fee of two dollars ($2) which is non•refundable.
2304.20 Upon receipt of a duly filed application, the Chief of Police or his or her designated agent shall, within thirty (30) days, do the following:
(a) Determine whether the application shall be approved;
(b) Determine whether the application shall be denied;
(c) Determine whether the applicant shall submit further information including further personal interviews or medical information, if necessary; and
(d) Notify the applicant in writing that his or her application has been approved or disapproved.
2304.21 Upon notification that his or her application has been approved, the Chief of (' Police, or his or her designated agent shall, within ten (10) days, issue the applicant a license to carry a pistol.
2304.22 An issued license may be revoked for any reason which would act as a bar to an original application for a license. In addition, a license may be revoked for misuse of the weapon. Misuse includes, but is not limited to the following:
(a) Firing warning shots; and
(b) Playing or "clowning" with the weapon.
2304.23 Revocation shall be in writing and shall be served in the same manner a civil process in the D.C. Superior Cout.
2304.24 If the Chief of Police or his or her designated agent has not sent notice to the applicant that the application has been approved within thirty (30) days of the date of application, the application shall be presumed to be denied.
2304.25 Application forms shall include a written release of medical records necessary for a determination that the applicant is a suitable person to be licensed to carry a pistol.
Edited By : Gary Slider.
The info I posted here is not correct. I thought about removing it but it is best that I explain. I screwed Up. I was searching the DC code as I had seen about 3 months ago that they had repealed their Carry permit Law and would no longer issue.
Well an older version of a carry permit law they had popped up and I assumed that was their new one. You know what happens when you "ASSUME!" It made me really mad to read that and I let emotions drive my response. I screwed up and sorry for posting incorrect info on this website. I broke my own rules on confirming before I ran my mouth, I mean fingers on the keyboard. I am leaving the post so you can see how bad I screwed up. Gary Slider
.
.
.
.
.
.
Not long after Heller DC repealed the section of their laws dealing with Carry Licenses. I believed they removed the law to stop more law suits. I was totally wrong. It just took them awhile to get the new edition of their Carry License Law on line. They moved it to a different chapter. This is what will appear on the DC page at handgunlaw.us under "How to Apply for a Permit" It is long but it is worth the read to see how far out of control those in charge of DC are. You can go directly to their who law on firearms at this link:
http://os.dc.gov/os/frames.asp?doc=/os/lib/os/info/odai/title_24/title24_chapter23.pdf
It is a big file so give it time.
Title 24
Chapter 23
2303 Application Requirements For Licenses For Concealed Weapons
2303.1 The residence requirements for a license to carry a concealed weapon shall be as follows:
(a) Applicant shall have a bona fide residence or place of business in the District of Columbia; or
(b) If the applicant does not have a bona fide residence or place of business in the District of Columbia, the applicant shall have a bona fide residence or place of business within the United states, and a license to carry a pistol concealed upon his or her person issued by the lawful authorities of that State or sub-division of the United states.
2303.2 No applicant shall be a person prohibited from possessing a pistol under D.C. Code 22-3201 through 22-32-17 (1981)
2303.6 The Chief of Police or his or her designated agent may require the applicant to submit to psychiatric testing by a psychiatrist, or psychologist selected by the Chief of Police at the expense of the Metropolitan Police Department.
2303.9 Applicant shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) Be over twenty-one (21) years of age;
(b) Be free from physical defects which would impair his or her safe use of the weapon, such as paralysis of hand or arm, poor vision, or lack of coordination due to age;
(c) Have reason to fear injury to his or her person or property or any other proper reason;
(d) Be properly trained and experienced in the use, functioning , and safe operation of the pistol; and
(e) Present a certification from a certified firing range stating that the applicant has satisfactorily completed a course of supervised training approved by the Chief of Police with the weapon from which the licensed is requested and is fully familiar with the use and servicing of the weapon.
2303.10 Applicant shall test fire his or her weapon at the standard police course under Metropolitan Police Department supervision to demonstrate his or her ability to shoot accurately and safely. An additional fee of twenty dollars ($20) shall be required for this service. However, this test and fee shall not be required for license renewals.
2303.11 For the purposes of satisfying the specifications of 2303.9(c), applicant shall allege serious threats of death or serious bodily harm to his or her person or theft or destruction of property in writing, under oath. The applicant shall also allege that the threats are of a nature that the legal possession of a pistol would provide adequate protection.
2303.12 The Chief of Police or his or her designated agent shall conduct and investigation into the allegations of the applicant to determine if the alleged threats are serious and factual and are of a nature that can be protected by carrying a pistol. Factors to be considered include the substance of the alleged threat, whether or not the applicant made a timely report to the police of such threats, and whether or not the applicant has made a sworn complaint to the police in the courts of the District of Columbia.
2303.13 The Chief of Police or his or her designated agent shall find that normal police protection, a commission as a special Police Officer pursuant, to DC Code 4-114 (1981), or at the discretion of the Chief of Police, special police protection is insufficient to protect the applicant from the alleged threat to his or her person or property.
2303.14 An example of “any other proper reason” used to satisfy the requirements of 2303.9(c) may include an application by a parent, son, daughter, sibling or other adult member of the immediate family of the person for the protection of the other person who is physically or mentally incapacitated to a point where he or she cannot act in defense of himself or herself, or his or her property.
Note: There are other requirements they can insist on to obtain a License. You need to read the who law by clicking on the Title/Chapter Link.
Title 24
Chapter 23
2304 Licenses For Concealed Weapons
2304.1 A license granted for concealed weapons shall be valid for one (1) month from the date of issuance.
2304.2 A license may be renewed at the end of one (1) month upon a written showing of continue d need for the license. Applicants who fail to apply for a renewed license before the expiration date, shall be required to pay the application fee for re-application.
2304 .3 Only one (1) weapon shall be carried pursuant to a license. The description and serial number of the weapon shall be part of the license. A new license shall be required for each different weapon carried.
2304.4 At the time of the initial interview with the Chief of Police or his or her designated agent, applicant shall bring the pistol which he or she will carry pursuant to the license and the holster or holsters in which the weapon will be carried.
2304.5 Applicant shall surrender possession of the weapon and holster to the Metropolitan Police Department for a check to determine whether the weapon was reported stolen, to verify that the weapon is safe, in good operating condition, and to obtain test fired ballistics specimens for future comparison if the weapon is fired and to ensure that the holster(s) meets minimum standards for safe carrying of the weapon.
2304.6 If the weapon is reported stolen, the weapon shall not be returned to the applicant until it is properly processed through the Metropolitan Police Department Property Division and a determination of the rightful owner is made.
2304.7 If the pistol is found not to be in good operating condition, the pistol shall be returned to the applicant. No license shall be issued for a pistol which is not in the rightful possession of the applicant or which is not in good operating condition.
2304.8 The pistol for which the license is applied shall be a five (5) or six (6) shot revolver of no greater than a thirty-eight (.38) calibre. Automatic or semi-automatic pistols shall not be approved.
2304.9 Ammunition for the weapon may be no greater in size than a one hundred fifty-eight (158) grain round nose lead bullet and have a velocity of no greater than eight hundred feet (800 ft.) per second. Each weapon shall be carried in a holster approved by the Chief of Police or his or her designated agent.
2304.10 Any intentional false statement made on an application can be grounds for criminal charges for making a false report to the police under this chapter.
2304.11 Any information contained on the application for a license to carry a pistol shall be available to any law enforcement agency for law enforcement purposes. Otherwise, the information contained on the application for a license to carry a pistol shall be considered confidential and shall not be released without the written permission of the applicant.
2304.12 An applicant shall identify all known medical and mental records and sign written release for the Chief of Police or his or her designated agent to obtain the records. These records shall be used only for determining eligibility to be licensed to carry a pistol and for no other purpose.
2304.13 This section shall apply to all applicants for a license to carry a pistol and all renewals of licenses currently possessed.
2304.14 Each licensee shall submit a report to the Chief of Police each time he or she fires his or her weapon. The report shall state the complete details of the shooting of the weapon.
2304.15 An applicant shall register the pistol for which the license will apply.
2304.16 A license to carry a weapon shall be required whether the weapon is to be carried openly or on or about the person in a concealed manner.
2304 .17 Applicants shall first be personally interviewed by the Chief of Police or his or her designated agent at which time applicant shall be fingerprinted and photographed and shall obtain an application form .
2304.18 Applications shall be made in writing only on the forms provided by the Chief of Police or his or her designated agent for that purpose.
2304.19 Applicants shall submit to the Chief of Police or his or her designated agent the following:
(a) A completed application; and
(b) The required fee of two dollars ($2) which is non•refundable.
2304.20 Upon receipt of a duly filed application, the Chief of Police or his or her designated agent shall, within thirty (30) days, do the following:
(a) Determine whether the application shall be approved;
(b) Determine whether the application shall be denied;
(c) Determine whether the applicant shall submit further information including further personal interviews or medical information, if necessary; and
(d) Notify the applicant in writing that his or her application has been approved or disapproved.
2304.21 Upon notification that his or her application has been approved, the Chief of (' Police, or his or her designated agent shall, within ten (10) days, issue the applicant a license to carry a pistol.
2304.22 An issued license may be revoked for any reason which would act as a bar to an original application for a license. In addition, a license may be revoked for misuse of the weapon. Misuse includes, but is not limited to the following:
(a) Firing warning shots; and
(b) Playing or "clowning" with the weapon.
2304.23 Revocation shall be in writing and shall be served in the same manner a civil process in the D.C. Superior Cout.
2304.24 If the Chief of Police or his or her designated agent has not sent notice to the applicant that the application has been approved within thirty (30) days of the date of application, the application shall be presumed to be denied.
2304.25 Application forms shall include a written release of medical records necessary for a determination that the applicant is a suitable person to be licensed to carry a pistol.
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I thought New Jersey was the worst, this tops everything.
