Overview: As of June 2025, the District of Columbia enforces some of the most stringent firearm regulations in the United States, reflecting its commitment to public safety and gun control.
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District of Columbia Gun Laws
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age for Concealed Carry? | ℹ️ You must be at least 21 years old to carry concealed in Illinois. |
| Are background checks required for private gun sales? | ✅ Yes, background checks are required for private gun sales in Illinois. |
| Weapons Other Than Handguns Allowed? | 🚫 No. An Illinois concealed carry license does not cover weapons other than handguns. |
| Gun Permit Licensure? | 🏛️ Shall issue, with discretion. |
| Open Carry Permitted? | 🚫 No. Open carry is not permitted in Illinois. |
| Are background checks required for private gun sales? | ✅ Yes, background checks are required for private gun sales in Illinois. |
| Are background checks required for private gun sales? | ✅ Yes, background checks are required for private gun sales in Illinois. |
| Are background checks required for private gun sales? | ✅ Yes, background checks are required for private gun sales in Illinois. |
| Are background checks required for private gun sales? | ✅ Yes, background checks are required for private gun sales in Illinois. |
| Are background checks required for private gun sales? | ✅ Yes, background checks are required for private gun sales in Illinois. |
| Are background checks required for private gun sales? | ✅ Yes, background checks are required for private gun sales in Illinois. |
| Are background checks required for private gun sales? | ✅ Yes, background checks are required for private gun sales in Illinois. |
| Are background checks required for private gun sales? | ✅ Yes, background checks are required for private gun sales in Illinois. |
Minimum Age for Concealed Carry?
ℹ️ You must be at least 21 years old to carry concealed in Illinois.
Are background checks required for private gun sales?
✅ Yes, background checks are required for private gun sales in Illinois.
Are background checks required for private gun sales?
✅ Yes, background checks are required for private gun sales in Illinois.
Are background checks required for private gun sales?
✅ Yes, background checks are required for private gun sales in Illinois.
Are background checks required for private gun sales?
✅ Yes, background checks are required for private gun sales in Illinois.
Are background checks required for private gun sales?
✅ Yes, background checks are required for private gun sales in Illinois.
Weapons Other Than Handguns Allowed?
🚫 No. An Illinois concealed carry license does not cover weapons other than handguns.
Gun Permit Licensure?
🏛️ Shall issue, with discretion.
Open Carry Permitted?
🚫 No. Open carry is not permitted in Illinois.
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District of Columbia Leadership
Muriel Bowser
Mayor of District of Columbia (Democratic Party)
- Born: August 2, 1972 (Washington, D.C.)
- Term Started: January 2, 2015
- Previous Role: Member of the D.C. Council
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Delegate to U.S. House (Democratic Party)
- Born: June 13, 1937 (Washington, D.C.)
- House Service: Since January 3, 1991
- Non-voting Delegate representing D.C.