Is it illegal to bring a gun to work in DC?

Answer 1

You couldn't own handguns until recently. DC enacted ban in 1976, that banned many types of guns, but that law was recently ruled unconstitutional by the supreme court. In theory, you can now own any otherwise legal gun in DC, but I haven't heard any reports yet of what difference the SCOTUS ruling has made.

Please consult the DC Handgun Info blog at http://dchandguninfo.livejournal.com. It has links connecting you to D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Dept. Gun Registration Office, where to shoot, where to train, links to pro-gun blogs, etc. You may own long guns as well as handguns. The handgun (specific model number and color) must appear on DC's approved lists (combined from the approved lists of Maryland, Massachusetts, and California) and no others, unless you plan on suing the District of Columbia. If you do not have any training, you need to get some. DC has made it expensive and cumbersome to register a gun, and the process can easily add $400 to the cost of your gun.

Answer 2

Negative. DC will not permit anyone to carry a firearm outside of their home or place of business. Additionally, the law only applies to persons 21 years of age or older, minors may not possess a pistol. DC is among the least gun friendly areas of the country.

Answer 3

Unless it's part of your job, you can pretty much assume it'll be illegal in DC - the same place where it's illegal to have a firearm which isn't secured and locked anywhere within the limits of DC - you're not even permitted to unlock a firearm in your home for use in self defence.

Answer 4

It is illegal to own or carry a gun without both a gun owners permit and a carry permit.

Washington DC has a fairly restrictive process for approving ownership or carry permits.