District Of Columbia § 7-2509.11 - Rules.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 7-2509.11 — Rules., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-2509.11. Rules.
7-2509.11The Chief of the MPD, pursuant to [ et seq.], shall issue rules to implement the provisions of , including rules:
To establish criteria for determining when an applicant has, pursuant to section 6 of the Pistols and Other Dangerous Weapons Act []:
Demonstrated a good reason to fear injury to his or her person, which shall at a minimum require a showing of a special need for self-protection distinguishable from the general community as supported by evidence of specific threats or previous attacks that demonstrate a special danger to the applicant’s life;
Demonstrated any other proper reason for carrying a concealed pistol, which shall at a minimum include types of employment that require the handling of cash or other valuable objects that may be transported upon the applicant’s person; and
Demonstrated the applicant’s suitability to carry a concealed pistol, which shall at a minimum include evidence that the applicant meets the requirements of ;
To establish the type and amount of ammunition that may be carried concealed by a licensee;
To establish the methods by which a pistol may be carried, including any standards for safe holstering;
To establish all application forms, investigation procedures, background checks, and fees necessary to process an application for a license to carry a concealed pistol;
To specify any procedures or requirements specific to non-residents who apply to carry a concealed pistol pursuant to , with regard to the registration requirements in this unit;
To specify requirements for signage on any private premises where the owner or person in control of the premises prohibits the carrying of a concealed pistol pursuant to ; and
To establish procedures for the renewal of licenses.
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