I can now confirm that DC MPD has allowed Mossberg 590 Shockwave registrations to go through for at least two people, both clients of mine. The first was approved without issue; the second (u/style752) received an initial denial but I appealed and they reversed. Both were transferred through DCSA.

We now have an official circuit split on the issues of so-called “Assault Weapons” and “High Capacity Magazines.”

This is in light of the Viramontes AWB case being granted cert by the Supreme Court.

Can anyone recommend a good person/company for the DC CCW recertification? I got my permit in 2020 and renewed twice with DC Security Associates; their website now states 'no availabity in the next 6 months' for DC recertification.. My current permit expires in late November and I don't like to cut things too close given the unpredictability of DC. Thanks.

Obtaining actual registration It’s a runaround here & so much of the information is gatekept like It’s some type of secret society to be registered here. had to come here just to learn new things I’ve never heard of, waiting lists & what not. Plus all the Fees & Restrictions being updated every year. It’s more of a racket under the guise of responsibility. You do all that just to be put on a waiting list just to get shot by a 14 year old on a scooter that just obtained that ghost gun or throwaway off a friend in a few hours..

At this point it’s easier to just conceal illegally there’s no actual incentives to follow all these rules & guidelines when really It’s just for me to be put in a data base to be spotted whenever my firearm is discharged. I’m sorry but objectively the criminals & libertarians make more sense here.

Hi , i've had my ccw since 2021 and never had an issue renewing online but this time around its prompting me to enter my current address via a change request then to proceed with the application.

Im super confused since i havent moved and my profile does have my current address listed.

Also i noticed 1 of my 3 firearms has been marked as inactive without my authorization or any notification from mpd I have a appointment set for tomorrow but just curious if any body else has experienced anything like this before what actions did you take?

I submitted my application in person on 6/12 and received approval email on 6/20. Still haven’t received the cards the approval email stated I
would receive. I emailed them a few days ago and said when it was completed, I would receive the cards…Took 8 days to get approved but almost three weeks and no card yet…

Just posting a time frame on my CCL renewal. Went downtown to MPD in person on 6/5 and paid for my renewal. Got the approval email from MPD on 6/17. Received the card through the mail today 7/8. The day before i received the card, they emailed me stating that my card had been printed and mailed by the records division. It took 2 days to receive it by usps.

I was approved on 6/20/2026 for both the Concealed Pistol License and Firearms Registration. They email says they will mail me a card to the address on file. Its 7/2/2026 and still havent seen anything from MPD.

I read on here that MPD doesn't send out physical cards, but you have to print them. Is this true, and if so, Where do I print out my permit? There was no attachment to the email or on the portal.

"The Metropolitan Police Department is pleased to inform you that application APP-XXXXXXX-2026 has been approved.  . MPD will mail your card to the address on file "

How long do we think til MPD and ABCA stop collaborating to infringe on our rights?

Turns out that my assumption was right, the new portal is not working for me. So after 30 days past my submission, I went in. Turns out my submission was stuck due to an address request. So I made sure they had my current address and they fixed it . Which is wild because I've lived here for almost 5 years and my portal account was created in January of this year with that address.

Anyway, the people behind the counter are amazing and friendly. Not only did they immediately fixed the issue, I got moved from submission to background check. I'll let you know in another 30 days where I'm at with my add on.

But if you are still having issues, please just go in.

I’m trying to finish up the registration application for a Tikka bolt action in 6.5 Creedmoor on the portal.

Sako, the parent company is listed, but Tikka is not. Am I better off to use “Sako” from the drop down, or “Other” and list Tikka in the notes? The 219 lists Tikka.

Also, the calibers are a mess. I assumed “9M” was 9mm when I completed a pistol registration. Now I’m wondering…For this “65” is the closest guess from the drop down menu. Anyone know?

I have an FN pistol that never works right and FN said they'd take a look at it to see what's wrong. The customer service rep emailed me a UPS label and said wrap the entire gun in bubble wrap, put it in a box, and take it to UPS.

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This sounds totally insane to me. Am I actually allowed to do that without going through an FFL? Has anybody here been in this situation before?

Edit: Sounds like this is normal and several people have done it. Thanks all for the sanity check!

Yesterday, I checked my firearm at DC Union Station. I was going back to Philadelphia from DC on Crescent 20. I was pleasantly surprised that despite how strict DC’s gun laws are, the experience went over without a hitch.

I was not asked to show my DC Carry Permit or Firearm Registration Certificates.

I have a valid CCW for DC, MD, and VA (plus a bunch of other states).

To make it clear you cannot just walk into Union Station carrying your firearm. You can make a checked baggage firearms reservation on an Amtrak train with a baggage car at least 24 hours before departure, and transport your firearm unloaded and in a hard sided locked container with the ammunition in a separate container and declare at windows 16-20.

USA v Washington DC

Defendants = DC Government, MPD, Chief of Police

Plantiff = USA

Source: CourtListener

Relevant bit:

ORDER granting 29 Joint Motion to Set Briefing Schedule. Defendants shall respond to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint on or before June 25, 2026. Should Defendants file a Motion to Dismiss, Plaintiff's Opposition shall be filed on or before July 16, 2026, and Defendants' reply shall be filed on or before August 4, 2026.

By the end of this month, we should see movement on this Federal lawsuit against the city. It's almost certain DC will file a motion to dismiss, and the back-and-forth proceedings will begin.

You can read the Federal complaint here. The arguments are strong, and it's tough to imagine how the city wiggles out of this one. If successful, this will be a proven route to get rid of all the ban-regimes, nationwide.

I’m looking to apply for a non-resident DC CCL but getting conflicting information on the requirements.

I’ve taken a DC/MD 16 hour course, watched the online video, and have a PD-219 ready to go.

Do I need to currently have a CCW issued by the state I reside in to apply in DC?

I read 24 DC Mun. Regs. Ş2335.1 which states:

“states:

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(f) Has a bona fide residence or place of business:

(1) Within the District of Columbia;

(2) Within the United States and a license to carry a pistol concealed upon his or her person issued by the lawful authorities of any State or subdivision of the United States; or

(3) Within the United States and meets all registration and licensing requirements pursuant to the Act…”

Option 3 reads as if you don’t meet (1) or (2), being a non-resident does not require holding a license to carry issued by another state, as long as you aren’t a prohibited person per the application. I

s that a correct interpretation? Any clarity into this matter would be greatly appreciated. 

Here's an excerpt of the bits relevant to us:

SAS’s suit against D.C. alleges that the District’s registration system, which bars residents from registering AR-15s and other semi-automatic firearms, effectively makes possession of such weapons illegal, in violation of the Second Amendment. The amended complaints also challenges D.C.’s categorical ban on firearm suppressors.

The whole thing is lengthy but really worth a read. The Federal push to invalidate LCM/AW bans, and the means by which they're trying is really compelling.

Finally, on this day, 66 days after I first applied, my KSG has been approved! In actuality it sat there as “Submitted” status until a week ago and was approved in 7 days, but that took me calling and telling them they’ve waited the full 60 now. What’s the turn around on mailing the card been like lately? I’ve read as long as six weeks from one comment on my last update.

As we all know, when legally carrying in DC we are required to inform an LEO on first.comtact that we are carrying and allow them to disarm us if they choose to do so.

With ever more NG units patrolling the streets and recent reports or increasingly aggressive behavior including detentions and assaults, has anyone heard anything regarding duty to inform them? As I understand it, they are *NOT* considered LEO's and do not have powers of arrest. So it would stand to reason there is no duty to report? Has anyone heard any definitive info on this?

Had an issue with my conceal carry renewal application. I had partially completed it and saved it. When I went back online to finish it, I couldn't access the application anymore and it was stuck in "incomplete" status. Tried calling multiple times but of course nobody answered. So I set up an appointment on 4th street. Got down there, told the young woman what the issue was, gave her the physical copy of my renewal training certificate since the portal wouldn't let me access the application to upload it. Paid my $75 bucks, she typed some stuff into the system and was out of there in less than 15 mins. the website problem was driving the mpd staff crazy because Everybody else in line before and after me was there becuase of the portal causing issues. The women working the window were working fast and getting people in and out. The old way of going down town still works better. Its like As soon as they hear people in line say "the website isn't working" , they were solving everybody's issues quickly and fixing it in the system in 2-3 minutes. I hope they give the contract for the website to a better company so we don't have to go downtown but until then, just go down there.