Metropolitan Police Department | Washington, DC
Firearms Registration Branch 441 4th Street, NW • Room 550 S • Washington, DC 20001 | Phone (202) 727-4275 | TTY 771 | Email firearms.adminbox@dc.gov
Register. Apply. Renew.
Most of the application process for firearm registration or concealed carry licenses can now be completed online — fast, secure, and convenient.
Begin by creating a registration profile
What you can do online:
- Register a firearm
- Apply for a Concealed Carry License (CCL)*
- Renew a CCL
Why use the portal?
- Submit and track your application online
- Save time by entering your personal information once
- Complete CCL renewals entirely online (no office visit required)
Note: For firearm registrations and new CCL applications, you’ll need one short in-person visit for fingerprinting (government-issued ID required), proof of residency, and your training certificate.
Watch the online firearms safety training
Book an appointment
In-Person Services.
if you prefer to conduct business face-to-face, here's how.
Firearm Registration
- Complete the required online firearms training in advance and bring the certificate
- Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are encouraged
- See the full list of required documents
Concealed Carry License (CCL) Application and Renewal
- Applications may be submitted in person
- Renewals may be submitted in person or by mail
Do NOT bring your firearm to the
Firearms Registration Branch
LEARN MORE ABOUT LEGAL FIREARMS IN DC
mpdc.dc.gov/firearms
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
*The student is responsible for application fees, fingerprinting fees, and any other fees required by the state you are applying for a permit.
NOTE: Any students who have a Marijana or Capon small on or in their clothing will not be allowed to take class. And will not receive a refund.
DC Gun Laws
INSTRUCTIONS TO TRAINERS CONCERNING LAW OF SELF-DEFENSE
District Law Pertaining to Self Defense.pdf (dc.gov)
Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL)
DC Security Associates (DCSA)
1413 K Street, NW, 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 964-2010
Email: contactus@dcsallc.com
Website: www.dcsallc.com
Please click the link below and follow the instructions to get started with your firearms transfer.
DCSA (https://www.dcsallc.com/
G & D FFL
1317 F St NW Suite 700,
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 288-6290
Please click the link below and follow the instructions to get started with your firearms transfer.
Transfer Steps | G and D (ganddffl.com)
If you are denied your concealed carry permit:
You can appeal by emailing cplrb@dc.gov.
USCCA Membership
1. Join the USCCA today for the peace-of-mind trusted by 500,000 Americans. Don't risk your life and livelihood. Join now to discover your exclusive member benefits!
Family Protection · Defending Family · Critical Response Team
https://www.usconcealedcarry.
2. XINSURANCE. “Firearms & Concealed Carry Liability Insurance for Gun Owners.” Accessed March 29, 2024.
3. Second Call Defense. “Civil Liability and Self-Defense – It’s Not Over Until It’s Over.” Accessed March 29, 2024.
4. CCW Safe. “Compare Plans.” Accessed March 29, 2024.
News Link
Man Cleaning Gun Accidentally Fires, Killing Neighbor in DC – NBC4 Washington (nbcwashington.com)
As of January 1, 2021, the Firearms Registration Branch has discontinued printing Hard ID cards (Licenses). All Concealed carry permits approved on or after January 1, 2021, will receive, via email, a notification that the application has been reviewed and approved. This paper license, or an electronic copy of the license, must be on you at all times while carrying your weapon.
Refund Policy
*TERMS AND CONDITIONS - All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable to another date unless notice of cancellation is 7 days or more of the scheduled course. Payments are able to be transferred to another individual, however the cancellation policy will still apply and it's upon the purchaser to notify Archangel Training Academy in advance of the change.
Archangel Training Academy reserves the right to reschedule any course date due to the minimum number of scheduled customers not being met, all deposits will be held for a future course date to be determined by Archangel Training Academy.
Range Schedule Policy:
- Any cancellation or reschedule made less than 24 hours will result in a cancellation fee. The amount of the fee will be equal to 100 percent of the range fee $40.
- If you are more than 15 minutes late for your range time, we may not be able to accommodate you. In this case, the same cancellation fee will apply. We will do our very best to reschedule your range time for another time that is convenient to you.
- In the event of a true, unavoidable emergency, all or part of your cancellation fee may be applied to future range fees.
John W Ayala
Lead Instructor
Archangel Firearms Training
202-359-0601
IG - @archangel_firearms_training
