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The Metropolitan Police Department is the agency responsible for registering firearms in the District of Columbia. By being familiar with the law and the process, you will be able to quickly and easily register your weapon and ensure that you are in compliance with the District’s laws regarding proper registration and safekeeping of your weapon. If you wish to register a firearm or apply for a License to Carry a handgun, both must be done through an appointment (scheduling link below).
- Firearm Registration
- License to Carry a Handgun
- Online Carry License Renewal
- HR-218 Renewal
- Cancel Gun Registration Request
- Update Information on Record (address change, etc.)
- Concealed Carry Firearms Training Instructors
- Disposal of Unwanted Firearms
- Transporting a Firearm
- Mace, Pepper Spray, Self-Defense Sprays and Stun Guns
- Payment Information and Fees
- Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs)
Individuals must make an appointment through the link below to obtain requests for records in person.
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.
All students must pay:
When you applied for class online you paid a depoist of $125. You owe a balance of $125
If student did not add on the ammo and range fees at the time of booking. The fees must be paid the first day of class. Cash only. Cashapp, Apple Pay, credit or debit cards will not be accepted.
$30 - for Ammo
$40 - Range fee
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
1050 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 772-1097
Please click the link below and follow the instructions to get started with your firearms transfer.
Transfer Steps | G and D (ganddffl.com)
Application Process:
The process can take up to 90 days.
Appointment for DC Concealed Carry
As of Monday, October 16, 2023, the following function has permanently moved to the address listed below. All existing appointments will be honored at this location.
Civilian Fingerprint Section
441 4th Street, NW, Room 550 South
Washington, DC 20001
Nearest Metro Stop: Judiciary Square (4th Street Exit)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
Applications for a Concealed Carry License -- both new and renewals -- are below.
Additionally, you may be able to complete Concealed Carry and HR-218 Renewal Requests ONLINE by visiting the MPD e-Commerce Portal
PLEASE NOTE: You must submit this application in person. Please call (202) 671-6705 for an appointment.
If you have any questions, please contact the Firearms Registration Branch at (202) 727-4275.
Attachment(s):
Concealed Carry Pistol License RENEWAL Application (3/13/2020) - 42.6 KB (docx)
Click below to make Concealed Carry/
https://booknow.appointment-
If you are denied your concealed carry permit:
You can appeal by emailing cplrb@dc.gov.
You must bring the following items when you apply for your DC permit:
1. A completed application. Note there is a $75 application fee. If your fingerprints are not on file, you will be required to pay $35.
2. An accurate copy of your driver’s license, state ID, or photo page of your passport.
3. Two bills with your name and address.
USCCA Membership
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.
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 carring 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 amount 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 reange fee.
John W Ayala
Lead Instructor
Archangel Firearms Training
202-359-0601
IG - @archangel_firearms_training
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.
All students must pay:
When you applied for class online you paid a depoist of $225. You owe a balance of $225
If student did not add on the ammo and range fees at the time of booking. The fees must be paid the first day of class. Cash only. Cashapp, Apple Pay, credit or debit cards will not be accepted.
$30 - for Ammo
$40 - Range fee
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
1050 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 772-1097
Please click the link below and follow the instructions to get started with your firearms transfer.
Transfer Steps | G and D (ganddffl.com)
Application Process:
The process can take up to 90 days.
Appointment for DC Concealed Carry
As of Monday, October 16, 2023, the following function has permanently moved to the address listed below. All existing appointments will be honored at this location.
Civilian Fingerprint Section
441 4th Street, NW, Room 550 South
Washington, DC 20001
Nearest Metro Stop: Judiciary Square (4th Street Exit)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
Applications for a Concealed Carry License -- both new and renewals -- are below.
Additionally, you may be able to complete Concealed Carry and HR-218 Renewal Requests ONLINE by visiting the MPD e-Commerce Portal
PLEASE NOTE: You must submit this application in person. Please call (202) 671-6705 for an appointment.
If you have any questions, please contact the Firearms Registration Branch at (202) 727-4275.
Attachment(s):
Concealed Carry Pistol License RENEWAL Application (3/13/2020) - 42.6 KB (docx)
Click below to make Concealed Carry/
https://booknow.appointment-
If you are denied your concealed carry permit:
You can appeal by emailing cplrb@dc.gov.
You must bring the following items when you apply for your DC permit:
1. A completed application. Note there is a $75 application fee. If your fingerprints are not on file, you will be required to pay $35.
2. An accurate copy of your driver’s license, state ID, or photo page of your passport.
3. Two bills with your name and address.
USCCA Membership
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.
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 carring 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 amount 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 reange fee.
John W Ayala
Lead Instructor
Archangel Firearms Training
202-359-0601
IG - @archangel_firearms_training
