DC CPL Law Supplement Training
Basic
Duration: 4 hours
Environment: In Person
$100.00
Fee
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Description
The DC CPL Law Supplement Training Course is a specialized, legally required module for individuals who already hold a Maryland Wear and Carry Permit—or have completed the 16-hour Maryland training and a 50-round live-fire qualification—and seek to obtain a Washington, D.C. Concealed Carry Weapon permit.
Topics Covered
1. DC Firearm Laws
Overview of DC Code Title 7 (Firearms Registration, Carrying Laws), prohibited places, transportation rules, etc.
2. Federal Firearm Laws:
Key federal regulations that apply to possession, transfer, and carrying of firearms.
3. Use of Force / Deadly Force Law
Legal justification for using force or deadly force; DC's self-defense laws; knowing when use is authorized.
Expectations and Outcomes
By the end of this course students will be able to:
Demonstrate the four universal firearm safety rules and apply them in classroom and range environments.
Describe DC (and federal) legal requirements affecting concealed carry, transport, and use of force in general terms and know where to get authoritative legal advice.
Safely load, unload, perform basic immediate actions, and conduct a safe holster draw in dry practice.
Show consistent fundamentals of handgun marksmanship (grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control).
Successfully complete the live-fire qualification and demonstrate safe behavior on the firing line (if not have already completed).
Types
Basic, Intermediate, Concealed Carry Training
Documentation Requirements
Current Maryland Civilain Wear and Carry Permit and proof that you shot a 50 round course of fire which is mandated for DC.
The instructor requires a copy of your Concealed Carry Weapons permit once you register.
Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Must meet all requirements for firearm registration in DC and have the handgun registered
- Must not have disqualifying mental health conditions, or must provide documentation of clearance if previously affected
Training Requirements
Applicants must have completed:
- 16 hours of classroom instruction, covering:
- Firearm safety
- Nomenclature
- Marksmanship principles
- Care, cleaning, maintenance, loading/unloading
- Situational awareness, conflict management, and use of deadly force
- Defensive pistol/ammunition selection
- All applicable DC and federal firearms laws
- 2 hours of range training, including: A 50-round qualification at distances up to 15 yards