And it is as bad as you would think.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/...f6f_story.html
So effectively no carry unless politically connected. And there is the usual no gun zones (visit the link for details) that make the life difficult for most citizens and visitors. But they invented a new gem of a no carry zone, 1,000 ft roving no carry zones around dignitaries and political events.The bill, Mendelson said, will permit city residents who own duly registered handguns and non-residents who hold state carrying licenses to apply to the D.C. police for a concealed carry permit. So-called open carry, such as the wearing of a weapon in a holster, will not be allowed under the proposed law, he said.
D.C. carry permits will be issued on a “may carry” basis, giving great discretion to D.C. Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier on who will be allowed to carry firearms in the city. Applicants will have to state a reason for seeking a permit, Mendelson said.
“The concept behind it is the absolute, complete prohibition probably cannot sustain judicial review, so we’re focusing on the individual,” Mendelson said. “What we want to do is minimize the indicators that a person might have a mental illness or history of violence or a criminal record.” Another goal, he added, is to “have a scheme that is relatively simple and can be understood.”
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Originally Posted by Hatchetman
