WEAPON USE (ARMED SELF-DEFENSE)

Gun use in Washington, D.C. is heavily regulated. D.C. has some of the strictest gun laws in the United States. It requires residents to register their firearms, undergo a background check, and obtain a license to carry a concealed firearm. Open carry is prohibited, and there are restrictions on where firearms can be carried even with a concealed carry permit. These regulations are aimed at reducing gun violence and promoting public safety in the city.