DC Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam 2026 - Free Firearms Safety Practice Questions and Study Guide

Assault weapons are defined as semi-automatic firearms with a detachable magazine and one or more specific features such as a folding stock or flash suppressor. In Washington D.C., these types of weapons are banned under the Assault Weapons Ban Amendment Act of 2018, making option C the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because assault weapons are not allowed in D.C. without restrictions. Option B is also incorrect because while assault weapons are allowed with certain restrictions, they are not allowed under all circumstances. Option D is incorrect because assault weapons are not allowed for general ownership or possession, but only for usage by law enforcement and military personnel in certain situations.