DC Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Are assault weapons allowed in DC?

Yes, without restrictions
Yes, but with restrictions
No, they are banned
Only for law enforcement and military personnel

The correct answer is: No, they are banned

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.