DC Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Prepare for the DC Gun Laws Exam with comprehensive study materials. Use flashcards, multiple-choice questions, hints, and explanations to enhance understanding and ensure you're ready for the exam.

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

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Is open carry of firearms legal in the District of Columbia?

Yes, for all firearms
No, under any circumstances
Yes, but only for registered firearms
Yes, but only with special permission

The correct answer is: No, under any circumstances

The District of Columbia has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, and open carry of firearms is not allowed under any circumstances. Options A, C, and D are all incorrect because they suggest that open carry may be allowed for certain circumstances or types of firearms, which is not the case in the District of Columbia. There is currently no legal way to openly carry a firearm in the District of Columbia.