D.C. Code § 10-503.26: Definitions.

As used in this part:

(1)

The term “Capitol Buildings” means the United States Capitol, the Senate and House Office Buildings and garages, the Capitol Power Plant, all subways and enclosed passages connecting 2 or more of such structures, and the real property underlying and enclosed by any such structure.

(2)

The term “firearm” shall have the same meaning as when used in § 901(3) of Title 15, United States Code.

(3)

The term “dangerous weapon” includes all articles enumerated in § 22-4514(a) and also any device designed to expel or hurl a projectile capable of causing injury to persons or property, daggers, dirks, stilettoes, and knives having blades over 3 inches in length.

(4)

The term “explosive” shall have the same meaning as when used in § 121(1) of Title 50, United States Code.

(5)

The term “act of physical violence” means any act involving:

(A)

An assault or any other infliction or threat of infliction of death or bodily harm upon any individual; or

(B)

Damage to or destruction of any real property or personal property.