District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 22-4503.01: Unlawful discharge of a firearm.

Where this section sits in the code

Title 22. Criminal Offenses and Penalties.
Chapter 45. Weapons and Possession of Weapons.

(a)

Except as otherwise permitted by law, including legitimate self-defense, no firearm shall be discharged or set off in the District of Columbia without a special written permit from the Chief of Police issued pursuant to Section 1 of Article 9 of the Police Regulations of the District of Columbia, effective September 29, 1964 (C.O. 64-1397F; 24 DCMR § 2300.1 ) [CDCR 24-2300.1].

(b)

A person who violates this section shall upon conviction be fined no more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or incarcerated for no more than 2 years, or both.

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