{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-2509.11","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 7-2509.11","heading":"Rules.","body":"The Chief of the MPD, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], shall issue rules to implement the provisions of D.C. Law 20-279, including rules:\n\n(1)\nTo establish criteria for determining when an applicant has, pursuant to section 6 of the Pistols and Other Dangerous Weapons Act [§ 22-4506]:\n(A)\nDemonstrated a good reason to fear injury to his or her person, which shall at a minimum require a showing of a special need for self-protection distinguishable from the general community as supported by evidence of specific threats or previous attacks that demonstrate a special danger to the applicant’s life;\n(B)\nDemonstrated any other proper reason for carrying a concealed pistol, which shall at a minimum include types of employment that require the handling of cash or other valuable objects that may be transported upon the applicant’s person; and\n(C)\nDemonstrated the applicant’s suitability to carry a concealed pistol, which shall at a minimum include evidence that the applicant meets the requirements of § 7-2509.02;\n\n(2)\nTo establish the type and amount of ammunition that may be carried concealed by a licensee;\n\n(3)\nTo establish the methods by which a pistol may be carried, including any standards for safe holstering;\n\n(4)\nTo establish all application forms, investigation procedures, background checks, and fees necessary to process an application for a license to carry a concealed pistol;\n\n(5)\nTo specify any procedures or requirements specific to non-residents who apply to carry a concealed pistol pursuant to § 22-4506, with regard to the registration requirements in this unit;\n\n(6)\nTo specify requirements for signage on any private premises where the owner or person in control of the premises prohibits the carrying of a concealed pistol pursuant to § 7-2509.07(b); and\n\n(7)\nTo establish procedures for the renewal of licenses.","path":["Title 7. Human Health Care and Safety.","Chapter 25. Firearms Control.","Subchapter IX. Licenses to Carry a Pistol."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/7-2509.11","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"1e798eae90539fde7698fb44423bce9889c82b6927d6bf21df0c4801334f0891","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-2509.10","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-2510.01"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}