B 24-0760 — Omnibus Firearm and Ghost Gun Clarification Amendment Act of 2022
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This bill died with Council Period 24. It reached “Passed Council” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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The recent amendments to the "Omnibus Firearm and Ghost Gun Clarification Amendment Act of 2022" clarify the regulations surrounding ghost guns and self-manufactured firearms, allowing individuals to possess these firearms as long as they are properly serialized. Additionally, the bill aims to sharpen rules regarding the carrying of firearms by off-duty law enforcement officers and expands restrictions on carrying pistols while impaired. These changes are significant as they address safety concerns and the legal ambiguities surrounding these issues in the District of Columbia.
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Wilsonand Buildingto 1350PennsylvaniaAvenue,N.W.,Suite504amend Washington,An D.C.Act To control the possession, sale, transfer and use of pistols and other dangerous weapons in the District of Columbia, to provide penalties, to prescribe rules of evidence, and for other purposes, to apply the same rules to stay-away orders that apply to orders prohibiting assault, harassment, stalking, and threats, to clarify restrictions on the lawful transportation of firearms, and to authorize and limit the carrying of pistols by off-duty law enforcement officers, other United States officers and employees while on duty, manufacturers, and those transporting firearms for limited purposes.
20004BE DearIT ChairmanENACTED Mendelson:BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this act may be cited as the “Omnibus Firearm and Ghost Gun Clarification Amendment Act of 2022”.
IwriteSec. to transmit the “Omnibus Firearm and Ghost Gun Clarification Amendment Act of2022” for consideration and enactment by the Council ofthe DistrictofColumbia.
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BE(a) ITSection ENACTED101 BY(D.C. THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this act may be cited as the “Omnibus Firearm and Ghost Gun Clarification Amendment Act of Sec.
2.TheOfficial FirearmsCode Control§ Regulations7-2501.01) Actis ofamended 1975,as effectivefollows: September 24, 1976 D..Law 85;..OfiilCode§720101ete.,isamendesolws:
(a)Section(1) 101(D.C.Paragraph (9B) is amended to read as follows:
OfficialCsamendedasfollows:“(9B)(A) “Frame” or “receiver” means a part of a firearm that, when the complete weapon is assembled, is visible from the exterior and provides the housing or structure designed to hold or integrate one or more fire control components, even if pins or other attachments are required to connect those components to the housing or structure.
(1)ENGROSSED ParagraphORIGINAL (9B)“(B) isamendedFor toreadthe aspurposes follows:of this paragraph, the term “fire control component” means a component necessary for the firearm to initiate, complete, or continue the firing sequence, and includes a hammer, bolt, bolt carrier, breechblock, cylinder, trigger mechanism, firing pin, striker, or slide rails.
“(B)A)“hotgu”:“(C)(i) For a firearm model that has multiple parts that could be deemed a “frame” or “receiver” under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the term “frame” or “receiver” shall not include “non-primary frames” or “non-primary receivers”.
()Meansnyofheoloig:“(ii) A part that would otherwise be deemed a “frame” or “receiver” under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be deemed a “non-primary frame” or “non-primary receiver” if federal law:
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“I)Anymjorcomponofaand rermht,when“(II) ubetedoisecinbytetpeofeecionevcscommonlyedateuepulcRequires uldnsandrnittton,desntgneaeanimgetatcuatlyepcsteshpeofheserialization component;orof “IDAanother frar,icldngafamerrcier,htlcsapart uniueeialnumbenrvedrcatontbyaicnedmnfatuerormorernacoracethat witheeallw,ssgedbyheaenyofais aeanderanntyenraedoratonhea slframe fieam,rohewiepacdontefrermncoplanewihscton02;ndor Gi)Doesticld:receiver, as those terms are defined in this section.
“)Afirearhthaseeneneedprmnetly“(D)(i) inpeal;The term “frame” or “receiver” shall not include a frame or receiver that has been destroyed.
“(IAfieammaufctrdoripotedeoreDecember“(ii) 16,16;orFor “ID)Athe rermdnifedspovdedorndrsetonpurposes 584ofthenenalRevenueCof18.of this subparagraph, a frame or receiver is destroyed if it has been permanently altered not to provide housing or a structure that may hold or integrate any fire control or essential internal component, and may not readily be assembled, completed, converted, or restored to a functional state.”.
(B)orteprpsesfsbprarah()i(1)ftisaarah,(2) heermfierm”oesoticudeheraeorecierofnyschwapn.Paragraph (9C) is amended to read as follows:
(C)orteprpssofsbprarah()i(I)ofis“(9C)(A) paagah,tetem“mjoromonet”wthesettoairam:“Ghost gun”:
()MeanshelderclidrorhefamerrcevrofENGROSSED theieam;andORIGINAL (i)ntecaeof“(i) ilersotu,inldsthearlofMeans theieam”.any of the following:
()Anewpaagaph10)isdddtoradsfolw:“(I) Any firearm that, after the removal of grips, stocks, and magazines, is not as detectable as the Security Exemplar by walk-through metal detectors calibrated and operated to detect the Security Exemplar;
“(0A)Maufcur”:“(II)Anymajor component ofafirearm that,when subjected to inspection by the types of detection devices commonly used at secure public buildings and transit stations, does not generate an image that accurately depicts the shape of the component;
(A)Meanofbict,mke,fr,prdce,rcnsrc,byor manallborrbymchnry;“(III) Any firearm, including a frame or receiver, that lacks a unique serial number engraved or cast on it by a licensed manufacturer or importer in accordance with federal law, assigned by the agency of a State and permanently engraved or cast on the firearm, or otherwise placed on the firearm in compliance with section 202;
(B)nluesssmbingauctoaliram,rmodig,and aciin,or3Dpitigafamerrcevr;nd“(ii) BDoes (C)Doeoticudemakinritngpcilbres,tck,ornot rgermechanisoieam..include:
()A“(I) newaagaph11)isdddtoradsfolw:Any firearm that has been rendered permanently inoperable;
“(1A)Pemaenlyioerbl”meanscaaleofichringahtby“(II) meanfaneposveadinaabeofeigradlyetoedaAny frngodiin”.firearm manufactured or imported before December 16, 1968;
Bor ()Paagah(12)isamendeoedasflos:“(III) Any firearm identified as provided for under section 5842 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
“(2B(A)Reeve”measapatoa“(B) ieamta,whenheomleeFor weaponsssmbe,isiibefomteexeirandroiestehusngortutrethe desgedtoodoritgateneormoriecnrolomonnt,evnfpinsrohrpurposes atacmetsrerqirdtoonetthsecmpnetstoheouingrsrctr.of subparagraph (A)(i)(I) of this paragraph, the term “firearm” does not include the frame or receiver of any such weapon.
“B)orheprpssoftisaagah,tetrm“iecnrolcomponent”ENGROSSED meansacomponeeesayforheieamtontt,copet,oroninetefrngORIGINAL s“(C) qune,andnluesahammerl,bltare,beehbok,clne,trgerecansm,For fthe rngi,srkr,rsieris.purposes of subparagraph (A)(i)(II) of this paragraph, the term “major component” with respect to a firearm:
“CG)Thetrm“eeie”salnotnluearcevrtatasben“(i) dMeans stoe.the slide or cylinder or the frame or receiver of the firearm;
()Forheurossfthisbprarph,aeeiersdsroedand i“(ii) ftasbenprmnntyaleedottorviehosngoratucuetatmayodoritgaeIn the case of a nyiecnrloresnilitrnlcmpnet,andmayotedlybessmbe,coplte,rifle cor nvred,rrsordtoaucioaltt.shotgun, includes the barrel of the firearm.”.
“D)Forheuroesofhsat,heermfrme”ssynonymoithhe(3) trm“eeie””,A 5)Prgrph(7B)srpald.new paragraph (9D) is added to read as follows:
(b)etin21()()(.C.fiialCode§2020(b())isamendeoedas“(9D) f“Intrafamily low:offense” shall have the same meaning as provided in D.C.
(1()Qulfidlawnfrcmetofcr,astathasesdfnedn18USC.Official Code § 16-1001(8).”.
§9(4) 2B()andf,whorecryigteietfiainrqurdby18US..§92B();A new paragraph (10A) is added to read as follows:
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provided,and thata“(B) serialnumberDoes not include making or markfitting ofidentificationexceedsspecial thesebarrels, requirementsstocks, iftheor engravinstn,orstamping(impressing)rilnumberexceedstherequiredminimumtrigger epthrexcedsteminimumpintieofthtpovsin.mechanisms to firearms.”.
“(2)(A)An(5) applicantwhoerequirementscion203mayrgstraA self-manufacturedfatdoesnotbearralnumbersdescribnparagraph(1)(B)ofnew hssetin,f,rirtofnihngteframeoreeve,theapplicanthascausedaueiluesparagraph numberobeengraveate,stamped(impressrplacedontheframeeeve,asst(11A) orhinsbpaagaphsB)and()ofthspaagap.is added to read as follows:
“(B)“(11A) The“Permanently serialnumberinoperable” shallconsistmeans oftheoftheincapable self-astnameof manufacturer,discharging followeda shot by themeans designaasetof 2an to5explosive numbers.and incapable of being readily restored to a firing condition.”.
“(C)Theetofnumbersdescrinsubparagraph(BisparagraphENGROSSED halnotduplicateeialnumberplacedbytheself-manufactureroieam.TherfORIGINAL ppicntsal,bfoeengavng,asin,stmpig(imrssng,orplcigaseilnumberon(6) tParagraph efrmeoreevr,cnfrmwthheMtrplianPlceDpatmnttatheroosdsral(17B) numbersnotledybenrgstrdtonohrfier..is repealed.
@)ecin20()(0)(..OfiilCode§-20203b(0))samendeysriig(b) tSection ephae“Thename”disetnghehrse“orafrarmhtisotel-anfctrd201(b)(1) prsantoscion0,tename”nislce.(D.C.
©)etin206D..OfiilCode§-2020)isamendeyadinganewOfficial sCode bscionc)oradasolws:§ 7-2502.01(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows:
()Ntwthtadngsbscionaofhsseto,apesnsekigargstain“(1)(A) cQualified riiaefrafiermtatheeronasef-anfatredhalieargitainaplctinlaw wenforcement thn5buiessasofcmpetngmnuacuroftherar..officers, as that phrase is defined in 18 U.S.C.
)Seton41a)(.C.fiialCode§2040(a)isamendeoeadsflow:§ 926B(c) and (f), who are carrying the identification required by 18 U.S.C.
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(1)otingntisetonsalpecuepesnsntotewieprhbtedrom“(B) pQualified sssingiramsfommakinhirownieamsoelyoresoalue(otoralerretired dsrbuin)nacodacewthhsat,uesiplmetigtisc,andnyapicbefeeallaw lenforcement awrrglain;adofficers, (2)Apronhldngegsrtonetfiaesmaynagenhadlodng,as rthat ladn,orcstmlodigamuntinforisrhrrgitrdfiers;povddfute,tatphrase sis uhprsnmaynthandod,ela,orustmlodamuntinfortes”.defined in 18 U.S.C.
g)ecin40()(DC.OfcalCode§-54.8a))samendesflow:§926C(c) and (e)(2), who are carrying the identification required by 18 U.S.C.
1)Srkehehrse“Noicne”andnetthehase“Noesonr§ o926C(d); gaiato”intslc.
2)Srkethephrase“firearmwhinertthephrase“firearm,includinga“(C)Members framrrcivr,whichnispae.of the Army,Navy,Air Force,or MarineCorps ofthe United States, or of the National Guard or Organized Reserves, when on duty and duly authorized to carry a firearm;
()Section501(DffcalCode§7-2505.samendedbyriigthephraseand ““(D) gostgn,ufiihedfamerreeve,oramuntin”andisrtngheprae“gostun,orOfficers ammunition”or initsplace.employees of the United States not mentioned in subparagraph (A) or (C) of this paragraph, when duly authorized to carry a firearm.”.
()Section5..(c) Section 202 (D.C.
OfiialCode§7-2505.samendedbyaddinganewsubsectionOfficial (b-1)toreadasfollows:Code § 7-2502.02) is amended by adding a new subsection (c) to read as follows:
“(-1)Notwithstandinganyotherphiseton,apersonmawfly:“(c)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(5) of this section, a registration certificate may be issued for a self-manufactured firearm that is not prohibited under subsection (a)(1) through (4) or (6) through (8) of this section if:
(1)Self-manufacitl;and“(A) (2)osessandowaThe stltattepersoel-mnuacuedpusuntoapplicant paragrap)fthisusetinandrgstrdpusunttoecin20..meets the requirements of section 203;
()Section801(3)(B)fiilCode§7-2508.01(3)samendeoreadsand follows:“(B) A unique serial number is engraved or cast on, or otherwise permanently affixed to, the firearm in a manner that meets or exceeds the requirements imposed ENGROSSED ORIGINAL on licensed importers and licensed manufacturers of firearms pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
“(B)§ A923(i) convictionand forviolatingregulations sectionissued 201,401,pursuant 501,thereto; 601, or906, or an attemptorconspiracytocommit any ofthoseoffenses;”.
provided, that a serial number or mark of identification exceeds theserequirements iftheengraving,casting,orstamping(impressing)oftheserial number exceeds the required minimum depth or exceeds the minimum print size of that provision.
“(2)(A) An applicant who meets the requirements of section 203 may register a self-manufactured firearm that does not bear a serial number as described in paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection, if, prior to finishing the frame or receiver, the applicant has caused a unique serial number to be engraved, casted, stamped (impressed), or placed on the frame or receiver, as set forth in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of this paragraph.
“(B) The serial number shall consist of the first and last name of the self- manufacturer, followed by the designation “DC” and then a set of 2 to 5 numbers.
“(C) The set of numbers described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph shall not duplicate any serial number placed by the self-manufacturer on any other firearm.
The applicant shall, before engraving, casting, stamping (impressing), or placing a serial number on the frame or receiver, confirm with the Metropolitan Police Department that the proposed serial number has not already been registered to another firearm.”.
(d) Section 203(b)(10) (D.C.
Official Code § 7-2502.03(b)(10)) is amended by striking the phrase “The name” and inserting the phrase “For a firearm that is not self-manufactured pursuant to section 202, the name” in its place.
(e) Section 206 (D.C.
Official Code § 7–2502.06) is amended by adding a new subsection (c) to read as follows:
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, a person seeking a registration certificate for a firearm that the person has self-manufactured shall file a registration application within 5 business days after completing manufacture of the firearm.”.
(f) Section 401(a) (D.C.
Official Code § 7-2504.01(a)) is amended to read as follows:
“(a) No person or organization shall engage in the business of manufacturing any firearm, destructive device or parts thereof, or ammunition, within the District;
provided, that:
“(1) Nothing in this section shall preclude persons not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms from making their own firearms solely for personal use (not for sale or distribution) in accordance with this act, rules implementing this act, and any applicable federal law or regulation;
and “(2) A person holding registration certificates may engage in hand loading, reloading, or custom loading ammunition for the person’s registered firearms;
provided, that such person may not hand load, reload, or custom load ammunition for others.”.
(g) Section 408(a) (D.C.
Official Code § 7-2504.08(a)) is amended as follows:
(1) Strike the phrase “No licensee” and insert the phrase “No person or organization” in its place (2) Strike the phrase “firearm which” and insert the phrase “firearm, including a frame or receiver, which” in its place.
(h) Section 501 (D.C.
Official Code § 7-2505.01) is amended by striking the phrase “ghost gun, unfinished frame or receiver, or ammunition” and inserting the phrase “ghost gun, or ammunition” in its place.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (i) Section 504 (D.C.
Official Code § 7-2505.04) is amended by adding a new subsection (b-1) to read as follows:
“(b-1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a person may lawfully:
“(1) Self-manufacture a pistol;
and “(2) Possess and own a pistol that the person self-manufactured pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection and registered pursuant to section 202.”.
(j) Section 801(3)(B) (D.C.
Official Code § 7-2508.01(3)(B)) is amended to read as follows:
“(B) A conviction for violating section 201, 401, 501, 601, or 906, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit any of those offenses;”.
Official Code § 7-2509.06(b)) isamendedis amended by strikingthestriking hrse“Alceseshllot”andnetigtephase“Nopersoal”intslce.the phrase “A licensee shall not” and inserting the phrase “No person shall” in its place.
()Theea-nlanguagosection907(b)(fcilCode§7-2509.07sb))i(l) amendedSection toreadasfollows:907(b) (D.C.
13,Official “b)Excepsproviden18U.S.C.§§926Band926C:”.Code § 7-2509.07(b)) is amended to read as follows:
(b) “Except as provided in 18 U.S.C.
§§ 926B and 926C, the carrying of a concealed pistol:
“(1) On private residential property shall be presumed to be prohibited unless otherwiseauthorized by theproperty ownerorpersonin control ofthepremises andcommunicated personally to the licensee in advance of entry onto the residential property;
“(2) In a church, synagogue, mosque, or other place where people regularly assemble for religious worship shall be presumed to be prohibited unless the property is posted with conspicuous signage allowing the carrying of a concealed pistol, or the owner or authorized agent communicates such allowance personally to the licensee in advance of entry onto the ENGROSSED ORIGINAL property;
provided, that such places may not authorize the carrying of a concealed pistol where services are conducted in locations listed in subsection (a) of this section;
and “(3) On private property that is not a residence shall be presumed to be permitted unless the property is posted with conspicuous signage prohibiting the carrying of a concealed pistol, or the owner or authorized agent communicates such prohibition personally to the licensee.”.
An Act To control the possession, sale,transferandsale, transfer and use ofpistolsandof pistols and other anerusweaponsnheDsrctofolmba,topovdepnlte,topecrberlsofdangerous viene,andfroterprpse,weapons approvJuy8,193(47Sa.65;intheDistrictofColumbia,toprovidepenalties,toprescriberulesofevidence, and for other purposes, approved July 8, 1932 (47 Stat.
.C.OfiialCode§2- 401etsq) samededasfllws:
a)Sectn3(a)(5)(D.COfiil Cod§ 22-03(a)(5))samendedoreaas follows:
“() esransteperonfrm ssutig,hrasig,sakig,or hrateingnypesonnaed ntherdr,oreqiestheerontosayawayfom,oraveno onactit,anyoterprsonra oato;”.
b)Scton4b(DC.Ofiialode §2-40402)ismendd s olos:
(1)Te ecionilesamededbystiinghepraseLawul rnsoraton” nd nerig hewod Trnsoratin”intslc.
(2)Sbsction)isamndedtoradasolow:
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(e)he eqirmensofsusetin(b)halnotapyloaperonwhohasalceseto cry aitoloncald ponhisrherersn uruat opusunttoscion6fA nActTo cnrolteposeson,sl,trnfr,anduefpitolsad thrdagerusweapns nte isrctofClumia,torovdepnates,oprscibeulsfevdenc,andforthrpuposs, approvedJu,1932(47tt.650;D.CffcilCode§22-4501tsq),andwhois transporting the firearm concealed upon his or herperson.
()Thereqirmetsofsbsctin()shllntappytoapersonwhoaa lcnseo cryapistolconcealeduisrherpersonpursuoseton6ofAn ActTootrlthe psssio,sae,tasfr,andseofisosandoterdangerousweaponheDstitof Columbiaoprovidnates,oprescriulsoevidence,andforotherpurposes,approved July 8, 1932 (47 Stat.
Official Code § 22-22-4501 4501et etseq.).seq.) is amended as follows:
“(g)(a) ProsecutionsSection for1(2B) violations(D.C. ofthissectionshall be brought by the Attorney General forthe DistrictofColumbia inthe name ofthe DistrictofColumbia.”.
c)Section5(D.ficalCode§22-4505samendedoreadsolow:Official Code § 22-4501(2B)) is amended is amended by striking the phrase “section 101(9B) of the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975, effective September 24, 1976 (D.C.
Se.Law 1-85;
.Exeptonsosecin4.D.C.
(a)Theprovisionecin4(),astheyrainoaOfficial itl,anofsectio(-1,shllCode notapply§ to:7-2501.01(9B))” and inserting the phrase “section 101(9D) of the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975, effective September 24, 1976 (D.C.
(1)ALaw personenganthebusinessofmanufactepiin,ordealinni1-85; frars,andheragns,employees,aepeenatve,whoposes,crr,orusa isoln the ordinary courseofthat business;
orD.C. “(2)Any personwhile carryingapistol,transportedinaccordance with section 4b:
“(A)Fromtheplfpurchaseoisorherhomeorplofbusiness;Official Code § 7-2501.01(9C))” in its place.
“(B)Toaplofrepair,orbackfratplacohisorherhomeor(b) placfbusiness;Section 3(a)(5)(B) (D.C.
(C)Whilemovinggoodsfromolceofaboderusnessoanthr;Official Code § 22-4503(a)(5)(B)) is amended to read as follows:
“(B) Restrains the person from assaulting, harassing, stalking, or “()Toorromnyawulerainlfier-eaedciiy.threatening any person named in the order, or requires the person to stay away from, or have no contact with, any other person or a location;
“b)hepoisosofeton(),ndofeton(-),hlnotppyt:and”.
“()uaiidlawnoremntfieswhoaearynghedniiaion(c) rqirdby8U...§92Bd);Section 4b (D.C.
“()uaiidrtrdlawnoreentfieswhorearynghedniiainOfficial rqiedby8U...§92C@);Code § 22-4504.02) is amended as follows:
“3)Membefthermy,av,ArFoc,orarneCrofthentedtts,ENGROSSED orfteNtonlGardrOraizdRsevs,whennutynddlyuhoiedocryaORIGINAL fram;r(1) “()ficrsreplyesftheniedttsntotewiedsrbednThe prgrps()and3,whenlyatoizdtoaryaier.section heading is amended by striking the phrase “Lawful transportation of” and inserting the phrase “Transportation of” in its place.
“c)hepoiiosfecion(),oteetnthtteyetinoafrermecrbd(2) in8US..§96Ca,salntaplyoaplcefierwhoaseiedrmtheerpoianSubsection PlceDepartmtheplcefie:(a) is amended to read as follows:
“1)saqaiidrtrdlwenoreentfierwhosarigthe“(a) ietfctoneuiedy18USC.§96(d;A person may not transport a firearm unless the person:
“2)Hsrgserdtefram;nd“(1) “3)Hscncaedtefrarmnorbuttefie.Is not otherwise prohibited by law from transporting, shipping, or receiving the firearm;
“()orheprossofisscin:“(2) Is transporting the firearm for a lawful purpose from a place where the person may lawfully possess and carry thefirearm toanotherplacewheretheperson maylawfullypossess and carry the firearm;
“1)Tetem“ulfedlwefoceetofce”manshattmansn18and USC.§96B0.“(3) Transports the firearm in accordance with this section.”.
(2)Therm“ulfedeiedawefocmetofcr”manshatteasin(3) 18U.S.§96C(and((2).New subsections (d), (e), and (f) are added to read as follows:
“(3)The“(d) termThe “recreationalrequirements firearm-relafirearmsof trainingudessubsection (b) of this section shall not apply to a andaeycls..person who has alicenseto carry apistolconcealed upontheirpersonpursuant tosection6,andwhoistransporting the firearm concealed upon their person.
(d)A“(e) newsectiosaddedoreadsolow:The requirements of subsection (c) of this section shall not apply to a person who has a license to carry a pistol concealed upon their person pursuant to section 6.
“Sc.“(f) Prosecutions for violations of this section shall be brought by the Attorney General for the District of Columbia in the name of the District of Columbia.”.
.Off-DutyLawEnforcemfiersCarryiesrctos.(d) Section 5 (D.C.
“()Notwithstandingsection5oranyotherlaw,nooff-dutyfiermayrcementoOfficial carryanrar,openlyrconcealnthefollowicainsorunderthefollowingCode circumstances:§ 22-4505) is amended to read as follows:
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“(2)A5. Districtgovernment property orpark;
“3)Anypivteesdntalpropertyotherthfiersownresidenf:,iExceptions “(A)Thepropespostedwithconspicuoussignageprohibitingtheto aryigofasection so;or4. “(B)Thepropertyownerorpnonrlofthepremises communicates personally tothe law enforcement officerinadvance ofentry onto the residential roerythtthearyngofisosisroiitd;
“4)Anypivtepoprtyhtdoesotbelonotelawenforcemefierand“(a) hatsntareidne,icldigprvteprprtyopenotepblc,f:The provisions of section 4(a), as they pertain to a pistol, and (a-1), shall not apply to:
“(A)TheoprtyspstdwithconspicuogngepohbtigtheENGROSSED aryigofaORIGINAL so;or“(1) “(B)TheownerorauthorizedagentpersonallycothelawatestA enforcementperson officerthattheengaged carryingofpistolsisprohibited;in the business of manufacturing, repairing, or dealing in firearms, and their agents, employees, and representatives, who possess, carry, or use a pistol in the ordinary course of that business;
“5)Inaor church,synagogue,mosque,orotherplacewherepeopleregularly“(2) assembleAny forreligiousperson worship,while andcarrying thata isnotpistol, otherwisecoveredtransported byin subsectionsaccordance (a)(1)andwith (2)section of4b: hsseton,:
“(A)Thepropespostedwithconspicuoussignageprohibitingthe“(A) aryiofaFrom pso;orthe “(B)Theownerorauthorizedagentcommothelawenforcementplace ffcrtatcrringaitolspoibte.of purchase to the person’s home or place of business;
“(b)“(B) ForTo thepurposes ofthissection, a lawplace enforcementof officerrepair, isoff-dutyor whenback thefrom officerisnotthat performingplace anto officialdutythe fortheperson’s governmentalhome agencyor thatplace authorizesof theofficerbusiness; ocaryafrar.
“()Thisetinsallotaplyothearyigofathriedsriceweapony:“(C) While moving goods from one place of abode or business to another;
“1)Lawenforcemefiesemployedbythitit,includingmembersofor theMetropolitan“(D) PoliceTo Department;or from any lawful recreational firearm-related activity.
or“(b) “2)Anofie,agn,oremployoftheUniteats,atae,oroiialThe sbivsinthrof,whosathriedbylawoengagenrsuerisehepevnto,deecin,provisions nvsigton,orprosecutionoiltinoflawandwhosengagenthelawfulof performoftheirfcaldte,incuingraeloorfromanyfcalatvtyandsection ariiptoninanauthorizedhuad”.4(a) and (a-1), shall not apply to:
Sec.Fsclimpactaemnt.“(1)Qualified lawenforcement officers whoarecarryingtheidentificationrequired by 18 U.S.C.
The§ Council926B(d); adopts thefiscalimpactstatementinthecommitteereportasthefiscal impactstatementrequiredbysection4aoftheGeneralLegislativeProceduresActof1975, approved October 16,2006 (120 Stat.
“(2) Qualified retired law enforcement officers who are carrying the identification required by 18 U.S.C.
§ 926C(d);
“(3) Members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corp of the United States, or of the National Guard or Organized Reserves, when on duty and duly authorized to carry a firearm;
and “(4) Officers or employees of the United States not otherwise described in paragraph (1) or (3) of this subsection, when duly authorized to carry a firearm.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(c) The provisions of section 4(a), to the extent that they pertain to a firearm described in 18 U.S.C.
§ 926C(a), shall not apply to a police officer who has retired from the Metropolitan Police Department, if the police officer:
“(1) Is a qualified retired law enforcement officer who is carrying the identification required by 18 U.S.C.
§ 926C(d);
“(2) Has registered the firearm;
and “(3) Has concealed the firearm on or about the officer.
“(d) For the purposes of this section, the term:
“(1) “Qualified law enforcement officer” shall have the same meaning as provided in 18 U.S.C.
§ 926B(c).
“(2) “Qualified retired law enforcement officer” shall have the same meaning as provided in 18 U.S.C.
§ 926C(c) and (e)(2).
“(3) “Recreational firearm-related activity” includes a firearms training and safety class.”.
(e) A new section 5a is added to read as follows:
“Sec.
5a.
Off-duty law enforcement officers carrying restrictions.
“(a) Notwithstanding section 5 or any other law, no off-duty law enforcement officer shall carry any firearm, openly or concealed, in the following locations or under the following circumstances:
“(1) A building or office occupied by the District of Columbia, its agencies, or its instrumentalities;
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(2) A District government property or park;
“(3) Any private residential property other than the officer’s own residence, if:
“(A) The property displays clear and conspicuous signage indicating that firearms are prohibited;
or “(B) The property owner or person in control of the premises directly communicates, orally or in writing, to the law enforcement officer in advance of entry onto the residential property that the carrying of pistols is prohibited;
“(4) Any private property that does not belong to the law enforcement officer and that is not a residence, including private property open to the public, if:
“(A) The property is posted with conspicuous signage prohibiting the carrying of a pistol;
or “(B) The owner or authorized agent personally communicates to the law enforcement officer that the carrying of pistols is prohibited;
and “(5) In a church, synagogue, mosque, or other place where people regularly assemble for religious worship, and that is not otherwise covered by paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, if:
“(A) The property is posted with conspicuous signage prohibiting the carrying of a pistol;
or “(B) The owner or authorized agent communicates to the law enforcement officer that carrying a pistol is prohibited.
“(b) For the purposes of this section:
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(1) A law enforcement officer shall be off-duty when the officer is not performing an official duty for the governmental agency that authorizes the officer to carry a firearm;
and “(2) A Metropolitan Police Department officer’s authorized service weapon includes the officer’s authorized off-duty service weapon.
“(c) This section shall not apply to the carrying of authorized service weapons by:
“(1) Law enforcement officers employed by the District, including members of the Metropolitan Police Department;
or “(2) An officer, agent, or employee of the United States, a State, or political subdivision thereof, who is authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of law and who is engaged in the lawful performance of their official duties, including travel to or from any official activity and participation in an authorized honor guard.”.
Sec.
4.
The Ghost Gun Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2022, enacted on November 1, 2022 (D.C.
Act 24-611;
___ DCR ___), is repealed.
Sec.
5.
Fiscal impact statement.
The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement in the committee report as the fiscal impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975, approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat.
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Action History
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Final Reading
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Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute
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First Reading
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Committee Report Filed, Includes Hearing Record
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Committee Mark-up of B24-0760
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Notice of Mark-up filed in the Office of Secretary
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Public Hearing on B24-0760 View Public Hearing Record
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Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register
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Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary
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Notice of Intent to Act on B24-0760 Published in the District of Columbia Register
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
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B24-0760 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
Sponsors
- Phil Mendelson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 13 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 8% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anita Bonds | — | Yea |
| Brianne K. Nadeau | — | Yea |
| Brooke Pinto | — | Nay |
| Charles Allen | — | Yea |
| Christina Henderson | — | Yea |
| Elissa Silverman | — | Yea |
| Janeese Lewis George | — | Yea |
| Kenyan R. McDuffie | — | Yea |
| Mary Cheh | — | Yea |
| Phil Mendelson | — | Yea |
| Robert C. White, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Trayon White, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Vincent Gray | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 0% | 0% | 15% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anita Bonds | — | Yea |
| Brianne K. Nadeau | — | Yea |
| Brooke Pinto | — | Not Voting |
| Charles Allen | — | Yea |
| Christina Henderson | — | Yea |
| Elissa Silverman | — | Yea |
| Janeese Lewis George | — | Yea |
| Kenyan R. McDuffie | — | Yea |
| Mary Cheh | — | Yea |
| Phil Mendelson | — | Yea |
| Robert C. White, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Trayon White, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Vincent Gray | — | Not Voting |
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- B 24-0760 is sponsored by Phil Mendelson.
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