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District of Columbia Gun Possession Laws (2026)

Restricted: The District of Columbia has a red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protection Orders, or ERPOs), bans "assault weapons" and magazines holding more than 10 rounds, and requires all firearms to be registered.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

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Gun Possession in states bordering District of Columbia

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

MarylandRestricted
Maryland has a red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protective Orders, or ERPOs), an assault-weapon ban based on a banned-firearms list, and registration for regulated firearms.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: mdsp.maryland.gov · Full Maryland rule →
VirginiaConditional
Virginia has a red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO) in effect, and SB 749 (2026) — the ban on selling, transferring or importing "assault firearms" — took effect on July 1, 2026 but is blocked by preliminary injunctions. …
Verified Jul 20, 2026 · Source: lis.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →

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