FAQs about Purchasing a Handgun for Use in the District of Columbia
The Metropolitan Police Department is the agency responsible for registering firearms in the District of Columbia. The Department’s publication, Firearms Registration General Requirements Guide, provides you with the information you need to comply with the District’s laws regarding proper transfer, registration, and safekeeping of your weapon. By being familiar with the law and the process, you will be able to quickly and easily transfer and/or register your weapon and ensure that you are in compliance.
- Firearms Safety Training Course
- Eligibility Requirements to Register a Firearm
- Firearms Eligible for Registration
- General Requirements Guide
- Firearms Registration Forms
Additional Resources
Firearms Registration Section Contact Information
Firearms registration will take place at MPD Headquarters only. You may not register a firearm at any other MPD facility.
Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters (Main Entrance)
300 Indiana Avenue, NW, Room 3058
Washington, DC 20001
Telephone: (202) 727-4275
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
Nearest Metro Stop: Judiciary Square (4th Street Exit)
Federal Firearms Licensees
Federal Firearms Licensees providing commercial services to the public in the District of Columbia: