I'm having trouble understanding which handguns are legal to own in DC. It must be less than 10 rounds, but then there is mention of three different state Rosters (CA, MD, MA). I'm trying to figure out if a legal handgun needs to be on all three rosters, just one, or must be approved by CA and either MD or MA.

Here's the language on the website: https://mpdc.dc.gov/page/firearms-eligible-registration

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I'm having trouble understanding which handguns are legal to own in DC.  It must be less than 10 rounds, but then there is mention of three different state Rosters (CA, MD, MA).  I'm trying to figure out if a legal handgun needs to be on all three rosters, just one, or must be approved by CA and either MD or MA.

Here's the language on the website: https://mpdc.dc.gov/page/firearms-eligible-registration

Tom H. · Answer

Talk to a local FFL (Gun store).  He is your best source of information.

James G. · Answer

Philip, generally, if a handgun is on one of these it is available for DC compliance. You can also view DC guidelines for handguns here  :  https://www.budsgunshop.com/feeds/state_reg/washington_dc_restrictions.pdf

Randy I. · Answer

any one of the 3 rosters is legal in DC

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