The District of Columbia does not specifically regulate gun shows. Generally, firearms may not be transferred in the District until the purchaser has been issued a firearm registration certificate, which requires a background check by the Chief of Police.¹

See the District of Columbia Background Checks, Prohibited Purchasers Generally and Registration sections for further information.

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1. D.C. Code Ann. §§ 7-2502.01, 7-2502.03, 7-2502.06(a).[↩]