2335.1 A person is suitable to obtain a concealed carry license if he or she:

1. (a) Meets all of the requirements for a person registering a firearm pursuant to the Act;
2. (b) Has completed a firearms training course, or combination of courses, conducted by an instructor (or instructors) certified by the Chief;
3. (c) Is not presently an alcoholic, addict, or habitual user of a controlled dangerous substance, unless the habitual use of a controlled dangerous substance is under licensed medical direction;
4. (d) Has not engaged in conduct, including threats, that demonstrates that the person's carrying of a concealed pistol poses a credible threat of danger to the person or others. For purposes of this paragraph, the Chief may consider any relevant evidence, including, but not limited to, information contained in law enforcement records or other governmental records, or from non-governmental sources; and
5. (e) Does not currently suffer nor has suffered in the previous five (5) years from any mental disorder, illness, or condition that creates a substantial risk that the person is a danger to the person or others, or if the Chief has determined that the person is suitable based upon documentation provided by the person pursuant to § 2337.3.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 9781 (July 17, 2015); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 72 DCR 005751 (May 9, 2025).