2337.1 A complete concealed carry license application shall be submitted to the Firearms Registration Section in the format and on forms prescribed by the Chief.

2337.2 The application shall include:

(a) The applicant's name, address, driver's license number or other government issued photo identification number, place and date of birth, height, weight, race, sex, eye and hair color, occupation, and home and work telephone numbers, and email (optional);

(b) If applying as a District resident or business owner, proof of a bona fide District residence or place of business;

(c) Evidence of completion or intent to complete the firearms training requirements in § 2336 by:

(1) Proof of the applicant's completion of a firearm training course within the past two (2) years in the manner prescribed by the Chief in § 2336;

(2) Support for the applicant's request for an exemption from the firearm training course requirement as permitted by the Act; or

(3) If the applicant chooses to seek a preliminary approval pursuant to § 2339, then the applicant shall certify that he or she will provide proof of completion of the firearms training requirements within forty-five (45) days of the Chief's provisional approval of the application pursuant to § 2339;

(d) A complete set of the applicant's fingerprints, taken and submitted in the manner prescribed by the Chief on the application;

(e) A declaration by the applicant as to whether or he or she currently suffers or has suffered in the previous five (5) years from any mental disorder, illness, or condition that creates a substantial risk that he or she is a danger to himself or herself or others. If the applicant attests to suffering from any mental disorder, illness, or condition, the applicant shall sign an authorization to disclose any treatment records related to those circumstances;

1. (f) An authorization by the applicant to the Department of Behavioral Health, or any other similar agency or department of another state to disclose to the Chief information as to whether the applicant:
2. (1) Suffers from a mental illness or condition and has a history of violence; or
3. (2) Has been voluntarily or involuntarily committed to a mental health facility or an institution that provides treatment or services for individuals with a mental illness or condition;
4. (g) Proof, including any documents, statements of third parties taken under oath and before a notary, or personal statements of the applicant to demonstrate to the Chief that the person has good reason to fear injury to his or her person or property or has any other proper reason for carrying a pistol;
5. (h) Any information reasonably required by the Chief, as part of the application form or materials, to complete an investigation required by § 2338;
6. (i) A declaration by the applicant that the applicant is not prohibited under federal or District law, or state law of the applicant's residence, from possessing a handgun;
7. (j) A declaration by the applicant, under the penalty of perjury, that all information in the application is true and accurate; and
8. (k) A declaration by the applicant acknowledging that the applicant shall be responsible for compliance with all federal and District laws, rules, regulations, and procedures that are applicable to this license.

2337.3 The Chief may find the applicant has satisfied the requirements of § 2335.1(e) if the applicant submits a notarized report under oath from a registered psychologist or psychiatrist, with which the applicant has bona fide patient relationship, stating that the psychologist or psychiatrist has examined the applicant within six (6) months prior to submitting the statement and found the applicant to no longer be suffering from any mental illness or condition that creates a substantial risk that he or she is a danger to himself or herself or others.

2337.4 The application must be accompanied by the fees for Fingerprints and License to carry a pistol listed in §§ 2331.1(c) and (g), respectively.

2337.5 The Chief may waive some or the entire application fee for good cause shown on

the application.

2337.6 Any knowing material omission or false statement made by or provided by the applicant may be considered grounds for denial of a conceal carry license, or revocation for a license falsely obtained, and may subject the person to criminal prosecution for perjury.

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