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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For those recommending a long gun... I wanted a handgun is because I live in an apartment. A long gun seems more difficult for self defense in a smaller space. Am I thinking about this the wrong way? Appreciate any thoughts.

Also... how can I transport it? I would want to go to the shooting range to practice, and I don’t think any of them are in DC. Once I own it, can I transport it across state lines to go the range?[/quote]

We have both shotguns and handguns in DC.  If you are going to transport them to shooting range then you should register them.  Though we have lived in DC for 20+ years with guns and only registered them after Heller.  That said -- we have never once been pulled over with our guns in our car and we shoot regularly.

Long guns are easy.  We were already in possession and simply registered them at the Firearm Registration Office.  They are really helpful and the only non busy DC govt office!

We have brought in a few handguns.  Some have been kept at our beach home but more recently we inherited a few.  If you previously owned them you fill out application, make an appointment, bring in gun and register.  Very simple.  Our inherited ones were treated like a purchase so they were sent to MPD and released after application and appointment.  All happened within maybe 4 days.

If you purchase in MD (my recommendation) or VA they will know what to do.  There is a fee for handguns in DC, maybe $100 or so?  The video is online and easy to watch.  Really no big hurdles BUT I would suggest you take a real gun safety course.  All shooting ranges have them and they are much better than the MPD one.[/quote]

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