WASHINGTON, D.C. – District residents will be able to buy handguns starting Sept. 9, according to a report by WTOP radio in Washington, D.C.
The District began registering handguns in mid-July in response to a Supreme Court ruling that overturned the city’s long time ban. But, as of last month, only 11 handguns had been registered. The low number could be because there was no way for residents to buy a handgun and get it transferred into the city. That’s about to change.
Charles Sykes, the only licensed firearms dealer in the District willing to transfer handguns for individuals, told WTOP that he will be charging a $125 fee to transfer each handgun.
