Description
For both DC RESIDENTS and NON-RESIDENTS.
This District of Columbia 16 Hour CCW satisfies the MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CLASSROOM and RANGE TRAINING approved by the Metropolitan Police Department. It is required for applying to the District of Columbia for a Concealed Carry Pistol Permit.
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An applicant must complete a District of Columbia 16 Hour CCW firearms training course certified by the chief, including at least 16 hours of training of the following:
- Firearms safety
- Firearm nomenclature
- Basic principles of marksmanship
- Care, cleaning, maintenance, loading, unloading and storage of pistols
- Situational awareness, conflict management and use of deadly force
- Selection of pistols and ammunition for defensive purposes
- All applicable D.C. and federal firearms laws and D.C. law pertaining to self-defense
Important Notes:
- You must be legally eligible to possess and handle firearms.
- Bring a government‑issued photo ID and all required forms for the states you are applying to.
- Prior handgun experience is required; this course focuses on qualification and includes only a brief review of safety and fundamentals.
- Course fees cover training only. They do not include any government application or licensing fees, permit fees, fingerprinting fees, range fees, or other third‑party costs.
- Ammunition, eye protection, and ear protection are not provided and must be supplied by you unless your course confirmation email states otherwise.
- Ammunition and protective equipment may be available for rental or purchase at the range.
- If you do not have a firearm, one will be provided at no extra charge.
- If you have a firearm, bring it in safe working condition and transport it in compliance with all applicable laws and range rules.
