Washington, D.C.
Not honoredDoes not honor your LTC. Some of the strictest gun laws in the country.
What to Do
- Do not carry. Your Massachusetts LTC is not valid here.
- Passing through: unload the gun and lock it in the trunk, with the ammunition separate. With no trunk, use a locked container that isn't the glove box or console.
- Keep moving. Short stops for gas and food only.
- If you're staying, look into the state's own non-resident permit, if it offers one.
Check the Details
- Washington, D.C. carry laws on handgunlaw.us (age limits, places you can't carry, duty to inform)
- Federal safe passage: 18 U.S.C. § 926A
General education, not legal advice. Reciprocity changes often. Confirm with Washington, D.C.'s state police or attorney general before you carry. Last checked October 27, 2026.