Washington D.C.
The District of Columbia has some of the strongest gun laws in the country and leads the nation with a strong background check law. The District has enacted new gun safety legislation like an Extreme Risk law and emergency ghost gun legislation.
174
In an average year, 174 people die by guns in District of Columbia.
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93%
In the District of Columbia, 93% of gun deaths are homicides.
To become a safer place, the District of Columbia can create implementation plans for its gun safety laws and can strengthen its investment in evidence-based community violence intervention programs.
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Weekend of Gun Violence in D.C. Highlights Needs for Continued Investment in Gun Violence PreventionÂ
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Washington D.C. Laws
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Background Checks
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Charleston Loophole
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Extreme Risk Law
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Ghost Guns
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Guns Not Forced on College Campuses
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High Capacity Magazine Prohibition
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No Guns in K-12 Schools
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No Stand Your Ground Law
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Permit Required to Carry Concealed Guns
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Prohibition for Convicted Dating Partners
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Prohibition for Dating Partners under Restraining Orders
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Relinquishment for Convicted Domestic Abusers
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Relinquishment for Domestic Abusers Under Restraining Orders
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Secure Storage
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Training Required to Carry Concealed Guns
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No Broad Preemption Law
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School Threat Assessment Teams
