Emily Miller is reporting some very interesting things from the DC Police Chief. If these are in fact verified, this is monumental achievement for gun owners across the country, if even just for the short term.
We will be sure to keep everyone posted on this breaking and developing news.
Update: 7/28/2014 at 08:40pm
Note that this ruling does not cover rifles and shotguns, only handguns.
DC Police Chief Lanier – only handguns can be legally carried in DC. The ruling didn’t cover shotguns and rifles.
— Emily Miller (@EmilyMiller) July 28, 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYCvt01Ze1M Watch the interview above that goes into more detail on this developing information. We encourage everyone to use extreme caution, and recommend waiting until this goes through the courts until you carry a firearm outside of your home in DC.
STUNNING DEVELOPMENT: DC Police Chief Lanier just told force not to arrest a person who can legally carry a gun in DC or any state. — Emily Miller (@EmilyMiller) July 28, 2014
More — DC police chief using guidance from AG — grants full reciprocity for all open and concealed carry from others states. — Emily Miller (@EmilyMiller) July 28, 2014
Only gun arrests now in DC can be DC residents with unregistered guns and non-residents who are prohibited under federal laws. — Emily Miller (@EmilyMiller) July 28, 2014