,,ii #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #afb ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,january #ag1 #bjag,mr4 ,rubio introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs ,a ,,bill ,to restore ,second ,amendment rights in the ,district of ,columbia4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,second ,amendment ,enforcement ,act of #bjag4 #b4 ,congressional findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,supreme ,court of the ,united ,states has confirmed that the ,second ,amendment to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states protects a fundamental1 individual right to keep and bear arms independent of service in an organized militia4 7#b7 ,federal courts have repeatedly found provisions of the gun control laws of the ,district of ,columbia to be unconstitutional1 most recently in the case of ,palmer v4 ,district of ,columbia1 #ei ,f4 ,supp4 #c;d #agc 7,d4,d4,c4 #bjad71 which invalidated on ,second ,amendment grounds the ,district's total ban on carrying firearms outside the home for self-defense4 ,despite these reproofs1 ,district officials have repeatedly and publicly asserted their determination to continue passing laws aimed at curbing the exercise of the right to keep and bear arms by law-abiding residents and visitors4 7#c7 ,the law-abiding residents of the ,district of ,columbia are deprived by local laws of handguns1 rifles1 and shotguns that are commonly kept by law-abiding persons throughout the ,united ,states for sporting use and for lawful defense of their persons1 homes1 businesses1 and families4 7#d7 ,the ,district of ,columbia remains one of the most dangerous large cities in the ,united ,states4 ,the ,district's gun control regulations interfere with the right of law-abiding residents and visitors to protect themselves from violent crime4 7#e7 ,federal law already provides comprehensive regulation of the manufacture1 sale1 and possession of firearms1 including the licensing of commercial conduct4 ,these regulations apply in the ,district of ,columbia1 as elsewhere4 ,the ,district's attempt to expand upon these regulations with its own regulations has created a confusing1 onerous1 and inhibiting environment for individuals in the ,district who wish to engage in lawful commercial activities relating to firearms4 7#f7 ,legislation is required to correct the ,district of ,columbia's laws in order to restore the fundamental rights of its residents under the ,second ,amendment and thereby enhance public safety4 #c4 ,reforming ,d4,c4 council's authority to restrict firearms ,section #d of the ,act entitled ,an ,act to prohibit the killing of wild birds and wild animals in the ,district of ,columbia1 approved ,june #cj1 #aijf 7#cd ,stat4 #hji2 sec4 #a-cjc4dc1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code71 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,nothing in this section or any other provision of law shall authorize1 or shall be construed to permit1 the ,council1 the ,mayor1 or any governmental or regulatory authority of the ,district of ,columbia to prohibit1 constructively prohibit1 or unduly burden the ability of persons not prohibited from possessing firearms under ,federal law from acquiring1 possessing in their homes or businesses1 carrying1 transporting1 or using for sporting1 self-protection1 or other lawful purposes1 any firearm neither prohibited by ,federal law nor subject to chapter #ec of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7commonly referred to as the ,national ,firearms ,act74 ,the ,district of ,columbia shall not have authority to enact laws or regulations that discourage or eliminate the private ownership or use of firearms for legitimate purposes44 #d4 ,repeal of ,d4,c4 semiautomatic ban ,section #aja7aj7 of the ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act of #aige 7sec4 #g-beja4ja7aj71 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is amended to read as follows3 7#aj7 ,machine gun means any firearm which shoots1 is designed to shoot1 or can be readily restored to shoot1 automatically more than one shot1 without manual reloading1 by a single function of the trigger4 ,the term machine gun shall also include the frame or receiver of any such firearm1 any part designed and intended solely and exclusively1 or combination of parts designed and intended1 for use in converting a firearm into a machine gun1 and any combination of parts from which a machine gun can be assembled if such parts are in the possession or under the control of a person4 4 #e4 ,repeal of registration requirement and authorization of ammunition sales 7a7 ,repeal of requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bja7;a7 of the ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act of #aige 7sec4 #g-bejb4ja7;a71 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is amended by striking any firearm1 unless and all that follows through paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 any firearm described in subsection 7c744 7#b7 ,description of firearms remaining illegal ,section #bja of the ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act of #aige 7sec4 #g-bejb4ja1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,a firearm described in this subsection is any of the following3 7#a7 ,a sawed-off shotgun4 7#b7 ,a machine gun4 7#c7 ,a short-barreled rifle4 4 7#c7 ,conforming amendment ,the heading of section #bja of the ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act of #aige 7sec4 #g-bejb4ja1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is amended by striking ,registration requirements and inserting ,firearm possession4 7b7 ,conforming amendments to ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act ,the ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act of #aige is amended-- 7#a7 in section #aja 7sec4 #g-beja4ja1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code71 by striking paragraph 7#ac72 and 7#b7 by repealing sections #bjb through #baa 7secs4 #g-bejb4jb through #g-bejb4aa1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code74 #f4 ,repeal of redundant dealer licensing requirement and provision for the lawful sale of firearms by federally licensed dealers 7a7 ,repeal of requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dja of the ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act of #aige 7sec4 #g-bejd4ja1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is amended by striking 7a7 ,no person and all that follows and inserting the following3 7a7 ,no person or organization shall engage in the business of dealing1 importing1 or manufacturing firearms without complying with the requirements of ,federal law4 7b7 ,any dealer who is in compliance with ,federal law may sell or otherwise transfer a firearm to any person or organization not otherwise prohibited from possessing or receiving such firearm under ,federal law4 ,in the case of a sale or transfer of a handgun to a resident of the ,district of ,columbia1 a federally licensed importer1 manufacturer1 or dealer of firearms in ,maryland or ,virginia shall be treated as a dealer licensed under the provisions of this ,act for purposes of the previous sentence1 notwithstanding section #ibb7;b77#c7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 if the transferee meets in person with the transferor to accomplish the transfer1 and the sale1 delivery1 and receipt fully comply with the legal conditions of sale in both the ,district of ,columbia and the jurisdiction in which the transfer occurs4 4 7#b7 ,providing for the lawful sale of firearms ,section #eja of the ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act of #aige 7sec4 #g-beje4ja1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is amended by striking 1 destructive device or ammunition and all that follows and inserting the following3 or ammunition to any person if the seller or transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe that such person is prohibited by ,federal law from possessing or receiving a firearm44 7b7 ,conforming amendments to ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act ,the ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act of #aige is amended-- 7#a7 by repealing sections #djb through #dji 7secs4 #g-bejd4jb through #g-bejd4ji1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code72 7#b7 by repealing section #ejb 7sec4 #g-beje4jb1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code72 7#c7 in section #gja 7sec4 #g-bejg4ja1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking firearm1 destructive device1 or ammunition and inserting destructive device2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking 1 any firearm1 destructive device1 or ammunition4 and inserting any destructive device42 and 7#d7 by repealing section #gjd 7sec4 #g-bejg4jd1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code74 7c7 ,other conforming amendments ,the ,act of ,july #h1 #aicb 7#dg ,stat4 #fej1 chapter #dfe2 sec4 #bb-deja et seq41 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code71 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #c 7sec4 #bb-dejc1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking if the person and all that follows and inserting if the person is prohibited from possessing a firearm under ,federal law42 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking subsection 7a77#a7 and inserting subsection 7a72 and 7,c7 by repealing subsections 7c7 and 7d72 and 7#b7 by repealing sections #g through #aj 7secs4 #bb-dejg through #bb-deaj1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code74 #g4 ,harmonization of ,d4,c4 law and ,federal law regarding the possession of ammunition and ammunition feeding devices ,section #fja of the ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act of #aige 7sec4 #g-bejf4ja1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is amended by striking 7a7 ,no person and all that follows and inserting the following3 ,no person who is prohibited by ,federal law from possessing a firearm shall possess ammunition in the ,district of ,columbia44 #h4 ,restoration of right of self defense in the home ,section #gjb of the ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act of #aige 7sec4 #g-bejg4jb1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is repealed4 #i4 ,removal of criminal penalties for possession of unregistered firearms and certain ammunition 7a7 ,in general ,section #gjf of the ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act of #aige 7sec4 #g-bejg4jf1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking except that and all that follows through ,a person who knowingly and inserting the following3 except that a person who knowingly2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c74 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to any violation that occurs after the date that is #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #aj4 ,regulating inoperable pistols and harmonizing definitions for certain types of firearms ,section #a of the ,act of ,july #h1 #aicb 7#dg ,stat4 #fej1 chapter #dfe2 sec4 #bb-deja1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code71 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#a7 as paragraph 7#a77;,a72 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#a77;,a71 as redesignated1 the following3 7#a7 ,chief shall have the same meaning as provided in section #aja7d7 of the ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act of #aige 7sec4 #g-beja4ja7d71 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code74 2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#b;,a7 ,firearm-- 7,a7 means any weapon1 regardless of operability1 which will1 or is designed or redesigned1 made or remade1 readily converted1 restored1 or repaired1 or is intended to1 expel a projectile or projectiles by the action of an explosive2 and 7,b7 does not include-- 7i7 a destructive device1 as defined in section #aja7g7 of the ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act of #aige 7sec4 #g-beja4ja7g71 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code72 7ii7 a device used exclusively for line throwing1 signaling1 or safety1 and required or recommended by the ,coast ,guard or ,interstate ,commerce ,commission2 or 7iii7 a device used exclusively for firing explosive rivets1 stud cartridges1 or similar industrial ammunition and incapable for use as a weapon4 2 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#c;,a7 ,licensee means an individual holding a valid license issued under the provisions of section #f of the ,act of ,july #h1 #aicb 7sec4 #bb-dejf1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code74 2 7#e7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,machine gun shall have the same meaning as provided in section #aja7aj7 of the ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act of #aige 7sec4 #g-beja4ja7aj71 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code74 2 7#f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#d;,a7 ,motor vehicle shall have the meaning provided in section #aja7d7 of the ,department of ,motor ,vehicles ,reform ,amendment ,act of #bjjd 7sec4 #ej-acca4ja7d71 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code74 7#d;,b7 ,out-of-state license means a valid permit1 license1 approval1 or other authorization issued by a state or territory of the ,united ,states that authorizes the licensee to carry a pistol concealed on or about the person4 7#d;,c7 ,out-of-state licensee means an individual who is #ba years of age or over1 who is not a ,district resident1 and who has been issued an out-of-state license4 2 7#g7 by striking paragraph 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#f7 ,pistol shall have the same meaning as provided in section #aja7ab7 of the ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act of #aige 7sec4 #g-beja4ja7ab71 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code74 2 7#h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#f;,a7 ,place of business shall have the same meaning as provided in section #aja7ab;,a7 of the ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act of #aige 7sec4 #g-beja4ja7ab;,a71 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code74 2 7#i7 by striking paragraph 7#h7 and inserting the following3 7#h7 ,sawed-off shotgun shall have the same meaning as provided in section #aja7ae7 of the ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act of #aige 7sec4 #g-beja4ja7ae71 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code74 2 and 7#aj7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 the following3 7#i;,a7 ,shotgun shall have the same meaning as provided in section #aja7af7 of the ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act of #aige 7sec4 #g-beja4ja7af71 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code74 4 #aa4 ,prohibitions of firearms from private and sensitive public property ,the ,act of ,july #h1 #aicb 7#dg ,stat4 #fej1 chapter #dfe2 sec4 #bb-deja et seq41 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code71 is amended by inserting after section #c the following3 #c;,a4 ,prohibitions of firearms from private and sensitive public property 7a7 ,private persons or entities owning property in the ,district of ,columbia may prohibit or restrict the possession of firearms on their property by any persons1 other than law enforcement personnel when lawfully authorized to enter onto the property or lessees occupying residential or business premises4 7b7 ,the ,district of ,columbia may prohibit or restrict the possession of firearms within any building or structure under its control1 or in any area of such building or structure1 that has implemented security measures 7including guard posts1 metal detection devices1 x-ray or other scanning devices1 or card-based or biometric access devices7 to identify and exclude unauthorized or hazardous persons or articles1 except that no such prohibition or restriction may apply to lessees occupying residential or business premises4 4 #ab4 ,recognizing the right of law-abiding individuals to carry and transport firearms for legitimate purposes 7a7 ,licenses ,to carry pistols ,section #f of the ,act of ,july #h1 #aicb 7#dg ,stat4 #fej1 chapter #dfe2 sec4 #bb-dejf1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code71 is amended to read as follows3 #f4 ,issue of licenses to carry pistol 7a7 ,issuance and scope of license 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chief shall issue a license to carry a pistol concealed on or about the person to any individual who-- 7,a7 is not disqualified under subsection 7d72 and 7,b7 completes the application process specified in subsection 7g74 7#b7 ,requirements for license ,a license to carry a pistol issued under this section shall meet the requirements specified in subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,protection from other conditions1 limitations1 and requirements ,the ,chief may not impose conditions1 limitations1 or requirements that are not expressly provided for in this section on the issuance1 scope1 effect1 or content of a license4 7#d7 ,school zones ,for purposes of section #ibb7q77#b77;,b77ii7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 an individual who possesses a firearm in a school zone in the ,district of ,columbia and who is licensed under this section or is an out-of-state licensee shall be considered licensed by the ,district of ,columbia4 7b7 ,carrying a pistol2 possession and display of license document or authorization 7#a7 ,carrying a pistol ,a licensee or an out-of-state licensee may carry a pistol anywhere in the ,district of ,columbia except as otherwise prohibited by law or by a limitation or prohibition established pursuant to section #aa of this ,act 7sec4 #bb-deaa1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code74 7#b7 ,possession and display of license document or authorization ,a licensee shall have with him or her his or her license document and government-issued photographic identification card and an out-of-state licensee shall have with him or her his or her out-of-state license and government-issued photographic identification card at all times during which he or she is carrying a pistol in any location other than on or in real property owned or leased by the licensee or out-of-state licensee4 7c7 ,license document2 content of license 7#a7 ,design of license document ,subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 the ,chief shall-- 7,a7 design a single license document for licenses issued and renewed under this section2 and 7,b7 complete the design of the license document not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of the ,second ,amendment ,enforcement ,act of #bjag4 7#b7 ,required content of license ,a license document for a license issued under this section shall contain all of the following on one side3 7,a7 ,the full name1 date of birth1 and residence address of the licensee4 7,b7 ,a physical description of the licensee1 including sex1 height1 and eye color4 7,c7 ,the date on which the license was issued4 7,d7 ,the date on which the license expires4 7,e7 ,the words ,district of ,columbia4 7,f7 ,a unique identification number for the licensee4 7#c7 ,prohibited content of license ,a license document for a license issued under this section may not contain the licensee's social security number4 7d7 ,restrictions on issuing a license ,the ,chief shall issue a license under this section to an individual who submits an application under subsection 7g7 unless the individual-- 7#a7 is less than #ba years of age2 7#b7 is prohibited under ,federal law or court order from possessing or receiving a firearm2 or 7#c7 has not provided proof of training as described under subsection 7e74 7e7 ,training requirements ,an individual may meet proof of training requirement under subsection 7d77#c7 by providing-- 7#a7 a copy of a document1 or an affidavit from an instructor or organization that conducted the course or program1 that indicates the individual completed-- 7,a7 a hunter education program2 7,b7 a firearms safety or training course that is conducted by a national or state organization that certifies firearms instructors2 7,c7 a firearms safety or training course that-- 7i7 is available to the public2 and 7ii7 7,i7 is offered by a law enforcement agency2 or 7,,ii7 if taught by an instructor who is certified by a national or state organization that certifies firearms instructors1 is offered by-- 7aa7 a technical college2 7bb7 a college or a university2 7cc7 a private or public institution or organization2 or 7dd7 a firearms training school2 7,d7 a firearms safety or training course that is offered to-- 7i7 law enforcement officers2 or 7ii7 owners and employees of licensed private detective and security agencies2 or 7,e7 a firearms safety or training course that is conducted by a firearms instructor who is certified by-- 7i7 a national or state organization that certifies firearms instructors2 or 7ii7 the ,chief2 7#b7 documentation that the individual completed military1 law enforcement1 or security training that gave the individual experience with firearms that is substantially equivalent to a course or program under paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 a current or expired license1 or a photocopy of a current or expired license1 that the individual holds or has held that indicates that the individual is licensed or has been licensed to carry a firearm in the ,district of ,columbia or in another state unless the license has been revoked for cause2 or 7#d7 documentation of completion of small arms training while serving in the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states1 including the ,national ,guard and reserve components1 as demonstrated by-- 7,a7 documentation that the individual was discharged or released from the ,armed ,forces under honorable conditions2 or 7,b7 a certificate of completion of basic training with a service record of successful completion of small arms training and certification4 7f7 ,application and renewal forms 7#a7 ,design ,the ,chief shall design an application form for use by individuals who apply for a license under this section and a renewal form for use by individuals applying for renewal of a license under subsection 7o74 7#b7 ,deadlines ,the ,chief shall complete the design of-- 7,a7 the application form not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of the ,second ,amendment ,enforcement ,act of #bjag2 and 7,b7 the renewal form not later than #d years from the date of enactment of the ,second ,amendment ,enforcement ,act of #bjag4 7#c7 ,contents ,the forms described in this subsection shall-- 7,a7 require the applicant to provide only his or her name1 address1 date of birth1 state identification card number1 race1 sex1 height1 eye color1 and1 if the applicant is not a ,united ,states citizen1 his or her alien or admission number2 and 7,b7 include-- 7i7 a statement that the applicant is ineligible for a license if subsection 7d7 applies to the applicant2 7ii7 a statement explaining the laws of self-defense and defense of others in the ,district of ,columbia1 with a place for the applicant to sign his or her name to indicate that he or she has read and understands the statement2 7iii7 a statement1 with a place for the applicant to sign his or her name1 to indicate that the applicant has read and understands the requirements of this section2 7iv7 a statement that the applicant may be prosecuted if he or she intentionally gives a false answer to any question on the application or intentionally submits a falsified document with the application2 7v7 a statement of the penalties for intentionally giving a false answer to any question on the application or intentionally submitting a falsified document with the application2 and 7vi7 a statement describing the places in which a person may be prohibited from carrying a pistol even with a license1 with a place for the applicant to sign his or her name to indicate that he or she has read and understands the statement4 7#d7 ,availability of forms ,the ,chief shall make the forms described in this subsection available on the ,internet and1 upon request1 by mail4 7g7 ,submission of application ,an individual may apply to the ,chief for a license under this section by submitting to the ,chief1 by mail or other means made available by the ,chief-- 7#a7 a completed application in the form prescribed under subsection 7f72 7#b7 a statement that states that the information that the individual is providing in the application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 and any document submitted with the application is true and complete to the best of his or her knowledge2 7#c7 a license fee in an amount that is equal to the lesser of-- 7,a7 the cost of issuing the license2 or 7,b7 #ej2 7#d7 a fee for a background check under subsection 7i7 that is not greater than #be2 and 7#e7 proof of training as described under subsection 7e74 7h7 ,processing of application 7#a7 ,background check ,if a person submits a complete application under subsection 7g7 and is not prohibited from obtaining a license under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#c7 of subsection 7d71 the ,chief shall conduct a background check in accordance with subsection 7i7 upon receiving the application4 7#b7 ,deadline ,not later than #ba days after the date on which the ,chief receives a complete application submitted under subsection 7g71 the ,chief shall-- 7,a7 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 issue the license and promptly send the licensee his or her license document by first-class mail2 or 7,b7 if subsection 7d7 applies to the applicant1 deny the application in accordance with paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,denial ,if the ,chief denies an application submitted under subsection 7g71 the ,chief shall inform the applicant of the denial in writing1 stating the reason and factual basis for the denial and the availability of an appeal under subsections 7m7 and 7n74 7i7 ,background checks 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chief shall conduct a background check on an applicant by contacting the ,national ,instant ,criminal ,background ,check ,system to determine whether subsection 7d77#b7 applies to the applicant4 7#b7 ,confirmation number ,the ,chief shall create a confirmation number associated with each applicant4 7#c7 ,result ,as soon as practicable after conducting a background check under paragraph 7#a71 the ,chief shall-- 7,a7 if the background check indicates that subsection 7d77#b7 applies to the applicant1 create a unique nonapproval number for the applicant2 or 7,b7 if the background check does not indicate that subsection 7d77#b7 applies to the applicant1 create a unique approval number for the applicant4 7#d7 ,record ,the ,chief shall maintain-- 7,a7 a record of all complete application forms submitted under subsection 7g72 and 7,b7 a record of all approval or nonapproval numbers regarding background checks conducted under this subsection4 7j7 ,maintenance1 use1 and publication of records by the ,chief 7#a7 ,maintenance of record 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,chief shall maintain a computerized record listing the name and application information of each individual who has been issued a license under this section4 7,b7 ,restriction ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 the ,chief may not store1 maintain1 format1 sort1 or access the information described in paragraph 7#a7 in any manner other than by-- 7i7 the names1 dates of birth1 or sex of licensees2 or 7ii7 the identification numbers assigned to licensees under subsection 7i74 7#b7 ,use by law enforcement ,a law enforcement officer may not request or be provided information maintained in the record under paragraph 7#a7 concerning a specific individual except for one of the following purposes3 7,a7 ,to confirm that a license produced by an individual is valid4 7,b7 ,if an individual is carrying a pistol and claims to hold a valid license issued under this section1 but does not have his or her license document1 to confirm that the individual holds a valid license4 7,c7 ,to investigate whether an individual submitted an intentionally false statement4 7,d7 ,to investigate whether an individual complied with a requirement to surrender his or her license in accordance with this section4 7#c7 ,freedom of information ,notwithstanding the ,freedom of ,information ,act of #aigf 7sec4 #b-eca et seq41 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code71 information obtained under this section may not be made available to the public except-- 7,a7 in the context of a prosecution for an offense in which a person's status as a licensee is relevant2 or 7,b7 through a report created by the ,chief that shows the number of licenses issued1 revoked1 or suspended1 but excludes any identifying information about individual licensees4 7k7 ,lost or destroyed license 7#a7 ,in general ,if a license document is lost1 a licensee no longer has possession of his or her license document1 or a license document is destroyed1 unreadable1 or unusable1 a licensee who wishes to obtain a replacement license document shall submit to the ,chief-- 7,a7 a statement requesting a replacement license document2 7,b7 the license document or any portions of the license document that remain2 and 7,c7 a #ab replacement fee4 7#b7 ,issuance ,not later than #ad days after the date on which the ,chief receives a statement1 license document or portions thereof 7if any71 and fee submitted by a licensee under paragraph 7#a71 the ,chief shall issue a replacement license document to the licensee4 7#c7 ,absence of original license document ,if a licensee does not submit the original license document to the ,chief under paragraph 7#a71 the ,chief shall terminate the unique approval number of the original request and issue a new unique approval number for the replacement license document4 7l7 ,license revocation and suspension 7#a7 ,revocation ,the ,chief shall revoke a license issued under this section if the ,chief determines that subsection 7d7 applies to the licensee4 7#b7 ,suspension 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,chief shall suspend a license issued under this section if a court prohibits the licensee from possessing a firearm4 7,b7 ,restoration ,the ,chief shall restore a suspended license not later than #e business days after the date on which the ,chief is notified that the licensee is no longer subject to the prohibition described in subparagraph 7,a7 if-- 7i7 subsection 7d7 does not apply to the individual2 and 7ii7 the suspended license has not expired under subsection 7o74 7#c7 ,procedures 7,a7 ,notice ,if the ,chief suspends or revokes a license under this subsection1 the ,chief shall send by mail to the individual whose license has been suspended or revoked notice of the suspension or revocation not later than #a day after the suspension or revocation4 7,b7 ,effective date ,if the ,chief suspends or revokes a license under this subsection1 the suspension or revocation shall take effect on the date on which the individual whose license has been suspended or revoked receives the notice under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,delivery of license document to ,chief ,not later than #g days after the date on which an individual whose license has been suspended or revoked receives the notice under subparagraph 7,a71 the individual shall-- 7i7 deliver the license document personally or by certified mail to the ,chief2 or 7ii7 mail a signed statement to the ,chief stating-- 7,i7 that the individual no longer has possession of his or her license document2 and 7,,ii7 the reasons why the individual no longer has possession of the license document4 7m7 ,departmental review ,the ,chief shall promulgate rules providing for the review of any action by the ,chief denying an application for1 or suspending or revoking1 a license under this section4 7n7 ,appeals to the ,superior ,court 7#a7 ,right to appeal ,an individual aggrieved by any action by the ,chief denying an application for1 or suspending or revoking1 a license under this section1 may appeal directly to the ,superior ,court of the ,district of ,columbia without regard to whether the individual has sought review under the process established under subsection 7m74 7#b7 ,commencement of appeal 7,a7 ,in general ,to begin an appeal under this subsection1 the aggrieved individual shall file a petition for review with the clerk of the ,superior ,court of the ,district of ,columbia not later than #cj days after the date on which the individual receives notice of denial of an application for a license or of suspension or revocation of a license4 7,b7 ,contents2 supporting documents ,a petition filed under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 shall state the substance of the ,chief's action from which the individual is appealing and the grounds upon which the individual believes the ,chief's action to be improper2 and 7ii7 may include a copy of any records or documents that are relevant to the grounds upon which the individual believes the ,chief's action to be improper4 7#c7 ,service upon ,chief ,a copy of a petition filed under paragraph 7#b7 shall be served upon the ,chief either personally or by registered or certified mail not later than #e days after the date on which the individual files the petition4 7#d7 ,answer 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,chief shall file an answer to a petition filed under paragraph 7#b7 not later than #ae days after the date on which the ,chief is served with the petition under paragraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,contents2 supporting documents ,an answer filed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a brief statement of the actions taken by the ,chief2 and 7ii7 a copy of any documents or records on which the ,chief based his or her action4 7#e7 ,review by court 7,a7 ,in general ,the court shall review the petition1 the answer1 and any records or documents submitted with the petition or the answer4 7,b7 ,conduct of review ,the court shall conduct the review under this paragraph without a jury but may schedule a hearing and take testimony4 7#f7 ,reversal ,the court shall reverse the ,chief's action if the court finds-- 7,a7 that the ,chief failed to follow any procedure1 or take any action1 prescribed under this section2 7,b7 that the ,chief erroneously interpreted a provision of law and a correct interpretation compels a different action2 7,c7 that the ,chief's action depends on a finding of fact that is not supported by substantial evidence in the record2 7,d7 if the appeal is regarding a denial1 that the denial was based on factors other than the factors under subsection 7d72 or 7,e7 if the appeal is regarding a suspension or revocation1 that the suspension or revocation was based on criteria other than the criteria under subsection 7l74 7#g7 ,relief 7,a7 ,in general ,the court shall provide whatever relief is appropriate regardless of the original form of the petition4 7,b7 ,costs and fees ,if the court reverses the ,chief's action1 the court shall order the ,chief to pay the aggrieved individual all court costs and reasonable attorney fees4 7o7 ,license expiration and renewal 7#a7 ,period of validity ,a license issued under this section shall be valid for the #e-year period beginning on the date on which the license is issued unless the license is suspended or revoked under subsection 7l74 7#b7 ,notice of expiration 7,a7 ,form ,the ,chief shall design a notice of expiration form4 7,b7 ,mailing of notice ,not later than #ij days before the expiration date of a license issued under this section1 the ,chief shall mail to the licensee-- 7i7 the notice of expiration form2 and 7ii7 a form for renewing the license4 7#c7 ,renewal 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,chief shall renew the license of a licensee if-- 7i7 not later than #ij days after the expiration date of the license1 the licensee submits the renewal application1 statement1 and fees required under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 the background check required under subparagraph 7,c7 indicates that subsection 7d7 does not apply to the licensee4 7,b7 ,renewal application2 statement2 fees ,a licensee seeking to renew his or her license shall submit to the ,chief-- 7i7 a renewal application on the form provided by the ,chief2 7ii7 a statement reporting that-- 7,i7 the information provided under clause 7i7 is true and complete to the best of the licensee's knowledge2 and 7,,ii7 the licensee is not disqualified under subsection 7d72 and 7iii7 payment of-- 7,i7 a renewal fee in an amount that is equal to the lesser of-- 7aa7 the cost of renewing the license2 or 7bb7 #be2 and 7,,ii7 a fee for a background check that does not exceed #be4 7,c7 ,background check ,the chief shall conduct a background check of a licensee as provided under subsection 7i7 before renewing the licensee's license4 7,d7 ,issuance of renewal license ,unless a renewal applicant is ineligible under subsection 7d71 not later than #ba days after the date on which the ,chief receives a renewal application1 statement1 and fees from the applicant under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,chief shall issue a renewal license and send it to the applicant by first-class mail4 7,e7 ,members of the ,armed ,forces ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the license of a member of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states1 including the ,national ,guard and reserve components1 who is deployed overseas while on active duty shall not expire before the date that is #ij days after the end of the licensee's overseas deployment unless the license is suspended or revoked under subsection 7l74 7p7 ,reciprocity agreements ,the ,chief shall enter into reciprocity agreements with each other state that requires such an agreement to grant recognition to a license to carry a concealed firearm issued by another state4 7q7 ,immunity 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chief and any designee or employee who carries out the provisions of this section shall be immune from liability arising from any act or omission under this section1 if the act or omission is in good faith4 7#b7 ,providers of training courses ,a person providing a firearms training course in good faith shall be immune from liability arising from any act or omission related to the course if the course is one described in subsection 7e74 4 7b7 ,authority ,to carry firearm in certain places and for certain purposes2 lawful transportation of firearms ,the ,act of ,july #h1 #aicb 7sec4 #bb-deja et seq41 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code71 is amended by inserting after section #d the following3 #d;,a4 ,authority to carry firearm in certain places and for certain purposes ,notwithstanding any other law1 a person not otherwise prohibited by law from shipping1 transporting1 possessing1 or receiving a firearm may carry such firearm1 whether loaded or unloaded-- 7#a7 in the person's dwelling house or place of business or on land owned or lawfully possessed by the person2 7#b7 on land owned or lawfully possessed by another person unless the other person has notified the person by posting or individual notice that firearms are not permitted on the premises2 7#c7 while it is being used for lawful recreational1 sporting1 educational1 or training purposes2 or 7#d7 while it is being transported for a lawful purpose as expressly authorized by ,district or ,federal law and in accordance with the requirements of that law4 #d;,b4 ,lawful transportation of firearms 7a7 ,any person who is not otherwise prohibited by law from shipping1 transporting1 possessing1 or receiving a firearm shall be permitted to transport a firearm for any lawful purpose from any place where he may lawfully possess the firearm to any other place where he may lawfully possess the firearm if the firearm is transported in accordance with this section4 7b7 7#a7 ,if the transportation of the firearm is by a vehicle1 the firearm shall be unloaded1 and neither the firearm nor any ammunition being transported shall be readily accessible or directly accessible from the passenger compartment of the transporting vehicle4 7#b7 ,if the transporting vehicle does not have a compartment separate from the driver's compartment1 the firearm or ammunition shall be contained in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console1 and the firearm shall be unloaded4 7c7 ,if the transportation of the firearm is in a manner other than in a vehicle1 the firearm shall be-- 7#a7 unloaded2 7#b7 inside a locked container2 and 7#c7 separate from any ammunition4 4 7c7 ,exceptions to restrictions on carrying concealed weapons ,section #e7;a7 of the ,act of ,july #h1 #aicb 7#dg ,stat4 #fej1 chapter #dfe2 sec4 #bb-deje7;a71 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking pistol unloaded and in a secure wrapper from and inserting firearm1 transported in accordance with section #d;,b1 from2 7#b7 by striking pistol each place it appears and inserting firearm2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,any person carrying a pistol who holds-- 7,a7 a valid license issued under section #f2 or 7,b7 any out-of-state license1 as defined in section #a4 4 #ac4 ,including toy and antique pistols in prohibition against using an imitation firearm to commit a violent or dangerous crime ,section #ac of the ,act of ,july #h1 #aicb 7sec4 #bb-deac1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code71 is amended by striking section #b and section #ad7;b7 and inserting sections #b1 #d7;b71 and #ad7;b74 #ad4 ,repeal of gun offender registry ,title ,,viii of the ,firearms ,control ,regulations ,act of #aige 7sec4 #g-bejh4ja et seq41 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code71 as added by section #bje of the ,omnibus ,public ,safety and ,justice ,amendment ,act of #bjji 7,d4,c4 ,law #ah-hh71 is repealed4 #ae4 ,repeals of ,district of ,columbia ,acts ,effective on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each of the following ,acts is repealed1 and any provision of law amended or repealed by any of such ,acts is restored or revived as if such ,act had not been enacted into law3 7#a7 ,the ,assault ,weapon ,manufacturing ,strict ,liability ,act of #aiij 7,d4,c4 ,law #h-bfc74 7#b7 ,the ,illegal ,firearm ,sale and ,distribution ,strict ,liability ,act of #aiib 7,d4,c4 ,law #i-aae74 7#c7 ,the ,firearms ,registration ,amendment ,act of #bjjh 7,d4,c4 ,law #ag-cgb74 7#d7 ,the ,inoperable ,pistol ,amendment ,act of #bjjh 7,d4,c4 ,law #ag-chh74 7#e7 ,the ,firearms ,amendment ,act of #bjab 7,d4,c4 ,law #ai-agj74 7#f7 ,the ,administrative ,disposition for ,weapons ,offenses ,amendment ,act of #bjab 7,d4,c4 ,law #ai-bie74 7#g7 ,the ,license to ,carry a ,pistol ,second ,emergency ,amendment ,act of #bjad 7,d4,c4 ,act ,a#bj-jefd74 7#h7 ,the ,license to ,carry a ,pistol ,temporary ,amendment ,act of #bjad 7,d4,c4 ,law #bj-afi74 7#i7 ,the ,license to ,carry a ,pistol ,amendment ,act of #bjad 7,d4,c4 ,act ,a#bj-jfba74 #af4 ,severability ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 if any provision of this ,act1 or any amendment made by this ,act1 or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional1 the other provisions of this ,act and any other amendments made by this ,act1 and the application of such provision or amendment to other persons or circumstances1 shall not be affected thereby4