WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul announced plans to introduce the Defend Our Capital Act of 2015 in the coming days. This legislation would remove existing restrictive firearm ownership laws in the District of Columbia, and require the District of Columbia to issue and grant reciprocity for concealed weapons permits for both residents and non-residents.
 
“For too long the Americans who live in and visit their nation’s capital have been prevented from defending themselves and their loved ones. No longer should our citizens have to choose between safety or visiting Washington, D.C.,” Sen. Paul said.
 
Top-line bullet points and background information for the Defend Our Capital Act of 2015 can be found below.
 
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
 
·      Requires the District of Columbia to begin issuing concealed weapons permits for both residents and non-residents.
·      Requires the District of Columbia to grant reciprocity of concealed weapons permits issued by other states and commonwealths.
·      Eliminates existing District of Columbia laws that restrict firearms and ammunition ownership.
·      Allows for national reciprocity of conceal and carry weapons permits between states and for carry by active duty military.
·      Allows for the carrying of firearms on public, non-sensitive areas of federal property.
·      Allows for the purchase of firearms across state lines.