DC Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

Residents of D.C. are prohibited from registering sawed-off shotguns. This restriction is in place due to the dangerous nature of sawed-off shotguns, which have a shorter barrel length than standard shotguns. Sawed-off shotguns are often easier to conceal and can cause more significant damage due to their increased muzzle velocity and reduced accuracy compared to standard shotguns. As a result, D.C. lawmakers have deemed it necessary to prohibit the registration of sawed-off shotguns for the safety of the community.

The other options are not correct because:

- Semi-automatic rifles can be registered in D.C. as long as they comply with the law.

- Handguns purchased before 2011 can still be registered in D.C., as long as they meet the necessary requirements.

- Bolt-action rifles are not prohibited from registration in D.C.