DC Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Master DC Gun Laws and Firearms Safety with this practice exam. Challenge yourself with multiple choice questions, each featuring hints and detailed explanations. Prepare effectively for your certification today!

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What type of background check is required for a gun purchase in DC?

Federal only
State only
Both federal and local
No background check is required

The correct answer is: Both federal and local

In Washington, D.C., both federal and local background checks are required for a gun purchase. This means that not only will the purchaser need to pass the federal background check conducted by the FBI through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), but they will also have to undergo an additional background check conducted by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in accordance with D.C. law. Options A and B are incorrect because a gun purchase in D.C. requires both federal and local background checks, not just one or the other. Option D is incorrect as well, as background checks are indeed mandatory for gun purchases in Washington, D.C.