DC Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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What type of firearms are illegal to possess in DC?

Semi-automatic rifles
Handguns registered after 1976
Sawed-off shotguns
All firearms

The correct answer is: Sawed-off shotguns

In Washington D.C., it is illegal to possess sawed-off shotguns. This restriction is in place to regulate the ownership of firearms that have been altered to be more easily concealed or to enhance their combat effectiveness. Sawed-off shotguns have a barrel length shorter than 18 inches or an overall length less than 26 inches, making them particularly dangerous in close-quarter situations. Possessing such firearms is strictly prohibited under D.C. gun laws to maintain public safety. Regarding the other options: - Semi-automatic rifles are not illegal to possess in D.C., but they are subject to specific regulations. - Handguns registered after 1976 are not automatically illegal; however, there are regulations in place for registering handguns in D.C. after this time. - The statement "All firearms" is too broad as not all types of firearms are illegal in D.C.