D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, r. 24-2338
Current through Register 71, No. 45, November 7, 2024
Rule 24-2338 - INVESTIGATION OF APPLICATION2338.1 The Chief shall conduct an investigation of every applicant within a reasonable period of time after receipt of a completed application.
2338.2 The following areas shall be a part of the investigation of every applicant and shall be considered by the Chief in determining whether a concealed carry license shall be issued:
(a) Age of the applicant;(b) Occupation, profession, or employment of the applicant;(c) Verification of the applicant's eligibility, including a firearms training course completion certificate from a certified trainer;(d) Verification of the information supplied by the applicant in the application;(e) Information received from personal references and other persons interviewed;(f) Information received from business or employment references as may be necessary in the discretion of the investigator;(g) Criminal record of applicant, including any juvenile record.(h) Medical or mental health history of applicant as it may pertain to the applicant's fitness to carry, wear, or transport a handgun;(i) Psychiatric or psychological background of the applicant as it may pertain to the applicant's fitness to carry, wear, or transport a handgun;(j) The applicant's propensity for violence or instability that could reasonably render the applicant's wearing, carrying, or transporting of a handgun a danger to the applicant or to others;(k) The applicant's use of intoxicating beverages or drugs;(l) The reasons given by the applicant for carrying, wearing, or transporting a handgun, and whether those reasons demonstrate good cause;(m) Whether the permit is necessary as a reasonable precaution for the applicant against apprehended danger; and(n) Any other areas the Chief determines are reasonably necessary to determine if the applicant is eligible to obtain a concealed carry license.D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, r. 24-2338
Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 9781 (7/17/2015)