Section 24-2339. PRELIMINARY APPROVAL

 

2339.1The Chief shall issue a preliminary approval to carry a concealed pistol or provide a written denial of the application within a reasonable time after receiving an application containing all required supporting documents, with the exception of proof of completion of the firearms training requirements. A reasonable period of time shall normally be within ninety (90) days; however, the time may be extended by the Chief for an additional ninety (90) days where there is good cause for additional time to complete the investigation and the applicant is so notified in writing.

 

2339.2After completing the investigation of the application, the Chief shall either:

 

(a)Deny the application pursuant to § 2340; or

 

(b)Issue a preliminary approval of the application.

 

2339.3If the Chief issues a preliminary approval of the application, it shall:

 

(a) Be in writing;

 

(b) Notify the applicant that he or she has forty-five (45) days from the date of the preliminary approval to provide proof of completion of the firearms training course requirements in §§ 2336.1 and 2336.2; and

 

(c) Notify the applicant that the Chief may deny the application pursuant to § 2340 if the applicant fails to provide the documentation required under paragraph (b) within the allotted time.

 

2339.4If the applicant provides the information required under § 2339.3(b), the application shall be deemed complete and the Chief shall issue the license pursuant to § 2340.

 

 

authority

Section 911 of the License to Carry a Pistol Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (Act), signed January 6, 2015 (D.C. Act 20-0564; 62 DCR 866 (January 23, 2015)), and any substantially similar emergency, temporary, or permanent versions of this legislation.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 9781 (July 17, 2015).