District of Columbia Firearm Freedom Act
To restore and protect the Second Amendment rights of residents and United States citizens who visit the District of Columbia by modernizing the District's firearm laws, eliminating prior restraints on acquisition and possession, establishing concealed constitutional carry, prohibiting feature-based firearm bans, and facilitating lawful purchases through Federally licensed dealers in neighboring States, and for other purposes.
HB8297 aims to modernize firearm laws in the District of Columbia to protect and restore Second Amendment rights for residents and visitors. It seeks to remove restrictions on firearm acquisition and possession, establish concealed carry rights, prohibit bans on specific firearm features, and make it easier to purchase firearms from licensed dealers in neighboring states. The bill was introduced on April 15, 2026, by Representative Dan Crenshaw and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Committee on the Judiciary for further review.
If passed, this bill would primarily affect residents and visitors in the District of Columbia by changing how firearms are regulated. It could increase access to firearms for those who support the bill's provisions and might raise concerns for those who believe stricter regulations are necessary for public safety.
As of April 15, 2026, HB8297 has been introduced and referred to committees for further consideration. The next steps will include committee review, potential amendments, and a vote by the full House. The outcome of these steps will determine whether the bill moves forward in the legislative process.
