Tuesday, July 25, 2017
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Bowser issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit’s ruling in Wrenn v. D.C.:
“Washington, DC is the safest it has been in years. We arrived here by enacting community-oriented, common sense public safety reforms that address the unique needs and challenges of being both the home of 681,000 residents and the seat of the federal government. The District’s “good reason” requirement is similar to the concealed carry requirements in other states and, for now, it remains in effect. We will continue to work relentlessly with residents and government partners, including the Council and the Attorney General, to create a safer, stronger, DC.”