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Are assault weapons allowed in the District of Columbia?

  1. Yes, with special permission

  2. No

  3. Yes, but with restrictions on features and magazine capacity

  4. Yes, for military and law enforcement only

The correct answer is: No

Assault weapons are not allowed in the District of Columbia. The correct answer is B. While the district does have specific regulations regarding firearms, which may include certain restrictions on features and magazine capacity for other types of firearms, assault weapons are prohibited altogether for civilian possession in Washington D.C.