Laws & Policies

National Capital Parks - East Laws & Policies

 

Firearms

As of February 22, 2010, federal law makes possession of firearms in national parks subject to local and state firearms laws.

Visitors are responsible for knowing, understanding, and complying with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering Fort Dupont Park. As a starting point, please visit the District of Columbia’s website and the District of Columbia Attorney General's website. See Division I, Title 7, Subtitle J, Chapter 25, and Division IV, Title 22, Subtitle VI, Chapter 45.

Federal law continues to prohibit firearms in federal facilities. At Fort Dupont Park, these facilities include the activity center, summer concert area, and maintenance facility. Signs at the public entrances inform visitors that firearms are prohibited inside these facilities.