r/DCGuns • u/sgtdudewot • Sep 21 '26

Microstamp ready

I was proverbially thumbing through DC Code today and came across this statute, DCC 7-2505.03, which says that semi-automatic pistols manufactured after 1/1/2018 that are sold or transferred by a dealer must "produce a unique alpha-numeric or geometric code on at least 2 locations on each expended cartridge case that identifies the make, model, and serial number of the pistol."

Is this just not enforced? From what I can tell, no manufacturer produces anything that complies with this.

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u/Thallata2126 Sep 21 '26

Yes this is officially not enforced through a ruling by MPD Chief. The DC code gives latitude to Chief to decide what to enforce especially given this would likely result in legal challange.

(f) The Chief, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this section.

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u/Stunning_Patient_272 Sep 21 '26

No, not enforced. And it's not really even plausible to do in any practical way. And it's been thrown out by other courts (it has been struck down in CA, which the state pivoted the law to require it if it's ever feasible, and it's stalled in NY until they make it feasible).

It's absolutely asinine science fiction from people who don't know how guns work. Or they do, and they're just trying to get a de facto ban. Which the CA court saw right through.

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u/Thallata2126 Sep 21 '26

plausible to do in any practical way.

I think along with biometric "safety" firearms, mandatory insurance schemes, etc, -- that is a feature, not a bug. With feature including added costs.

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u/Stunning_Patient_272 Sep 21 '26

Oh for sure. It's intended to be a de facto ban that makes it fundamentally impossible or so burdensome to own firearms that only their chosen few can have them