# D.C. Code § 7-2551.01: Definitions

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C25_S7-2551.01

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 7-2551.01
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 7 / Chapter 25 / § 7-2551.01

## Text

For the purposes of this unit, the term:
(1) “Assault weapon” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 7-2501.01(3A) .
(2) “Handgun” means a firearm with a barrel less than 12 inches in length at the time of manufacture.
(3) “Dealer” and “importer” shall have the same meaning as in 18 U.S.C. § 921.
(4) “Machine gun” shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (10) of § 7-2501.01 .
(5) “Manufacturer” means any person in business to manufacture or assemble a firearm or ammunition for sale or distribution.
(6) “Law enforcement agency” means a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency, state militia, or an agency of the United States government.
(7) “Law enforcement officer” means any officer or agent of an agency defined in paragraph (6) of this section who is authorized to use a handgun or machine gun in the course of his or her work.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 7-2501.01 § 7-2501.01. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C25_S7-2501.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-2502.01 § 7-2502.01. Registration requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C25_S7-2502.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-2502.02 § 7-2502.02. Registration of certain firearms prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C25_S7-2502.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-2502.03 § 7-2502.03. Qualifications for registration; information required for registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C25_S7-2502.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-2502.04 § 7-2502.04. Fingerprints and photographs of applicants; application in person required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C25_S7-2502.04.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-2502.05 § 7-2502.05. Application signed under oath; fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C25_S7-2502.05.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-2502.06 § 7-2502.06. Time for filing registration applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C25_S7-2502.06.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-2502.07 § 7-2502.07. Issuance of registration certificate; time period; corrections.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C25_S7-2502.07.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-2502.07a § 7-2502.07a. Expiration and renewal of registration certificate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C25_S7-2502.07a.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-2502.08 § 7-2502.08. Duties of registrants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C25_S7-2502.08.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-2502.09 § 7-2502.09. Revocation of registration certificate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C25_S7-2502.09.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-2502.10 § 7-2502.10. Procedure for denial and revocation of registration certificate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C25_S7-2502.10.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-2502.11 § 7-2502.11. Information prohibited from use as evidence in criminal proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C25_S7-2502.11.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-2502.11a § 7-2502.11a. Freedom of information exception.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C25_S7-2502.11a.md)

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