Washington, D.C., has seen a huge change in how it handles gun permits, with the waiting period for residents who follow the law to get a concealed carry license and register a firearm shrinking from months to just a few days. This change is because of President Donald Trump’s “Making DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force,” which was created by an executive order five months ago, right before he took over the city.
The task force has not changed the city’s existing strict gun laws but has worked to make the paperwork process faster and easier for people, per Fox News. Before, someone applying to register a firearm with the Metropolitan Police Department had to wait four months for an appointment. Now, the process has been sped up so that appointments can be made for the next day, and walk-ins are also allowed.
