Finally, after many long years, law and order is returning to our nation’s capital. In March, President Trump signed an executive order to “Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful,” and part of that means giving law-abiding residents the power to protect and defend themselves.

Unfortunately, up until this point, it has been intentionally arduous for District residents to obtain a concealed carry license to protect themselves and their loved ones. D.C. has some of the strictest gun laws in the nation, and the process to apply for a concealed carry permit can take many months.

Applicants are required to go through multiple levels of red tape in order to receive permission from D.C. to carry, including an exceptionally long 16-hour training course as well as a marksman proficiency test in which they must score with 70 percent accuracy or higher. If their permit is accepted, they must then continue to re-apply every two years while also navigating the

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