U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro clarified that D.C. gun laws won’t be enforced against out-of-state permit holders complying with local rules.

In response to criticism from Second Amendment supporters, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro seemed to soften her position on enforcing federal gun laws in Washington, D.C. In a change from previous remarks suggesting automatic arrests, she stated on Fox News that people with legitimate out-of-state concealed carry permits who bring firearms into the city might not face charges if they are not breaking local laws. In the nation's capital, where stringent gun laws clash with the right to interstate carry, there is a growing discussion about federal enforcement discretion. Pirro's revised stance suggests a possible shift away from general prosecution and toward case-by-case enforcement, even though no policy changes were disclosed.