District of Columbia Code Division IV. Criminal Law and Procedure and Prisoners. § 22-4503.04. Unlawful discarding of firearms and ammunition.

(1) Throws, discards, or deposits any firearm or ammunition in a securely locked box or secured container;

(2) Is expressly directed by a law enforcement officer to throw, discard, or deposit any firearm or ammunition, and does so in the manner directed by the officer, and not while fleeing or attempting to elude any law enforcement officer;

(3) Throws, discards, or deposits any firearm or ammunition while participating in a lawful firearms training and safety class conducted by an arms instructor; or

(4) Who is a licensee, as that term is defined in § 7-2509.01(5), and is in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 25 of Title 7 [§ 7-2509.01 et seq.].

(d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates this section shall be fined no more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or incarcerated for no more than 5 years, or both.

(2) If the violation of this section occurs after a person has been convicted of a felony, either in the District of Columbia or another jurisdiction, the person shall be fined no more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, or incarcerated for no more than 10 years, or both.