{"id":2563614,"date":"2026-02-03T12:19:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pirro-defends-threat-to-prosecute-people-bringing-guns-to-dc\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T12:21:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:21:01","slug":"pirro-defends-threat-to-prosecute-people-bringing-guns-to-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pirro-defends-threat-to-prosecute-people-bringing-guns-to-dc\/","title":{"rendered":"Pirro defends threat to prosecute people bringing guns to DC"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpirro-defends-threat-to-prosecute-people-bringing-guns-to-dc%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2563614&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>U.S. attorney Jeanine Pirro defended her warning that anyone bringing a gun into Washington, D.C. could be arrested, even if they hold a licence from another state, while maintaining that she remains a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. She argued that DC law requires handgun licenses issued by the district\u2019s Metropolitan Police Department to carry a firearm in the city and said the focus is on those unlawfully carrying guns. The stance drew sharp backlash from Republicans, including Rep.Thomas Massie, who criticized her position and pointed out that he carries a gun in DC with licenses from other jurisdictions, noting that non-residents can obtain permits in DC under the current framework. Pirro reiterated her position in posts on social media and in media appearances,emphasizing a crackdown on illegal possession and the idea that responsible gun ownership comes with obligation. The debate highlighted tensions within the party over gun rights and abortion able to carry in the capital, with supporters arguing for self-defense and strict enforcement against unlawful possession.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Jeanine Pirro defends threat to prosecute people for bringing guns to DC: &lsquo;Proud supporter&rsquo; of Second Amendment<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2378012\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jeanine-pirro\/\">Jeanine Pirro<\/a>, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, stood by her threat to arrest anyone bringing guns into <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/washington-dc\/\">Washington, D.C.<\/a> on Tuesday, while maintaining she still supports the Second Amendment.<\/p>\n<p>Pirro triggered heavy backlash from the Right on Monday after she threatened to arrest anyone who brought a gun into Washington, even if they had a license from another state. Following the backlash, the U.S. attorney stood by her statement, arguing that it was consistent with local laws and didn&rsquo;t go against the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/second-amendment\/\">Second Amendment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4443285\/detransitioners-2-million-dollar-judgment-breakthrough-gender-transition-lawsuits\/\">Detransitioner&#8217;s $2 million judgment a &#8216;breakthrough&#8217; for gender transition lawsuits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4443786\/gabbard-call-trump-fbi-agents-election-facility-raid\/\">Gabbard arranged call between Trump and FBI agents after Georgia election facility raid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4443721\/thomas-massie-jeanine-pirro-dc-guns-jail\/\">Massie recoils at Pirro&#8217;s vow to arrest anyone who enters DC with a gun<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Let me be clear: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JudgeJeanine\/status\/2018681644337500637\">I am a proud supporter of the Second Amendment<\/a>. Washington, D.C. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-dc-gun-dealer-sees-business-boom-after-overcoming-city-roadblocks\/\" title=\"New ... ... Dealer Sees Business Boom After Overcoming City Roadblocks\u00a0\">law requires handguns<\/a> be licensed in the District with the Metropolitan Police Department to be carried into our community,&rdquo; she said in a post on X. &ldquo;We are focused on individuals who are unlawfully carrying guns and will continue building on that momentum to keep our communities safe.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>She elaborated on her position further in a video <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JudgeJeanine\/status\/2018711681153597756?s=20\">post<\/a> on X, saying she was a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >proud gun owner<\/a> herself, but that that ownership comes with responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>Pirro started a firestorm during a Fox News appearance on Monday, during which she boasted of her team&rsquo;s crackdown on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gun-control\/\">illegal gun possession<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You bring a gun into the district, you mark my words: You&rsquo;re going to jail. I don&rsquo;t care if you have a license in another district, and I don&rsquo;t care if you&rsquo;re a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/utah-axes-gun-permit-requirement\/\" title=\"Utah Axes ...-Permit Requirement\u00a0\">law-abiding gun owner<\/a> somewhere else. You bring a gun into this district, count on going to jail, and hope you get the gun back. And that makes all the difference,&rdquo; Pirro said.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/thomas-massie\/\">Thomas Massie<\/a> (R-KY) led the charge against her sentiment, hinting that he possessed a gun while residing in the capital.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The District of Columbia has been &lsquo;shall issue&rsquo; since 2017 when the requirement that you must have a &lsquo;good reason&rsquo; to carry a handgun was struck down. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RepThomasMassie\/status\/2018465845882851356\">Non-residents can obtain a permit in DC<\/a> &mdash; don&rsquo;t ask me how I know,&rdquo; he said&nbsp;in a post on X.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4443721\/thomas-massie-jeanine-pirro-dc-guns-jail\/\">MASSIE RECOILS AT PIRRO&rsquo;S VOW TO ARREST ANYONE WHO ENTERS DC WITH A GUN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Massie was quickly joined by several other Republican representatives who were more overt about their gun possession.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I bring a gun into the district every week, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/USAttyPirro\">@USAttyPirro<\/a>. I have a license in Florida and DC to carry. And I will continue to carry to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RepGregSteube\/status\/2018507780043214942\">protect myself and others<\/a>,&rdquo; Rep. Greb Steube (R-FL) said in a post on X, adding, &ldquo;Come and Take it!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pirro defends DC gun-arrest threat; pro-Second<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2563615,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP25338728636359.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[50501,16596,12603,10401],"class_list":["post-2563614","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-dc-2","tag-gun-control","tag-pirro","tag-prosecution"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP25338728636359.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2563614","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2563614"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2563614\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2563618,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2563614\/revisions\/2563618"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2563615"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2563614"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2563614"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2563614"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}