August 19, 2008 10:09AM 

# DC Government Finally Issues Heller’s Handgun Permit 

By [Tim Lynch](https://www.cato.org/people/tim-lynch) 

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Here’s the [story](http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/18/AR2008081802191.html) from today’s *Washington Post.*

Keep an eye out for Brian Doherty’s forthcoming [book](http://www.amazon.com/Gun-Control-Trial-Supreme-Amendment/dp/1933995254) about this landmark case!

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