D.C. residents soon will be able to purchase a handgun and legally bring the weapon into the city now that a gun dealer has renewed his federal license.

Charles Sykes Jr. tells WTOP radio he will begin transferring firearms Tuesday.

The Supreme Court lifted the city's handgun ban in June. But because there are no gun shops in D.C., prospective buyers must go elsewhere, such as Maryland or Virginia.

Under federal law, people can purchase a gun out of state, but the weapon must be shipped to a licensed dealer in their home jurisdiction, where the buyer can arrange to pick it up.

Sykes is the only gun dealer in D.C. who has expressed interest in handling such transactions. He plans to charge $125 for each gun transfer. His business, CS Exchange, is located in Anacostia.

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