I don't think that's right about being illegal to carry in DC. From what I read, concealed carry with a permit is legal in DC, and congresspeople are allowed to concealed carry in the capitol, but not inside the house and senate chambers, which is where the metal detectors are.
Edit: from an article when Boebert was first raising the issue of bringing her gun to DC.
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While members of Congress are exempt from federal legislation banning guns on the Capitol grounds, open carry is illegal in D.C. and conceal carry licenses from other states are not recognized in the District.
District of Columbia Concealed Carry Pistol Licenses are required and are only issued after a firearms training course, approved by DC Police, has been completed.
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https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/l...8-e74901e28b6c