Virginia Resident
Concealed Handgun Permit
Resident Permits
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Issue Permit
The court shall issue the permit within 45 days of receipt of the completed application unless it appears that the applicant is disqualified. The total amount of the charges may not exceed $50.00, and payment may be made by any method accepted by the court. If the court has not issued the permit or determined that the applicant is disqualified within 45 days of the date of receipt noted on the application, the clerk shall certify on the application that the 45-day period has expired, and send a copy of the certified application to the applicant.
The person issued a permit or in possession of a de facto permit must have the permit on his person at all times during which he is carrying a concealed handgun and must display the permit and a photo-identification issued by a government agency of the Commonwealth or by the United States Department of Defense or United States State Department upon demand by a law enforcement officer.
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Get YOUR Concealed Handgun Permit!
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Section 18.2 - 308.02
Application
Any person 21 years of age or older may apply in writing to the clerk of the circuit court of the county or city in which he or she resides, or if he is a member of the United States Armed Forces, the county or city in which he is domiciled, for a five-year permit to carry a concealed handgun. There is no requirement as to the length of time an applicant for a Concealed Handgun Permit must have been a resident or domiciliary of the county or city where he or she resides.
It is suggested that the applicant check with the Circuit Court where they reside for any local procedures. Questions specific to completion of the application, residency, or acceptable proof of handgun competency should be directed to the court.
Section 18.2-308.02
Proof of Handgun Competency
Documentation of Proof of Handgun Competence
The court shall require proof that the applicant has demonstrated competence with a handgun and the applicant may demonstrate such competence by one of the following, but no applicant shall be required to submit to any additional demonstration of competence.
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Resident Permit
Why do I need one?
Virginia Code Section 18.2-308 – Prohibits the carrying of any pistol, revolver, or other weapon designed or intended to propel a missile of any kind by action of an explosion of any combustible material; any dirk, bowie knife, switchblade knife, ballistic knife, machete, razor, slingshot, spring stick, metal knucks, or blackjack; any flailing instrument consisting of two or more rigid parts connected in such a manner as to allow them to swing freely, which may be known as a nun chahka, nun chuck, nunchaku, shuriken, or fighting chain; any disc, of whatever configuration, having at least two points or pointed blades which is designed to be thrown or propelled and which may be known as a throwing star or oriental dart; or any weapon of like kind by any person hidden from common observance about his person. Any of the enumerated weapons shall be seized and forfeited to the Commonwealth. A weapon shall be deemed to be hidden from common observation when it is observable but is of such deceptive appearance as to disguise the weapon’s true nature.
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Questions And Answers
Almost 100% of our students who complete the training pass the test and become eligible to receive a Concealed Handgun Permit.
No. As of 1/1/2021, Virginia no longer accepts online training to obtain a concealed handgun permit.
A typical class lasts about 3 hours.
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you did not get what you expected out of the class, just let me know prior to you being issued the certificate at the end and I will be happy to refund you fully. Unfortunately, once you’ve received your certificate, we can no longer offer a refund since we are legally on the hook for you now.
The minimum age to carry concealed in Virginia is 21.
YES! Virginia does offer a non-resident permit to residents of ALL 50 states!
The initial permit is valid for 5 years and can be renewed in-person or by mail.
YES. We offer a 20% discount to all first responders! Fire, Rescue, EMS, Dispatch, Corrections, Law Enforcement… Just contact us for a discount code.