Resident and Non-resident Applicants
The Commonwealth of Virginia allows for qualified VA residents and non-residents to apply for and obtain the Concealed Handgun Permit. For residents, the permit process is administered by the circuit court in the county or city in which the resident resides. Non-resident applicants follow the Virginia State Police non-resident application process, using the application form provided by the Virginia State Police and submitting the form by mail. Residents and non-residents must provide proof of competency such as the certificate from our range training. Our Certificate from the Online Training Class demonstrates firearms knowledge and safety but the application for a VA Handgun Permit requires our Live Fire Training class. Details of the Concealed Handgun Permit application process are provided at the State Police website and at your city or county circuit court website.
Will I qualify
Yes, if you have clean criminal and mental health background and training per VA guidelines such as our Live Fire Range training. For details please see the Virginia Concealed Handgun Application form provided at this Virginia State Police website.
Can I pass certification
Yes, Our goal, which is aligned with the Commonwealth of Virginia, is to provide you with the beginning knowledge required to understand and safely handle a firearm, ammunition and range protocol. For the Concealed Handgun Permit competency, VA requires our Live Fire Training from a certified instructor like Guns-n-Gear, and we recommend a self-study of the law for self defense, justifications for force in defense of person and property, and where and how to legally conceal carry with the permit. Guns-n-Gear can help you on all of these experiences.