Virginia Online Permit

[Lock n Load]

I wasn't commenting specifically on your post otherwise I would've quoted it.

I made the comment on how ridiculous the whole license/permit ordeal is in general. Especially when it comes to having to get multiple license's/permit's including Non-Res permits from other states that in all possibility most of us have ever been to or intend to visit.

My mistake.... commonly even if not quoted if its directly under a post it sometimes refers to it... my bad and my public apology to you.

But yes, its ridiculous that crossing a map line can land a legal person in jail and a felony.....we need national carry laws, no doubt !!!

 

[Lock n Load]

The course for Virginia cost me under $20 and took about 15 minutes. It is here: Take Our Online Class to Get Your Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit... As a resident, the permit cost $50 and I got it in 3 weeks.

See for us non residents its $39.95 to test, $100 every 5 years...... a lifetime in Indiana for a resident is appox. $125 more/ less? A one time cost... I got mine the first year they were available, so I dont recall the actual cost.

 

[BlueEagle]

Here is your Indiana Resident permit.

And here is the Virginia Non-Res permit.

So, you do get a couple more states for it...depends where you want to travel really. may be worth it if you really just need Ohio, New Mexico, Nebraska, West Virginia, and Virginia. Could be worth it.

EDIT: I also love the fact that Virginia uses a Desert Eagle as the main photo on their website. It sounds like an awesome place.

 

[j4jenk]

According to the VA website: Virginia State Police - Nonresident Concealed Handgun Permits

It seems that there are multiple ways that many of us are already qualified without having to take the online class:

• Completing a hunter education or hunter safety course approved by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries or a similar agency of another state.
• Completing any National Rifle Association firearms safety or training course.
• Completing any firearms safety or training course or class available to the general public offered by a law-enforcement agency, junior college, college, or private or public institution or organization or firearms training school utilizing instructors certified by the National Rifle Association or the Department of Criminal Justice Services or a similar agency of another state.
• Completing any law-enforcement firearms safety or training course or class offered for security guards, investigators, special deputies, or any division or subdivision of law enforcement or security enforcement.
• Presenting evidence of equivalent experience with a firearm through participation in organized shooting competition approved by the Department of State Police or current military service or proof of an honorable discharge from any branch of the armed services.
• Obtaining or previously having held a license to carry a firearm in this Commonwealth or a locality thereof, unless such license has been revoked for cause.
• Completing any firearms training or safety course or class, including an electronic, video, or on-line course, conducted by a state-certified or National Rifle Association-certified firearms instructor.
• Completing any governmental police agency firearms training course and qualifying to carry a firearm in the course of normal police duties.
• Completing any other firearms training that the Virginia Department of State Police deems adequate.

The way I read it, anyone who has has proof of a NRA, LEO or other Organizational training, is currently serving in the military, active LEO or has a DD214 from military service doesn't need to take the class.


It does however look like you have to jump through some hoops by requesting a packet, getting a LEO to fingerprint you, then getting it notarized.

 

[Captain Morgan]

I wasn't commenting specifically on your post otherwise I would've quoted it.

I made the comment on how ridiculous the whole license/permit ordeal is in general. Especially when it comes to having to get multiple license's/permit's including Non-Res permits from other states that in all possibility most of us have ever been to or intend to visit.

I like to travel by motorcycle and visit numerous states (want to hit all continental US, plus Canada), and would like to carry legally in as many as possible. Alaska would be extremely difficult because I can't even cross the Canadian border with my gun, which sucks!

 

[dwickstrom]

I emailed both sights and they are recognized in Indiana but you can't take their course for an Indiana permit.

 

[bigtex]

Lots of Texans go with the FL non-res. It DOES require you to fire weapon during the 4-5 hours class. (unlike VA).

Because TX resident CHL requires up to 12 hours (including up to 2 on the range) and 50 rounds (cost up to $25 addl or more), I don't have time for the TX license anymore.

 

[bigtex]

Oh, the media sensationalizes everything to make it look like felons and deranged people can "mail-order" a license.

They don't do fact checking to figure out that a background check and set of prints are required. They rush to get the story out and don't care about the facts.

 

[JettaKnight]

According to the VA website: Virginia State Police - Nonresident Concealed Handgun Permits

It seems that there are multiple ways that many of us are already qualified without having to take the online class:

• Completing a hunter education or hunter safety course approved by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries or a similar agency of another state.
• Completing any National Rifle Association firearms safety or training course.
• Completing any firearms safety or training course or class available to the general public offered by a law-enforcement agency, junior college, college, or private or public institution or organization or firearms training school utilizing instructors certified by the National Rifle Association or the Department of Criminal Justice Services or a similar agency of another state.
• ...
• Presenting evidence of equivalent experience with a firearm through participation in organized shooting competition approved by the Department of State Police or current military service or proof of an honorable discharge from any branch of the armed services.
• ...
• Completing any firearms training or safety course or class, including an electronic, video, or on-line course, conducted by a state-certified or National Rifle Association-certified firearms instructor.
• ...
• Completing any other firearms training that the Virginia Department of State Police deems adequate.

The way I read it, anyone who has has proof of a NRA, LEO or other Organizational training, is currently serving in the military, active LEO or has a DD214 from military service doesn't need to take the class.


It does however look like you have to jump through some hoops by requesting a packet, getting a LEO to fingerprint you, then getting it notarized.

Do you think Appleseed would qualify?

 

[j4jenk]

Do you think Appleseed would qualify?

It says any training using NRA or DOJ qualified instructors. I would call to find out though.

 

[thecolter]

According to the VA website: Virginia State Police - Nonresident Concealed Handgun Permits

It seems that there are multiple ways that many of us are already qualified without having to take the online class:

• Completing a hunter education or hunter safety course approved by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries or a similar agency of another state.
• Completing any National Rifle Association firearms safety or training course.
• Completing any firearms safety or training course or class available to the general public offered by a law-enforcement agency, junior college, college, or private or public institution or organization or firearms training school utilizing instructors certified by the National Rifle Association or the Department of Criminal Justice Services or a similar agency of another state.
• Completing any law-enforcement firearms safety or training course or class offered for security guards, investigators, special deputies, or any division or subdivision of law enforcement or security enforcement.
• Presenting evidence of equivalent experience with a firearm through participation in organized shooting competition approved by the Department of State Police or current military service or proof of an honorable discharge from any branch of the armed services.
• Obtaining or previously having held a license to carry a firearm in this Commonwealth or a locality thereof, unless such license has been revoked for cause.
• Completing any firearms training or safety course or class, including an electronic, video, or on-line course, conducted by a state-certified or National Rifle Association-certified firearms instructor.
• Completing any governmental police agency firearms training course and qualifying to carry a firearm in the course of normal police duties.
• Completing any other firearms training that the Virginia Department of State Police deems adequate.

The way I read it, anyone who has has proof of a NRA, LEO or other Organizational training, is currently serving in the military, active LEO or has a DD214 from military service doesn't need to take the class.


It does however look like you have to jump through some hoops by requesting a packet, getting a LEO to fingerprint you, then getting it notarized.

Correct. I wanted to clarify this and contacted the VA State Police. According to them, my current Active Military status meets this requirement, all that is needed is a copy of your current Military ID. I was also told that my DD Form 214 showing an honorable discharge would also be accepted if I happened to get out of the military before proceding with the VA permit.