Inaccurate info on VA permit page

[leibo]

Hey all, not sure if the right people will see this, but on this page here: Virginia Concealed Carry Permit Information it says that you are fingerprinted when you get a Virginia CHP. That is incorrect. I recently obtained my permit in VA as a resident and no fingerprinting took place.

 

[DubbleURX]

I got my permit back in March...no fingerprints here either.

 

[flyingron]

That info page is WAY out of date. The resident permits have not required fingerprints in a while and the procedures for most counties have changed. You should check with your county/independent city to make sure you have what you need but generally you only need:

1. The fee
2. The application either signed in front of the clerk or notarized.
3. Your certificate of training (or statement that you meet the training requirement).

You should contact your county to find out the fee (though most charge the maximum allowed which is $45). Loudoun also has a supplement sheet that's not in the State application PDF file.

 

[DubbleURX]

Yeah, the bottom line is that applicants should visit their county's websites to determine the requirements for applying. People who have their licenses already know...it's the people that don't that might get the wrong information from the VA permit page. It may be better to remove the page(s) if they aren't going to be kept up to date.

 

[flyingron]

The official STATE POLICE Virginia page is FINE. The only problem is THIS site doesn't apparently keep pace with the state changes in law.

 

[NavyLCDR]

Loudoun also has a supplement sheet that's not in the State application PDF file.

In violation of Virginia state law?:
https://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-308.02

§ 18.2-308.02. Application for a concealed handgun permit; Virginia resident or domiciliary.

A. 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 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 shall be no requirement regarding the length of time an applicant has been a resident or domiciliary of the county or city. The application shall be made under oath before a notary or other person qualified to take oaths and shall be made only on a form prescribed by the Department of State Police, in consultation with the Supreme Court, requiring only that information necessary to determine eligibility for the permit. No information or documentation other than that which is allowed on the application in accordance with this section may be requested or required by the clerk or the court.

 

[DubbleURX]

The official STATE POLICE Virginia page is FINE. The only problem is THIS site doesn't apparently keep pace with the state changes in law.

I believe that's what the OP implied. That's also what I said in my last post.

 

[flyingron]

In violation of Virginia state law?:
https://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-308.02

Actually, it's not really. The state form says "attach an extra sheet" for the answers to some of the questions. This appears just to be the "extra" sheet preprinted with sections for each of questions that the state form requires extra info for. I suppose you could argue that any old sheet of paper qualifies, but using Loudoun's version keeps things neat and organized.

 

[NavyLCDR]

Actually, it's not really. The state form says "attach an extra sheet" for the answers to some of the questions. This appears just to be the "extra" sheet preprinted with sections for each of questions that the state form requires extra info for. I suppose you could argue that any old sheet of paper qualifies, but using Loudoun's version keeps things neat and organized.

Sounds OK, then. Thanks for the info!