I found this site tonight when looking around youtube. It lets you take the VA CCW class in your own time.
Concealed Handgun Permit Firearms Safety ClassThe Concealed Carry Institute
FINALLY! A fact-filled Firearms Safety Class that meets the requirements of Virginia law to qualify you for obtaining a Resident or Non-Resident Concealed Handgun Permit. Unlike other classes, this one is taught in one session over the Internet. It is now possible to learn firearms safety from the comfort of your home or office, in just over an hour.
This class consists of watching a one hour presentation of our time-tested instruction through streaming video. Following that, you are tested on what you have learned with a 20 question True/False, Multiple Choice and Fill-In-The-Blank test. All that is necessary to take this fast-paced class is your willingness to devote an hour to learn, a computer with Internet connection, and a printer. It’s that simple! After the successful completion of the test, you will be prompted to print your Certificate of Completion.
With a copy of your certificate and an application (available on this website) in hand, you are ready to head to your local circuit court clerk’s office to formally apply for your Resident Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit! Click here to obtain a Non-Resident permit application packet from the Virginia State Police website.
Important Notice: As of February 4th, 2009, the circuit courts of Albemarle and Pittsylvania Counties and the Cities of Newport News and Suffolk are not accepting applications using our certificate for qualification. Legal steps are being taken to bring statewide acceptance to our class.
Here is the Website.
Concealed Handgun Permit Firearms Safety Class - The Concealed Carry Institute
I can see where you would learn. 1 hour watching your computer and you are an expert and able to carry a gun -- right -- I don't think so...
emphasis addedI basically feel that in an IDEAL world people who carry a concealed handgun should receive in class training with live-fire at a range....BUT....let's face it we don't live in an ideal world!
As far as tests go...when you attend an NRA Basic Pistol Course you're required to complete a test...it's not a pass/fail thing but more to see if anything sunk into the brains of those attending.
The 1 hour video course doesn't leave you with anything you can refer to in the future HOWEVER there is another option out now where you complete a home study course that uses NRA Pistol Student manuals and information and YES there is a final test! You can check it out at Welcome!
I personnally feel that turning anyone loose in public with a concealed handgun without some sort of training is a recipe for disaster!!!
Allow me to clarify Jim's point... The "Shall Issue" part isn't the issue. It's that there are states that do not require any training, and statistically have no more problems than the states that do require it. Plus, you have Alaska and Vermont which don't even require a permit. If a lack of training would be disastrous, not requiring a permit at all would be an all out war zone. Neither seems to be the case.maybejim...I guess we gotta just agree to disagree lol
I'm a gun dealer who works with people everyday on choosing a handgun for self defense. If you saw what I did on a daily basis and the TOTAL lack of knowledge on handguns it may change your mind some.
"Shall Issue" does not necessarily refer to training, in most cases it refers to if you have to "show cause" for a CCW such as I carry large sums of money, I've received death threats etc. The state of subject for this thread VIRGINIA is a "shall issue" state and they DO require proof of training for a CCW unless you are prior military, law enforcement etc.
maybejim...I guess we gotta just agree to disagree lol
I'm a gun dealer who works with people everyday on choosing a handgun for self defense. If you saw what I did on a daily basis and the TOTAL lack of knowledge on handguns it may change your mind some.
"Shall Issue" does not necessarily refer to training, in most cases it refers to if you have to "show cause" for a CCW such as I carry large sums of money, I've received death threats etc. The state of subject for this thread VIRGINIA is a "shall issue" state and they DO require proof of training for a CCW unless you are prior military, law enforcement etc.
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