Virginia carry license

[ryanb25]

Hey folks. I've been carrying in the state of Georgia for about four years but I will soon be moving to Virginia. After doing some quick research it looks like they require you to take a course to demonstrate your competency with a handgun. Georgia has fairly loose carry laws and did not require this. Anyone here from VA? I'm wondering what the quickest/cheapest way to go about meeting this requirement. And any other info about the state is of course appreciated!

 

[4x4RE]

It's my understanding that VA only requires you to take an online course. No actual shooting necessary.

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[fiasconva]

Call your local Clerk of Court in the county you will getting the permit and ask. Your Georgia permit may be all you need.

 

[NavyLCDR]

Your Georgia permit may be all you need.

Yeah, but then he would have to unload his gun and lock it in a container whenever he passed within 1000' of school premises in order to stay legal and that would be a PITA if he wanted to stay legal.

 

[fiasconva]

What I meant was that he could show the clerk of court that he already had a permit from another state and that may be sufficient to qualify for the one in VA. You can email the president of VCDL and ask your question there. Email is [email protected].