Originally Posted by comeplay

I am in Virginia and I have had mine for a year now of the five it is issued for.

It took me about one hour to watch a video online then take a couple quizes. The cost is $39.99. When you complete the program you just print out your gun safety certificate and google for the needed paperwork to file at the circuit court. I think it was $50 non-refundable application fee for a 5 year permit.

MAKE SURE YOU READ EVERYTHING ON THE APPLICATION. You will need 3 (THREE) copies of everything they require even the application and then 1 (ONE) self addressed STAMPED envelope for them to mail you your permit. Then it is all up to the state police background check. Here in Fairfax County they do not require fingerprinting so I could skip that step.

I believe they say it takes 45 days to make their decision and they do not lie they will take exactly that long if you live in a decent sized city. If you don't hear anything by then by law you can go in and get a 90 day temp issued but you will receive a decision either way by mail so I wouldn't nit-pick over a day or two.

I hope this explains a bit about getting a permit in Virginia and if you are interested in this easy route I ask that you check http://www.concealed-carry.net to start watching the video. You can pause or restart the video as much as you need to feel comfortable but honestly if you have handled a semi-automatic pistol you will have no trouble with their tests.


EDIT: I am going to say one more time READ EVERYTHING on the application and remember THREE copies. If you fail to do so they will refuse automatically and keep your $50 application fee and assume you are too fucking stupid for a permit