Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. (VCDL)

Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc.
PO. Box 513, Newington, VA 22122 • 804-639-0600 • 703-372-3285 • 757-271-3705 • 540-446-5783

It is YOUR responsibility to verify all of this information. We make every effort to keep the information on this page accurate and timely. However, due to the legal nature of the information, we are NOT able to guarantee its' accuracy.

How To Apply For Virginia's Permit

Residents

Detailed information is available from the Virginia State Police

The application, along with instructions, may be downloaded Here.

Non Residents

Detailed information is available from the Virginia State Police

The application, along with instructions, will be provided as part of the Permit Application Package that will be sent to you by the State Police.

My Permit is Taking More Than 45 Days!

A VCDL supported law went into effect on July 1st, 2004 which provides that if the court has not issued or denied the permit within 45 days of the date of receipt noted on the application, the clerk shall certify on the application that the 45-day period has expired, and send a copy of the certified application to the applicant. The certified application shall serve as a de facto permit, which shall expire 90 days after issuance, and shall be recognized as a valid concealed handgun permit when presented with a valid government-issued photo identification.

If you are having a problem with getting your permit or de facto permit, the Circuit Courts in Virginia are supervised by the Chief Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court and he has expressed concerns about the way the various Circuit Courts have been flagrantly violating the law. It is strongly suggested that you complain directly to him. Be polite and provide as much detail as possible - names, dates, comments made by officials, documents provided by officials, etc.:

Chief Justice
Supreme Court of Virginia
100 North Ninth Street, Fifth Floor
Richmond, VA 23219

States That Honor Virginia's Permit

Alaska	Arizona	Arkansas	Florida	Idaho
Indiana	Kentucky	Louisiana	Michigan	Missouri
Montana	New Mexico	North Carolina	Ohio	Oklahoma
Pennsylvania	South Dakota	Tennessee	Texas	Utah
Vermont	West Virginia

Places Where Carrying Concealed is Prohibited

NOTE: In most, but not all, locations where concealed carry is prohibited, open carry is also prohibited.

Federal Property (concealed carry with CHP and hunting exempted in National Forests) (18USC § 930)

General Assembly Building & property (open or concealed carry OK for CHP holders only) (JRC Rule)

State Parks (concealed carry w/CHP legal but open carry prohibited)

Virginia Commonwealth University (8VAC90-10-50)

Courthouses (§18.2-283.1)

Detention Facilities (§15.2-915)

K-12 school property (unless unloaded in a closed container). CHP holders may possess a loaded concealed handgun while in a vehicle. (§18.2-308.1)

K-12 school buses. (§18.2-308.1)

Property used exclusively for K-12 school-sponsored functions (§18.2-308.1)

Air carrier airport terminal buildings (§18.2-287.01)

Places of worship while a meeting for religious purposes is being held "without good and sufficient reason" (§18.2-283)

Restaurants & clubs serving on-premises alcohol (concealed carry prohibited, open carry NOT prohibited; owners & employees exempted) (§18.2-308.J3)

Private property when prohibited by owner (§18.2-308.O)