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Hi, I will be heading to Virgina tech in August for a yr to finnish off my DVM. I currently have a KS drivers licensce. I noticed on the VA state police website that you can get a resident ccw(cheaper) no matter how long you have been a resident? does this mean 1 wk? Would I need to switch DL's or would utility bills in my name establish residency? Rsidency ccw would be a bonus as I travel through WV and from the site I saw they only accept VA resident ccw

Also I noticed that they take hunter saftey courses as the training I cant seem to find that little slip they gave me in NJ when I took it(11yrs ago) Is there some database they can look that up in? Could I use an old hunting licence in my name?

If you guys don't think that will work any NRA Instructers around blacksburg willing to run through a quick course for me? I'd like everything in one day as I am and will be very busy.

As far as I know once I have the training I go to the courthouse and they take my fingerprints there send it in and I'm done?

Thx for any help -qwert65
 
I can't answer the first question on residency, but my feelings are that one week does not make you a resident. If you are actually moving here to live, there is probably some time limit to become a resident. But getting a VA driver's license might be all there is to it. Google "VA concealed carry law" and it will take you to the VA State Police website.

You do need to take an approved gun safety course OR have honorable discharge papers from the service (the route I took).

You're right, 50 bucks and fingerprints and about a 6 week wait.

http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms.shtm
 
VA CC permits are issued by the court of the county in which you reside, the application must be notarized which means you present your drivers license so it will be obvious that you have a KS license. You must also present your DL with your CHL when asked by LEO. Yes, you would have to get a VA license, you can change it upon arrival and apply immediately.

The list of what is accepted for training is for example only, a particular county does not have to accept everything on the list but can require no more than what is on the list. It varies by county as to what training proof is acceptable. There is no database that VA can look in, it's your responsibility to prove you had the training. Training courses are easy to find and most are one day, check a gun show they usually have them.

Gather the required documents and submit them to the clerk of the court for the county in which you reside. Cost is $15 to $50, it varies by county. A county is allowed to charge up to $35 for the background check but many do not so you get a $15 to $50 cost range. Not all counties require fingerprinting either, in fact most VA counties do not require it so check before you do it.

The CHL has to be issued within 45 days. The actual length of time varies by county, mine took 3 weeks.

Since you are going to a college in VA be aware that most all colleges and universities have rules against students and employees having any kind of weapon on campus. If you reside on campus, you can't have one. VA law actually makes it illegal for anyone to carry on VCU property.
 
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ok its beggining to make more sense now. I'll make sure I don't live on campus. I understand I cant carry on campus(I couldn't anyway in scrubs, Sx etc.) I will travel on externships thought to KY and possibly NJ(i know no ccw there) plus I have an equine focous and may have to drive to leesburg(which I understand is on the other side of the state?) so I think a ccw may come in handy esp if I have out of state plates
 
esp if I have out of state plates
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I don't know about VA, but you might check if you need VA plates to go with your VA DL. Some States frown on vehicles registered out of State by a resident of the State. Used to be common in WA to register your car in OR to beat the high licenses fees here. They clamped down on that a number of years ago.
 
thx guys, I'm glad I posted I didnt know accepted saftey training req varied by county

Thx JohnBT for the range tip
 
Please understand that it's not illegal to carry on the Tech campus... it's just against school policy. Virginia is also an open carry state, which does not require a permit or residency.

Not all jurisdictions in the state require fingerprints.
a particular county does not have to accept everything on the list
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. Yes, they do. Firearms law is pre-empted by the state, the localities cannot be more restrictive than the state.

For a lot of Virginia specific information, visit The Virginia forum on OpenCarry.org
 
VA also issues non resident permits, and as of now you have no intent to stay in VA after you complete your schooling you can go that way also.
 
I live in Blacksburg. I have to say the process through the Montgomery County Court was very easy. You can get a non-resident permit, that might be your best route if you dont want to get a VA drivers license.

Fagans gun store over in Radford has contact info about courses. You can also google, as there are a few different NRA cert. instructors in the area. Or you can take the hunter safety course. Honestly, they asked to see my VA hunters license and that was all they needed to see. I did not need to produce any other documentation. That was two years ago.

I printed the forms off of the website, filled in everything, went to the courthouse, downstairs to the clerk of the court's office. Handed them my paperwork, showed my license, and stated why I wanted one. No finger printing that I remember. Got a call three days later that my license was in. Went in and signed it, then went and laminated it. I believe I paid $15.
 
Thx guys you've helped me out a lot. I'm happy to hear its not that difficult I really would like a resident ccw So I can use it in WV(through which I will travel often)
 
Check the VA DMV site about getting a DL. Seems to me that there is something funny about getting a VA license for the first time now, something like you have establish legal presence. Check www.dmvnow.com for the actual requirements.
 
Beautiful, but horribly congested with RVs and semis and local traffic. I-95 is a stroll in the park compared to the idiots on 81. Take the scenic route on 460 from Roanoke to Lynchburg and 29 to Charlottesville and either 29 north from there or cut east on I-64 to a secondary road and then turn north. What's the hurry, right?

I've lived here too long. I-81 is tedious, crowded and dangerous, I'd rather go cross country.

Of course, if you happen to get lucky on some odd day of the week you might be able to average 75 or so on 81, but don't bet on it.

John
 
I was advised that to establish residency you shall have a Virgina DL, Vehicle must registered in VA, and VA Address, and been a resident for 6 months. I did not verify that, but it sounds good.
 
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