Virginia Concealed Conceal Carry Permit Reciprocity Map
Everything about Virginia, Permits, and Conceal Carrying a Weapon Below.
Virginia CCW Reciprocity State Info
Virginia Reciprocity, VA Honors these permits:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
- Virginia will honor all Non-Resident permits from other states they honor.
District of Columbia, New York City, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Virginia Concealed Weapons Permits are honored in These States:
Resident PermitAlabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming Non-Resident Permit
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
- Wisconsin will only honor the Virginia Non-Resident permit.
No Permit Needed States
The following states have permitless carry which allows anyone that can legally possess a firearm carry conceal: Alaska, Arizona, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Vermont and West Virginia. Some restrictions may apply. Check each state for its own restrictions.
No Permit Carry Needed, With Restrictions
Idaho, North Dakota, and Wyoming Residents are allowed to Concealed Carry without a permit.
Virginia Conceal Carry Permits not Honored in these states:
California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington,
Virginia Conceal Carry Permit Information
Virginia CCW fees
| Application Condition | Original | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Resident | $50 | $50 |
| Non-Resident | $100 | $50 |
The court shall charge a fee of $10.00 for the processing of an application or issuing of a permit. Local law enforcement agencies may charge a fee not to exceed $35.00 to cover the cost of conducting an investigation pursuant to this Code section. The State Police may charge a fee not to exceed $5.00 to cover the cost associated with processing the application. The total amount of the charges may not exceed $50.00, and payment may be made by any method accepted by the court. Out of state permits have a fee of $100.
Residents & Non Residents
Concealed carry permits are issued to residents and non-residents. Any training requirements can be done online or in person with the minimum age of applicants being 21 years old. Application forms can be obtained on this website or picked up from Circuit Courts, Sheriffs office or the Police Department. There is no requirement that you have resided in the county or state for any length of time.
You can apply by mail for a non-resident permit. To request an application package write to the below address and include your full name, address and phone number;
Firearms Transaction Center,Nonresident Concealed Handgun Permits,
Criminal Justice Information Services Division,
Department of State Police,
P.O. Box 85141
Richmond, VA 23285-5141.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old. An instruction liston what you will need for a non-resident permit can be obtained here.
Valid for How Long
Virginia concealed carry permit is valid for 5 years
Shall Issue State
Virginia is a shall issue state
Is Virginia an Open Carry State?
YES – WITHOUT A PERMIT
YES – Without a Permit/LicenseOpen carrying a handgun without a permit/license is legal in Virginia and common. The minimum age for open carry is 18.
How long does it take to get a concealed weapons permit in Virginia
45 DaysThe application for a concealed carry permit/license must be processed within 45 days of the application being received.
Virginia Concealed Permit Requirements
YES – WITHOUT A PERMIT
YES – Without a Permit/LicenseVehicle carry is allowed in a personal, private motor vehicle or vessel and such handgun is secured in a container or compartment in the vehicle or vessel. The term “compartment” includes a console, glove compartment, or any other area within or on the vehicle or vessel that possesses the ability to be closed and the term “secured” means that a container or compartment be closed but not necessarily locked.
Can I carry a gun in my car in Virginia
YES – WITHOUT A PERMIT
YES – Without a Permit/LicenseVehicle carry is allowed in a personal, private motor vehicle or vessel and such handgun is secured in a container or compartment in the vehicle or vessel. The term “compartment” includes a console, glove compartment, or any other area within or on the vehicle or vessel that possesses the ability to be closed and the term “secured” means that a container or compartment be closed but not necessarily locked.
Where to Apply for a Virginia Conceal Carry Permit and steps to take
Concealed carry permits/licenses are issued by the circuit court of the county or city where the applicant resides.
Follow these steps to obtain a concealed carry permit;
- Complete your firearm training course.
- Download the application form or pickup from the Circuit Court or Sheriffs office.
- You will need the following documents;
- A photocopy of a certificate of completion of a firearms course.
- File application in person or by mail with the clerk of the circuit court of the county or city in which the applicant resides in.
- You will be notified within 45 days by mail if your application has been approved or denied.
Virginia Conceal Carry Laws
Notify officer of Carry
NO – MUST INFORM OFFICER
There is nothing in Virginia gun statutes that state you must inform a law enforcement officer you have a firearm when approached on official business. The law does require you to carry your permit, together with photo ID, at all times during which the permittee is in actual possession of a concealed handgun.
Can you Conceal Carry in bar? Conceal Carry In Liquor establishments?
YES you can carry in a bar but cannot drink alcoholNot allowed to carry in these areas
- Private property when prohibited by the owner of the property, or where posted as prohibited
- Place of religious worship while a meeting for religious purposes is being held
- Courthouse
- School property or school functions (School buses are school property)
- Non-secure areas of airport terminals
- Regional Jail or Juvenile Detention Facility
- Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by Federal Law.
Constitutional carry
No
Carry in Restaurant
YesCarry in State Parks
- State parks
- State and national forests
- Road side rest areas
- Vehicle
- All areas of the state not listed as Off-Limits
Premises that have Signs that state no firearms allowed:
NO
“No Weapons” signs are not mentioned in Virginia gun statutes. There are no legal penalties for entering a private property or business that has posted these signs. They have no force of law unless they are posted in areas that are mentioned by the law as being off limits. It is a good idea to comply with the sign since a trespassing charge may be applied.
Virginia Conceal Carry Application Forms
- Private property when prohibited by the owner of the property, or where posted as prohibited
- Place of religious worship while a meeting for religious purposes is being held
- Courthouse
- School property or school functions (School buses are school property)
- Non-secure areas of airport terminals
- Regional Jail or Juvenile Detention Facility
- Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by Federal Law.
Virginia Beach Circuit Court
Hours
Monday – Friday8:30am – 4pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Contact
Address2425 Nimmo Parkway
CityVirginia Beach, VA 23456-9017
Phone(757) 385-4181
EmailTSinnen@courts.state.va.us
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