VA CHP Reference

VIRGINIA

Virginia Firearm Code (via ATF)
https://www.atf.gov/firearms/docs/guide/virginia-firearms-statutes-and-codes

VA SP-248 (Concealed Handgun Permit Application) (UPDATED March 12, 2024)
https://vsp.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SP-248ConcealedHandgunPermitApplicationRev03-12-2024-1.pdf

VA Non Resident Application Information
https://vsp.virginia.gov/services/firearms/nonresident-concealed-handgun-permits/

Virginia Legislative Tracker
https://lis.virginia.gov/

Local Counties, How and Where to Apply

Alexandria
https://www.alexandriava.gov/ClerkofCourt#ConcealedHandgunPermits

Arlington County
https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Courts/Circuit-Court/Concealed-Handgun-Permits

Fairfax County
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/circuit/civil-case-information/concealed-handgun-permit

Loudoun County
https://sheriff.loudoun.gov/954/Concealed-Handgun-Permits

Prince William County
https://www.pwcva.gov/department/circuit-court/concealed-handgun-permit

City of Winchester – Frederick County
http://www.winfredclerk.com/cwp.htm

July 2024 New Law Information

HB22/SB210: Auto Sears now illegal at the state level. Otherwise known as “Glock switches” these are drop in pieces of hardware to make a semi-auto, have full-auto capabilities. This was already illegal at the Federal level. These are NFA controlled items now.

SB44: Parental (or guardian) responsibility for the actions of a minor with access to a firearm. For example, if a child commits a felony with a firearm that they should not have access to, the guardian or parent will be charged with the crime.

SB363: Intentionally removing the serial number from any firearm, knowingly, is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

HB2015: Roadkill “ownership”. During hunting season, if your vehicle strikes the animal, it’s yours.