The SP-248 Concealed Handgun Permit Application Rev 03-21-2024 (virginia.gov) must be completed and submitted to our office, along with a copy of your valid government-issued photo identification and proof of firearm competency or in-person training. The following are examples of acceptable documentation:
- Previous concealed handgun permit
- Hunter Education or hunter safety course certificate of completion
- National Rifle Association (NRA) firearms safety or training course certificate of completion (in-person)
- Law enforcement firearms safety or training course from agency
- Proof of enrollment in Armed Forces of the United States
- DD-214 form
Per statute effective January 1, 2021, online training of any sort is no longer acceptable as proof-of-training for first-time applicants. Applicants who have previously been granted a concealed handgun permit are unaffected by this change and can submit a copy of their current permit to satisfy the proof-of-training requirement for renewal.
Please contact the Clerk’s Office with any questions.