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AFT offers two great options for Virginia Residents to satisfy the educational requirements to obtain their concealed weapons permits. The first is a ninety minute video course taught online while the second is an in-person class which would include range time.
The Online Course Introduction to Pistol SafetyOur Online Course Introduction to Pistol Safety is by far the most popular method to satisfy the educational requirements to get your concealed pistol permit. It can be taken at any time in the comfort of your own home and costs only $49.99.
Click here to take the online class now!In-Person ClassesIn addition to the online course, we also offer in-person classes that include time at the range to become comfortable with your firearm. These classes vary in location and availability and they tend to be a lot of fun.
Click here to learn more about these classes.Process to get your concealed carry permitIt has become increasingly simple in virginia to get your resident concealed carry permit. Here are the state requirements:
1. Establish gun safety knowledge - This can be done in many ways per the Virginia code...the most popular methods are:
- Take an online class such as our Introduction to Pistol Safety online class
- Take an in-person class by a state or NRA certified instructor
- Present a DD214 document showing past military experience
2. Fill out the Virginia Concealed Carry Application and take it down to the clerk of the court's office in the city or county where you live along with the certificate of completion from your safety class, your DD214, or other gun safety knowledge proving document that is approved by Virginia.
3. Get fingerprinted by the clerk of the court's designee.
4. Pay the clerk of the court the processing and background check fees and they will send off your application to the Virginia State Police.
5. Your permit should show up in the mail within 45 days and is good for five years.
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