VA CWP - Moving Back to VA

texicans · December 11, 2012, 04:48 PM

Can someone please let me know how to apply for my CWP again in VA? I applied for my CWP in Dec. 2011 (pass class in Nov 2011) and received it in Feb 2012. However I took a new job in AZ and changed my residence to AZ in Aug. 2012. As luck would have it, I will now be returning to VA(Arlington) in January 2013.

Does anyone know if I'll have to sit for the class again? Is there a shelf life for the concealed carry class that would make my application easier?

thank you in advance. I will miss the state of AZ and the fine people and shooters I've met here.

-John

hermannr · December 11, 2012, 05:36 PM

And why would your old cwp from 2012 not still be valid?

BTW: Just checked VA law... my original question still stands.

Secondly, VA law specifically states you training never expires.

texicans · December 11, 2012, 06:54 PM

I received my VA CWP earlier this year around the time I left VA. I figured moving out of state and changing address would invalidate my VA CWP. I no longer have a VA license and will have to go to Arlington county DMV to get a new one and re-register my car. I assumed the same would be true for my CWP.

Thanks for the response.

Tinner666 · December 11, 2012, 07:12 PM

Do you still have the 'old' one?

Do you have an address for where you'll be living when you get here?

Use that info to apply for a new one. The class is most likely still valid.
You may even be able to get an out-of-state permit, then move here and do a change of address.

Proactive Shooters . com can set you straight.

texicans · December 11, 2012, 07:18 PM

Thanks Tinner. I have my old VA CWP card. Am moving back to same address. My wife wasn't able to move her job out here so I am heading back to NOVA and looking for a job. My timing couldn't better; trade beautiful AZ winter for mid-Atlantic slush(sarc). Hope my wife doesn't read that. ;-)

Tinner666 · December 11, 2012, 07:32 PM

Haven't seen much slush the last few years.

pturner67 · December 11, 2012, 07:49 PM

Sadly, the weather people say this year is supposed to give NoVA a dose of snowmageddon

texicans: pm me if you're looking for a job in the IT or government contracting industry

357 Python · December 11, 2012, 11:17 PM

Check with Virginia State Police or the Circuit Court Clerk's Office in the location you are moving to, your VA permit may still be valid and all you may need is a change of address. I have not heard of the Virginia permit becoming invalid because of a move. It may save you some money if it works.

noelf2 · December 12, 2012, 09:58 AM

It's a CHP, not CWP. Go to your courthouse and let them know you lost your card and need a replacement.

ProShooter · December 23, 2012, 11:06 PM

Pm me if you have any questions about your CHP and returning to Va. I'll be glad to help.

Jim
Proactive Shooters, LLC

December 11, 2012, 04:48 PM	#1
texicans Junior Member Join Date: October 24, 2009 Posts: 9	VA CWP - Moving Back to VA Can someone please let me know how to apply for my CWP again in VA? I applied for my CWP in Dec. 2011 (pass class in Nov 2011) and received it in Feb 2012. However I took a new job in AZ and changed my residence to AZ in Aug. 2012. As luck would have it, I will now be returning to VA(Arlington) in January 2013. Does anyone know if I'll have to sit for the class again? Is there a shelf life for the concealed carry class that would make my application easier? thank you in advance. I will miss the state of AZ and the fine people and shooters I've met here. -John

December 11, 2012, 05:36 PM	#2
hermannr Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2011 Posts: 730	And why would your old cwp from 2012 not still be valid? BTW: Just checked VA law... my original question still stands. Secondly, VA law specifically states you training never expires. Last edited by hermannr; December 11, 2012 at 05:43 PM.

December 11, 2012, 07:12 PM	#4
Tinner666 Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2012 Location: Richmond, Va. Posts: 353	Do you still have the 'old' one? Do you have an address for where you'll be living when you get here? Use that info to apply for a new one. The class is most likely still valid. You may even be able to get an out-of-state permit, then move here and do a change of address. Proactive Shooters . com can set you straight. __________________ Frank-- Member, GoA, NRA-ILA, SAF, NRA Life Member

December 11, 2012, 07:32 PM	#6
Tinner666 Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2012 Location: Richmond, Va. Posts: 353	Haven't seen much slush the last few years. __________________ Frank-- Member, GoA, NRA-ILA, SAF, NRA Life Member

December 12, 2012, 09:58 AM	#9
noelf2 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Stuart, VA Posts: 2,473	It's a CHP, not CWP. Go to your courthouse and let them know you lost your card and need a replacement. __________________ Liberty and freedom often offends those who understand neither.

December 11, 2012, 06:54 PM	#3
texicans Junior Member Join Date: October 24, 2009 Posts: 9	I received my VA CWP earlier this year around the time I left VA. I figured moving out of state and changing address would invalidate my VA CWP. I no longer have a VA license and will have to go to Arlington county DMV to get a new one and re-register my car. I assumed the same would be true for my CWP. Thanks for the response.

December 11, 2012, 07:18 PM	#5
texicans Junior Member Join Date: October 24, 2009 Posts: 9	Thanks Tinner. I have my old VA CWP card. Am moving back to same address. My wife wasn't able to move her job out here so I am heading back to NOVA and looking for a job. My timing couldn't better; trade beautiful AZ winter for mid-Atlantic slush(sarc). Hope my wife doesn't read that. ;-)

December 11, 2012, 07:49 PM	#7
pturner67 Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2006 Posts: 737	Sadly, the weather people say this year is supposed to give NoVA a dose of snowmageddon texicans: pm me if you're looking for a job in the IT or government contracting industry

December 11, 2012, 11:17 PM	#8
357 Python Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2007 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 941	Check with Virginia State Police or the Circuit Court Clerk's Office in the location you are moving to, your VA permit may still be valid and all you may need is a change of address. I have not heard of the Virginia permit becoming invalid because of a move. It may save you some money if it works.

December 23, 2012, 11:06 PM	#10
ProShooter Member Join Date: September 11, 2009 Location: Richmond, Va. Posts: 77	Pm me if you have any questions about your CHP and returning to Va. I'll be glad to help. Jim Proactive Shooters, LLC __________________ NRA Certified Firearms Instructor Utah Concealed Firearms Certified Instructor SABRE Pepper Spray CSAP Instructor www.ProactiveShooters.com

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