Carry in VA

adamBomb · June 11, 2016, 04:30 PM

I am an NC resident with NC CCW. Can I carry in VA? I know there were some changes with the VA laws this year which is why I am asking. I check 1-2 sites and they gave me conflicting answers.

JimPage · June 11, 2016, 06:51 PM

Your best bet it to check with VA state police or whatever agency administers VA pistol laws. Internet advice on legal matters is usually not reliable.

**Aguila Blanca** · June 11, 2016, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JimPage

Your best bet it to check with VA state police or whatever agency administers VA pistol laws. Internet advice on legal matters is usually not reliable.

Unfortunately, neither is information obtained from the police. I suggest www.handgunlaw.us. Gary Slider is very diligent about keeping his info up to date -- he posts here regularly to announce updates.

rkbanet · June 12, 2016, 02:04 AM

Yes VA accepts NC permits...

http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms_Reciprocity.shtm

As a side note the law will change on July 1st, after that VA will accept ALL states permits.

jrinne0430 · June 13, 2016, 10:03 AM

Here is some info on carrying in VA.

http://www.vcdl.org/CarryInfo

t45 · June 13, 2016, 11:35 AM

I am from NC also. Virginia does not honor our permit as of this year. They have in the past but the Virginia Attorney General changed the states this year that they reciprocate with.

Edit: After reading one of the links, I may stand corrected.

357 Python · June 14, 2016, 03:46 PM

While the issue of concealed carry for non-residents may be up in the air right now remember that Virginia is an open carry state. I do hope that we get this concealed carry issue corrected very shortly. I do know that there is a correction in the works but the effective date escapes me at this time. Enjoy your visit. Also Virginia has a non-resident permit but you may not be able to get it before your trip.

June 11, 2016, 04:30 PM	#1
adamBomb Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2015 Location: coastal NC Posts: 645	Carry in VA I am an NC resident with NC CCW. Can I carry in VA? I know there were some changes with the VA laws this year which is why I am asking. I check 1-2 sites and they gave me conflicting answers.

June 11, 2016, 06:51 PM	#2
JimPage Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2010 Location: Rome, NY Posts: 941	Your best bet it to check with VA state police or whatever agency administers VA pistol laws. Internet advice on legal matters is usually not reliable. __________________ Jim Page Cogito, ergo armatum sum

June 12, 2016, 02:04 AM	#4
rkbanet Member Join Date: April 16, 2012 Posts: 64	Yes VA accepts NC permits... http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms_Reciprocity.shtm As a side note the law will change on July 1st, after that VA will accept ALL states permits.

June 13, 2016, 10:03 AM	#5
jrinne0430 Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 298	Here is some info on carrying in VA. http://www.vcdl.org/CarryInfo

June 13, 2016, 11:35 AM	#6
t45 Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2010 Location: Foothills, NC Posts: 782	I am from NC also. Virginia does not honor our permit as of this year. They have in the past but the Virginia Attorney General changed the states this year that they reciprocate with. Edit: After reading one of the links, I may stand corrected.

June 14, 2016, 03:46 PM	#7
357 Python Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2007 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 941	While the issue of concealed carry for non-residents may be up in the air right now remember that Virginia is an open carry state. I do hope that we get this concealed carry issue corrected very shortly. I do know that there is a correction in the works but the effective date escapes me at this time. Enjoy your visit. Also Virginia has a non-resident permit but you may not be able to get it before your trip.