Cwp question

[insuranceguy12]

I am currently a cwp holder and have talked my boss into why he needs to defen himself , well low and behold he ask me if he's qualified to get a chp because he says he spent time in a residential substance abuse facility for what he says was a gambling addiction ....don't know how much I believe that part , but would that disqualify him since he voluntarily admitted himself into this facility? Any insight would be great.
Btw I follow this website daily but finally just joined look forward to future discussions with everyone here!

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[mk4]

welcome to the forum.

go here: http://www.vsp.state.va.us/downloads/SP ... 1-2011.pdf and get the chp application. read through it paying close attention to items 8D and E along with the accompanying notes and statute references. the answers to those questions, and any supporting documentation required for 'yes' answers, should give a good indication of whether there may be problems with approval.

disclaimer: ianal.

[insuranceguy12]

ive read preety thoroughly and it states for substance abuse treatmeant in residential setting. Now if he is being honest about gambling addiction, he did receive treatment for it in a "substance abuse facility " but for a non substance abuse issue, so its a little bit confusing even for someone like myself who analyzes contracts all day long.

[mk4]

well... i guess it would be best to get an official stance from an attorney then. i, for one, wouldn't make any statement on the form that i wasn't absolutely sure of. wouldn't want to get into hot water for a something that turns into a false statement, risking prosecution and possible loss of firearm rights.

we have a few attorneys that visit the forum, so one might weigh in here.

eta... just to clarify your thread subject line, there's no such animal as a cwp in va. chp all the way.

[insuranceguy12]

Thank you for the insight! Much appreciated

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[ProShooter]

The Code is your friend:

From the list of disqualifiers:

An individual who has received mental health treatment or substance abuse treatment in a residential setting within five years prior to the date of his application for a concealed handgun permit.