Hello,
My apologies if this has been covered before (I am new to this site) but I was wondering if anyone, in the process of obtaining or renewing their CHP, was photographed by the issuing authority? I moved last year and decided to have my address changed on my permit as it had expired a few days before and I wanted it to match my DL. I filled the paperwork out and was informed by the deputy in charge that I had to have my picture taken to accompany my application. Sussex county was the district. I cant find anything on this website or law.lis.virgingia.gov saying that I had to do that. The deputy assured me that I would not be granted the permit if I refused... I'm now starting to think he misrepresented the law ... Any insight?
§ 18.2-308.02. Application for a concealed handgun permit; Virginia resident or domiciliary.
A. Any person 21 years of age or older may apply in writing to the clerk of the circuit court of the county or city in which he resides, or if he is a member of the United States armed forces, the county or city in which he is domiciled, for a five-year permit to carry a concealed handgun. There shall be no requirement regarding the length of time an applicant has been a resident or domiciliary of the county or city. The application shall be made under oath before a notary or other person qualified to take oaths and shall be made only on a form prescribed by the Department of State Police, in consultation with the Supreme Court, requiring only that information necessary to determine eligibility for the permit. No information or documentation other than that which is allowed on the application in accordance with this section may be requested or required by the clerk or the court.
Pretty sure the application doesn't say anything about requiring a photograph.
Seems like an odd request to me. All they have to do is pull your DL info & they have a pic. I presume they pull your DL info as part of the process anyways.
That is crap. We need some teeth in the law as the clerks seem to feel free to disobey it at will. But with a bloomyboy in the gov mansion fat chance of that.
Keep us posted.
"I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend."
My apologies folks, I had some personal issues come up and Im just now getting around to this again. I am drafting an email to them as we speak and will update ASAP. Thanks for your insight and concern.
Yeah 2X, keep us updated, and dont be shy to contact VCDL... My memership dues goes toward helping make sure ALL of Virginia is under a watchful eye! I dont want my rights violated, and I dont wants yours to be either!
... Any insight?
