CHP in Arlington ?

[babarsac]

I'm getting ready to move to Arlington and am planning on getting my CHP once there. While looking at the Arlington County website for the application process I noticed that I needed a "certificate of competency" since I'm a new applicant.

http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/C ... 64985.aspx

Is this some sort of letter of recommendation? I'm a little confused by what they mean. Any Arlington residents here with some insight?

[ProShooter]

In order to get a CHP in Virginia, you have to prove that you have received handgun safety training. If you take an appropriate firearms training course, they will then issue a certificate to you, a certificate of competancy.

We are based in Richmond and would be happy to assist you with your training needs.

Jim

http://www.ProactiveShooters.com

[zephyp]

If you've ever been in the military a DD 214 works just fine.

[novasig226r]

If you've ever been in the military a DD 214 works just fine.

But only if you were honorably discharged.

This link to the Virginia State Police website has a list of acceptable documentation that serves as proof of competency.

[Vorkosigan]

"My First Pistol" class counts, just BTW. However, be warned that they WILL take the maximium allowed time to issue your permit. I had to get a temp from them after the time limit expired.

[GS78]

The wording "certificate of competancy" is a little scary....almost like you have to go see Maj. Hasan at walter reed first and get his approval... .....

[zephyp]

If you've ever been in the military a DD 214 works just fine.

But only if you were honorably discharged.

This link to the Virginia State Police website has a list of acceptable documentation that serves as proof of competency.

I would say "Duh!" but that would be crass. And you are absolutely correct. If anybody plans on using a DD214 with anything other than an honorable discharge please be advised you'll set yourself up for a fall.