How long did it take to get your CHP?

[jon34511]

I know Virginia is a "shall issue" state and has to issue within 45 days, I was wondering how long it took to get your permit?

I'm going on 21 days in Virginia Beach and I anxiously open my mailbox everyday just to be disappointed

Cheer!

[OakRidgeStars]

Welcome to VGOF, jon34511

My CHP was 35 days at the Beach

[Ralphola]

Mine took 32 days. Fairfax County.

[SgtBill]

2 week's

[MountainCat]

About 14 days in rural VA. That was for myself, my wife, and a neighbor.

My theory is that the timing has a lot to do with the police writing out the report for the Judge who signs the permit. In some cases it could be a Detective doing the report who has more pressing issues that week or month.

Spend the waiting period dry-firing from your CC holster(s). It will come.

[ss313]

Mine took about two weeks but I am in a more rural area as well.

[GS78]

2 or 3 weeks .....

[devilfish]

2-3 weeks in Portsmouth.

[WildBill44]

Several years ago when I got my first CCW I hand carried the paperwork to the Sheriff, got the fingerprints, background check and sat down for a face to face in person with the Sheriff. Within a week I had an appointment to go before the Circuit Court Judge, he asked me a few questions then approved the application and gave me a temporary court order that made me legal until the regular came in the mail. Within another week I had it in hand. This was about 20 years ago when Virginia was still a "May Issue" state. I live in Lunenburg County, so that and a background in law enforcement helped I am sure.

[coltman]

Five days from application, very small town, Clerk of Court is an in law. Exceptional circumstance.

[allingeneral]

Five days from application, very small town, Clerk of Court is an in law. Exceptional circumstance.

haha Cheater!!!

[Palladin]

Took me 23 years to get mine... but that was my fault - once I jumped thru the hoops it was less than 30 days.

[Snazuolu]

took a 1 day class, next day went to the sheriffs office and dropped off the paperwork, came back next day.. took said paperwork to the clerk of the court, 4 days later it was in my mailbox. small town i guess

[gatorbait]

Fairfax County; my first one was easily within the allowed time. Then I allowet it to expire at the end of its term (5 years?) so I had to file for a new one instead of renew. That one also was w/in specs.

Little advice, Snazuolu. I remember a stupid joke about and old bull and a young one having a chat up on a hill on the pasture. A flock of really nice-looking heifers wandered into view. The young bull asked, "Why don't we run down the hill and *bleep* one of them cute heifers?" The old bull didn't even turn his head. "Why don't we WALK down the hill and *bleep* them all?"

I think maybe you ought to continue checking your mailbox every day, but not be disappointed until it doesn't show up by the end of 45 (business) days. I'm just sayin'.

[coltman]

Gotta love a small town, Hey Barney, kin I hev a CHP? Sure, Bubba, wanna go get it after lunch? I feel bad for you guys in the urban areas, a CHP could be done like a VCheck, got the class certificate? Key it in and get your CHP in an hour.

[zephyp]

Yeah and the really bad part about almost all urban areas is they are controlled by liberals...

[Snazuolu]

hmmm the last 3 posts were making fun of urban areas.....interesting. and as for gatorbait, i have NO clue where you were going with your spiel about the bulls with reference to me getting my license.

[jon34511]

Fairfax County; my first one was easily within the allowed time. Then I allowet it to expire at the end of its term (5 years?) so I had to file for a new one instead of renew. That one also was w/in specs.

Little advice, Snazuolu. I remember a stupid joke about and old bull and a young one having a chat up on a hill on the pasture. A flock of really nice-looking heifers wandered into view. The young bull asked, "Why don't we run down the hill and *bleep* one of them cute heifers?" The old bull didn't even turn his head. "Why don't we WALK down the hill and *bleep* them all?"

I think maybe you ought to continue checking your mailbox every day, but not be disappointed until it doesn't show up by the end of 45 (business) days. I'm just sayin'.

Does the law say business days or just days? 45 business days could mean almost next year!

[redhandeddenial]

44 days in harrisonburg city...after a threat to go to my representative if i did not hear a yes or no form the clerk of court on the 42nd day

[GS78]

Fairfax County; my first one was easily within the allowed time. Then I allowet it to expire at the end of its term (5 years?) so I had to file for a new one instead of renew. That one also was w/in specs.

Little advice, Snazuolu. I remember a stupid joke about and old bull and a young one having a chat up on a hill on the pasture. A flock of really nice-looking heifers wandered into view. The young bull asked, "Why don't we run down the hill and *bleep* one of them cute heifers?" The old bull didn't even turn his head. "Why don't we WALK down the hill and *bleep* them all?"

I think maybe you ought to continue checking your mailbox every day, but not be disappointed until it doesn't show up by the end of 45 (business) days. I'm just sayin'.

4 days later it was in my mailbox. small town i guess .(that means he got it)