When to renew CHP

[Vince]

My permit expires in February 2014. How soon can I renew?

[Chasbo00]

I. Persons who previously have held a concealed handgun permit shall be issued, upon application as provided in subsection D, and upon receipt by the circuit court of criminal history record information as provided in subsection D, a new five-year permit unless it is found that the applicant is subject to any of the disqualifications set forth in subsection E. Persons who previously have been issued a concealed handgun permit pursuant to subsection D shall not be required to appear in person to apply for a new five-year permit pursuant to this subsection, and the application for the new permit may be submitted via the United States mail. The circuit court that receives the application shall promptly notify an applicant if the application is incomplete or if the fee submitted for the permit pursuant to subsection K is incorrect. If the new five-year permit is issued while an existing permit remains valid, the new five-year permit shall become effective upon the expiration date of the existing permit, provided that the application is received by the court at least 90 days but no more than 180 days prior to the expiration of the existing permit. If the circuit court denies the permit, the specific reasons for the denial shall be stated in the order of the court denying the permit, including, if applicable, any reason under subsection E which is the basis of the denial. Upon denial of the application, the clerk shall provide the person with notice, in writing, of his right to an ore tenus hearing. Upon request of the applicant made within 21 days, the court shall place the matter on the docket for an ore tenus hearing. The applicant may be represented by counsel, but counsel shall not be appointed, and the rules of evidence shall apply. The final order of the court shall include the court's findings of fact and conclusions of law.

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504 ... d+18.2-308

[ASTC]

Be glad you don't live in Maryland - - the California of the East Coast. I know someone that applied for renewal 90 days before expiration and his restricted permit expired for 2 months ago. He is still waiting. You are blessed to live in Virginia!

[dorminWS]

Wise County Circuit Court Clerk recently sent me a form letter reminding me to renew mine. Don't know if other Clerks do this. Jack is very oriented towards service to his electorate and a pretty good old boy even if he is a yaller-dawg democrat.

[jdonovan]

Be glad you don't live in Maryland ... You are blessed to live in Virginia!

blessed. no. It was a choice.

When I look for a home, job etc... the state/locality matters. I've turned down several interesting, and lucrative jobs because they would have based me in places I just don't feel I can be happy living.

Life is full of choices, and I've made choices I'm OK with.

[big444man]

Same here. When I retired from the Military (seems like many years ago) I was offered employment in Rockville MD or Va Beach Va. Even though the Rockville job paid roughly 50 percent more, I accepted the Va Beach offer, partially due to Maryland's ridiculous laws. Never looked back.