Virginia Gun Owners Forum - VGOF

Hello, I found this forum while searching for help on obtaining my concealed carry permit. I know this area probably isn't the spot for questions, but I really would like to find the answer. I am 22 years old, and about to finish up my bachelors degree in business administration at ODU. However, I started my college studies at JMU which is where I will start. Coming into college I was still dumb, and a little reckless. Well that was a recipe for disaster at that school. I quickly was brought to court on possession of marijuana. (No, I don't smoke any more, I realize it just made me a lazy bum as well as my job drug test me regularly) Any ways I was told to go to ASAP, do community service, and submit to random drug tests. I passed ASAP, and all the drug tests. I payed all my court fees etc... That happened in 2010, and while filling out the application for ccp I came the question part 8 question A2. Which I have so I checked yes. Then at the bottom I got to question L. Which asks if with in a the three year period immediately proceeding this application I have been convicted of a drug crime which I haven't since it has been close to 3 years 6 months. My question is should I even bother trying to apply for my ccp, or will I automatically be disqualified because of my possession charge?

To VGOF!

You need to consult a lawyer. The powers that be are way too trigger happy these days. It would be money well spent.

Damn :/ was hoping I could get a definite answer here before going to a lawyer since I have a feeling it might cost a little more then it would to just apply for my ccp. I mean I've started looking in Harrisonburg for a lawyer who could get it expunged.

Welcome to VGOF!

No reason you cannot submit an application for your CHP. Even if you are denied, which I doubt you will be, there's no harm done. No one will come and whisk you away to a fun-filled weekend in lock-up.

Here's the info from the VSP: http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms.shtm

City of VB: http://www.vbgov.com/government/departm ... ermit.aspx

Typical turn-around here is about 35 days. Good luck.

I kinda thought about it over dinner, and started to lean towards I should just try it anyways. The worst that would happen is they say no, and I have to appeal it. Thanks for the advice both of you!

to the club.
Good luck.