Virginia Gun Owners Forum - VGOF

Greetings,

I was very much hoping this would be a simple question about CCW renewal, however, after a bit of reading, it seems I may have a bit of a problem. I'm confused.

This is my first renewal (Issued 05/18/2011 - Expires 05/17/2016), and I am not clear on the process.

1. Am I "too late" to receive a renewal?

2. Must I (whether late or not) fill out all the same state police forms again?

There is (yet another) slight "complication". Though I've been a Virginia resident my entire life (aside from a few weeks at Ft. Benning, GA), I live in a different county now than I did 5 years ago.

Thanks in advance,
Glenn...

1. In all likelihood, yes. You should allow 90 days from the expiration date for a renewal, as stated on the VSP website.

http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms_Res ... tm#Renewal

2. Yes, you will fill out the same form. If you miss the expiration date, then you will need to submit your proof of competency with your notarized form.

http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms_Res ... ealed.shtm

You will submit your completed form to either the clerk of the court or the police/sheriff's department. This varies by city or county, so check before you submit your form and permit fee.

Thanks for the reply.

My understanding was that the clerk has "45 days" to issue the permit...?

Actually, I don't see where the VSP site says any such thing.

It reference to when the new permit becomes effective, it mentions the 90-180-day time frame:

"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".

But why on earth would a renewal (a renewal especially) need to be applied for 3-to-6 months ahead of time?

I don't mean to be argumentative, simply trying to understand . . .

You could contact the issuing Clerk of Court's office and see if they will accept a "late" renewal.
The worst that can happen is they say no.