The process will take approximately 45 days to complete and once the permit is approved or denied, the Clerk of the Court will notify you when you may pick up your permit. For specific details involving concealed handgun permits refer to VA State Code 18.2-308.
Virginia has made great progress in gun violence prevention in recent years. In 2020, Virginia passed a major suite of gun safety laws, including requiring background checks for all gun sales and relinquishment for domestic abusers under restraining orders.
Firearm Prohibitions in Virginia Under federal law, people are generally prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms if they have been convicted of a felony or some domestic violence misdemeanors, or if they are subject to certain court orders related to domestic violence or a serious mental condition.
The entire process takes about 60 days from the time your correct application was first received at the FFLC.
Federal law does not limit the number of guns a person may buy in any given time period. However, federal law does require federal firearm licensees (“FFLs”) to report multiple sales of handguns to ATF and other specified law enforcement agencies.
There is no waiting period for purchasing a firearm. The following people can't own a firearm in Virginia: A person under 18 (under most circumstances) A person convicted of a misdemeanor assault and battery offense against a family or household member in the last three years.