Concealed Handgun Permit

34 (to include VA) States of Reciprocity as a Maryland Resident

The purpose of a Virginia Nonresident Concealed Handgun Permit is to carry a handgun in a concealed manner while in the Commonwealth of Virginia. You will need to contact the authorities within your state to determine if they will honor Virginia’s Nonresident Concealed Handgun Permit in your state of residence.

The Virginia Department of State Police is not affiliated with and does not endorse any firearms safety courses of instruction to the general public.

Nonresidents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, 21 years of age or older, may apply in writing to the Virginia State Police for a five-year permit to carry a concealed handgun.

The application shall be made on a form provided by the Virginia State Police, requiring only that information necessary to determine eligibility for the permit. If the permittee is later found by the Virginia State Police to be disqualified, the permit shall be revoked and the person shall return the permit after being so notified by the Virginia State Police.

Firearms Transaction Center

Nonresident CHP Permits

Criminal Justice Information Services Division

P.O. Box 85141

Richmond, VA 23285

nonrespermitquestions@vsp.virginia.gov

Pricing

Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP):

Initial Cost: $100.oo
Renewal: $50.oo

Does not include:

Fingerprints
Application Fees

Does include:

Handgun from our inventory
25 rounds of .9mm ammunition
Qualification target
Passport Style Photo
Range Fee
PPE
Processing Welcome Packet
Certificate

Application Process

You may request an Application Package by contacting the Virginia State Police Firearms Transaction Center in writing at the below address or by emailing nonrespermit@vsp.virginia.gov. All written requests must include the applicant’s complete name and mailing address. A telephone number is also requested. Send written requests to:

Firearms Transaction Center
Nonresident Concealed Handgun Permits
Criminal Justice Information Services Division
Department of State Police
P.O. Box 85141
Richmond, VA 23285-5141

The Application Package will provide requirement and qualification information, a Virginia State Police fingerprint card, a return envelope for the completed application, and a checklist to ensure that all necessary information is provided.

In lieu of requesting an application package by mail, you may create and submit all the necessary information and documentation pursuant to the following instructions. In this instance, please be sure to review the CHECKLIST to ensure accuracy and completeness of the information provided, and to prevent a delay in the processing procedures.