Odd questions about renewing VA CHP

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. 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.

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paramedic70002 said:

The Code says that you do not need to be fingerprinted when you renew your CHP.

The Code does not require another proof of training when you renew your CHP.

The Code says you do not have to appear in person to renew your CHP.

So...

What if your CHP is expired? The Code is silent on "current CHP." The wording seems to indicate that an expired permit is still valid for circumventing some of the requirements.

Full disclosure: My VA CHP expired a couple years ago. It was issued in another jurisdiction from where I live currently. I have valid non resident permits from other states that are recognized in VA. I am going to apply to renew my VA CHP soon, since I now have a new Sheriff who won't block my application based on something that happened 25 years ago.

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