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Virginia CHP Question - Military ID?

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I am going apply for my CHP in Fairfax County tomorrow so I don't have to worry about covering my gun with a coat during the winter. Is my current military ID sufficient to show proof that I have demonstrated competence with a handgun? Has anyone else used their military ID for a CHP?
 
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cmartin7864 wrote:
I am going apply for my CHP in Fairfax County tomorrow so I don't have to worry about covering my gun with a coat during the winter.  Is my current military ID sufficient to show proof that I have demonstrated competence with a handgun?  Has anyone else used their military ID for a CHP?
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Some one who has done it will have to chime in, but from the requirements for a CHP in Virginia:

http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms_ResidentConcealed.shtm


"The court shall require proof that the applicant has demonstrated competence with a handgun and the applicant may demonstrate such competence by one of the following, but no applicant shall be required to submit to any additional demonstration of competence:"

And on that list the follows, number 5 is:

"5. Presenting evidence of equivalent experience with a firearm through participation in organized shooting competition or current military service or proof of an honorable discharge from any branch of the armed services;
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mkl wrote:
cmartin7864 wrote:
I am going apply for my CHP in Fairfax County tomorrow so I don't have to worry about covering my gun with a coat during the winter. Is my current military ID sufficient to show proof that I have demonstrated competence with a handgun? Has anyone else used their military ID for a CHP?
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Some one who has done it will have to chime in, but from the requirements for a CHP in Virginia:

http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms_ResidentConcealed.shtm


"The court shall require proof that the applicant has demonstrated competence with a handgun and the applicant may demonstrate such competence by one of the following, but no applicant shall be required to submit to any additional demonstration of competence:"

And on that list the follows, number 5 is:

"5. Presenting evidence of equivalent experience with a firearm through participation in organized shooting competition or current military service or proof of an honorable discharge from any branch of the armed services;
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Right. But is the military ID "evidence" of current service? Or do they want orders or something?
 
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cmartin7864 wrote:
mpg9999 wrote:
I used a copy of my M16 weapons qualification. It does not need to be current.
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I'm going to have to do some digging to find that. 2002 was last time I qualified...I was in an hospital unit that did not qualify yearly.
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When you have qualified once - you're qualified. Some folks with retired DD-214's from 20+ years ago, have used that document to obtain their first CHP. And CHP renewals do not need to show any qualification documents.
 
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It seems to me that the DD-214 is the standard for satisfying the military service issue, but I suppose it depends on the Clerk of the Court for your county.

When I got my CHP in Loudoun County, they were happy to take copies of both my DD-214 and my DD-2(R).
 
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TexasNative wrote:
It seems to me that the DD-214 is the standard for satisfying the military service issue, but I suppose it depends on the Clerk of the Court for your county.

When I got my CHP in Loudoun County, they were happy to take copies of both my DD-214 and my DD-2(R).
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If you are still on active duty you don't have a DD-214. It is a discharge paper.
 
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LdoMaj_Ammo wrote:
Greetings from FOB Summerall!

Spotsylvaniaaccepted my DD214whichshowed my rifle badge.

Remember to block out your SSN on the copy.

r/Fred
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I am active reserve....I do not have a DD214....I'm splurging and taking in on The Concealed Carry Institute just to be sure...Thanks for your input
 
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Thank you for your service:celebrate

cmartin7864 wrote:
LdoMaj_Ammo wrote:
Greetings from FOB Summerall!

Spotsylvaniaaccepted my DD214whichshowed my rifle badge.

Remember to block out your SSN on the copy.

r/Fred
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I am active reserve....I do not have a DD214....I'm splurging and taking in on The Concealed Carry Institute just to be sure...Thanks for your input
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ed wrote:
cmartin7864 wrote:
The Concealed Carry Institute just to be sure...Thanks for your input
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http://www.tinyrurl.com/vachp

What did you think of that video and test? How long did it take you from beginning to end? How much of that was just the video?
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Still watching video....but this guy seems anti-OC to a certain degree

Will advise when finished
 
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