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mrjam2jab wrote:
WVCDL wrote:
Virginia's reciprocity law (Va. Code § 18.2-308(P)) does not require a state to have a training requirement for their permits to be recognized in VA. Almost all states whose permits are not recognized in VA do not qualify because of the 24/7 verification requirement.
Really? thats interesting actually....I just assumed since they required their own residents...as well as non-resident who apply for VA out-of-state... to have training that would also be a requirement for reciprocity.
Correct. Basically all that's required of the other state is 24/7 permit verification and laws that are adequate to prevent the possession of a permit or license by a person who would be denied a permit in Virginia.
Technically, you could argue that a person without an approved training certificate would be denied a permit in Virginia; however, the intent of the Virginia law is presumably to prevent "prohibited persons" from obtaining a permit.
§ 18.2-308(P):
P. A valid concealed handgun or concealed weapon permit or license issued by another state shall authorize the holder of such permit or license who is at least 21 years of age to carry a concealed handgun in the Commonwealth, provided (i) the issuing authority provides the means for instantaneous verification of the validity of all such permits or licenses issued within that state, accessible 24 hours a day, and (ii) except for the age of the permit or license holder and the type of weapon authorized to be carried, the requirements and qualifications of that state's law are adequate to prevent possession of a permit or license by persons who would be denied a permit in the Commonwealth under this section. The Superintendent of State Police shall (a) in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General determine whether states meet the requirements and qualifications of this section, (b) maintain a registry of such states on the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN), and (c) make the registry available to law-enforcement officers for investigative purposes. The Superintendent of the State Police, in consultation with the Attorney General, may also enter into agreements for reciprocal recognition with any state qualifying for recognition under this subsection.