Mike wrote:
Jenn wrote:
I live in Virginia Beach, VA and want to get my concealed permit. I was in the military briefly and know Ishould be able touse my DD214 as proof of training. I was unable to make it all the way through boot camp so I was wondering if I can still use the DD214?
Just present your DD Form 214 showing honorable discharge - don't ask, don't tell.
And redact your SSN fromt eh 214 and refuse to disclose on the application - otherwise it will become a public record.
Make a photocopy of your DD-214 and black out your SSN on the copy. Bring your original DD-214 so the Clerk can verify the copy - which you will deposit along with your CHP application - is correct. If the Clerk will not accept the photocopy you have brought, ask them to make a Testee Copy of the original DD-214 from which you can redact your SSN.
Another option is to go to your bank or other business that offers free notary services with your original DD-214 and get them to make you several True Copies. Use one of the True Copies, with the SSN redacted, to file with your CHP application. (A True Copy is like a Testeee Copy except that only a Court Clerk can do the Testee jurat [technical/legal term for saying it was notarized.])
As for the issue of your DD-214 being accepted because you did not finish boot camp - the
Code of Virginia says a DD-214 is to be accepted. There is nothing about how many days you needed to have served. Remember this if your application is denied.
stay safe.
skidmark
PS - Please forgive my manners. Welcome to OCDO, and Thank You for your service - no matter how many days it was for.
Boot camp? Squid or Marine?
stay safe. Semper Fi.
skidmark