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HB 101·VA·house

Concealed handguns; alternate methods of submission of applications for permits.

EnactedFiled Jan 2, 2026
Sponsor: Ballard
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 1034 (effective 7/1/2026)

Apr 22, 2026

Summary

The bill lets anyone 21 or older apply for a five‑year concealed handgun permit by mail, in person, or electronically, removing any residency‑time requirement. It also broadens the ways an applicant can prove handgun competence, accepting a wide range of safety courses, military service, or competition experience. The law keeps applicant information private except for law‑enforcement use and makes false statements punishable as perjury.

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