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September 21, 2015
California Concealed Carry Law
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California, with strict gun control laws, does not honor permit/licenses from any other states, nor does California issue carry permit/licenses to non-residents. California does, however, issue carry permit/licenses for California residents. California does NOT recognized the Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License as a legal way to conealed carry in their state.
However, by getting the State of Virginia’s Non Resident Carry Permit/License, you can INCREASE the number of states you CAN carry in.
Can I Apply For A California Carry Permit/License As A Non-Resident Of California?
No, they do not allow non-residents to apply for a concealed carry permit nor do they allow other state’s permits to allow you to legally carry in the State of California.
Does This Course Qualify Me To Obtain A Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License?
Yes. You will NOT be applying for your permit in the state you reside. This is for you to obtain a Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License which is accepted in many states as a valid concealed carry permit, but NOT in California. This is good for recoprocity to other states only for California residents and non-residents.
Can I Open Carry In California?
In most instances, in California, you cannot open carry.
How Long Is The Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License Good For?
Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License are valid for 5 years. We suggest you apply at least 90 days before the expiration of your permit to be sure you have plenty of time to submit it to the Virginia State Police to be renewed to allow enough time for you to get your new permit before the old one expires.
Important!!How to apply for your Virginia Non-Resident Permit:
To apply for your VA non-resident Permit visit: http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms_NonresidentConcealed.shtm
You can also go to www.vsp.state.va.us and on the left side of the page click the link for “firearms/concealed handguns” and then click on “Nonresident Concealed Handgun Permits” link.
This will bring you to a page that details the application process. You can begin the application process immediately by downloading their checklist of all the documents that need to be prepared to make your application.
This webpage will give you everything you need to apply.
PLEASE NOTE:
To obtain your Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License, you will need to submit an additional $100 made payable to the Virginia Police.
This class/training is only valid for one year before you apply for your permit. If you do not apply within one year, your training will not be valid and you will have to retake training per state law.
Gun Community ResourcesHow Do I Apply For My California Concealed Carry Permit/License?
California residents can apply for their carry permit/license with their local Sheriff or Chief of Police. Contact your local Sherriff or Police department for specific instructions. For California residents looking to obtain non-resident permits from other states to increase the number of states they can legally carry in our online training program will allow them to apply for a Virginia non-resident permit.
The Calguns Foundation
The Calguns Foundation is dedicated to protecting Californians’ gun rights in a variety of ways.
http://www.calgunsfoundation.org/
California Rifle & Pistol Association
The California Rifle & Pistol Association is an “organization dedicated to protecting firearm freedoms and promoting shooting sports solely in the State of California.”
California Golden State Trapshooters’ Association
The California Golden State Trapshooters’ Association is a state-wide organization that brings shooting clubs from all over the state into one organization.
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California
September 21, 2015
California Concealed Carry Law

California, with strict gun control laws, does not honor permit/licenses from any other states, nor does California issue carry permit/licenses to non-residents. California does, however, issue carry permit/licenses for California residents. California does NOT recognized the Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License as a legal way to conealed carry in their state.
However, by getting the State of Virginia’s Non Resident Carry Permit/License, you can INCREASE the number of states you CAN carry in.
Can I Apply For A California Carry Permit/License As A Non-Resident Of California?
No, they do not allow non-residents to apply for a concealed carry permit nor do they allow other state’s permits to allow you to legally carry in the State of California.
Does This Course Qualify Me To Obtain A Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License?
Yes. You will NOT be applying for your permit in the state you reside. This is for you to obtain a Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License which is accepted in many states as a valid concealed carry permit, but NOT in California. This is good for recoprocity to other states only for California residents and non-residents.
Can I Open Carry In California?
In most instances, in California, you cannot open carry.
How Long Is The Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License Good For?
Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License are valid for 5 years. We suggest you apply at least 90 days before the expiration of your permit to be sure you have plenty of time to submit it to the Virginia State Police to be renewed to allow enough time for you to get your new permit before the old one expires.
How to apply for your Virginia Non-Resident Permit:
To apply for your VA non-resident Permit visit: http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms_NonresidentConcealed.shtm
You can also go to www.vsp.state.va.us and on the left side of the page click the link for “firearms/concealed handguns” and then click on “Nonresident Concealed Handgun Permits” link.
This will bring you to a page that details the application process. You can begin the application process immediately by downloading their checklist of all the documents that need to be prepared to make your application.
This webpage will give you everything you need to apply.
PLEASE NOTE:
To obtain your Virginia Non Resident Carry Permit/License, you will need to submit an additional $100 made payable to the Virginia Police.
This class/training is only valid for one year before you apply for your permit. If you do not apply within one year, your training will not be valid and you will have to retake training per state law.
How Do I Apply For My California Concealed Carry Permit/License?
California residents can apply for their carry permit/license with their local Sheriff or Chief of Police. Contact your local Sherriff or Police department for specific instructions. For California residents looking to obtain non-resident permits from other states to increase the number of states they can legally carry in our online training program will allow them to apply for a Virginia non-resident permit.
The Calguns Foundation
The Calguns Foundation is dedicated to protecting Californians’ gun rights in a variety of ways.
http://www.calgunsfoundation.org/
California Rifle & Pistol Association
The California Rifle & Pistol Association is an “organization dedicated to protecting firearm freedoms and promoting shooting sports solely in the State of California.”
California Golden State Trapshooters’ Association
The California Golden State Trapshooters’ Association is a state-wide organization that brings shooting clubs from all over the state into one organization.