Jester Wrote:
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> My apologies Pgens. Most of what you say is
> correct however, when I read the rules, given to
> me by a handgun supplier in the area, they
> included passing a strict test that even included
> shooting with my "weak shooting hand" and hitting
> a target 5 times.
Okay, I see where the confusion is now. The course is for "qualifying" in pistol to meet a certain proficiency level, which is different from making you eligible for a CHP. The class can also count as the course you need before you can get a CHP. In my case I took a $35 home firearm safety course. But this more expensive course, which will actually help you learn how to shoot better, counts as well.
I took mine through these guys
http://www.piedmontnrainstructors.org/index.html . You can email them and ask them if they still offer basic firearm safety courses, which count for the permit. If your contact told you a test was required for the CHP in Virginia, they were wrong. You need an NRA-sponsored safety or training course, then fill out a lengthy application, take all that and $45 to the county courthouse, and wait (no longer than) 45 days before a background check is conducted and a judge signs the permit and you get it.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 08/18/2006 08:24PM by pgens.