Virginia - Session 2026
Title: Concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence, effective clause.
Concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence. Adds a handgun shooting class or course that teaches (i) efficient, effective, and responsible use of a concealed handgun for self-defense outside of the home; (ii) state laws pertaining to handguns; and (iii) proper handgun storage techniques to those programs that satisfy the demonstration of competence requirement for the issuance of a Virginia resident or nonresident concealed handgun permit. The bill removes the requirement that such a training course must be conducted by the National Rifle Association or the United States Concealed Carry Association.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-11 | Status | enrolled |
| 2026-03-11 | Latest Action | H Senate substitute agreed to by House (72-Y 27-N 0-A) |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1472 | Relief; Johnson, Messiah Aladar, compensation for wrongful incarceration. | enrolled |
| HB 229 | Weapons; possession prohibited in hospital that provides mental health or developmental services. | enrolled |
| SB 643 | Firearm, certain; possession, transportation, or purchase by certain persons, penalty. | enrolled |
| HB 110 | Handguns in unattended motor vehicle; definitions, penalty. | enrolled |
| SB 115 | Concealed handgun permits; reciprocity with other states. | enrolled |
| HB 1482 | Law-enforcement officers; restrictions on wearing of facial coverings, exceptions, penalty. | enrolled |
| SB 352 | Law-enforcement officers; restrictions on wearing of facial coverings, exceptions, penalty. | enrolled |
| HB 1524 | Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, exceptions, penalty. | enrolled |