The state police also keeps statistics on Virginia crime. We also asked Philip Van Cleave, president of the pro-gun Virginia Citizens Defense League, if he knew of any statistics about crimes committed by concealed-carry permit holders arrested in Virginia. State law lists a number of reasons for rescinding a concealed weapon permit. Some involve mental issues.
Permits are also taken away from people dishonorably discharged from the military. But most of the reasons are for breaking laws. They include:. During the fiscal year - ending June 30 - state police records show concealed carry permits were revoked.
It is difficult to obtain data from some states. Data in New York and Alabama is not collected at the state level, it is left up to the counties or cities. About , of the permits are "non-residential" which can distort the figures as the holders most often have another permit in their home state.
Some of the data is over a year old so does not take into account recent growth. Gun Related Crimes Data. Total robberies 0. All data for gun related crimes is for Firearms could be either handgun, rifle, or shotgun. Data is a total for all US states. Learn More. Background Checks Per Year. NICS checks from 0. NICS Denials. Map Key Transfer of handguns Transfer of all firearms Voluntary checks No checks on private sales states requiring checks 0.
Purchasing firearms. They have basically extended the Federal background check law to include private sales. And at least eight of these states now require background checks at the point of sale for all types of firearms. Two states, Pennsylvania and Maryland limit the check to only handguns.
There are four states, Illinois, Hawaii, New Jersey, and Massachusetts that require any person purchasing a firearm to get a permit after a background check. If the permittee is later found by the Virginia State Police to be disqualified, the permit shall be revoked and the person shall return the permit after being so notified by the Department of State Police. Section Any person permitted to carry a concealed handgun who is under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while carrying such handgun in a public place is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Conviction of any of the following offenses shall be prima facie evidence, subject to rebuttal, that the person is "under the influence" for purposes of this section: manslaughter in violation of Section No person who carries a concealed handgun onto the premises of any restaurant or club as defined in Section 4.
A person who carries a concealed handgun onto the premises of such a restaurant or club and consumes alcoholic beverages is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. However, nothing in this subsection shall apply to a federal, state, or local law-enforcement officer.
Exemptions to this statute include a person who has a valid concealed handgun permit and possesses a concealed handgun while in a motor vehicle in a parking lot, traffic circle, or other means of vehicular ingress or egress to the school. Any person denied a permit and not satisfied with the explanation provided by the Firearms Transaction Center may appeal such denial to the Superintendent of State Police provided that any such action is initiated within days of the denial by the State Police.
Such appeal must be in writing, setting forth any grounds, which the applicant wishes to be considered. The Superintendent of State Police shall consider each such appeal, and will notify the applicant in writing of his decision within five 5 business days after the day on which the appeal is received. Email: nonrespermitquestions vsp. Nonresident Concealed Handgun Permits Effective January 1, , the Virginia State Police will no longer accept online course certificates showing proof of competency for the purposes of obtaining a Virginia Nonresident Concealed Handgun Permit.
Virginia law also states that concealed weapons permit applications may be destroyed at the discretion of the clerk of each circuit court after 10 years. All fingerprint cards not claimed by the applicant within 21 days of notification by the local agency must be destroyed.
In , Virginia enacted a universal reciprocity law that grants recognition to concealed handgun permits issued by any other state, provided: 1 the issuing state or local authority provides the means for instantaneous verification of the validity of all such permits, 2 the person displays the permit and photo ID upon demand of a law enforcement officer, and 3 the person has not had a Virginia permit revoked.
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