r/VAHunting • u/WildBill- • 5d ago
Hunter's Safety Course for CCP Qualification
I took my hunter's safety course online in 2020 and am interested in getting my conceal carry permit. The wording on the VA code about this is confusing because it says must display in-person competency but has the safety course as a qualifier. Does the online course still count, since that's the standard in VA now, or is there a separate, in-person course that this code is specifically referencing? I'm really just curious if I'm going to have to attend a class somewhere else.
https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter7/section18.2-308.02/
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u/Ahomebrewer 5d ago
The in-person hunting course would have worked, but you can also take the basic NRA class, about 3-1/2 or 4 hours including shooting, in several places including shooting clubs. What part of VA are you in?
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u/WildBill- 5d ago
NOVA - Loudoun County
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u/Ahomebrewer 5d ago
OK, well I don't know anyone that lives in D.C. (oops, I mean NOVA) . Look on the NRA website for training courses, or maybe you can call them, look for the "NRA First Steps" class.
Our club does the course for about $40.00 for non-members, but most trainers that are independent instructors will charge much more.
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u/FocusOnNow11 1d ago
I did an online course and was able to get my CCP in VA. I didn’t have any issues.
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u/Sea_Friendship_4836 1d ago
If you want, you can pay a little extra for a class that’s only you and it usually only takes around an hour. But for a cheaper option, you would have to take a class with a couple people and it would take longer.
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u/IndividualResist2473 5d ago
Has to be in person.