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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session
HB1303Nonresident concealed handgun permits; VSP to issue within 90 days of receipt of application.
Direction
FirearmscarryAI label
↑Expands gun accessmodel confidence 90%
Requires VSP to issue nonresident concealed handgun permits within 90 days of a completed application (unless disqualified), shortening potential processing delays and thereby increasing the ability of eligible nonresidents to carry concealed handguns in Virginia.
The Department of State Police shall issue the permit within 90 days of the date of receipt of the completed application unless it is determined that the applicant is disqualified.
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill amends Virginia law on nonresident concealed handgun permits by adding a 90-day issuance deadline for the Department of State Police, which reduces administrative barriers to obtaining a permit and expands the practical ability to carry concealed firearms. All other provisions, including eligibility criteria, training requirements, fees, and disqualifications, are carried over unchanged from existing law and produce no net change in restrictions.
Related bills
HB1035Public schools; school security and discipline, employment of school security officers, training.↑Expands gun access=No change to gun access Committee
HB229Weapons; possession prohibited in hospital that provides mental health or developmental services.↓Restricts gun access↓Restricts gun access Law
HB101Concealed handguns; alternate methods of submission of applications for permits.↑Expands gun access Law
HB1524Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, exceptions, penalty.↓Restricts gun access=No change to gun access Law
Hearings and calendar
2026-01-29 16:00 · Hearing · House Public Safety: Firearms Hearing House North Subcommittee Room - 200
Votes
Date
Chamber
Motion
Yea-Nay
2026-01-29
H
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)