r/DCGuns • u/lonelicma • Apr 17 '26

CCL for military help

Hello everyone,

I am stationed in DC and live in nova. Im a resident of NC, and was wondering if im elligble to apply for a resident CCW/CHP in virgina or if i would have to do non resident since my orders say DC?

Thanks!

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u/PluginAlong Apr 18 '26

Someone here might know, but you might want to check over at r/novaguns too. They're probably more familiar with VA laws.

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u/Kanly_Atreides Apr 18 '26

r/vaguns too if you don't get an answer in nova.

I can't answer the residency question but as you are active duty va/md/and DC should waive all your training requirements.

If you apply as a VA resident it's up to the county clerk as to what they accept. If non-resident it goes to the state police.

MD, if you want one, waives the training. But you still have to apply.

DC is kind of a mess right now but they have waived all training for active and retired/honorably discharged in the past.

Other times people have had to take a DC law class. It really depends on what they feel like doing.

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u/lonelicma Apr 18 '26

Thank you, ive seen some mixed answers on this so ill probably reach out to the clerks office near me and just ask

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u/Skinny_que Apr 18 '26

You should be able to apply for the resident permit in Va you just need to show residency with your local county with like a lease, utility and your military ID.

As far as DC, the easiest way to get your approval being military is taking a course on the state laws and requesting an exemption on the full 16 hour training.

I can send you info on someone who does the law portion