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  1. Dr Phil

    Concealed carry and printing (VA specifically)

    Since purchasing my Glock 26 and carrying concealed, I've been trying to find clear laws on printing in Virginia. The only thing I can find that is illegal is "brandishing" or holding, which is defined by doing so "as to instill reasonable fear of causing injury/bodily harm". So my question is...
  2. Dr Phil

    Cheapest option for VA concealed carry course?

    I'm looking to get my wife into a course to qualify her for her Virginia CHP. When I got mine, I took the Utah CFP course, and had the instructor write me a certificate for VA as well. I understand basically any firearm safety course will work for the CHP, so I was looking for the...
  3. Dr Phil

    Gun Belts

    What does everyone wear to hold up their holsters? I just received my Crossbreed casual belt and I have to say I'm in love. For $68 I'd say it's money well spent. It's plenty thick, and my full size 1911 with a full mag in my SERPA feels rock solid. I was just curious as to what everyone else...
  4. Dr Phil

    Can I laminate my Virginia CHP?

    I know this is a forum mainly for open carry, but I know plenty of us here also have concealed permits. For anyone who hasn't seen a Virginia permit in person, it's literally printed on paper. The size of a business card, and pretty much the same material. Judging by the condition of business...
  5. Dr Phil

    Is there a need to "file" in Virginia to open carry?

    I was told by a friend that in order to legally carry in Virginia, I need to go to the court clerk's office and basically file as a legal gun owner and declare that I am carrying. I couldn't find anything in VA laws about this, nor have I ever heard of it. I am new to VA and the open carry world...
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