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284 Colton Mag
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Posted: 29 Dec 2009 at 12:55am

WV's CCW requirements allow training in another state by persons certified by that state. Does this extend to the online training that is certified and accepted in Virginia?

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Posted: 30 Dec 2009 at 3:46am

WV does not do on-line CCW training as far as I know. If you live in VA and have the training required by VA and have been issued a VA CCW permit then you can carry in WV since we have an agreement with VA.

If you have MOVED to WV from VA after being issued a VA permit then I would say it would be up to the sheriff in the county you live in if he wanted to accept the VA permit as proof of training or not. It would be best if you ask the sheriff in your county.

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Posted: 20 Jan 2010 at 7:59am

As a firearms instructor, I am truly ashamed that my home state of Virginia allows people to get a carry permit after watching a one hour video.

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Posted: 23 Jan 2010 at 11:38pm

That does seem kinda scary and WAY to short in the training dept. Does VA require any range time??

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Posted: 24 Jan 2010 at 1:25am

Originally posted by cwhogue

That does seem kinda scary and WAY to short in the training dept. Does VA require any range time??

No range time required in Va.

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Posted: 25 Jan 2010 at 12:24am

WOW, Thats a stupid mistake on VA's part

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Posted: 25 Jan 2010 at 9:51am

Originally posted by system admin

WOW, Thats a stupid mistake on VA's part

the lack of range time or the acceptance of online training?

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Posted: 16 Apr 2010 at 5:56pm

Personally I believe it is the CCW holders responsibility to train and learn to use their weapon safely and effectively. A little range time when they get the permit is nice but if the instructor has really succeeded if he has impressed on the person the importance of not letting the training stop there.

When did integrity become such a rare commodity?

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Posted: 16 Apr 2010 at 6:50pm

Originally posted by jon_in_wv

Personally I believe it is the CCW holders responsibility to train and learn to use their weapon safely and effectively. A little range time when they get the permit is nice but if the instructor has really succeeded if he has impressed on the person the importance of not letting the training stop there.

I tell that to my students in every class. In fact, I damn near beg them to maintain their training.

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Posted: 18 Apr 2010 at 10:20pm

I have said for years WV needs to make you shoot and show you can safely handle a weapon each time you renew your Permit.

I know people who have had permits for 25+ years and have never fired a weapon since the day they took the class. That's not only dangerous for the person carrying but the public in general.

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284 Colton Mag Newbie Joined: 18 Dec 2009 Location: West Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Topic: online training? Posted: 29 Dec 2009 at 12:55am
	WV's CCW requirements allow training in another state by persons certified by that state. Does this extend to the online training that is certified and accepted in Virginia?
	Sometimes you have to lose yourself before you can find anything

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cwhogue WVSRPA Member Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Location: West Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 30 Dec 2009 at 3:46am
	WV does not do on-line CCW training as far as I know. If you live in VA and have the training required by VA and have been issued a VA CCW permit then you can carry in WV since we have an agreement with VA. If you have MOVED to WV from VA after being issued a VA permit then I would say it would be up to the sheriff in the county you live in if he wanted to accept the VA permit as proof of training or not. It would be best if you ask the sheriff in your county.
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ProShooter Newbie Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Posted: 20 Jan 2010 at 7:59am
	As a firearms instructor, I am truly ashamed that my home state of Virginia allows people to get a carry permit after watching a one hour video.
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cwhogue WVSRPA Member Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Location: West Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 23 Jan 2010 at 11:38pm
	That does seem kinda scary and WAY to short in the training dept. Does VA require any range time??
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ProShooter Newbie Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Posted: 24 Jan 2010 at 1:25am
	*Originally posted by cwhogue* That does seem kinda scary and WAY to short in the training dept. Does VA require any range time?? No range time required in Va.
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system admin Admin Group Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Location: West Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 62	Posted: 25 Jan 2010 at 12:24am
	WOW, Thats a stupid mistake on VA's part
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ProShooter Newbie Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Posted: 25 Jan 2010 at 9:51am
	*Originally posted by system admin* WOW, Thats a stupid mistake on VA's part the lack of range time or the acceptance of online training?
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jon_in_wv Newbie Joined: 16 Apr 2010 Location: West Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Posted: 16 Apr 2010 at 5:56pm
	Personally I believe it is the CCW holders responsibility to train and learn to use their weapon safely and effectively. A little range time when they get the permit is nice but if the instructor has really succeeded if he has impressed on the person the importance of not letting the training stop there.
	When did integrity become such a rare commodity?
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ProShooter Newbie Joined: 23 Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Posted: 16 Apr 2010 at 6:50pm
	*Originally posted by jon_in_wv* Personally I believe it is the CCW holders responsibility to train and learn to use their weapon safely and effectively. A little range time when they get the permit is nice but if the instructor has really succeeded if he has impressed on the person the importance of not letting the training stop there. I tell that to my students in every class. In fact, I damn near beg them to maintain their training.
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cwhogue WVSRPA Member Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Location: West Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 18 Apr 2010 at 10:20pm
	I have said for years WV needs to make you shoot and show you can safely handle a weapon each time you renew your Permit. I know people who have had permits for 25+ years and have never fired a weapon since the day they took the class. That's not only dangerous for the person carrying but the public in general.
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