News: Loudoun County Sheriff's and Clerk of Circuit Court Advise Residents on New Concealed Handgun Permit Application Process

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Special to Viva Loudoun via Loudoun County Sheriff's Office
(Feb. 21, 2013) - In an effort to better streamline the process for applying for a concealed handgun permit, Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman and Loudoun County Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary M. Clemens are advising residents of changes in the application process to obtain the permit that will take effect on February 25, 2013. 
"I am happy to work with the Circuit Clerk of the Court to streamline and expedite the concealed permit process," said Sheriff Chapman. "Gary Clemens and I are always looking for ways to improve service to the community," added Chapman. 

In order to apply for a concealed handgun permit, residents are asked to print out an application on the Virginia State Police website atwww.vsp.state.va.us and click on Forms & Publications and then click on Firearms. Here you will find a downloadable version of the application for a concealed handgun permit. You can also download the application from the Clerk of Circuit Court website atwww.loudoun.gov/clerk and click on Concealed Handgun Permits on the left-hand side of the home page. 

Residents may also pick up an application at the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office Administrative Office located on 880 Harrison Street in Leesburg, VA, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Dulles South Station located at 25216 Loudoun County Parkway in Chantilly, VA, or the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court located at 18 East Market Street in Leesburg, VA. 

The completed application must be filled out in black ink only, and residents are asked to take the application to the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office to complete and/or file their applications. Residents must also provide their driver's license and proof of training for new applications or your old permit for renewals. 

“I value the partnership and collaboration with Sheriff Mike Chapman and his leadership team as together we are attempting to provide better services to our citizens,” said Gary M. Clemens, clerk of the circuit court. “Streamlining the application process for the concealed handgun permits is just one of several ways we are teaming up for the benefit of our residents.” 

The fee for the applications process is $40.50. Credit card, cash, and check payments are accepted. The Clerk of the Circuit Court does not accept packets after 4PM. It takes up to 45 days for your application to be processed by the court. 

For more information about obtaining a concealed handgun permit, please visit http://sheriff.loudoun.gov/handgunpermit.