Capital Defense Instruction now offers a concealed carry firearms training course in Farmville, Virginia.

We’re proud to announce that Capital Defense Instruction now offers the Combined Utah & Virginia Concealed Firearm Permit course in FARMVILLE, Virginia.

This 4-hour, all classroom based course, is taught by Certified Utah BCI Instructors and meets the training requirements for both a Virginia Resident and Non-Resident CHP (Concealed Handgun Permit) and also the highly coveted, gold-standard Utah Non-Resident CFP (Concealed Firearm Permit). The Utah CFP/CCW permit alone is valid in 30+ states and includes formal reciprocity with the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as many other surrounding states. Course instruction includes the following topics: handgun safety rules, handgun parts and operation, ammunition, fundamentals of shooting, safe firearms handling, Utah criminal & traffic code, U.S. federal firearms regulations, BCI administration policy, practical and legal considerations, and more. Although this is NOT a live fire course and range time is not required, we encourage you to cultivate your marksmanship skills by spending time at a range with a certified instructor. This is not a NRA approved course but utilizes National Rifle Association Certified Instructors in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s requirement for demonstration of handgun competency.

Q. What all is included in the tuition cost for the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit
course?
A. In addition to receiving great instruction covering the topics listed in the previous paragraph above, you’ll get a course completion certificate. Your tuition also includes FBI fingerprinting (which is required by the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification), and complimentary notary /passport photo service to help expedite the submitting of your application. Also each course participant packet contains: course handouts of material covered, a blue FBI fingerprint card, a Utah Non-Resident CFP application, and a self-addressed envelope to mail in all of your Utah CFP paperwork. A Virginia CHP application packet is also provided as a matter of convenience to you so that you can submit your application for a Virginia CHP. A copy of your course completion certificate is all the proof you’ll need showing that you’ve met the requirements for application for a Virginia CHP. Just this one 4-hour course will meet requirements for two very popular concealed carry permits.

Q. Do I have to be a resident of Utah to obtain this permit?

A. No. Any U.S. citizen of any state (including the District of Columbia) may apply for a non-resident Utah Concealed Firearm Permit after taking the required 4 hour CFP course with us.

Q. In addition to taking the required Utah training, what are the application
requirements for obtaining a Utah non-resident Concealed Firearm Permit?
A. The minimum requirements for application for a Utah CFP are:
•Applicant must be at least 21 years of age
•Applicant must obtain a concealed permit (CFP, CCW, or CHP) from their home state and submit a copy of it with their application for the Utah permit only if you live in a state that recognizes or has reciprocity with the Utah CFP. Maryland & DC don’t have reciprocity with Utah, however, Virginia does. People that take the Utah course with us will also receive a course completion certificate signed by instructors that are both NRA Certified & Utah BCI Certified. This course completion certificate can be used to apply for a concealed permit in their home state if needed. Residency is determined by your state issued identification. A list of reciprocal state are below.
•Proof of good character...whereas the applicant;

◦has not been convicted of a felony;
◦has not been convicted of any crime of violence;
◦has not been convicted of any offense involving the use of alcohol;
◦has not been convicted of any offenses involving the unlawful use of narcotics or other controlled substances;
◦has not been convicted of any offenses involving moral turpitude;
◦has not been convicted of any offense involving domestic violence;
◦has not been adjudicated by a court of a state or of the United States as mentally incompetent, unless the adjudication has been withdrawn or reversed.
◦A criminal background check is conducted for all applicants.
◦If you have unique or specific questions about your eligibility status, you can contact a Utah BCI Investigator at (801) 957-8620 before sending in your application to obtain Utah’s Concealed Firearm Permit.

Q. Which states have reciprocity and recognition with Utah?

A. The Utah Concealed Firearm Permit is valid in 30+ states. The below map shows reciprocity and recognition coverage as of March 29, 2010. Because laws frequently change, it is important to keep informed and understand the applicable firearm laws of the states with which you would plan to visit. To see a list of states that have reciprocity and recognize Utah’s Concealed Firearm Permit, click here.

Q. Which states have reciprocity and recognition with Virginia?

A. The Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit is valid in 26 states. Because laws frequently change, it is important to keep informed and understand the applicable firearm laws of the states with which you would plan to visit. To see a list of states that have reciprocity and recognize Virginia’s Concealed Handgun Permit, click here.

Q. With a Virginia CHP & Utah CFP, how many states can I legally carry in?

A. Currently you can legally carry in 34 states total. Because laws frequently change, it is important to keep informed with the current reciprocity /recognition agreements of each permit and understand the applicable firearm laws of the states with which you would plan to visit.

Q. Do you accept walk-in registrations for this course?
A.Sorry, no walk-in registrations. Electronic preregistration and prepayment is required for everyone attending this course. This allows us to make that sure we have enough course participant packets for each person taking the class. Secure credit/debit card and PayPal account payments accepted. Refunds are given only if course is cancelled by Capital Defense Instruction, LLC. Failure to attend scheduled training will result in forfeiture of your paid tuition.
Q. Is there application fees to apply for a Utah Concealed Firearm Permit?
A. Yes, there is fee to apply for the 5 year Utah Non-Resident Firearm Permit. The cost is only $65.00 and must be paid to the Bureau of Criminal Identification when you mail in all of your paperwork.

Q. What do I need to bring with me to the class?
A. You will need to bring:

◦A passport, if you have one issued to you.
◦If you do not have a passport, please bring your current valid drivers license and a second form of identification.

Q. Do you offer this course on the road? Could I host a class for my friends, church, or organization?
A. Absolutely! We would be honored to have you host this classroom based course for your friends, church, or organization. We require a minimum of 10 people to be pre-registered and will travel up to 200 miles from Arlington, Virginia. Please contact us to discuss the possibilities.