HB916
Concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Feb. 12, 2026
House: Read third time and passed House (81-Y 16-N 0-A)
Chief Patron:
Alfonso Lopez (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence.
Adds a handgun shooting class or course that teaches (i) efficient, effective, and responsible use of a concealed handgun for self-defense outside of the home; (ii) state laws pertaining to handguns; and (iii) proper handgun storage techniques to those programs that satisfy the demonstration of competence requirement for the issuance ... (More) of a Virginia resident or nonresident concealed handgun permit. The bill removes the requirement that such a training course must be conducted by the National Rifle Association or the United States Concealed Carry Association. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102206D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- 02/03/2026 - House: Assigned HMPPS sub: Firearms
- 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Public Safety Agenda
- 02/05/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 3-N)
- 02/05/2026 - House: Placed on Public Safety Agenda
- 02/06/2026 - House: Reported from Public Safety (19-Y 3-N)
- 02/06/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB916)
- 02/10/2026 - House: Read first time
- 02/11/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
- 02/12/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (81-Y 16-N 0-A)
