By WUSA9
Colby Satterfield: In Virginia, a new law goes into effect Friday. That changes the way you apply for a concealed carry permit because as it stands now, you can receive a permit to carry a gun without ever shooting a gun
Colby Satterfield: In a year. Unlike any other FBI data shows 2020 also brought record gun sales. We saw lines outside of gun stores and gun store shelves wiped empty amidst a pandemic protest and a contentious presidential election.
Lisa Chow: The more the world is a little bit crazy, the more our phone rings.
Colby Satterfield: Lisa Chow is the owner and operator of live fire instruction. We
Lisa Chow: Teach the sport of shooting and we do that.
Colby Satterfield: She says Business has been busy and about to get even busier by an estimated 20% when a new Virginia law goes into effect. That requires anyone who applies for a concealed handgun permit or CCW to take an in-person firearms training or safety course, eliminating the online and electronic training option. I have
Lisa Chow: Mixed feelings about that. I think online had its place for if you're an experienced gun owner and you're just moving to the state and you just want to get your CCW, that was a good option. If you're covid concern, that was a good option. But if you're brand new and learning and trying to get your CCW definitely in person is a better option.
Colby Satterfield: Going into the new year, more people will be required to learn about firearms firsthand and through the law. There's still a wide variety of ways people can do that, whether through a firearm safety course or hunter education class. With the end goal being able to demonstrate handgun competency physically and not electronically in Northern Virginia. Colby Satterfield, WUSA9.
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