Information about Virginia firearms laws and other states that recognize the Virginia Concealed Hand Gun Permit . Approved Permit Approved persons shall receive a written notification from Court Clerk Jack Kennedy to appear before him or his designee to be awarded the permit. If granted by the Circuit Judge, the Court Clerk issues a card signed by the concealed handgun permittee and the Court Clerk. The Wise County and City of Norton concealed gun permit is valid for 5 years from the date of issuance. It may be revoked if convicted of certain crimes.
Renewal is a similar process as described above.