Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2414: Concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2414 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence. Primary sponsor: Delores Oates (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Left in Public Safety.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Concealed handgun permit; demonstrated competence. Removes the requirement that an applicant for a concealed handgun permit demonstrate competence with a handgun in person. The bill adds the option for such applicant to participate in certain firearms safety or training courses or classes via a live class conducted using a two-way electronic video and audio communication system.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delores Oates | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Public Safety
- Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (3-Y 6-N)
- Assigned PS sub: Firearms
- Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101963D