Yes, A DUI or DWI can affect your ability to get and perhaps even keep your concealed weapons permit in Virginia.

Va. Code 18.2-308.09(9) Makes it illegal for anyone with a DUI or DWI conviction to get a concealed weapons permit if they have been convicted of the following crimes within 3 years prior to their application:

• DUI or DWI under 18.2-266 of Virginia Code or any substantially similar law. OR
  
  
• Drunken In Public
  
  

Va. Code 18.2-308.10 states that you cannot renew your 5 year concealed weapon permit if you have been disqualified for committing the crimes listed in V.A Code 18.2-308.9. Va. Code 18.2-308.13 state that the government can revoke your permit if you are convicted of an offense that would disqualify you from being able to get a concealed weapon permit.

If you get a Drunken in public, DUI or DWI in anywhere in the US, you may lose your concealed weapon permit or lose your ability to get a concealed weapon permit in Virginia.

Ways to Prevent Losing your Concealed Weapon Permit Because of DUI/DWI

If your DUI or DWI occurs anywhere other than Virginia, that conviction should only affect your concealed weapon permit if the DUI/DWI laws of that state are substantially similar to Virginia’s DUI and DWI laws. Defining substantial similarity is a complex topic that we regularly encounter in DUI law. If you want to know whether your prior out-of-state DUI or DWI conviction will affect your Virginia concealed weapon permit then call Nichols & Green PLLC for a free consultation.