You could be one of the more than 6 million Americans who just lost their right to carry a concealed pistol as they travel I-95 through Virginia or visit many of the important locations near Washington, DC, such as the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetary, or any other location in Virginia.  Democrat Attorney General Mark Herring recently ended recognition of concealed pistol permits from 25 states.  Unlike the recognition given to driver's licenses, permits to carry a concealed firearm rely on reciprocity among the states.  Over time, the number of states issuing concealed carry permits has increased.  The increase in concealed firearms permits has been accompanied by an overall decrease in gun-related violence.  In fact, concealed firearms permit holders are more likely to be law-abiding citizens than the average law enforcement officer (We recommend the research of John Lott to learn more).  

Nevertheless, Virginia AG Mark Herring ended recognition of permits from 25 states. 

These and other issues will be a priority during the upcoming 'Lobby Day' organized by the Virginia Citizens' Defense Lobby at the Capitol in Richmond on January 18, 2016.  For more details, visit this link. 

The following states lost recognition from Virginia for their concealed carry permit holders:

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Delaware #

Florida *

Idaho

Indiana

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana *

Minnesota #

Mississippi

Montana

Nebraska

New Mexico

North Dakota *

North Carolina

Ohio

Pennsylvania *

South Carolina *

South Dakota

Tennessee

Washington #

Wisconsin #

Wyoming *

* indicates states that will no longer honor Virginia concealed carry permits because of laws in those states that require mutual recognition of permits

# indicates states that do not currently recognize a Virginia concealed carry permit