Contents of license

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  • (a) A license issued pursuant to the provisions of sections 454 and 454a of this chapter must be in duplicate and shall provide for the following:

    • (1) the name, address, description, and signature of the licensee and the reason for giving the license;

    • (2) That the same is not transferable and shall be carried by the licensee at all times when in possession of the firearm for which it was issued;

    • (3) The term thereof, which shall not exceed three years but a 24–hour concealed handgun license is for a term of three years;

    • (4) Places where, times when, and circumstances under which the firearm may be carried;

    • (5) Description of the firearm authorized to be carried, showing the serial number, if any;

    • (6) Grounds for issuance;

    • (7) Grounds for revocation;

    • (8) Provision that the owner of the firearm shall present the firearm annually on the anniversary of the date of licensing for inspection by the U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department (V.I.P.D.).

    • (9) A dealer's coupon which shall be removed and retained by any person who sells or otherwise provides the licensee with any firearm contemplated in such license.

  • (b) The original license must be delivered to the licensee not later than 30 days after the filing of the application, and the duplicate must be preserved for at least 10 years.


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