[11Bush]

When I applied for my CCW here in Virginia I was required to produce two copies of fingerprints obtained from the sheriff's office. One copy was used for a local check and the second was sent to the FBI for a second 'national' check.

Seems to me that if they want additional copies they can contact the FBI who I am sure retained their copy. The FBI also has the, IIRC, four sets that were taken during my active duty years.

[umgud]

When I got my CCW, I had to provide proof of residence, SS card, Drivers lic, DD-214. They fingerprinted me with ink and later scanned my fingers for electronic prints. It was a 2 month process.