A new law allows Virginians a different option to get a concealed firearms permit.

Residents are required to complete at least one of nine possible courses of training. Virginia residents can now take an electronic course, meaning a video or online.

Handgun safety courses at the U.S. Training and Development Center combine in-class learning and hands-on experience.

President and owner Jim Rowe says he doesn't like the new option.

"It's an easy way to get your license. Just like anything else, if you don't show that you have proficient use of a handgun, or they don't want to come to a class, they're going to do it online. It's an easy way out," says Rowe.

However, he says it creates a public safety issue.

"When someone has a handgun and has no training, except online, they have no way of knowing anything about how to shoot," says Rowe.

Wayne Runion owns Runion's Hunting and Fishing. While he agrees with the safety issue, he thinks it is an advantage for some.

"I can see a lot of people that's put it off. Some of our employees have had proper training, grew up, haven't done it because they haven't had time to go do the course," says Runion.

While it may be good for some, it's the others about whom Rowe is concerned.

"Anyone can do it," says Runion.

Rowe says there needs to be more restrictions and training to keep Virginia safe. He's afraid it may be used by the wrong people.

"Well even criminals will try to do that probably. To me it's opening the door to things that shouldn't be in the system. It's just not right," says Rowe.

Rowe says he'd be fine with this law if there was some sort of hands-on training required. He's currently working on a bill to include just that.