? for virginia hunters

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i am from nc and would like to know if the hunters safety class for hunting fort pickett is required regardless of age or previous licsense.here if you have had a licsense in previous years you were exempt unless under age of 16.if i understand fort picketts requirement everyone no matter age or previous licsense must complete the class .is this correct?

[Alex G.]

Individuals participating in activities on Ft.Pickett must have in their possession a current Ft.Pickett permit, a valid VA hunting, fishing, or trapping license, and a state or federal game stamp, if required by law.
Permits to hunt and/or fish may be purchased at the Ft. Pickett Game Check Station during valid operational hours. Otherwise, permits may be obtained at Bevell’s/Ace Hardware in Blackstone, VA.
Note: Proof of completion of an NRA or equivalent hunter safety course is required of all individuals 12 years of age or older before purchasing a Ft.Pickett hunting permit.
Members of the Armed Forces, who are on TDY at Ft.Pickett and do not reside in VA, may purchase a resident state license valid only on the Ft.Pickett installation.

To me, this reads as if any hunter safety class course comletion will suffice.