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Section 24-68. Records to be kept by dealers in pistols or like weapons. Ail dealers in pistols or any weapon of a like kind shall keep an accurate register of the number and character of such weapons purchased or otherwise acquired, the name of the person from whom purchased or otherwise acquired and the date thereof and shall likewise keep an accurate record of each sale or transfer of such weapon, which shall show the date of sale or transfer, the name of the purchaser or transferee, and the number and character of the weapon. Such records shall be open to the inspection of any police officer of the city, and a copy of the same shall be made and certified by such dealer monthly to the chief of police. Section 24-75. Same-Permit. (a) Any resident of the city may apply in writing to the clerk of the circuit qourt of the city for a two-year permit to carry a specific type of concealed weapon. The application shall be made on a form prepared by the clerk, requiring only that information necessary to determine eligibility for the permit. The court, after consulting the law-enforcement authorities of the city and receiving a report from the central criminal records exchange, shall issue such permit if the applicant is of good character, has demonstrated a need to carry such weapon, which need may include but is not limited to lawful defense and security, is physically and mentally competent to carry such weapon and is not prohibited by law from receiving, possessing or transporting such weapon. Persons who previously have held a concealed weapons permit shall be issued, upon application, a new two-year permit unless there is good cause shown not to reissue a permit. If the circuit court denies the permit, the specific reasons for the denial shall be stated in the order of the court denying the permit. Upon denial of the application and request of the applicant made within ten (10) days, the court shall place the matter on the docket for an ore tenus hearing. The applicant may be represented by counsel, but counsel shall not be appointed. The final order of the court shall include the court's findings of fact and conclusions of law. (c) No fee shall be charged for the issuance of a permit under this section to a person who has retired from service as a magistrate in the Commonwealth of Virginia or law-enforcement officer with the department of state police or with a sheriff or police department, bureau or force of any political subdivision of the commonwealth, after completing twenty (20) years' service or after reaching age fifty-five (55).