SB2 Litigation Update – January 6, 2024: On December 20, 2023, a federal trial court in California granted a preliminary injunction staying the enforcement of certain aspects of PC 26230, which otherwise would have gone into effect in its entirety on January 1, 2024. The court enjoined subdivisions (a)(7)-(13), (a)(15)-(17), (a)(19)-(20), and (a)(22), (23) and (26). Therefore, the only subdivisions of PC 26230 that will go into effect in January 2024 are subdivisions (a)(1)-(6), (a)(14), (a)(18), (a)(21), (a)(24)-(25), and (a)(27)-(29). Note, however, that the federal court struck prohibitions, even as to those sites, on the ability of a CCW-licensee to carry a firearm in a parking area of those locations. On December 30, 2023, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals granted a “stay” on the preliminary injunction from taking effect, which would have allowed for SB 2 to take effect in its entirety January 1, 2024. However, subsequently, on January 6, 2024, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed its initial ruling, thus allowing the trial court’s preliminary injunction to take effect, as referenced above. On September 6, 2024, a federal appeals court published a ruling stating that California cannot ban firearms at certain locations, but property owners can. In the decision by the United States 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Court ruled that the State of California’s prohibition of carrying firearms in financial institutions, places of worship, medical facilities, and on public transit would not meet the constitutional standard set in the 2022 United States Supreme Court Bruen ruling.
Training Requirement Update – January 1, 2024
Pursuant to Senate Bill 2, all applicants who submit a Conceal Carry Weapon application after 1-1-2024 will have to complete a 16 hour CCW training course, from a Training Provider on the LAPD authorized Training Provider list.
CCW Application Form Update – January 1, 2024
All Concealed Carry Weapon applications submitted after 1-1-2024 will have to be the newly published State of California BOF 4012 (Rev 01/2024) form.
Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Application Guidelines
(Updated November 4 , 2024)
In accordance with California Penal Code Section 26155, the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) policy is to issue a CCW license to an applicant upon a finding that he/she is at least 21 years of age, and:
(1) Is a resident of the City of Los Angeles (LAPD Jurisdiction); (2) Is not a disqualified person as defined by Penal Code section 26202; and, (3) Has completed a course of training acceptable to the Department, as described in Penal Code Section 26165, AFTER the person has been approved by the Chief of Police for a CCW license.
Please note that although Penal Code Section 26155 also contains a requirement that an applicant demonstrate that “good cause” exists for the issuance of a CCW license, the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen held that New York’s similar “proper cause” requirement was unconstitutional. Therefore, pursuant to Bruen, LAPD will not enforce the “good cause” requirement and will not require an applicant to demonstrate “good cause” to qualify for a CCW license.
CCW Application Process:
Application Instructions: To be placed on the waiting list for a CCW, please email the following information to CCWPROCESSING@LAPD.ONLINE
· Full Legal Name
· City of Los Angeles Residence Address
· Phone Number
You will receive a confirmation email that your request was received. You will receive a telephone call when it is time to schedule your appointment. The application and all necessary documents will be uploaded electronically once your appointment is scheduled. The current waitlist is approximately 14-18 months to schedule an appointment. You do not need to submit any documents until your appointment has been scheduled.
Renewals: Current CCW Holders who wish to renew their CCW shall contact CCWRenewal@LAPD.online 90 days prior to the expiration of their CCW and request to be placed on the “renewal wait list” on a first come first serve basis. Renewal applicants will be given an appointment and access to the Permitium website which will provide further instruction. Once approved, renewal applicants will need to submit an 8-hour firearm training certificate. Training certificates dated over 6 months prior to the CCW expiration date will not be accepted.
PROOF OF RESIDENCY: Residency in the jurisdiction of the issuing authority is a legal requirement for the issuance of a permit per Penal Code Section 26155. Therefore, you will be required to show proof of residency in the City of Los Angeles and verify your identity by submitting the following after you are scheduled for an interview:
1) A front and back copy of a valid California Driver’s License or California Identification Card. An applicant must have a current valid California driver’s license or identification with their current address, in compliance with Vehicle Code Section 14600(a), or any additional documents issued by the DMV that reflect their current address. No P.O. Box or business address is acceptable, unless the applicant participates in a program described in Chapter 3.1 of Division 7 of Title I of the Government Code (allowing address confidentiality for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking) therefore providing the address designated to the applicant by the Secretary of State.
2) A copy of two of the following items showing proof of residency: a current vehicle registration, a recent utility bill (gas, water, electricity, cable/internet, or waste), and/or a notarized rental or lease agreement. These items must be in the applicant’s name; have the applicant’s current residence within the city of Los Angeles and cannot be past due. Utility bills listing a spouse’s name will accepted with proof of marriage or legal domestic partnership.
(Financial or sensitive information may be redacted or blacked out)
CCW Application Processing Fees: Applicants must pay the following fees for processing of a CCW license once your interview is scheduled. Please note that such fees are non-refundable.
LAPD CCW Processing Fees:
· For new applicants, the total fee amount is $268.
* 20% of the application fee ($53) is due at the time of the application online.
* The remaining 80% of the application fee ($215) is due upon issuance of a CCW license in the form of cashier’s check or money order made payable to the “City of Los Angeles.” NO CASH or personal checks will be accepted. Interviews after September 2024 will be paid online.
For renewal applicants, the total fee amount is $77.
* $25 is due at the time of the application online.
* $52 is due at the time of the renewal CCW issuance in the form of Cashier’s check or money order made payable to the Department of Justice. No cash or personal checks will be accepted.
LIVE SCAN
**Do not complete live scan until your appointment has been scheduled.
As part of your background check, you will need a live scan. Live scan results will be sent directly to the LAPD CCW unit from the Department of Justice. To find your nearest live scan location refer to the Department of Justice website [https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations].
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the live scan operator inputs all information correctly in order for the results to be sent directly to the LAPD CCW Unit.
· Applicant title: Concealed Weapon License
· Applicant type: Standard CCW
· Mail code: 21376
· Applicant Information Section- Fully completed
Failure to include the above information will result in having to complete a secondary live scan, pay additional live scan fees, and a delay in the application process.
Live Scan Fee varies per vendor (fee payable to the vendor).
Firearms Training Course
Applicants must successfully complete a firearms training course acceptable to LAPD per Penal Code Sections 26155 and 26165. However, this requirement need not be satisfied until AFTER the Department has determined and provided notice to the applicant that they satisfy the residency requirements and have been qualified for approval to receive a CCW license. An applicant who meets those requirements will be so notified by the LAPD CCW Unit and instructed to proceed with the firearms training course. The applicant must thereafter provide proof to LAPD that they have successfully completed a course of training within 90 days of their approval letter. A CCW license will only be issued after the investigator receives the firearms training certificate. The LAPD will not accept an applicant’s proof of training dated more than six months before the time of their initial application interview. Failure to complete the training within 90 days of the approval letter will result in the withdrawal of the application.
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 26165:
· New applicants must complete a training course lasting at least 16 hours.
· Renewal applicants must complete a training course lasting at least 8 hours.
· The course shall include instruction on firearm safety, firearm handling, shooting technique, and laws regarding the permissible use of a firearm.
· Each firearm shall be inspected by the training provider to ensure that it is safe, operable, and in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Applicants must complete a live fire course with each firearm to be listed on the license and must satisfy shooting proficiency standards established by LAPD. The Department’s Shooting Proficiency Standards Form is posted below.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact an authorized course provider to schedule and complete a training course acceptable to the Department. A list of training providers who teach courses acceptable to the LAPD is posted below. The applicant must select a Firearm Provider from the LAPD list only.
When the applicant has completed their firearm training course, a copy of the completed and signed shooting proficiency standards form must be sent to CCWProcessing@lapd.online.
Handgun Requirements: As stated above, training course providers inspect each handgun to ensure that it is safe, operable, and in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Please be aware that any handgun used in the firearm training course and listed on a CCW license must comply with the following state and federal laws and regulations:
· The handgun must be registered/DROS to the applicant.
· The handgun must be concealable upon the person or purse.
· The handgun, magazines, and ammunition must comply with applicable state laws.
· Registered assault weapons as defined in California Penal Code Sections 30510 and 30515 are not permitted for a CCW license.
· Any handgun or pistol that has the capacity to accept a magazine outside of the pistol grip is not permitted for a CCW license.
Once an applicant has been approved for a CCW license and firearm training has been completed, they will be contacted to schedule an appointment to obtain the CCW license card.
The Los Angeles Police Department does not approve or endorse any private companies that offer “Streamlining Services” to assist CCW applicants with the application process.
The CCW License Holder always agrees to follow all Terms of Use and maintain good moral character. They must not engage in criminal activities or conduct themselves in any way other than a responsible and law-abiding citizen. The Los Angeles Police Department has the right to suspend or revoke a license if it is notified by the DOJ that the licensee is prohibited by state or federal law from owning or purchasing a firearm, or if the licensee engages in any criminal conduct or otherwise violates the Terms of Use.
If you have any questions regarding the CCW process, please call the LAPD CCW Unit message line at (213) 486-5712 or email CCWProcessing@lapd.online.