Concealed Carry Weapon License Requirements: must meet ALL requirements
Authority
California Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 provide that a Sheriff of a county or the Chief or other head of municipal police department of any city, or city and county, shall issue or renew a license to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person (Concealed Carry Weapon License).
Who Shall be Issued a License
The licensing authority specified in Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 shall issue a license to persons who are not a disqualified person to receive such a license, as determined in accordance with the standards set forth in Penal Code 26202, meet residential requirements, and have completed a course of training. All applicants for a Concealed Carry Weapon License will be fingerprinted and state and federal records will be checked to determine if they are eligible to possess firearms. Click here to view all categories that would prohibit a person from possessing firearms and being granted a Concealed Carry Weapon License.
Completing the Application
California Penal Code sections 26150 and 26155 provide that a sheriff of a county or the chief or other head of a municipal police department of any city or city and countyshall issue a license to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person (CCW license). Penal Code section 26175 requires the Attorney General to prescribe a statewide standard application form for a CCW license.Answering all the questions on the Application does not guarantee the issuance of a Concealed Weapon License. The determination whether to issue the license is at the discretion of the licensing authority. Pursuant to California Penal Code section 26160, each licensing authority will have a written policy summarizing their requirements for issuance of a Concealed Weapon License. In addition, prior to issuing a Concealed Weapon License, the California State Statutes require proof that:
- The applicant isnot a disqualified person to receive such a license, as determined in accordance with the standards set forth in Penal Code 26202;
- The applicant is at least 21 years of age, and presents clear evidence of the person’s identity and age, as defined in Penal Code 16400;
- The applicant is a resident of that city or city and county. Prima facie evidence of residency within the county or a city within the county includes, but is not limited to, the address where the applicant is registered to vote, the applicant’s filing of a homeowner’s property tax exemption, and other acts, occurrences, or events that indicate presence in the county or a city within the county is more than temporary or transient. The presumption of residency in the county or city within the county may be rebutted by satisfactory evidence that the applicant’s primary residence is in another county or city within the county;
- The course of training prescribed by the licensing authority has been completed.
- The applicant is the recorded owner, with the Department of Justice, of the pistol, revolver, or other firearm for which the license will be issued.
Non-California Resident Applicants
Prior to issuing a Concealed Weapon Permit, the California State Statutes require proof that:
- A member of either:
- the California Rifle & Pistol Association, Incorporated,
- Gun Owners of America, Inc.,
- Gun Owners of California, Inc., or
- The Second Amendment Foundation.
- The applicant isnot a disqualified person to receive such a license, as determined in accordance with the standards set forth in Penal Code 26202;
- Attest, under oath, the intention that they intend to spend time within the subsequent 12 months in the California jurisdiction to which they are applying;
- The applicant is at least 21 years of age, and presents clear evidence of the person’s identity and age, as defined in Penal Code 16400;
- In connection with Penal Code section 26150, subdivision (a)(2) or section 26155, subdivision (a)(2), a Nonresident Applicant may present a valid driver’s license or valid identification card issued by the Nonresident Applicant’s state of residence, in lieu of a valid California driver’s license or identification card. If the Nonresident Applicant’s driver’s license or identification card does not set forth the applicant’s current address, the applicant can—consistent with the policy for state resident applicants—submit other reliable documentation, including current utility bills, current out‐of‐state CCW license with a correct address, or other reasonable indicia of ongoing residency matching the address provided on the application;
- The course of training prescribed by the licensing authority has been completed.
- The applicant is the recorded owner, with the Department of Justice, of the pistol, revolver, or other firearm for which the license will be issued.
Character References
You will need to provide the names and contact information of five persons willing to serve as references. One of the five must be a person described in Penal Code section 273.5, subdivision (b) (your spouse, or former spouse, your cohabitant or former cohabitant, your fiancée, or someone with whom you have, or previously had, an engagement or dating relationship, or the mother or father of your child), if applicable. At least one of the three must be your cohabitant if applicable. You cannot select an Officer with the Los Angeles Police Department to use as a reference, unless they are your spouse or cohabitant.
Training Required
If applying for aNEW Concealed Carry Weapon License a course approved by the Los Angeles Police Department must be completed prior to permit issuance. This course will be a minimum of 16 hours.
If applying for a RENEWAL Concealed Carry Weapon License, an 8 hour course approved by the Los Angeles Police Department must be completed prior to permit issuance.
Bring the CCW Shooting Proficiency Standards form with you to your Training -Click Here for the Form.
Your required training must be completed before being issued your permit.
Non-California Resident Applicants: Nonresident Applicants must complete a training course that meets the criteria set forth inPenal Code section 26165, subdivision (a)(1)‐(3) and (5)‐(6), and subdivision (b).
You may use any of the agency approved online training courses.
For the live‐fire shooting exercises required by Penal Code section 26165, subdivision (a)(6), Nonresident Applicants must complete a live‐fire shooting exercise for each handgun they intend to carry in California. A Nonresident Applicant shall inform the Police Department where the applicant applies of the live‐fire course the applicant intends to complete, and the licensing authority shall either approve such course or suggest an alternative acceptable course within 75 miles of the applicant’s residence.
Prior to Filling Out This Application
Pleaseallow for a minimum of one (1) hour to complete the online applicationas you will not be allowed to save and complete the application at a later time. Please review the documents required to upload, and have those documents available.
IMPORTANT:Please keep a record of your Order Numberaftersubmitting your application.Your Order Number is needed to check your application status and view messages from the CCW Licensing Unit.
NEW CCW Applicants:
Be prepared to scan the front and back 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.
You must upload 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. Bank statements and cell phone bills will NOT be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS!
CCW RENEWAL Applicants:
- Be prepared to scan the front and back 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.
You must upload 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. Bank statements and cell phone bills will NOT be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS!
For More Information, Contact:
Los Angeles Police Department
Address: 100 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: 213-486-5712
Website:https://www.lapdonline.org/
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Permitium Software
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