Pursuant to California Penal Code section 26155, the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) policy is to issue a CCW license to an applicant who demonstrates that he/she...
Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Application Guidelines
(Updated November 23, 2022)
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:
(1) Is a resident of the City of Los Angeles (LAPD Jurisdiction);
(2) Is of good moral character; 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 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.
