Los Angeles City (LAPD)

[Ca2AZ]

Thought I'd start a new one for people to share their experience with LAPD so as not to clog up the LA County thread.

My brother went to drop off his application during the prescribed times of 8am-4pm M-F, and surprise, there was no one there to accept it. The officer at the front desk said that unit is not organized and confirmed that they have received around 1,000 applications and he anticipates thousands more. He was also adamant that you should hand deliver your application and not mail it in. Hope this info helps those in LAPD's jurisdiction.

[Usual_Suspect]

I think there is already a running thread for non-LASD Agencies, including LAPD at this link:
https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/....php?t=1810904

[Ca2AZ]

I’m aware of that one, of the 88 cities in the County, Sheriffs cover 42 and with over 3 million people in LA City, the other 45 cities would get drowned out (see the LA County thread with almost 400 pages). Also, an update on the LAPD process:

My brother emailed the CCW unit to let them know he couldn’t drop his application off. In the response to his email, the CCW unit said he could have dropped it in a black box on the back wall, but it wasn’t necessary to submit the application until his in person interview. All he (or anyone) needed to do is send an email to ccwprocessing@lapd.online and that puts you in the que to be scheduled for an in person interview.

[Ca2AZ]

Here is a screenshot of the email from LAPD..

[9Cal_OC]

Can’t see screenshot.

[Ca2AZ]

Originally Posted by 9Cal_OC

Can’t see screenshot.

I was using imgur, which was not working. Edited using a different service and the screenshot is up.

[Ca2AZ]

And here is the initial reply, with instructions on where the black box is located and why it is not necessary to drop the application off..

[Usual_Suspect]

Other than the Black Box on the wall, the instructions are on LAPD's website.

Once the Standard Application is completed as specified above, it can be submitted to LAPD in one of the following ways:

1) In person at the time of the scheduled in-person interview.

2) Drop it off at the below address on Monday to Friday, between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

3) Mail to:

ATTN: Gun Unit – CCW Coordinator
Los Angeles Police Department
100 West 1st Street, 6th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90012

https://www.lapdonline.org/ccw-carry...eapon-license/

[Ca2AZ]

Originally Posted by Usual_Suspect

Other than the Black Box on the wall, the instructions are on LAPD's website.

[B][I]Once the Standard Application is completed as specified above, it can be submitted to LAPD in one of the following ways:

1) In person at the time of the scheduled in-person interview.

This is the part that I think causes confusion. How do you submit your application at the scheduled in-person interview, if you haven't submitted your application to get an interview, haha. Not sure if they were being intentionally vague, but it seems they encourage email, and it will save those applying from taking an unnecessary trip downtown.

[enorbit3]

Thanks for creating this thread. I was going to mail in my application this afternoon, but will hold off for now. I did just send in an email to the address provided above in post #3. Waiting on a response.

[Fenty Floyd]

Sent an email to ccwprocessing@lapd.online with my name, number, and email. They emailed back confirming I was now on the list, etc. It works.

Just have the application ready for when you actually show up

[enorbit3]

Sent my email yesterday at 1050am. Got a mostly canned response at 4pm.

"Good afternoon,



It is high recommended that you submit your CCW application and required documentation at the time of your scheduled in-person interview. Your email places you on the list to be contacted to schedule your interview. Mailing in or dropping off your application does not place you any closer on the list.



Respectfully,



The LAPD CCW Unit"

[Fenty Floyd]

Mine was

"Good afternoon,



Yes, you will be placed on our list to be contacted in the order your message was received.



Respectfully,



The LAPD CCW Unit"

[pogifrs]

Hey guys!
Recently they got my application by mail last Friday 10/7/22
Also sent them an email same day & got a reply.

".... once your application is assigned to an investigator, you will be contact to schedule your in person interview"

Do any of ya'll know if they'll call or email me?

Thanks

[mrvaudo]

mailed yesterday and emailed. I also emailed a question and got a reponse to that, but not a reponse to my email about getting on the list...

[Toblerone]

I had emailed LAPD about dropping off my application in august. at the time they refused me any option to do so. followed up a couple of weeks later and same answer. today they called me and scheduled an appointment to come in for interview and they said to bring application to the meeting. early november.

[Toblerone]

they called from a blocked number

[mrvaudo]

Originally Posted by Toblerone

I had emailed LAPD about dropping off my application in august. at the time they refused me any option to do so. followed up a couple of weeks later and same answer. today they called me and scheduled an appointment to come in for interview and they said to bring application to the meeting. early november.

Thanks for the info. When did you finally get on the list if you weren’t allowed to turn in the application?

[Toblerone]

they told me in the emails they would reach out when they were starting. they clearly were waiting for bonta and newsom's bill to pass which barely failed. took them about a month after that. they (doj, I guess) actually changed the application. where it used ask for good cause reason, it now asks to "provide any additional information that should be considered in evaluating your moral character"

[pogifrs]

Originally Posted by Toblerone

they called from a blocked number

I have the phone on SPAM blocker. Really don't want taking it out, so many calls everyday. I would assume it would come in on a "UNKOWN" caller ID?

Good luck everyone!

[mrvaudo]

Originally Posted by Toblerone

they told me in the emails they would reach out when they were starting. they clearly were waiting for bonta and newsom's bill to pass which barely failed. took them about a month after that. they (doj, I guess) actually changed the application. where it used ask for good cause reason, it now asks to "provide any additional information that should be considered in evaluating your moral character"

Did you provide any additional moral character information? Has anyone else been putting anything there?

[Toblerone]

I haven't filled out the application yet. will probably put things like homeowner, married long time, father, volunteer coach, church member, clean record, don't drink, use drugs, etc.

[Toblerone]

Originally Posted by pogifrs

I have the phone on SPAM blocker. Really don't want taking it out, so many calls everyday. I would assume it would come in on a "UNKOWN" caller ID?

Good luck everyone!

It said "restricted" if that helps

[thewarofart]

*redaction requested

[Toblerone]

Originally Posted by Toblerone

I had emailed LAPD about dropping off my application in august. at the time they refused me any option to do so. followed up a couple of weeks later and same answer. today they called me and scheduled an appointment to come in for interview and they said to bring application to the meeting. early november.

In case anyone is wondering - the appointment is at the police academy by dodgers stadium

[thethreegs]

N/A

[DolphinFan]

This was the response to my email
“Good afternoon,

Your name is on the waiting list. You will be contacted in the order your message was received to schedule your in-person interview.

Respectfully,

The LAPD CCW Unit”

10/15/2022-First email sent
10/20/2022-Confirmed on waiting list.

[Chef Dee]

Quick question for those of you who submitted a request to be interviewed via email: could you provide a little example of what you used in the composition of that email? Thanks in advance...

[fifer55]

Originally Posted by Chef Dee

Quick question for those of you who submitted a request to be interviewed via email: could you provide a little example of what you used in the composition of that email? Thanks in advance...

Just submitted via email my initial CCW application

here is what I said on mine
=======
To Whom It May Concern:

Here is my initial CCW application filled out as requested.

My information is as follows:
My Name
My Addy, Los Angeles, CA 90023
323.My Number
Myemail@mail.com

--
My Name

[fifer55]

Just got a email response from them:

Good afternoon,

We do not accept applications via email. Please visit our LAPD website for how to apply for a CCW license.

Respectfully,

The LAPD CCW Unit

I guess they are NOT accepting email submissions anymore. I will NOT reply since it wi.l be futile. I will just go drop the application off since I am super close.

Originally Posted by fifer55

Just submitted via email my initial CCW application

here is what I said on mine
=======
To Whom It May Concern:

Here is my initial CCW application filled out as requested.

My information is as follows:
My Name
My Addy, Los Angeles, CA 90023
323.My Number
Myemail@mail.com

--
My Name

[Calbix]

Originally Posted by fifer55

Just got a email response from them:



I guess they are NOT accepting email submissions anymore. I will NOT reply since it wi.l be futile. I will just go drop the application off since I am super close.

Applications are submitted in person or by mail. You can request via email to schedule an interview, where you will then submit your application. Alternatively you can drop it off and you will be called for an interview once they get to your application.

[Zomgwtfbbq213]

Following. I just emailed requesting to scheduled an interview. Let's see what email I get.

[Chatsworth12345]

Originally Posted by pogifrs

Hey guys!
Recently they got my application by mail last Friday 10/7/22
Also sent them an email same day & got a reply.

".... once your application is assigned to an investigator, you will be contact to schedule your in person interview"

Do any of ya'll know if they'll call or email me?

Thanks

I emailed them once on October 15, 2022 asking for an interview for my CCW and I re-sent it on October 18, 2022. The second e-mail was tracked to with a service called "Mail Tracker" to see if they read it, but it doesn't show anyone opened it. The next day, October 19, 2022, I received a phone call from "anonymous" and I picked it up. It was a deputy with the LAPD and scheduled an interview at the LAPD Academy near Dodger Stadium on December 5, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. He told me all the interviews were happening on Mondays, to bring a cashier's check to for $53 made payable to City of Los Angeles, bring a photocopy of my ID, other proof of residency, my application, and livescan.

My buddy emailed them the day after I did and got a canned response saying "you're on the list". I never got that e-mail. Why did I get picked for an interview so quickly? I have no idea

[pogifrs]

That’s good news!
Everyone’s times are random.

I pick up every phone call now, I have ATT so it’s “Spam Risk” & I pick up all the calls. Still stupid spam.

Waiting for the right call from LAPD.


Good luck!

[Chef Dee]

Oct 22, 2022, 11:52 AM:
Email sent to ccwprocessing@lapd.online requesting interview.

Oct 24, 2022, 12:52 PM
Response from LAPD informing me that my phone number was added to the list.

[Chef Dee]

I'm wondering what happens if you miss their call. I'm just now noticing that I had a missed call from private number on 10/24!

[pogifrs]

Originally Posted by Chef Dee

I'm wondering what happens if you miss their call. I'm just now noticing that I had a missed call from private number on 10/24!

I'm thinking the same.
I get so many calls from "Spam Likely" "Spam Risk" "Unavailable" "Blocked" "Unrestricted" that I stopped picking up. My line of work requires me to be on the phone, so usually I wait till I see a voicemail.

I just pick up every call now hoping it's to schedule.

However last week I did get an email to confirm my contact information.

[Zomgwtfbbq213]

I got this email yesterday. My application didn't get attached so I sent it again.

Good afternoon,



I do not see your attachment with your application. Also, I ran your address to make sure you are in LAPD jurisdiction. Is 90026 your zip code because that address with zip code is not coming up in our jurisdication.

[DolphinFan]

Called to follow up and was told I'm on the waiting list. That they processing the people in the 300's, that I was in the 800's, would be called sometime in Dec or Jan.

[TinFoilJoe]

Originally Posted by Ca2AZ

I’m aware of that one, of the 88 cities in the County, Sheriffs cover 42 and with over 3 million people in LA City, the other 45 cities would get drowned out (see the LA County thread with almost 400 pages). Also, an update on the LAPD process:

My brother emailed the CCW unit to let them know he couldn’t drop his application off. In the response to his email, the CCW unit said he could have dropped it in a black box on the back wall, but it wasn’t necessary to submit the application until his in person interview. All he (or anyone) needed to do is send an email to ccwprocessing@lapd.online and that puts you in the que to be scheduled for an in person interview.

i was told to call a number to get on a wait list...
the number is 213 486-5712. the phone will go to message and you are supposed to leave one to get on a wait list.
i called regarding the waitlist, but they were unwilling to even let me know if i was on the list.