Los Angeles

[strongatnight]

You can submit the application with the G17 and get the G26 later. You can add/remove weapons as long as you haven't submitted the training docs to the CCW Unit. So basically you can submit your application now and buy the G26 when you get an email from the CCW Unit to proceed with training. It's going to take at lest 8 months so you have plenty of time.
That said, they are not approving recreation good cause applications (according to my interviewing deputy) but give it a try regardless.

Thorough response--thanks. The three firearms I've put on initial application is no longer my pick with exception to one

[Paul49]

Yes, so glad that we live in CA with its DOJ Roster and limited firearm options. Not!! Going private party transfer to obtain at exorbitant pricing what is readily available in free states is downright ridiculous.

[LARES]

[newbieLA]

I completed my interview on 2/17 and was given the form to complete the Live Scan which I did that same day. The deputy I interviewed with said it would be roughly 8 weeks to get the results. The Live Scan place told me 10 days, I'm guessing the 8 weeks is for LASD to process the results? What have your experiences been from interview/Live Scan to training email for those that have completed those steps?

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GC: Yellow/Light Green
Mailed: 6/23/2021
Delivered: 6/25/2021
Check Cashed: 7/29/2021
Interview Call: 2/10/2022
Interview: 2/17/2022
Live Scan Started: 2/17/2022
FBI Live Scan Completed: 2/17/2022
CA/Firearms Live Scan: In Progress

I mailed my application in May 2021, Interview in Late October 2021. I completed my LiveScan on Nov 5th, waited 12 weeks and no word from LASD. Emailed them on Feb 14th asking for an update and they replied "your applications is in process with DOJ, be patient." 2 days later I get an email instructing me to take my CCW training class and I took m CCW class a few days later and submitted the certificate of training via email last week. Got an email back confirming receipt of docs and instructions that it would take 2-4 weeks to complete the final step before receiving notice to pick up my CCW license.

I think they're backed up big time and it's taking 12-14+ weeks to process Livescans. If you haven't heard from them after 12 weeks then email them respectfully asking for an update. Sometimes your file may have come back from DOJ, like mine and is sitting in a stack waiting for processing.

[Paul49]

[QUOTE=IFellOfASofaAgain;26670836]I completed my interview on 2/17 and was given the form to complete the Live Scan which I did that same day. The deputy I interviewed with said it would be roughly 8 weeks to get the results. The Live Scan place told me 10 days, I'm guessing the 8 weeks is for LASD to process the results? What have your experiences been from interview/Live Scan to training email for those that have completed those steps?

This discrepancy has been addressed earlier in this discussion. The Live Scan is completed and viewable online within one to several weeks depending on how busy the DOJ may be. However, if you recall on the Live Scan application the LASD CCW Unit mailing address is listed, not an email or internet address. So the longer time quoted by the deputy refers to the DOJ getting around to generating a paper report, mailing it to the LASD CCW Unit, then the CCW unit processing it, finding your application and deciding whether or not your GC is satisfactory and they can then send you to training.

[KA1978]

I mailed my application in May 2021, Interview in Late October 2021. I completed my LiveScan on Nov 5th, waited 12 weeks and no word from LASD. Emailed them on Feb 14th asking for an update and they replied "your applications is in process with DOJ, be patient." 2 days later I get an email instructing me to take my CCW training class and I took m CCW class a few days later and submitted the certificate of training via email last week. Got an email back confirming receipt of docs and instructions that it would take 2-4 weeks to complete the final step before receiving notice to pick up my CCW license.

I think they're backed up big time and it's taking 12-14+ weeks to process Livescans. If you haven't heard from them after 12 weeks then email them respectfully asking for an update. Sometimes your file may have come back from DOJ, like mine and is sitting in a stack waiting for processing.

my email said it will take minimum 4 weeks to completed the last process, now it just take 2-4 weeks ?

[Bangswitch]

Just got the call for my interview. It's set for the 22nd of March. I almost wasn't able to answer the phone. The call came from a 213 area code number (it was not restricted as has been previously reported).

App hand submitted to Hall Of Justice 7/2
Check cashed 7/22
Call for interview: 2/28/22
Interview Pending: 3/22/22
GC: Yellow

[seaweedsoyboy]

Alright all, just mailed off application 2. Signature back to step 0.

[Steadi9]

Alright all, just mailed off application 2. Signature back to step 0.

I forget, were you previously denied for GC? Or was yours one of the applications that was presumably lost?

[seaweedsoyboy]

I forget, were you previously denied for GC? Or was yours one of the applications that was presumably lost?

Denied for insufficient GC

[MajorCaliber]

Alright all, just mailed off application 2. Signature back to step 0.

Best of luck on round 2. I think it is likely that by the time a decision is made, SCOTUS will have declared GC requirements to be unconstitutional. Then it will remain to be seen how State and local officials react. I suspect the State will escalate to new levels of obstruction. AV's response is unclear. He has made it clear that he is not in favor of Shall Issue so what will he do?

[LrdVaderZ]

Alright all, just mailed off application 2. Signature back to step 0.

You are not waiting for SCOTUS?

[stoogescv]

You are not waiting for SCOTUS?

Smart of Seaweed to get his application in now so it will be at the top of the pile when the SCOTUS decision comes out. If you wait for the decision to come out, you will be at the bottom of the huge pile of applications people file when they hear about it.

[seaweedsoyboy]

Smart of Seaweed to get his application in now so it will be at the top of the pile when the SCOTUS decision comes out. If you wait for the decision to come out, you will be at the bottom of the huge pile of applications people file when they hear about it.

@Vader, this^^^ and I do not feel my safety is worth the gamble of an additional 5 months on top of the likely 10-11 this process will otherwise take. I have too much to lose and nothing to gain by waiting another 5 months. The risk of me being targeted has surpassed the point I consider to be a change in circumstance, so the sooner I can get my hat in the ring again the better.

[LrdVaderZ]

@Vader, this^^^ and I do not feel my safety is worth the gamble of an additional 5 months on top of the likely 10-11 this process will otherwise take. I have too much to lose and nothing to gain by waiting another 5 months. The risk of me being targeted has surpassed the point I consider to be a change in circumstance, so the sooner I can get my hat in the ring again the better.

I hear you, plus I assume that if/when SCOTUS decision comes prior to interview, you can raise it during it