Los Angeles

[gobler]

That's not accurate. Fill in everything, including the GC section AND any supporting GC documents, and mail it in with a $10 check. They will decide based on that. I think there's a signature section that must be signed during the interview, but I think you should sign it before you mail it in, and you can sign it again during the interview if you need to. I know, it's confusing and unclear.

The application states to leave sections 6,7 and 8 alone. You are stating too fill them? I know Ca makes things more difficult but this really has me confused.

[mej16489]

So, you had a LASD CCW?

Do you still?

Can you share a rough idea of what your GC was/is? (But not so much detail so as to ID yourself.)

I almost didn't post because you ask the exact same questions whenever I do...

Yes, no, still no. Part of my GC under both Block and Baca was in reference to being a former LEO. I suspect that was always the ultimate 'qualifier' McDonnell chose not to let me renew and AV denied my application for lack of GC.

[Paladin]

I almost didn't post because you ask the exact same questions whenever I do...

Sorry. I don't keep notes on people (part laziness, part OpSec), I delete PMs, and I communicate with many people in many different counties. Bottom line: a week later and I've forgotten all about you!

Yes, no, still no. Part of my GC under both Block and Baca was in reference to being a former LEO. I suspect that was always the ultimate 'qualifier' McDonnell chose not to let me renew and AV denied my application for lack of GC.

So, you going to try again w/AV now that's he's claiming he'll issue more?

[Kestryll]

CRPA Has released an LA County CCW Application Guide due to AV's statements about loosening CCW restrictions.

https://crpa.org/news/blogs/los-angeles-county-ccw-application-guide/

Click here to view or download the file directly.

One part does raise a question however, does this mean we all have to apply to LAPD first if we live in LA City?

[Paladin]

CRPA Has released an LA County CCW Application Guide due to AV's statements about loosening CCW restrictions.

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One part does raise a question however, does this mean we all have to apply to LAPD first if we live in LA City?

Lucky you, you get "two bites at the apple" (2 chances to be either issued or denied).

Assuming they're correct about what they posted (you can go thru LASD's original CCW policy documents yourself at: https://lasd.org/ccw_info.html), not only do all residents of The City of Los Angeles have to apply first with LAPD, but also all residents of other LA County cities that have contracted with LAPD for police services. (FWIW, I've heard of cities contracting with their own county SO's for police services before, but this is the first I've heard of one city contracting with another city for police services. I assume both cities would have to be in the same county, but that's just my assumption. Welcome to CA where anything goes.)

Going by post #31 (https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/....php?t=1482924), what "color" of GC do you think you have?

[demisx]

Don't be a sucker. LASD is simply looking for alternative income right now. There is no way a regular citizen will meet their definition of "good cause":

Convincing evidence of a clear and present danger to life or of great bodily harm to the applicant, his
spouse or dependent child, which cannot be adequately dealt with by existing law enforcement resources
and which danger cannot be reasonably avoided by alternative measures, and which danger would be
significantly mitigated by the applicant’s carrying of a concealed firearm.

It has to be drastically relaxed first and I don't see this happening under Alex Villanueva for political reasons. Plus, this guy is an elitist. He truly believes that carrying a firearm is a LEO's privilege.

[Paladin]

Don't be a sucker. LASD is simply looking for alternative income right now.

CA PEN 26190. (a) (1) An applicant for a new license or for the renewal of a license shall pay at the time of filing the application a fee determined by the Department of Justice. The fee shall not exceed the application processing costs of the Department of Justice for the direct costs of furnishing the report required by Section 26185. (DOJ Fees)
(2) After the department establishes fees sufficient to reimburse the department for processing costs, fees charged shall increase at a rate not to exceed the legislatively approved annual cost-of-living adjustments for the department’s budget.[...]
(b) (1) The licensing authority of any city, city and county, or county shall charge an additional fee in an amount equal to the reasonable costs for processing the application for a new license, issuing the license, and enforcing the license, including any required notices, excluding fingerprint and training costs, and shall transmit the additional fee, if any, to the city, city and county, or county treasury.

From: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/fa...ctionNum=26190

[demisx]

From: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/fa...ctionNum=26190

From https://www.lasd.org/pdfjs/CCW_Licen..._2019_rev.pdf:

must accompany your application.
Incomplete applications will not be processed. Those who successfully pass the
initial screening will be charged a required follow-up processing fee.

[gobler]

From: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/fa...ctionNum=26190

This does make me throw up a little bit. It cost me a grand total of $80 to get my Az license. That's for app fee, live scan with prints and class fees. Plus the Az license is good for 5 years and only took 10 days to have it in my hands.

[Wildcat19]

Don't be a sucker. LASD is simply looking for alternative income right now. There is no way a regular citizen will meet their definition of "good cause":

It has to be drastically relaxed first and I don't see this happening under Alex Villanueva for political reasons. Plus, this guy is an elitist. He truly believes that carrying a firearm is a LEO's privilege.

AGREE. Don't give that guy a penny. Don't be desperate for a CCW. Also, none of the red and yellow county Sheriffs deserve funding. Kick em out or shut em down.

The green counties should keep rolling.

[Paladin]

From https://www.lasd.org/pdfjs/CCW_Licen..._2019_rev.pdf:

A non-refundable fee of $10.00 Check or Money Order (payable
to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department) must accompany your application.
Incomplete applications will not be processed. Those who successfully pass the
initial screening will be charged a required follow-up processing fee.

Only $10 to get a Good Cause decision. You lose (and they gain) only $10 if you get denied. That's not a money maker when you compare the time to accept, review, decide and inform you of a denial.

[Paladin]

One part does raise a question however, does this mean we all have to apply to LAPD first if we live in LA City?

For those who live in cities served by LAPD I advise you to get your apps into them ASAP. Their budget just got a massive cut, and layoffs are likely, further slowing down the processing of CCW apps, which I'm sure are a low priority for them.

[Chadcase]

as of to day I had my phone interview with the LASD and will have my face to face interview in a few weeks

[Big Jake]

as of to day I had my phone interview with the LASD and will have my face to face interview in a few weeks

[demisx]

Only $10 to get a Good Cause decision. You lose (and they gain) only $10 if you get denied. That's not a money maker when you compare the time to accept, review, decide and inform you of a denial.

I'm sure they got this denial process down to perfection. I wouldn't still give them a penny until the good cause is revised and the county becomes a "shall issue". Also, keep in mind that you may be charged other fees during the process, so the total loss to an applicant may be greater than $10. Plus, a CCW rejection is not something I'd want to have on my record.