Getting a California CCW in LA County
Follow the steps below to get a CCW in LA County
Step 2:
Use the LA County Gun Owners Good Cause Worksheet to craft your good cause statement.
Step 3:
Print and complete the California CCW application:
Step 4:
Gather a copy of the following applicable documentation:
- Valid California Driver’s License, or California Identification Card
- Original Birth Certificate, or Naturalization Certificate, or Valid US Passport
- Proof of Los Angeles County Residency (utility bill). If you do not have a utility bill, advise your Investigator when you are contacted to discuss additional documents accepted as proof of residency.
- DD-214 (if applicable)
- Documents supporting good cause, if applicable (police reports, restraining orders, etc.)
Step 5:
Send the completed California CCW application, your applicable documentation, and a cashier’s check or money order for $30 made out to “Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD)” to the following address:
Hall of Justice
ATTN: CCW Coordinator
211 West Temple Street 8th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Step 6:
Wait for an approval notification from the LA County Sheriff’s Coordinator before you take a class and before coordinating your LiveScan.
A list of authorized firearms trainers can be found HERE.
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