LASD Denial, LAPD approval timeline

[seeseew310]

I submitted my physical application for CCW with LASD in June 2022. Did livescan the same day.

Did the LASD interview in August 2023 (1 hour interview)

Got a denial letter in December 2023.

Denial reason was "failure to disclose"

I called the deputy asking what I failed to disclose, he told me I didn't tell them about a racing ticket (speed contest ) that I got in 2010. (This ticket was dismissed) I told him I had no idea I was supposed to list that and it was not intentional (the application asked for 7 years of tickets, not 10+) , he said oh well, apply with LAPD. I asked to appeal he said no, you need to apply with LAPD, LASD isn't doing any more applications unless you live in an unincorporated area.

I called LAPD in December 2023 and got on the wait list

I got an email from LAPD in June 2025, telling me to fill out the application online, and do my livescan.

I submitted the online application, did livescan same day (made sure to list the racing ticket just in case)

I got an email for an interview scheduled on July 8 2025. Interview lasted 2 minutes. Told me to do the training, made me sign something, and thats it.

On July 10, 3 out of 5 of my references were called

I finished the 16 hour training on July 20 2025, submitted the online cert same day

July 22, permitium status was "pending supervisor approval"
July 25, permitium status was "pending captain review"
July 28, permitium status was "pending commander/chief review"
July 29, permitium status was "permit approved"

Permit pickup scheduled for August 6

Total time from start to finish with LASD = 557 days
Total time from start to finish with LAPD = 597 days
Total time combined = 1,154 days

I plan on suing LASD for my wrongful denial.

I am however very pleased with how fast LAPD moved, after my application actually got submitted.

 

[ZeroFoxGiven]

Good for you! Tyrants need to be held accountable, full stop. Tired of some people who are suppose to “Serve and Protect” our communities think they’re above citizens. The “Us vs them” mentality needs to stop.

Mind you, it’s not all, but enough of them, often enough, display this behavior/attitude that it is a very real problem.

 

[Esqui29]

I was denied by SBSD in 2020 for "not of good moral character". Applied again in jan 25 got my permit in June 25. Found out I was denied because I didnt disclose an arrest for public intoxication in early 2000s. There was no court hearing or conviction. Just an overnight stay in the drunk tank. They try to find any reason they can to deny you. Glad you got yours finally. Good luck with your lawsuit. Hope you win.

 

[Steven456#]

I submitted my physical application for CCW with LASD in June 2022. Did livescan the same day.

Did the LASD interview in August 2023 (1 hour interview)

Got a denial letter in December 2023.

Denial reason was "failure to disclose"

I called the deputy asking what I failed to disclose, he told me I didn't tell them about a racing ticket (speed contest ) that I got in 2010. (This ticket was dismissed) I told him I had no idea I was supposed to list that and it was not intentional (the application asked for 7 years of tickets, not 10+) , he said oh well, apply with LAPD. I asked to appeal he said no, you need to apply with LAPD, LASD isn't doing any more applications unless you live in an unincorporated area.

I called LAPD in December 2023 and got on the wait list

I got an email from LAPD in June 2025, telling me to fill out the application online, and do my livescan.

I submitted the online application, did livescan same day (made sure to list the racing ticket just in case)

I got an email for an interview scheduled on July 8 2025. Interview lasted 2 minutes. Told me to do the training, made me sign something, and thats it.

On July 10, 3 out of 5 of my references were called

I finished the 16 hour training on July 20 2025, submitted the online cert same day

July 22, permitium status was "pending supervisor approval"
July 25, permitium status was "pending captain review"
July 28, permitium status was "pending commander/chief review"
July 29, permitium status was "permit approved"

Permit pickup scheduled for August 6

Total time from start to finish with LASD = 557 days
Total time from start to finish with LAPD = 597 days
Total time combined = 1,154 days

I plan on suing LASD for my wrongful denial.

I am however very pleased with how fast LAPD moved, after my application actually got submitted.

Question I went Lapd did interview august 5
Was told to get training permitium says pending supervisor now to day it says pending background… I am confused would they tell me to go pay for training if I would be denied and I paid $550 training date August 23-24

 

[novaccw]

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Question I went Lapd did interview august 5
Was told to get training permitium says pending supervisor now to day it says pending background… I am confused would they tell me to go pay for training if I would be denied and I paid $550 training date August 23-24

It says pending background? Thats not something i encountered at all on permitium

 

[RickD427]

Where on the application did you see any indication that a criminal charge for "Speed Contest" only carried a seven year reporting period?

Please note that Questions (4) and (5) on the DOJ Standard CCW Permit Application require disclosure of all criminal charges (question 4) and all arrests (question 5) without any limitation as to the time they occurred.

The "Speed Contest" (California Vehicle Code section 23109) is a misdemeanor criminal offense. It is not a traffic infraction. Persons arrested for a violation of section 23109 are normally released in the field following their arrest upon their signing a "Notice to Appear", but the action remains an "arrest".

In light of the above, it's hard to see any basis for you to win an appeal.

OTOH, the charge you were arrested for is relatively minor, and if there were 15 years of law-abiding behavior since the arrest, it's hard to see that as being the basis for denial, had it been properly disclosed.