Los Angeles County to expedite gun licensing in DOJ settlement

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has agreed to a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice to expedite the processing of concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit applications. The settlement follows a lawsuit filed in September 2025, which alleged that the department unconstitutionally infringed upon Second Amendment rights through excessive bureaucratic delays.

According to the complaint, the department had previously seen significant delays, with applicants waiting an average of nine months for reviews and sometimes over two years for interviews. Data indicated that between January 2024 and March 2025, the sheriff received 3,982 new applications but approved only two.

Under the terms of the settlement, which requires judicial approval, the county must maintain a licensing regime consistent with the 2022 Supreme Court ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. The Department of Justice noted that Los Angeles has already reduced wait times to meet state deadlines, including beginning reviews within 90 days. To facilitate these improvements, the sheriff’s department has implemented new processing software and deployed additional personnel.

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Harmeet Dhillon · Los Angeles · Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department · Robert Luna · U.S. Department of Justice

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[● 3 SOURCES] Between January 2024 and March 2025, the sheriff received 3,982 new concealed carry license applications but approved only two. mix929.com · kelo.com · wkzo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The DOJ sued the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Robert Luna in September 2025. dailycaller.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The sheriff has allocated new processing software and additional personnel to reduce waiting times. mix929.com · dailycaller.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The settlement requires Los Angeles County to maintain a licensing regime consistent with the Supreme Court's Bruen decision. mix929.com