Los Angeles County CCW Permit Training

This course satisfies the training requirements to receive a Concealed Carry Weapons permit in Los Angeles County, California. In order to receive a permit applicants must:
1. Submit an application including paying the relevant applications fees to your local law enforcement agency. Your local agency is the agency responsible for responding to calls for service in your area.
2. Attend an interview with your department representative and submit a live scan background check.
3. Complete your California CCW training
4. Await final approval to pick up the permit.
Have not applied yet?
Before scheduling training you need to apply to your local law enforecement agency and follow their processes. Here are some of locations for your convienence:
COURSES OFFERED (For details scroll down below)
Initial CCW Course – 1 day | 9 Hours
COURSE FEE $199
CCW Renewals – 1 Day | 4 Hours
COURSE FEE $150
Initial CCW Application + Intro to CCW and Defensive Pistol Shooting – 2 Days | 16 Hours
COURSE FEE $399
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
INITIAL APPLICANTS - 9 HOURS | 1 DAY | OVERVIEW
Day one: Classroom Range and Written Exam
Class will consist of 6 hours in a traditional classroom setting learning about: Defining Personal and Home Protection, Self Defense Firearms Basics, Defensive Shooting Fundamentals, The Legal Use of Force, Defensive Shooting Aftermath, Gear and Gadgets, Skills Building. Live scan services will be available on day one.
Range will consist of 3 Hours at the range for qualifying.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Classroom:
Comfortable attire and a Photo ID.
Range Training:
Eye Protection and Hearing Protection (Rentals Available)
The firearms that will be listed on your permit (3 Max)
Recommended: 3 Magazines | Speed Loaders
80 Rounds of ammunition for your primary gun
30 rounds of ammunition for your second AND third firearm.
Appropriate range attire: Close toed shoes. No V neck style shirts. Dress for the weather considerations, the shooting range will be outdoors on the day of your qualifications. Sunscreen, and hats are recommended.
Hydration and Food – Range is not within walking distance of a convenience store bring snacks and waters. There will be a lunch break.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS?
Can I attend the training BEFORE submitting my application?
No. You must submit an application and pay the application prior to booking the course in order to receive your CCW approval.
How do I apply?
You need to contact your local law enforcement agency, and submit a CCW application with them. At the time you submit your application you must send payment for the application processing fee. (Your local law enforcement agency, is the agency that would respond or manage your home address or place of business for business owners.
What happens if I get denied by or my local law enforcement agency does not currently offer CCW permits?
You would apply with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department upon receiving the notification of denial or inability to issue.
RENEWAL APPLICANTS - 4 HOURS | 1 DAY | OVERVIEW
Range Training, Classroom and Written Exam
Class will consist of 4 hours in a traditional classroom setting at the shooting range.
Range training will consist of refresher training on safe gun handling and firearms qualification. You may only add onto your permit the firearms you bring with you to the live fire weapons qualification. In order to successfully complete the training you must bring 80 rounds of ammunition for your primary firearm and at least 30 rounds of ammo for each additional firearm you wish to have listed on your permit. As of now LA county only authorizes up to 3 handguns per permit. Training will consist of: Range Orientation, Basic Defensive Shooting Fundamentals Reinforcement, Safe Gun Handling Reinforcement, Range qualifications.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Range Training:
Eye Protection and Hearing Protection (Rentals Available)
The current CCW Permit
The firearms that will be listed on your permit (3 Max)
Recommended: 3 Magazines | Speed Loaders
80 Rounds of ammunition for your primary gun
30 rounds of ammunition for your second AND third firearm.
Appropriate range attire: Close toed shoes. No V neck style shirts. Dress for the weather considerations, the shooting range will be outdoors on the day of your qualifications. Sunscreen, and hats are recommended.
Hydration and Food – Range is not within walking distance of a convenience store bring snacks and waters. There will be a lunch break.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS?
Can I attend the training BEFORE submitting my application?
No. You must submit an application and pay the application prior to booking the course in order to receive your CCW approval.
How do I apply?
You need to contact your local law enforcement agency, and submit a CCW application with them. At the time you submit your application you must send payment for the application processing fee. (Your local law enforcement agency, is the agency that would respond or manage your home address or place of business for business owners.
What happens if I get denied by or my local law enforcement agency does not currently offer CCW permits?
You would apply with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department upon receiving the notification of denial or inability to issue.
INITIAL APPLICANTS - 16 HOURS | 2 DAYS | OVERVIEW
Day one: Classroom and Written Exam
Class will consist of 8 hours in a traditional classroom setting learning about: Defining Personal and Home Protection, Self Defense Firearms Basics, Defensive Shooting Fundamentals, The Legal Use of Force, Defensive Shooting Aftermath, Gear and Gadgets, Skills Building. Live scan services will be available on day one.
Day Two: Range Training and Qualification – Intro to CCW and Defensive Pistol Shooting Course
Range training will consist of live fire training and firearms qualification. You may only add onto your permit the firearms you bring with you to the live fire weapons qualification. In order to successfully complete the training you must bring 200 rounds of ammunition for your primary firearm and at least 30 rounds of ammo for each additional firearm you wish to have listed on your permit. As of now LA county only authorizes up to 3 handguns per permit. Training will consist of: Range Orientation, Basic Shooting Fundamentals Reinforcement, Intro to Defensive Shooting, Range qualifications, and elective skill based drills.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Classroom:
Comfortable attire and a Photo ID.
Range Training:
Eye Protection and Hearing Protection (Rentals Available)
The firearms that will be listed on your permit (3 Max)
Reccomneded: 3 Magazines | Speed Loaders
200 Rounds of ammunition for your primary gun
30 rounds of ammunition for your second AND third firearm.
Appropriate range attire: Close toed shoes. No V neck style shirts. Dress for the weather considerations, the shooting range will be outdoors on the day of your qualifications. Sunscreen, and hats are recommended.
Hydration and Food – Range is not within walking distance of a convenience store bring snacks and waters. There will be a lunch break.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS?
Can I attend the training BEFORE submitting my application?
No. You must submit an application and pay the application prior to booking the course in order to receive your CCW approval.
How do I apply?
You need to contact your local law enforcement agency, and submit a CCW application with them. At the time you submit your application you must send payment for the application processing fee. (Your local law enforcement agency, is the agency that would respond or manage your home address or place of business for business owners.
What happens if I get denied by or my local law enforcement agency does not currently offer CCW permits?
You would apply with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department upon receiving the notification of denial or inability to issue.
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