Eligibility and Licensing

Personal Firearm Eligibility Check Application

Use this form if you have any question as to whether you may or may not own a firearm.

Firearm Safety Certificate

This is the first step before purchasing a firearm in California.

Roster of Certified Handguns

This is the official list of handguns approved for sale by the DOJ.

CCW Permits

Certificate of Eligibility

After completing a Request for Live Scan Service, you must apply for a Certificate of Eligibility. These are the first two steps before applying for a CCW Permit.

LAPD CCW Unit

If the Los Angeles Police Department services your neighborhood, you will apply for your CCW Permit through the LAPD.

LASD CCW Unit

If the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department services your neighborhood, you will apply for your CCW Permit through the LASD.