“During the last year, the department has made significant strides and has eliminated the backlog of applications for carry conceal permits,” according to the statement. “The department officially established a Carry Conceal Unit, in the summer of 2025, that is staffed by 16 full-time personnel. The application process also transitioned from a paper application to a fully automated process, making it more efficient and transparent.
“Earlier this year, the department began publicly reporting statistics on our web page on CCW permits issued to enhance transparency and provide applicants with greater insight into the process and soon will expand the public reporting to include total application processing times and other relevant information,” the LASD stated.