LA gun owners rejoice as LASD shortens concealed carry permit wait times significantly
LA gun owners stuck waiting years for concealed carry permits have scored a major victory as the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department has slashed lengthy permit delays after a DOJ lawsuit accused the agency of leaving thousands of applications unprocessed.
The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department has reduced the length of time for concealed carry permits after facing a lawsuit from the Department of Justice over its handling of application delays, which left thousands of applicants waiting years to receive their permits. The LASD had been accused of improperly processing applications and not following the required procedures. In response to the DOJ's complaint, the agency has implemented changes to streamline the permit process, resulting in significant reductions in wait times for gun owners seeking concealed carry licenses.