Los Angeles to Speed up Gun Licensing Process to Settle US Government Lawsuit
The department said Los Angeles County cut concealed-carry wait times and now meets statutory deadlines after processing delays drew a federal lawsuit.
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DOJ, Los Angeles County Sheriff Settle Gun Permit Lawsuit Filed in 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) settled a lawsuit filed in September 2025 accusing the department of engaging in a pattern or practice to deprive citizens of their Second Amendment rights. Under the agreement, the LASD will reduce the time it takes to get a gun permit. In addition, over the next four years, the Sheriff’s office will track the number of permit applications it receives a…
Feds settle lawsuit with L.A. County Sheriff's Department over concealed firearm permits
The U.S. Department of Justice claimed "a huge win for the residents of Los Angeles County and for the Second Amendment," announcing a settlement Thursday in a lawsuit filed against the Sheriff's Department over delays in processing applications for permits to carry concealed firearms.
Los Angeles agrees to speed issuing concealed-carry permits for gun owners; deal settles fed lawsuit
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna has agreed to speed up issuing concealed-carry permits, in a deal struck with the Trump Justice Department that commits the county to making an initial decision within 90 days.
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LA Sheriff Settles DOJ Gun Permit Lawsuit
LOS ANGELES, CA – August 13, 2026 (STL.News) The U.S. Department of Justice has settled with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in a federal lawsuit challenging lengthy delays in processing concealed carry weapon permits, ending a case the government brought over alleged violations of applicants’ Second Amendment rights. The Justice Department announced the settlement Thursday, saying the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has agre…
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