This is not a drill. Thanks to a preliminary injunction in CRPA v. LASD, non-California residents can now apply for California CCW permits!
That’s right. After years of unconstitutional gatekeeping, the California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA), with help from powerhouse groups like Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners of California, and the Second Amendment Foundation, has cracked the door wide open.
And the court agreed: your zip code shouldn’t decide whether you get to defend yourself.
CCW permit applications from nonresidents of CA can now be submitted thanks to our preliminary injunction CRPA v. LASD! pic.twitter.com/A1JBVYyBjy
— Kostas Moros (@MorosKostas) April 22, 2025
Here’s the Breakdown:
Effective April 22, 2025, non-residents of California can apply for a CCW permit if they meet two criteria:
- They are members of one of the following:
- California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA)
- Gun Owners of America (GOA)
- Gun Owners of California (GOC)
- Second Amendment Foundation (SAF)
- They are not prohibited under federal or California law from possessing firearms.
Applicants must apply in the California jurisdiction where they plan to spend time in the next 12 months. So if you’re heading to LA County, check first to make sure you fall under LASD jurisdiction.
Everyone else? Apply with the requisite police or sheriff’s department.
👉 Check if you’re in LASD jurisdiction here.
Why This Matters
This ruling blows a hole in the idea that California can treat the 2A like a state-specific privilege. For decades, California politicians and anti-gun bureaucrats have acted like the Bill of Rights ends at the state line. Not anymore.
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By allowing law-abiding Americans from across the country to apply for carry permits, this decision puts real pressure on the rest of California’s bloated and broken permitting system.
It also gives momentum to similar lawsuits across the country challenging arbitrary residency requirements.
I do not encourage anyone to lie. However, if you intend to visit multiple places in CA, I highly suggest you do your research on which department is best to apply with of the places you intend to visit. They vary greatly on wait times and fees, with some process differences too.… https://t.co/c2rIfzB5h7
— Kostas Moros (@MorosKostas) April 22, 2025
Important LA County Details
- Initial application fee: $43
- Issuance fee after approval: $173
- Renewal fee: $86 (standard)
- Processing time: Can take weeks, interviews required
- Appointments: Tuesdays and Thursdays only
- CCWs not issued on holidays
All fees are non-refundable. Double-check jurisdiction and read instructions carefully.
The Bottom Line
This is a big legal victory. The court recognized what we’ve always known: your rights don’t vanish when you cross state lines.
If you’re a member of CRPA, GOA, GOC, or SAF—get ready to apply. If you’re not, now might be the time to join.
Update from SAF Press Release 4/22/2025:
Thanks to a preliminary injunction in CRPA v. LASD, starting today, April 22, non-resident SAF members can apply for a California carry permit.
The injunction requires that California accept permit applications from any United States resident outside the state who is a member… pic.twitter.com/BT445I6vuX
— SAF (@2AFDN) April 22, 2025
United States District Court Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett’s Jan. 22 order sets forth the following criteria for those applying for the newly available non-resident permits:
- Must be a member of SAF or other partner organization included in the lawsuit.
- Applicants must file the application with the sheriff or chief of police in a county in which they plan to visit in the next 12 months.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and not prohibited from possessing firearms.
- Non-residents receiving a California permit can only carry handguns and magazines that are legal to possess in California.
- For complete instructions on how to apply, you can view the order here.
“This case had the appropriate conclusion – non-residents should not have their Second Amendment rights stripped just because they crossed a state line,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “Now, thanks to SAF and its partners, all you have to do is be a member and you’ll be allowed to apply for a permit no matter where you live. The best part is you didn’t have to be a member of SAF when the ruling was issued, you can still join today and apply for your non-resident carry permit.”
For more information visit SAF.org or click here to join SAF today.
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