Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) Program

Must be a resident of the City of South Gate (Penal Code § 26150 and Penal Code § 26155)

Be at least 21 years of age (Penal Code § 29610).

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Fully complete an application that will include substantial personal information-much of which may be subject to public access under the Public Records Act.

Be free from criminal convictions that would disqualify the applicant from carrying a firearm-see   Firearms Prohibiting Categories

Be of good moral character (Penal Code § 26150 and Penal Code § 26155).

Show good cause for the issuance of the license (Penal Code § 26150 and Penal Code § 26155).

Pay all associated application fees including those that may be required by any third-party provider as well as fees required by the Department of Justice and the cost of the LiveScan.  If the license application is denied, fees will not be refunded.

Provide proof of ownership and registration of any firearm associated with the license.

Be free from any psychological conditions that might make the applicant unsuitable for carrying a firearm (Penal Code § 26190).

Complete required firearms safety training (Penal Code § 26165).

The Chief of Police may place special restrictions limiting the time, place, manner and circumstances under which any license shall be valid.  In general, these restrictions will prohibit the licensee from:

Being under the influence of any medication, alcoholic beverage, or drug while armed.

Committing any crime.

Consuming any amount of an alcoholic beverages while armed.

Falsely representing him/herself as a peace officer.

Interfering with any law enforcement officer's duties.

Loading the permitted firearm with illegal ammunition.

Refusing to display his/her license or firearm for inspection upon demand of any peace officer.

Unjustified or unreasonable displaying of a firearm.

Any Concealed Carry Weapons license may be immediately revoked by the Chief of Police for any of the following reasons:

The licensee has violated any of the restrictions or conditions placed upon the license.

The licensee becomes psychologically unsuitable to carry a firearm.

The licensee is determined to be within a prohibited class described in Penal Code § 29800, Penal Code § 29900, Welfare and Institutions Code § 8100, Welfare and Institutions Code § 8103 or any state or federal law.

The licensee engages in any conduct which involves a lack of good moral character or that might otherwise remove the good cause for the original issuance of the license.

The South Gate Police Department uses a third-party vendor to process all South Gate Police CCW license applications.  Apply online through www.MyCCW.us.

Complete the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Application, also available online through www.MyCCW.us.

Initial review of the application by a background investigator.

Interview with a background investigator and a review of required documents.

Criminal history check through Live Scan fingerprinting.

Thorough background check.

Psychological Review.

Completion of an approved CCW Firearm Safety Course and Weapon(s) Qualification.

Final interview with the Chief of the South Gate Police Department or his designee and issuance of CCW license.

Limited Business CCW licenses will not be issued to non-residents.  (Penal Code § 26150) For Limited Business CCW License applications, please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

The South Gate Police Department is requiring all applicants be referred to a License Psychologist for a psychological assessment at a cost to the applicant not to exceed $480 (Penal Code § 26190 (f)). To request an assessment, please e-mail Judy Ramos at judyramosar@gmail.com and indicate that a psychological evaluation is being requested by typing “South Gate PD + CCW”, with the applicant’s name and contact information. The applicant will receive a link to pay the evaluation fee. The applicant will then be contacted for an appointment with the psychologist.

A CCW license may be amended if there is a change of address, change of legal name, lost or stolen license, and/or adding a new firearm to the license in the event of damaged, lost, or stolen firearm.  All other amendments, including gun modifications not previously mentioned, will only be processed at the time of an application renewal.

The South Gate Police Department allows one handgun per license.  The handgun you list on your CCW application must be a handgun registered to you in the State of California.  The handgun must be capable of being holstered and concealed on a person or within a reasonably sized bag/purse.  The handgun, magazines, and ammunition must comply with applicable State and Federal Laws.  The handgun must be a revolver or semi-automatic, single-action or double-action.  No fully automatic handguns are allowed.  The recommended calibers include .38, .357, 9mm, 10mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP.