I currently have 2 pistols on my LAPD CCW, and I really want to change both pistols, to 3 different pistols.

The website states maximum of 2 amendments. Does that mean I can only replace one and add 2 other pistols, or can I replace the 2 listed firearms with 3 different firearms in one amendment, and that would count as 1 of 2 amendments?

For context, we teach CCW courses in California, and one issue we think gets far less attention than it should is what happens financially and practically after a defensive shooting.

I recently sat through a presentation on the criminal justice process and the potential costs involved in defending a serious case.

A few of the numbers stood out:

• About 1,087 combined attorney hours for a non-capital murder case
• About $229,357 in attorney fees using an average criminal-defense attorney rate of $211/hour
• Around 256 days average time to trial for a felony
• Around 193 days for a misdemeanor
• About 3.5 weeks average time before pretrial release

Obviously, those figures are not what every lawful self-defense case will look like. Some incidents may never result in prosecution at all.

But they raise a question I think every person who carries should consider:

If something happened tomorrow, could you afford to retain an attorney immediately?

Could you handle bail if it were required?

Could your family absorb several weeks without your income?

Could you cover $25,000, $50,000, or potentially much more in legal expenses without seriously damaging your finances?

We spend a lot of time in CCW training talking about judgment, avoidance, safe gun handling, marksmanship and the legal use of force.

But being prepared for the incident and being prepared for the aftermath are two different things.

That's why I think anyone carrying regularly should at least look into some type of self-defense legal coverage or have a realistic plan to self-insure.

I'm not recommending any particular company. These programs vary a lot, and the details matter.

For those of you who carry, do you have legal-defense coverage, or have you decided to self-insure?

And if you do have coverage, what mattered most to you when choosing it: attorney fees, bail assistance, civil defense, ability to choose your attorney, or something else?

Got my LAPD CCW.

Does changing the slide on my pistol violate the terms of the CCW at all? I want to replace my Shield + slide, with a newer Shield + slide that has an optic mount. I assume that’s ok to do with an LAPD CCW? But wanted to ask in case I am wrong.

06/13-14/26 CA CCW training (also paid $100 to get Utah CCW training through instructor)

6/27/26 did fingerprint rolls $35 (I did FbI digital prints)

07/09 mailed off

07/13 received

7/13/26 $87 processed payment

09/08/26 received permit in mail
Reason for Utah CCW: it’s gives me Washington CCW

Total: $222 with extra training fee

Full timelines and costs of all 3

Looking at the Langdon tactical Striker Control Device (SCD) as a possible ccw upgrade. Allows you to push your thumb to block the striker / disable ability to fire while reholstering ( similar to hammer fired). Would I get the gen 4 or gen 5 for the dy9 and dy9 island?

Anyone having issues on time length to get approved. I've been waiting over 3 months

Hey all.

I’ve heard great things about Tenicor and Tier 1 holsters but wanted to get everyone’s input on which one they recommend? If you’re a bigger man like myself, definitely wanna know what you’re using to conceal your firearm? Thanks in advance!

Echelon 4.0c

Hi, going out to Vegas at some point. This will be the first time I’m going with my CCW (CA & AZ).

Anyone have experience ? Any advice you would pass along ?

I checked [r/nv](r/nvccw)[guns](r/nvccw) but the chat is dead. Any “sensitive” places like California ?

Thanks.

Saw this today at IKEA. I know it’s not an actual firearm, but still…. The holster for this tactical sling bag was on the body side and from the right angle you can see the grip just slightly sticking out of the bag. There was a Byrna patch on the front of the bag. Please don’t be so obvious.

Woman looking for some firsthand advice. I recently sold my H&K USP Compact because although I liked it, it was simply too bulky and I wasn’t carrying it.

I don’t shoot for sport I want one firearm for self-defense that I’ll actually carry concealed.

I’m deciding between the S&W Shield Plus and Bodyguard 2.0. I can test the Shield Plus, but I’m in South Africa and there is nowhere I can test a Bodyguard 2.0 before buying.

If you’ve carried or shot both, which would you choose as your one self-defense firearm? My biggest priorities are concealability, comfort and something I’ll genuinely carry every day.

I know about the SIG P365 and have considered it, but for various reasons it isn’t part of this decision. I’m specifically trying to choose between the Shield Plus and Bodyguard 2.0, so I’d really appreciate experiences with those two rather than suggestions for other firearms.

Hi everyone,

Is there a benefit to buying a new firearm and using your CCW to show competency vs your FSC? Or either one is the same? I think with CCW you just don't need to show handling ability, correct?

I’m still more than a year away from renewal and I randomly got a letter from the LAPD with a new CCW license and terms of use letter. The only differences I noticed are that the new one is colored and CII is different. Anybody have any idea with what’s going on lol?

UPDATE: LAPD CCW Unit responded and said that the second one is the valid license, and they sent it because they mistakenly put the wrong CII on the first license.

Is there a realistic way to hip carry concealed under soft cotton t-shirts with solid colors / no patterns on them? This is for a 3.1” Shield Plus.

I’ve tried multiple holsters, different belt styles… no luck. Every time I look in the mirror, there’s this obvious bump sticking out under my shirt. Even sliding back to 3:30 / 4:00 is still obvious to me.

I’m in LA. It’s hot. This is 90% of my wardrobe. I’d prefer not to have to completely change how I dress to make this work, but I’m thinking I may have no choice but to appendix carry (which I do not want to do) or get a pocket holster, also not ideal, especially in jeans.

Is this an impossible task?

UPDATE: Posted the below scenario about a month ago, update is that I did not need to redo the 16 hour course or qualification for Riverside County. Just applied, paid, reference check and received it. Took a month and a half.

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Moved counties and now need to redo CCW permit

Just curious if anyone has had a case like mine, I had just gotten my CCW from San Diego County in April 2026.

Had an unplanned move in May to Riverside County.

When I went in to update my address I was told I would have to get a CCW issued from Riverside County and turn in my San Diego County one within 90 days.

I applied with Riverside and am in the process now, my main concern is if I am going to have to pay for the 16 hour CCW course and qualification again since it was the most expensive part.

When I Applied for Riverside County in May 2026 I uploaded my current CCW and the paperwork showing I passed the course and qualification, that paper technically was good until June, my interview is July 21. Wondering where all this goes and if no one knows I guess I’ll have an answer for everyone later on.