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NewsMyNewsLANovember 9, 2026Los Angeles County

Justice Department Sues Glendale Over $2,000 Concealed Carry Permit Fees

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The Justice Department sued the city of Glendale on Monday, alleging that its concealed carry permit fees—costing about $2,000 for first-time applicants and $1,300 for renewals—violate the Second Amendment and a 2022 Supreme Court ruling. According to federal prosecutors, Glendale raised its initial application fee from $100 to $1,078 and renewal fees from $50 to $826, creating one of the most expensive permit schemes in the nation.

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Why It Matters

The federal lawsuit challenges the legality of local fee structures for carrying concealed weapons, directly impacting the cost and accessibility of firearm permits for residents in Glendale compared to neighboring jurisdictions.

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Who's Mentioned

OrganizationLos Angeles Police Department“Asks around $325 for a first-time CCW permit”OrganizationU.S. Supreme Court“Ruled that shall-issue systems must be used and warned against exorbitant fees”OrganizationLos Angeles County Sheriff's Department“Charges about $175 for a first-time CCW permit”locationGlendale“City sued by the Justice Department over CCW permit fees”PersonHarmeet Dhillon“Sent a letter dated Oct. 28 warning of the impending lawsuit”OrganizationJustice Department“Suwed the city of Glendale over concealed carry permit costs”