Lompoc Police Department Announces Update to Concealed Carry Weapon Policy

By Chief Mariani of the Lompoc Police Department

In June, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen that New York’s equivalent to California’s “good cause” requirement to obtain public carry license was unconstitutional and unenforeceable. However, the court also stated that it is constitutional for states to require a license to carry a firearm in public. Aside from the good cause requirement, all other requirements to obtain a carry license remain constitutional and enforceable.

Given this court decision, the Lompoc Police Department revised its policy for issuing concealed carry permits. In revising this policy, the main objective was to implement a policy that first and foremost was compliant with the new legal mandate. Extensive research and review of several proposed policies was conducted by the Chief of Police and Administrative Staff. Upon completing a proposed draft of the new policy, the document was submitted to the Lompoc City Attorney for review, input and approval. The new Concealed Carry Policy (CCW) has been posted on the Department’s website for easy access for the public. Additionally, a copy of the new Department of Justice CCW permit application is also included for use by prospective applicants.

Lastly, it is important to emphasize that a CCW permit is a privilege and not a right and the Lompoc Police Department will remain committed to ensuring that permits will be issued in accordance with our policy and the law. The new policy is now available for the public.

Thank you for your patience during the revision phase!