So, your CHL Application has been filed and the clock has slowed to a crawl - tell us about it!
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czfan »
Tue Oct 17, 2006 4:01 pm
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Howdy from Clear Lake!! Sent packet October 11 and delivered (via certified/return receipt) on October 16. MY WAIT HAS JUST BEGUN!! Will I get it in...
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welcome czfan.
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Last post by Roger Howard
Fri Oct 20, 2006 1:46 pm
Plastic in Hand!! 51 Day Renewal!!
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Braden »
Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:02 pm
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I mailed my renewal application off on August 29th. Today, much to my surprise, my new license showed up in the mail!
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Congrats on the renewal. I know a guy at work that got a renewal in 35 days.
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Last post by Castex1
Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:55 pm
Pulling up a chair.
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robert0550 »
Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:48 am
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Just mailed the packet out this morning, So guess its time to take a seat and wait. Now is a good time to learn Patience :roll:
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When I do get my CHL I like the size of my para ltc 45 but I have been practicing carrying with my 226 at home and I am really starting to get...
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Last post by robert0550
Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:50 pm
Hurry Up and Wait...
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Braden »
Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:54 am
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Well, I completed my renewal class on Saturday, made copies when I came to work on Monday and now my wife is rushing to the Post Office to do the...
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Plastic in hand!! It was 51 days from the time I mailed it off to the time it came to my house.
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Last post by Braden
Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:04 pm
Soon To Be Leaving The Room!
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Castex1 »
Wed Oct 18, 2006 8:18 pm
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I just checked tonight and my status has changed to active. I guess the mailman will be bringing me something besides bills.
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:oops: :oops: Didn't want to cause trouble at work.
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Last post by longtooth
Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:00 am
I'm back in the Waiting Room...
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propellerhead »
Mon Sep 25, 2006 4:47 pm
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This time for a Change of Address. Filed online: Sept 25 2006. Rather painless but there was one question that was odd. It asked if I have moved...
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I'll do it at Christmas time.
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Last post by propellerhead
Mon Oct 16, 2006 10:24 pm
Two weeks and NO action!
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JRG »
Sat Sep 23, 2006 11:08 pm
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It's been two weeks since I mailed off my packet back to Austin and the website still says, Packet mailed to applicant .
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Definitely would call DPS and do some checking up on status... by 5 weeks it should have changed by now....unless re-do on prints, etc.
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Last post by Skipper5
Mon Oct 16, 2006 10:22 pm
Getting ready to join in on the long wait
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MadDawg »
Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:27 pm
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Hello everyone,
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+++1 Agree....time to get caught up on some range time and those magazines you've been wanting to read!!!
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Last post by Skipper5
Mon Oct 16, 2006 10:19 pm
50 Days
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Houston1944 »
Mon Oct 16, 2006 6:15 pm
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Per USPS receipt my renewal documents were delivered to Austin on 8/24/06.
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Well...very good Houston1944!...50 days not bad...my 'appl mailed to applicant' log-in was there forever...and although I had prepaid appl and...
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Last post by Skipper5
Mon Oct 16, 2006 10:13 pm
While you are waiting...
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propellerhead »
Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:21 pm
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... you might check out Garden Ridge. I found this sign for $10. Good garage humor.
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Garden Ridge? That's a little surprising. I wonder what their corporate policy is regarding employees with CHL's.
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Last post by HighVelocity
Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:32 pm
Sneaking In
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Wilson »
Thu Aug 10, 2006 5:51 pm
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I got my pin # in the mail today (8/10/06) and have submitted the ol’ credit card number via the online web site (current status; No application or...
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Oh no.
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Last post by TxBlonde
Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:13 pm
Finally!! :)
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dihappy »
Sun Oct 15, 2006 5:59 pm
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Timeline:
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Whoops! Sorry guys, i made a mistake and posted Sept 8 instead of Aug 8.
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Last post by dihappy
Sun Oct 15, 2006 10:59 pm
I hope they dont need anymore money!
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nswtex1 »
Sun Oct 15, 2006 11:43 am
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I paid my civil rights tax in Mar. and as of yesterday I now have a complete app. being sent in after completing the class. Now I just hope they dont...
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If I had know that would help & would have sent a whole care package.
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Last post by longtooth
Sun Oct 15, 2006 4:28 pm
Oh No! Delayed :(
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dihappy »
Fri Sep 29, 2006 10:21 pm
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I guess its my fault though. Got a letter from DPS asking for proof of a not guilty verdict and dumb me thought that they would have access to all...
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Oh Happy Day!!!
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Last post by HighVelocity
Sun Oct 15, 2006 3:36 pm
Central Texas counties
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AR Traveler »
Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:44 am
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After lurking and reading the horror stories on this forum I decided to call DPS and get an update. I mailed my packet to DPS in mid August, got my...
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as Longtooth said....we've all been there...heard the Travis County takes quite awhile too.....
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Last post by Skipper5
Sat Oct 14, 2006 10:34 pm
Still Waitn, 1st ph call to dps
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scooter03 »
Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:16 am
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Yes I know I'm supposed to wait the days for the PIN but, I just needed more to keep me from looking in the mail box everyday like a kid on Christmas...
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PIN should be about 30 days after DPS receipt of your packet.....
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Last post by Skipper5
Sat Oct 14, 2006 10:31 pm
Plastic in the mail
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longtooth »
Thu Oct 12, 2006 4:17 pm
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Took renewal 8-12, mailed 8-14.
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A very belated congrats on the renewal LT!! At least beard gray....mine turning white....told my DDS he's got to keep my teeth whiter than my beard!...
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Last post by Skipper5
Sat Oct 14, 2006 10:25 pm
edit
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fadlan12 »
Tue Oct 03, 2006 12:27 am
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Congrats man, welcome to the club. Carry safe!
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Last post by Diode
Fri Oct 13, 2006 6:32 am
A Snail's Pace Is Faster, Believe Me!!
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Patriot »
Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:22 pm
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Hello All! :grin:
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Thanks.....Wally walk went good. The work walk didn't go so well due to nerves. I was very paranoid considering, if exposed, I would lose my job. The...
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Last post by SW40VE
Thu Oct 12, 2006 6:00 pm
Class done, packet away... Checking out!
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Alric »
Sun Aug 20, 2006 9:03 pm
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Just finished the CHL class and got the first-time packet sent off. Time to buckle down for the long-haul, I guess.
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Oh. Website still says Processing Application . So don't lose faith.
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Last post by Alric
Wed Oct 11, 2006 2:11 pm
praticing at home
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bevans »
Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:35 pm
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well i took ya'lls advice and i have started carrying around the house, what do ya'll find as the easiest way to hide a small auto,,i am a big boy...
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Thanks! I appreciate that!
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Last post by Mithras61
Wed Oct 11, 2006 12:30 pm
address change....**Received**
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therooster »
Tue Jul 11, 2006 3:23 pm
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i filled out the address change form (via the internet) on 6/29/06, the same day my card was charged the $25.00 fee. i am told that it will take 3...
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It's been two weeks since I filed the change of address on my DL and CHL (9/25). I got my DL a few days ago but still no CHL. I have both DL's with...
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Last post by propellerhead
Tue Oct 10, 2006 3:53 pm
mailing packet back on 10-9-06
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bevans »
Sun Oct 08, 2006 3:28 pm
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well i will be mailing packet back and i will be joining the waiting room if ya'll have any helpful hints feel free to let me know
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Welcome StexFJR, & bevans to the waighting room. I am in for my renewal. Use this time for chosing a carry rig. Practice wearing it around the house...
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Last post by longtooth
Mon Oct 09, 2006 8:57 pm
already have pin#
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bevans »
Sun Oct 08, 2006 9:09 pm
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i filled out paperwork online and have already paid. i took class on sat. the 7th and will be mailing my packet in on mon the 9th certified per...
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Patience, patience. Practice, practice!
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Last post by GrannyGlock
Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:27 pm
TODAY I AM HERE LEGALLY.......
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Castex1 »
Wed Oct 04, 2006 5:52 pm
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I finally received my pin today so I can be here legally. Thanks for giving me a place to hang out with like minded people. GO STARS!
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Sorry I stepped away for a while. I think the word suck has a different meaning in Denver. It describes the feeling of losing a hockey game to a team...
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Last post by Castex1
Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:58 pm
There is hope!
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Mithras61 »
Fri Sep 29, 2006 6:58 am
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I checked this morning and my new application status now shows Application Completed - license issued or certificate active
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I carry an SA 1911A1 GI .45 with a 5 barrel and a parkerized finish. I'm currently carrying IWB with my skin & a horsehide belt from thebeltman.net...
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Last post by Mithras61
Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:24 am
closing in on 30 days
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scooter03 »
Thu Oct 05, 2006 1:34 pm
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Wow, its been almost 30 days from when dps received packet, I am going crazy checking mailbox everyday. Just for my PIN. I dont know whats going to...
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i started the process online, they received it aug 30th. i received my pin with the original packet.
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Last post by cyphur
Thu Oct 05, 2006 8:34 pm
Can I oficially join the waiting room?
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JKDubb »
Tue Oct 03, 2006 12:06 pm
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Greetings,
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Sweet, I will check out
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Last post by JKDubb
Thu Oct 05, 2006 12:36 pm
Missing Link
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Castex1 »
Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:58 pm
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Would one of you fine people help me out with the link to check on my status. I am trying to be patient, but its kind of like a kid at Christmas. I...
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Austin signed for my app on August 23rd. I guess the pin should come along anyday. I don't mind the wait as long as I know it is in work. So far all...
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Last post by Castex1
Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:38 pm
In the mail today, now the pain of waiting begins
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Witness P »
Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:31 pm
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I only hope that I am not one of the random many that seems senselessly punished by DPS's speed. For 60 days I pray...... So around the house-carry...
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I sent my paper work in on august 28 and recieved my pin# yesterday on the 29th, if you subtract weekend's that's only about 20 bussiness days I hope...
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Last post by Witness P
Sat Sep 30, 2006 9:08 am
Slow & (almost) Painful Timeline
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smschulz »
Fri Sep 29, 2006 2:46 pm
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* Class Taken ~ 6/10
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Not sure ether...no history issues on my part perhaps there was just alot of apps inline of maybe the person(s) in charge of my area (Houston) was...
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Last post by smschulz
Fri Sep 29, 2006 4:31 pm
Backlog
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Tropical1 »
Thu Sep 28, 2006 11:16 am
Just spoke to somone in Austin that said their name so fast I couldn't copy what they said.
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Last post by Tropical1
Thu Sep 28, 2006 11:16 am
How long for DPS to receive a packet?
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Mithras61 »
Fri Aug 25, 2006 8:58 am
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How long does it usually take for DPS to receive a packet that was mailed to them and begin processing it?
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About a week after I posted originally I went ahead & called DPS. I was basically told that they don't have any means of tracking the packet beyond...
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Last post by Mithras61
Wed Sep 27, 2006 12:29 pm
Almost there!
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Popshot »
Tue Sep 26, 2006 10:30 pm
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I just checked and my status has been changed to Application Completed - license issued or certificate active !!! Now it's time to check the mail box...
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Camp out at the old mail box time, congrats!
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Last post by Diode
Wed Sep 27, 2006 6:28 am
PROBLEM
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texas_archer »
Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:52 pm
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...............
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Did it read something like due to the information you provided you may not be eligible for this service ?
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Last post by fadlan12
Mon Sep 18, 2006 10:58 pm
CHL Issued
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Landman »
Thu Sep 14, 2006 9:40 am
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CHL Application Stats:
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Hey! You've got the plastic. Now go break it in! :grin:
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Last post by Replaced Texan
Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:22 pm
Should I call DPS ?
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j1132s »
Thu Sep 07, 2006 11:00 am
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A couple of months ago, I helped my wife send in her application and it's been 60 days already (and that's working days). Her application status is...
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Congrads, glad to hear it
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Last post by player_twister
Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:31 pm
Been fun, but I'm out
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zeroskillz »
Sun Sep 17, 2006 3:21 pm
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Well it's been fun, but I received my license yesterday and will be going now.
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I have a Milt Sparks Versa Max 2. I can tuck my shirt with it. I LIKE it!
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Last post by Replaced Texan
Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:19 pm
For my husband
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TxBlonde »
Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:18 pm
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Just to give a word of advice make sure when you buy a house that there is no back taxes owed and make sure if you put money in escrow that the Tax...
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So glad you are a carrying pair! Finally!
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Last post by GrannyGlock
Fri Sep 15, 2006 6:58 pm
I got the Blues...
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Popshot »
Thu Aug 10, 2006 9:55 am
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...the waiting on my CHL Blues!
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I am right at 30 days and no pin yet. Maybe next week. Good luck to ya.
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Last post by SW40VE
Fri Sep 15, 2006 5:27 pm
Finally shows Processing Application
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Mithras61 »
Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:23 am
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Well, my application finally shows as being processed. I mailed it in on 14 August 2006. Last night I checked at about 5:00 p.m. and it showed Packet...
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So that being said, since I did not apply online, and since average time right now is 45-60 days, it would be safe to assume that I may just get my...
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Last post by SW40VE
Fri Sep 15, 2006 5:24 pm
DPS super speed
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zeroskillz »
Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:44 am
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Okay, I was missing some paperwork and faxed it over to DPS on the 7th, this morning I checked my status just for snits and giggles, and much to my...
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Hahahahahahahaa.....nice one.
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Last post by SW40VE
Fri Sep 15, 2006 5:23 pm
Ok, I can leave the waiting room now
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tomneal »
Thu Sep 14, 2006 2:57 pm
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I finaly sent in my renewal paperwork. It was received 7/19
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I got my new card today. I took the renewal class on 7/18 and left town for a few days. Upon my return I sent the packet in via Certified Mail return...
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Last post by Replaced Texan
Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:30 pm
Received
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Afff_667 »
Tue Sep 12, 2006 11:15 am
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Received CHL in mail yesterday 53 days after putting application packet and money order in the mail to DPS in Austin. I took the class with three...
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Received my PIN on Tuesday August 22.
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Last post by Afff_667
Thu Sep 14, 2006 4:51 pm
Getting PIN number
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SW40VE »
Mon Sep 11, 2006 6:27 pm
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DPS received my packet almost 30 days ago and the anxiety is killing me. It would be SOME relief to at least see something that says Processing . Can...
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If your going to call call early in the AM, like 8:30. I got thru and it was 35 days after they recieved my packet, she looked me up and gave me my...
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Last post by Diode
Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:33 am
Guess what came in the mail today!?!?!
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robert_de_niro »
Thu Sep 07, 2006 5:59 pm
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Yeah baby!! It's here :cheers2: A question though-I'm gonna keep tradition by doing the Wally World Walk, but why do we do that? For everyone still...
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belated congrats robert de.....carry well and safely...n quit figeting with your elbow in your side....lol...just kidding...!
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Last post by Skipper5
Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:45 pm
I got mine today
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pdouglas »
Fri Sep 08, 2006 5:39 pm
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I received my CHL in the mail today. :party:
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a belated congrats! Carry well and safe!
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Last post by Skipper5
Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:42 pm
Plastic in Hand.
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Liberty »
Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:29 pm
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Although the status changed to Application Completed on Aug 28th, DPS didn't mail it out until the 6th of Aug. I finally have my coveted plastic....
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a belated congrats Liberty....carry well and safe...
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Last post by Skipper5
Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:40 pm
DPS speed
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zeroskillz »
Fri Aug 25, 2006 4:01 pm
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Well I've been waiting a bit, had to get extra paperwork from Maryland for the DPS. Finally got the paperwork from Maryland, faxed it into the DPS,...
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never used a round one. Went back to my fingers after high school. :lol:
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Last post by longtooth
Thu Sep 07, 2006 9:43 pm
Finally in the mail.
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scooter03 »
Thu Sep 07, 2006 1:44 am
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Finally got app sent off. Seemed like a month since i took the class, (only 4 days), I really have a patience problem. My wife cant understand it....
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Correct, 30 days to getting a pin # and 30 more for the Card in the mail, if all goes well for you. I too have a Patience problem, I drove everyone...
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Thu Sep 07, 2006 6:27 am
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