So, your CHL Application has been filed and the clock has slowed to a crawl - tell us about it!
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New to the forum and CHL
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StrykerDM »
Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:37 pm
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Just thought I'd say howdy to everybody. I'll be taking my CHL class this coming Sunday, and I'm already excited. Its definetely something I've been...
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Great option there. Welcome to the forum and good luck on Sunday!
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Last post by JLaw
Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:57 pm
It may be lost 73 days and counting
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mnmn926 »
Fri Jan 04, 2008 3:53 pm
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:grumble
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:waiting:
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Last post by mnmn926
Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:00 am
Oh the Agony!
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newbie06 »
Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:39 pm
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Ok, so I have yet to wait as long as some others at there. Still, it is no fun. DPS received my packet on 12/5/07. They kindly cashed my check on...
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They got my paperwork on 12/4. I read about the pin thing here, emailed them and they emailed me a pin the next day. They have had my paperwork a...
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Last post by rbaker772
Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:49 am
Now we are cooking!
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rbaker772 »
Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:43 am
Check on-line status lastnight before going to bed and it still said No App. I checked it this morning and it now says processing app.!...
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Last post by rbaker772
Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:43 am
I'm an offical Good Guy
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Turfspanker »
Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:57 am
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The DPS website triggered today and status shows Application Completed - license issued or certificate active.
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That's no lie! :rolll
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Last post by M9FAN
Fri Jan 04, 2008 2:28 pm
NEW TO CHL
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greg3203 »
Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:04 pm
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Hello everyone!
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Welcome aboard! :txflag:
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Last post by M9FAN
Fri Jan 04, 2008 2:11 pm
Folding up my chair and moving on
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Big Dom »
Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:56 am
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WOHOO today it finally happened. Sometime between the 15th time I checked last night and this morning I show Application Completed - license issued...
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Ouch good luck. You should be getting it right around the corner. If its been more than 60 days I'd give them a call. They are very friendly and...
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Last post by Big Dom
Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:24 am
Could your LAST name..............
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Target1911 »
Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:32 am
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have anything to do with your wait time? I have been told that when you buy a gun and they do the back ground check, that having a COMMON last name...
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My wife and I share the same last name, and sent our apps in on the same day with return receipt requests, which came back in the same mail, but our...
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Last post by jimlongley
Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:35 pm
Renewal wait
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dejr2000 »
Tue Nov 27, 2007 4:33 pm
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How long are renewals currently taking? Sent mine in last week. I'm not due to expire for a little while just curious what everyone is seeing on...
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November 23-January 2. The wait is over, I'm now good for 5 more.
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Last post by dejr2000
Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:12 pm
Previous CHL, speeds the process?
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ammo two »
Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:34 am
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Just curious if you think that having a previously issued CHL from another state (MASS) would help to speed the process for my TX CHL? I had a MASS...
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I doubt that previously having a CHL (by whatever name) or having passed background checks helps. DPS does their own background checks for each...
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Last post by seamusTX
Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:42 am
Newbie
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rbaker772 »
Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:35 am
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Hello everyone! Newbie here palying the waiting game too. I found this forum about a week ago and love it so far. Anyone else here from Lubbock?
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My brother and I are both Tech grads, so we have a certain fondness for the place. My brother probably more than I; he's a reall small-town type and...
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Last post by Liko81
Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:08 am
Time Line for Replacement?
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GalaxyFE »
Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:41 am
So I had a name change (court order) and was wondering how long it normally takes to get the replacement license? It's been over a month and seems a...
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Last post by GalaxyFE
Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:41 am
my timeline
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sar »
Fri Dec 21, 2007 1:42 pm
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Class Oct 13. Had completed my application online a few weeks prior. Received by DPS on 10/25/07. Online status changed to processing November 23....
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Thanks!
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Last post by sar
Mon Dec 31, 2007 8:46 pm
Not bad so far
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atxbandit »
Tue Oct 23, 2007 8:28 pm
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Well looks like my application did not sit in the mailroom too long. My check cleared yesterday. Hopefully I get my PIN next Mon or Tue, if not this...
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Yeah DPS informed me that since I have a previous arrest, they will probably be using the full 90 days to perform an extra thorough backgorund check.
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Last post by Winston33
Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:28 pm
Waiting is hard to do!
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adwtex »
Fri Nov 16, 2007 11:35 pm
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I sent in my application 3 weeks ago and the status on the DPS website still says Package mailed to applicant .
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Application Completed - license issued or certificate active
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Last post by adwtex
Sat Dec 22, 2007 3:34 pm
We'll see what happens this time....
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The Dawgg »
Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:10 pm
Four years ago on my renewal it did not get processed in the time supposed to. I had to call and talk to someone to process it. Actually got it done...
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Last post by The Dawgg
Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:10 pm
License Issued - Packet Mailed to Issue, 47 days
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Dave905 »
Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:11 pm
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I decided in October to apply for a CHL but was not sure what was required. I found this site and the information provided is terriffic! Great job on...
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That is great. It has been 67 days since I mailed my app and it still shows processing app. I called on Monday and was told that they were still...
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Last post by atxbandit
Sat Dec 22, 2007 1:51 am
Nice Being Here, But the Postman Cometh!
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tmc95 »
Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:25 pm
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Plastic arrived today and in the wallet ....now off to WW.......will be very aware and very careful from this point on.
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Hit the bricks!!! - packing
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Last post by comsec
Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:05 am
Almost Done!....C'mon Mailman!
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tmc95 »
Sat Dec 15, 2007 3:59 pm
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My status changed yesterday on the DPS website to:
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I have three Super Walmarts all equally distant from my house. Maybe I will do all 3 in the same walk. Nachos at one, extended shopping trip/full...
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Last post by tmc95
Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:33 am
Paper work error! D'OH
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tboesche »
Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:52 am
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So I get home yesterday and check the mail hoping my PIN is in there. I see a letter from DPS and think to myself WOO HOO! Open it up and find out...
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I took about 17 days for me to receive my plastic after the status change.
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Last post by tbranch
Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:24 pm
LICENSE ISSUED
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Texas11B »
Mon Dec 10, 2007 7:19 pm
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I just checked online and it said license issued or certificate active. Now more waiting for the mailman
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Congrats tbranch :cheers2:
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Last post by Mark G26
Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:15 pm
I finally got my PIN!
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WNallG30 »
Sat May 20, 2006 10:08 pm
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Well, I'm finally making some progress. I sent my packet in March 27th and I finally got my PIN. DPS sent me a correction form on May 5th, so that...
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Howdy from Central Texas!
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Last post by Crosswind81
Mon Dec 17, 2007 6:21 pm
IT WAS A TIE
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craigneasttx »
Sat Dec 15, 2007 6:32 pm
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Sent off the same time. At same time, different packets.
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Brandy doesnt know it has arrived, she has been out on a marathon shopping day....For once, I was glad to have to go to work on a Saturday, hated to...
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Last post by craigneasttx
Sat Dec 15, 2007 6:49 pm
And The Wait is Over...
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tbranch »
Wed Oct 24, 2007 8:33 am
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Let's see what the holidays bring in terms of timing.
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Mailed everything in on 10/1. Post office delivered my plastic 12/12.
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Last post by TexasDuck
Thu Dec 13, 2007 3:58 pm
Should she call or email?
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LM23 »
Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:28 pm
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My wife took her class on 9-30, mailed packet on 10-2. Return reciept back on about the 5th or so. Her record is clean except for an accounting error...
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She was told that because of the bad check in 1997, even thought the disposition is shown as cleared, she will have to go to Collin County district...
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Last post by LM23
Thu Dec 13, 2007 3:16 pm
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Last post by craigneasttx
Thu Dec 13, 2007 9:11 am
LICENSE ISSUED!!!
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brandy_easttx »
Mon Dec 10, 2007 2:44 pm
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:party: Didnt check yesterday but checked this morning and there it was......
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Congratulations.
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Last post by LarryH
Mon Dec 10, 2007 4:09 pm
plastic came today
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dwmathews »
Fri Dec 07, 2007 5:29 pm
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:chldancing My plastic came in today. I'm so happy. :lol:
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:woohoo :party: Look out Wally World. Let us know how it goes.
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Last post by TXGLOCK23
Mon Dec 10, 2007 9:55 am
Lost Wallet...and everything inside.
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TXGLOCK23 »
Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:08 am
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I already mailed my $25.00 in and emailed DSP to be sure they recieved everything. They replied that they were waiting on my lost CHL to be returned...
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DPS cashed my lost plastic, $25.00 check on the 26th of Nov. Plastic in hand again, Dec. 6th. Maybe another Wally World trip is in order. lol
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Last post by TXGLOCK23
Mon Dec 10, 2007 9:53 am
Waiting for Florida CCW
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Emmett »
Sun Dec 09, 2007 9:43 pm
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I have been waiting for my Florida CCW for 27 days now. With any luck it will be here this week sometime.
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Nothing is wrong with it. I was cheaper for me to get a Fl. CCW.
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Last post by Emmett
Sun Dec 09, 2007 10:45 pm
CHL on the way!
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txlouie »
Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:57 am
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Online status:
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Cag....about 3 weeks after they received your app they will send you a confirmation letter that your app is processing...you will be able to go to...
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Last post by brandy_easttx
Sun Dec 09, 2007 9:37 am
Elasped time frame
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rockhill »
Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:17 pm
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A lot of folks waiting and wondering about current process time. I took the class 9/23, mailed 9/26, recieved in Austin 9/29, check cleared bank...
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I went to get my app packet in person. My experience with the CHL folks at the DPS HQ was positive. The lady that helped me was friendly and helpful....
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Last post by NcongruNt
Sun Dec 09, 2007 12:10 am
tracking number/pin??
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Lykoi »
Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:28 am
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hey all, this is wierd to me as when i applied there was no tracking
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If she kept a copy of her application she'll find the PIN on first page. Other than the application, DPS did not send me the PIN again.
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Last post by tbranch
Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:59 am
Getting impatient and looking for information
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Fourdeefive »
Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:55 am
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My wife, son and I all took the CHL class together in early August and sent all three completed applications in on Aug 18th. Wife and son got their...
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Congratulations and sorry about the wait. But just curious, did they ever send you a letter notifying you as to why your application was delayed?...
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Last post by Winston33
Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:04 pm
I'm out of here
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dwmathews »
Wed Dec 05, 2007 8:51 am
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Application Completed - license issued or certificate active
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Congratulations Dave -
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Last post by WildBill
Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:31 am
Come on USPS!!
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pgsulins »
Fri Nov 30, 2007 12:50 pm
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Hey Guys,
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Congratulations.
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Last post by LarryH
Tue Dec 04, 2007 5:48 pm
Renewal
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cal01 »
Tue Dec 04, 2007 5:44 pm
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I filed my renewal application and 35 days later received notification of rejection of my fingerprint card. So, I resent a new card the next day....
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It sounds like somebody goofed, but you lucked out.
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Last post by seamusTX
Tue Dec 04, 2007 5:48 pm
Officially Joined the WR Today!!
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by medicff0879 » Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:08 am
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Hey all,
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Good luck with the wait. It's a tough one.
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Last post by Winston33
Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:51 pm
68 days, and counting...
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78641 »
Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:03 pm
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I called last week (on day 61) and was told they are completing the background check and could expect the license early this week. Nothing missing,...
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Congrats. Sent mine 9/25 and still waiting. But its my fault because I was born overseas went through a whole saga. Anyhow got my updated passport...
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Last post by Big Dom
Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:13 am
One foot out the door...
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kdom »
Fri Nov 23, 2007 10:57 pm
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While waiting for DPS to issue my TX permit, I decided to apply for a FL permit as well to cover me on my annual trip to visit family in Ohio. Can't...
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FL permit was very easy to obtain. Here's a link to the FL Dept of Ag page with instructions:
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Last post by kdom
Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:32 pm
I'll bet I'm the FIRST to experience this...
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brewster »
Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:18 pm
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...if I'm not, please correct me.
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My birthday is 11/24 and the license was issued on 11/20/2007. It espires 11/24/2011.
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Last post by texasag93
Tue Nov 27, 2007 11:42 am
40 days
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Navydoc »
Sun Nov 25, 2007 4:51 pm
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My third renewal CHL arrived yesterday, 24 November. That was exactly 6 weeks after I took the renewal class on 13 October (at On Target, Fort Worth)...
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Uh-oh--badkarma56
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Last post by Navydoc
Mon Nov 26, 2007 3:31 pm
Received Pin
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craigneasttx »
Fri Nov 23, 2007 9:05 pm
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Ok. Received pin today (29 days after they received the application including holdiday),not too bad I guess, but it felt a lot longer.
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I applied online so I've had my PIN since before the application was sent to Austin. The daily checks get quicker as you get in the habit of filling...
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Last post by tbranch
Sun Nov 25, 2007 11:57 am
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Last post by Skiprr
Sat Nov 24, 2007 3:49 pm
Plastic in hand
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snubby »
Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:11 am
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Mailed 9-807
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Congrats. May you never have to use it
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Last post by RPBrown
Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:26 am
Plastic arrived today, gonna break tradition...
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45Carrier »
Fri Nov 23, 2007 4:49 pm
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Postman dropped off the plastic today, the wait is finally over :cool:
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My reply to the crossposted message from 45Carrier was here (hint to 45, you only have to post in ONE forum, we read them all):
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Last post by packina45
Sat Nov 24, 2007 1:30 am
94 days and counting......................
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pcool69 »
Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:23 am
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I have avoided counting days until this week and am really disappointed.
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I feel your pain. I had so many things in my favor that should have expedited the process (security clearance, FAST prints) but my status just...
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Last post by Creedmore
Thu Nov 22, 2007 8:17 am
My wait has begun, with F.A.S.T prints
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Creedmore »
Tue Aug 14, 2007 2:36 pm
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After some stories of fingerprints being rejected I decided to give one of the FAST places some business. The digital fingerprints came out great,...
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My status finally changed to Applicaton Completed.
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Last post by Creedmore
Thu Nov 22, 2007 8:06 am
Ok Here we go!
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tboesche »
Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:37 am
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class taken-Oct 27 2007
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DPS recieved it on 15 Nov. 2007
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Last post by tboesche
Wed Nov 21, 2007 3:28 pm
My wait is over!
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JJR1971 »
Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:32 am
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My CHL came by mail yesterday, 11/20/07.
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lucky stiff- Congrats! I am hoping for mine before New Years.
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Last post by tboesche
Wed Nov 21, 2007 3:27 pm
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