So, your CHL Application has been filed and the clock has slowed to a crawl - tell us about it!
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Sent Paperwork June 11...
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Ron7624 »
Thu Sep 08, 2016 7:28 am
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I see a lot of folks got their LTC fairly quickly. So I made myself wait to check for 45 days... then I set my calendar for 60 days.... now I'm just...
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Plastic in hand.
Submitted on line June 11, 2016
Received Plastic Oct 13
125 days for a renewal.
All paperwork submitted on first go around. DPS did...
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Last post by Ron7624
Thu Oct 13, 2016 1:56 pm
Worried about nothing
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UTLaw »
Tue Oct 04, 2016 9:58 am
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Took an LTC class with my girlfriend in mid August. Submitted our paperwork at the same time; she got her license in 2.5 weeks. Made me nervous that...
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Law professors throwing fits about people obeying the law after said people beg the government for permission to excersise their constitutional...
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Last post by Varget
Tue Oct 11, 2016 10:01 pm
is a holster required?
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josephtuna »
Sat Oct 01, 2016 6:27 pm
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for CC does one need a holster or just be able to pocket a snub-nose in pants to be in compliance?
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I'd say a holster is required for safe carry of any handgun - pocket, IWB, belt or shoulder. Triggers by themselves don't differentiate legal or...
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Last post by Sport Coach
Sun Oct 02, 2016 12:43 pm
Knock-knock ... Can I come in?
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bjrichus »
Sun Sep 18, 2016 12:15 pm
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Knock-knock ... Can I come in? :cool:
Texas LTC course and shooting test completed on Friday 9/16/16.
When I got home, I scanned the supporting...
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And it came in the mail today.
Two weeks from putting the last submission into the system.
Now to ACTUALLY do a concealed carry...
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Last post by bjrichus
Sat Oct 01, 2016 4:03 pm
I have an LTC but was Denied Purchase by FBI
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remanifest »
Tue Aug 16, 2016 8:42 pm
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The topic pretty much says it all. I have an LTC that was issued very recently (last week) by the DPS, which obviously included an FBI background...
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Why would that be odd? Imagine how many Jim Smiths there are in the US. Imagine how many would be similar age, height, hair color etc. I'm sure there...
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Last post by mrvmax
Fri Sep 30, 2016 7:13 am
confusion on waiting time
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josephtuna »
Tue Aug 30, 2016 11:53 am
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I've been following this board for nearly a month but just registered to participate today. In reading about wait times it appears most recent...
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as of this morning, 9/29 - mailed.
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Last post by josephtuna
Thu Sep 29, 2016 5:37 am
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Last post by mrvmax
Wed Sep 28, 2016 6:13 am
Status check shows no info. ..?
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Lancebaby »
Wed Sep 14, 2016 10:34 am
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Hey. New here. I submitted my docs online a few weeks ago, had already been fingerprinted, etc. . I went out to check the status here
nd it let's...
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I applied for mine last year, and I never got any status updates. One day the website just gave me different options like change address/renew, and...
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Last post by jb2012
Tue Sep 27, 2016 9:16 am
Still background check under review...
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Choleva »
Mon Sep 26, 2016 6:52 am
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I submitted everything on March 2016 and received a letter on June about the instructors license been expired, so I had to obtain a new certificate...
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I applied on line to renew my license June first. I'm still waiting
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Last post by Pastlite
Mon Sep 26, 2016 5:47 pm
Still background check under review...
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Choleva »
Mon Sep 26, 2016 6:51 am
I submitted everything on March 2016 and received a letter on June about the instructors license been expired, so I had to obtain a new certificate...
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Last post by Choleva
Mon Sep 26, 2016 6:51 am
CHL renewal time?
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ntexaschl »
Wed Aug 24, 2016 1:00 pm
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I received my renewed license a few days ago. No issues/problems were experienced. Turnaround time was about 6 weeks. YMMV
ntexaschl
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I applied for my renewal 6-1-16 my license expired 6-9-16. I haven't got it yet. The end of june I sent them an email. The reply said up to 6...
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Last post by Pastlite
Mon Sep 19, 2016 6:45 pm
Waiting...
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Ole Miss »
Thu Sep 01, 2016 8:19 am
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I submitted my documents through the mail. It took them two weeks to acknowledge they received them and put my info on the site so I could check the...
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Hi all - new to the forum and cc. just wanted to share my story and timeline: I filled out online app 8/22 took class 8/23 fingerprints on 8/25 ---...
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Last post by a.nonimous
Sun Sep 18, 2016 7:09 pm
Very Impressed
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OneEyeWilli »
Sat Sep 17, 2016 5:09 pm
Application completed 8/19
Fingerprints 8/24
Class 9/2
As of 9/15 everything is completed except print pending. The instructor said it was taking...
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Last post by OneEyeWilli
Sat Sep 17, 2016 5:09 pm
A step backwards
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RSX11 »
Fri Sep 16, 2016 9:46 am
My renewal status had reached the all green checkmarks except the last two, for background under review and print pending in yellow state that we've...
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Last post by RSX11
Fri Sep 16, 2016 9:46 am
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Last post by Agoraphobic Penguin
Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:25 am
Need G27 LE/Gov't Mags-Paying $100 Cash!!
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TXPeaceOfficerDave »
Sun Sep 04, 2016 8:26 pm
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I am looking for Glock 27 LE/Gov't restricted marked magazine. Need one or two. Will pay $100 cash. If you have some or know anyone who does have any...
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After all that searching I've only found ONE FREAKING MAGAZINE and that's out of over twenty stores and distributors contacted. Finding this G27...
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Last post by TXPeaceOfficerDave
Tue Sep 06, 2016 7:41 pm
Proof of special condition
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Stormvet »
Sun Sep 04, 2016 9:12 pm
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What is the term proof of special condition mean? Mine showed unacceptable. Also said notice mailed to recipient.
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What he said...
Call them. I had problems with mine and the guy asked if I had the little discharge certificate on the wall. When I told him yes, he...
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Last post by RogueUSMC
Mon Sep 05, 2016 6:24 am
Forms
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mjtrusty »
Sat Sep 03, 2016 1:16 pm
So my status updates today! Yay but one of my forms I sent in to verify employment was unacceptable I know I qualify for this because coworkers have...
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Last post by mjtrusty
Sat Sep 03, 2016 1:16 pm
Waiting time
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mjtrusty »
Fri Sep 02, 2016 2:12 pm
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I know it's a big waiting game but does anyone know when or how often site updates? I know it's different for everyone but as estimate
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I sent in everything that was required electronically on June 28th, I received confirmation on-line that same week from the DPS that they had...
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Last post by Noggin
Sat Sep 03, 2016 12:06 pm
Gun type
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mjtrusty »
Thu Sep 01, 2016 11:08 am
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What would you recommend glock 43 or shield 9mm?
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I have both pistols. As stated above the Shield is less money and to me shoots better. The G43 is easier to conceal. I carry the Shield from time to...
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Last post by carlson1
Fri Sep 02, 2016 9:09 am
So far, faster than I thought it would be
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highrez58 »
Wed Aug 24, 2016 8:56 am
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Online application submitted: August 7, 2016
Fingerprinting: August 12, 2016
LTC class and proficiency taken and submitted: August 13, 2016
Print...
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Plastic in hand: 09/01/2016
:thewave
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Last post by highrez58
Thu Sep 01, 2016 1:07 pm
Loooong wait rant
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Tookeman »
Wed Aug 31, 2016 10:03 am
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My completed renewal application was received by DPS on April 11th, 2016. It has shown fingerprints under review on their web site for 3 months. Have...
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I have not, but it is time to! I was not overly concerned until it expired this week. Now I am not happy!
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Last post by Tookeman
Wed Aug 31, 2016 10:13 am
Can you carry without a license, if the status is print pending?
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kevin1 »
Sat Aug 20, 2016 1:48 pm
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My status just changed this morning. Everything is green, except the last one (LTC print pending). I’m not planning to carry without my license in...
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With this being in Texas, my suspicion is it was in TCIC, not NCIC which is run by the FBI.
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Last post by ScottDLS
Tue Aug 30, 2016 11:29 am
***TO ANY CURRENT OR FORMER LEOs***
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TXPeaceOfficerDave »
Fri Aug 26, 2016 3:21 pm
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To any current or former law enforcement officers INCLUDING MILITARY POLICE OPERATING UNDER UCMJ APPREHENSION AUTHORITY!!!!!
You might or might know...
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Here is a link to news article
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Last post by TXPeaceOfficerDave
Fri Aug 26, 2016 3:29 pm
Things to do while waiting
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kevin1 »
Wed Jul 06, 2016 9:13 am
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Hello,
I finally decided to get the LTC….
Paperwork was submitted online on 6/20 and right now my background check is under review…..
So, what do...
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Here is an idea that you might like to try while you're waiting. Go read a book called Verbal Judo . Very well written book and it is used by a...
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Last post by TXPeaceOfficerDave
Thu Aug 25, 2016 10:16 pm
Address change
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Longhorn-breeder »
Sat Aug 20, 2016 7:27 am
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I just submitted an address change on 8/12 received the new card yesterday. I am hoping this is a good sign for when I need to renew next yaer...
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Changed address on mine July 6th and got it 10 days later. Changed address on my wife's July 9th, still waiting...
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Last post by jayinsat
Tue Aug 23, 2016 3:33 am
Application under review
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CreyChap »
Mon Aug 22, 2016 11:16 am
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submitted all my paperwork on 7/20/16, looked at my account today 8/22/16 it said for the first time my LTC/CHL application is under review .
Roughly...
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Mine has said under review since 8/4. Paperwork was all in on 7/24.
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Last post by RyanR
Mon Aug 22, 2016 12:02 pm
Background Check Under Review - Why?
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buckshot5514 »
Wed Aug 17, 2016 8:58 am
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My two sons, son-in-law and I all took the LTC course on 07/02/2016. My son-in-law got his LTC in 3 weeks. He never even checked the status on the...
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Past performance is not indicative of future results...
The state should maintain records that allow for a quick, electronic search of one's past...
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Last post by 869
Mon Aug 22, 2016 9:38 am
Paperwork submitted 1/11/2016-No permit!!
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pittiemama178 »
Tue Aug 16, 2016 2:24 pm
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I turned all my things in for my application on 1/11/2016 and STILL have NO permit! I have called and called and no one could give me any answers...
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Obviously I hadn't woken up yet this morning! sorry about that.
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Last post by 869
Sat Aug 20, 2016 7:00 pm
Is there accountability?
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Vonic2185 »
Mon Aug 15, 2016 6:02 pm
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Alright, I have a very important question due to being at wits end with what I feel are my rights being violated. I have searched everything I can...
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To be clear,
It would be easier to turn those wheels if you were black though.
The statement above was directed at the unfortunate fact, that if...
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Last post by parabelum
Tue Aug 16, 2016 7:57 am
Wait time is ridiculous.
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Speed Racer »
Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:39 pm
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Documents submitted 4/27/16, for a renewal. I have had CHL since first available.
Progress page says eligibility review ( or some such)
So now it's...
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Interesting comment about the FBI - I was told by the FBI that they finished my check in a day, and that the state was the holdup. I believe the FBI...
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Last post by remanifest
Mon Aug 15, 2016 10:53 pm
Could an old car accident cause me to be denied?
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Pneumatic »
Thu Aug 11, 2016 11:59 am
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In 1986 I was 17 and on my way home from church (not that it's relevant but there was no alcohol involved in Bible study that evening). A lady pulled...
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I agree with that. If it were me, I would gather up all the paperwork and get a legal pro to look it over to cover all the bases.
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Last post by baseballguy2001
Thu Aug 11, 2016 9:41 pm
Renewal: Waiting on waiting
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TexasTornado »
Fri Jun 24, 2016 9:48 pm
First day I can renew is July 6th and yes, it is marked in my calendar!
I don't know if that makes me obsessive, or just extremely impatient.
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Last post by TexasTornado
Thu Aug 11, 2016 7:46 pm
medical advisory board
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miked01 »
Tue Jun 14, 2016 3:03 pm
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Hi, I'm new the the forum, and very happy to have found it. I resently get a letter from the Medical Advisory Board stating that I have to have an...
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Congratulations on getting you LTC. :thumbs2:
I have a question about the doctor that gave you the evaluation. What is his/her medical specialty?
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Last post by WildBill
Sun Aug 07, 2016 10:14 am
To Those Waiting--Patience
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RPBrown »
Wed Apr 13, 2016 3:01 pm
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For those that are waiting on your LTC and have been for 75-80 days, fear not, it will come. Just have a little patience.
Charles has asked that you...
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Yes I think that's the case. Be nice if they'd take the approach Oklahoma does on it's renewals. You have 90 days grace from expiration date before...
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Last post by OkieBrian
Wed Aug 03, 2016 1:44 pm
Timeline question
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Riskman956 »
Fri Jul 08, 2016 6:02 am
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I'm not in a hurry but am starting to wonder if I will ever get approved for my license now. I submitted my paperwork online in January. I received a...
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I emailed the state representative in my zip code on Monday. I have not received a response to my email, nor any new contact from DPS concerning my...
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Last post by Riskman956
Thu Jul 21, 2016 6:33 pm
My time has come
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grent247 »
Wed Jul 06, 2016 5:25 am
I'm now stalking the mailman. Such a good way to wake up. And yesterday my Arizona packet came in the snail mail too. Time to start collecting haha....
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Last post by grent247
Wed Jul 06, 2016 5:25 am
What is meant by status change?
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LTCTLB »
Sun May 22, 2016 4:38 pm
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Be easy on me as I'm a new 'waiter' for LTC, but I want to ensure I understand the meaning of 'status change'. I check RSD routinely and the status...
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Lol, I'm still waiting for mine to change
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Last post by Kevo
Tue Jul 05, 2016 10:07 am
Finally, I see some activity......Maybe my time waiting is ending soon
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MikeUCTX »
Sun Jun 26, 2016 5:52 pm
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After many weeks of seeing no activity after submitting all my supporting documents, my status has finally changed on the website to Application...
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Everyone that has an application in, has this screen now. It's so you can track progress without calling them 20 times a week.
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Last post by grent247
Tue Jun 28, 2016 8:42 am
New online status page
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infoman »
Tue Jun 28, 2016 2:52 am
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This isn't really new for those of us who have been around forever, but you can once again view a more detailed online status of your application...
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Close. Really close.
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Last post by Pawpaw
Tue Jun 28, 2016 6:26 am
Renewal - Veteran
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cyphur »
Fri Jun 17, 2016 12:11 pm
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This is my second renewal, which is kind of a cool feeling having carried for a decade now. Process keeps getting easier.
Submitted renewal on 31...
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Got my plastic in hand 3 weeks after I submitted renewal online.
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Last post by cyphur
Mon Jun 27, 2016 6:24 pm
3 weeks 3 days
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Hammy »
Mon Jun 27, 2016 2:27 pm
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WTG June 2 to June 24. Submit to Permit. :woohoo
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Oh, and congratulations. :cheers2:
And welcome to the forum! This place is a treasure trove of knowledge.
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Last post by Ryan
Mon Jun 27, 2016 2:37 pm
let the wait begin
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chl-dawg »
Thu Jun 23, 2016 8:05 am
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i am a newbie to firearms and chl - i recently purchased my first firearm to carry ( G26) and took the CHL course. i did the course on 6/18,...
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I checked the videos on the XS and they seem good, it may be my next upgrade :) if they help at night and finding the target !!
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Last post by chl-dawg
Fri Jun 24, 2016 9:32 pm
It begins
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KHickam »
Wed Jun 22, 2016 5:24 pm
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The love of my life - has been hunting and shooting with me for the past two years. She has taken deer with my grandmothers old 32 WCF and I built...
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My wife just got hers this week. Took less than 1 month. Congrats.
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Last post by rotor
Wed Jun 22, 2016 5:29 pm
Wife's Timeline
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rotor »
Mon Jun 20, 2016 2:49 pm
Course 5/22/16
Application 5/22/16
Fingerprinting 5/25/16
Updated on internet 6/17/16
In the mailbox 6/20/16
Pretty fast
Next thing is to figure out...
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Last post by rotor
Mon Jun 20, 2016 2:49 pm
DPS Email Re: processing times
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sgsryd »
Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:13 am
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I'm new to this forum. I submitted my application on-line DECEMBER 13, 2015. I received the confirmation email as well they took my Non-Refundable...
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Thanks
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Last post by sgsryd
Thu Jun 16, 2016 11:12 am
Frequency of status changes
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Fluidic »
Tue Jun 14, 2016 11:09 pm
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Out of curiosity, not impatience, how often do status changes occur? Is it in real time, once every hour, once a day? I'm sitting at 5 weeks and 2...
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Congratulations! I would expect the post office to deliver your plastic tomorrow.
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Last post by Flightmare
Wed Jun 15, 2016 9:09 am
Processing since April 4...
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Luda »
Mon Jun 06, 2016 2:11 pm
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Hey guys, I am new to the forum. All of my documents were submitted for processing 4/4/16. I have not heard anything and I have tried calling and...
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What you're seeing is the same thing everyone else see's when they are still being processed myself included. When you see the options to change your...
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Last post by Goo1988
Tue Jun 14, 2016 8:02 am
Eligibility and Timelines
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jtparker »
Tue Jun 07, 2016 9:11 am
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I am in need/want of some answers to my situation before things really get moving. However, here are my dates:
04/28/16 - Online application...
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On your application, fingerprints, $140 app fee- I don't think, I know you will have to redo all that if you ge denied. You will have to resubmit a...
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Last post by infoman
Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:57 am
Question about CHL Form 100
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Cope3081 »
Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:49 pm
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All,
I have a question that I may be able to get answered here. So less than two years ago I applied for a TX LTC and submitted all the required...
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Thanks for the reply. I have searched extensively and I have not found any statements or rules why it is not an acceptable form, as long as it's...
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Last post by Cope3081
Sat Jun 11, 2016 7:28 am
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