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Am I eligible for a CHL?
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:27 pm
by MercerR
I am interested in getting a CHL sometime within the next year or so. However, I have a class C misdemeanor for theft < $50 on my record from something like 3 or 4 years ago. As I understand the regulations, I would still be eligible since it is not a class B misdemeanor. Although I assume they can deny them for pretty much whatever reason if they really want to. My question is, do I at least meet the basic requirements to apply for a CHL? If so, how likely do you think it is that they will deny it because of the "incident" on my record? That is the only blemish on my record beyond speeding tickets. I understand if I can't get a CHL for a few more years because of this, but if I CAN, I would like to. Alright, now flame suit ON since I might now be a member of the bad part of society! Just rest assured, that incident was a crazy days of my youth thing and is long since passed...I'm actually pretty darn respectable nowadays, married and all!
Re: Am I eligible for a CHL?
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:51 pm
by seamusTX
Welcome to the forum.
A class C misdemeanor does not disqualify you, even if you were convicted this morning. Only class A and B misdemeanors have the five-year waiting period.
You do have to obtain documentation of the disposition of the case, which can be a hassle with lesser offenses.
BTW, they can't deny a CHL for "pretty much whatever reason if they really want to." Texas is a shall-issue state. If you meet the qualifications they must issue a license.
- Jim
Re: Am I eligible for a CHL?
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 4:46 pm
by MercerR
Jim, thank you for the information! It was very helpful, I didn't realize that shall-issue really meant that they actually MUST issue a license if the qualifications were met. I guess it makes sense, it just seems so...easy.
Re: Am I eligible for a CHL?
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:14 pm
by seamusTX
MercerR wrote:I didn't realize that shall-issue really meant that they actually MUST issue a license if the qualifications were met. I guess it makes sense, it just seems so...easy.
I hope you still think so after you take an all-day course, get your paperwork together, fork over the money, maybe have your fingerprints rejected, and wait two months for the DPS web site to be updated.
Good luck.
- Jim