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let the waiting begin

Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:10 pm
by schwartzkm
I just submitted my paper work today so let the waiting game begin. Hopefully being an honorably discharged veteran with a last name of "schwartzkopf" expedites my paper work!

kevin...

Re: let the waiting begin

Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 10:04 pm
by GunNewb
Welcome to the site!

We both have a very long wait ahead of us. Good luck!

Re: let the waiting begin

Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:25 pm
by schwartzkm
DPS still hasn't recieved my package! If my status isn't updated by cob today I'm going to call.

Re: let the waiting begin

Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 1:51 pm
by GunNewb
schwartzkm wrote:DPS still hasn't recieved my package! If my status isn't updated by cob today I'm going to call.
No worries!

The DPS recieved your packet. However, it takes 2-3 weeks for them to pick up your packet from the mail room and manually enter all of your information into their database.

My package arrived in Austin on 8/8/12 and im still waiting for them to update the website. It just takes time....

Re: let the waiting begin

Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 2:55 pm
by TexasCajun
I got antsy & submitted a question using the dps online 'email us' link. Their response:
Once documents are received by the department, they undergo processing before being entered into the system for the applicant to track. Please allow more time for your record to reflect the receipt of documentation. Right now, it takes 3-4 weeks before we can see a status of the paperwork you mailed in to us. The overall processing time for new applications is 60 days, and 45 days for renewals.
So rather than continue to ping the dps site, I'm going to try to use my time as wisely as I can: brush up/learn some tactics, range-time, research & buy gear, etc. Anything to keep from hitting that doggone refresh button!

Re: let the waiting begin

Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2012 12:43 pm
by TexasCajun
Online status has finally been udpdated today!

Re: let the waiting begin

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 5:14 pm
by schwartzkm
My status changed 8/31 to background check! :clapping:

I was worried that my documents got lost and was beginning to kick myself for not sending them certified.

Re: let the waiting begin

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 5:21 pm
by tbrown
Two weeks is a pretty typical time from mailing the documents to DPS logging receipt of the documents. Your tax dollars at work.

Re: let the waiting begin

Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:18 am
by schwartzkm
Background check complete 9/12/2012! Almost.

Re: let the waiting begin

Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:18 am
by TexasCajun
I was starting to get excited when I saw the last couple of 'BG check complete' updates, but mine is still pending. Sigh....

Re: let the waiting begin

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 3:00 pm
by TexasCajun
Background check is complete & manufacturing is pending!!!!

Re: let the waiting begin

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 3:04 pm
by schwartzkm
CHL Mailed! :hurry: :hurry: :woohoo

Re: let the waiting begin

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 3:22 pm
by TexasCajun
schwartzkm wrote:CHL Mailed! :hurry: :hurry: :woohoo
:thumbs2:

Re: let the waiting begin

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:16 am
by TexasCajun
My online status was updated to MAILED today!!!!!

Re: let the waiting begin

Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 6:13 pm
by schwartzkm
Got home today and my CHL was in the mailbox. going to do my wal-mart walk today with my springfield xds in a sticky holster.