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CHL approval question

Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 6:59 pm
by THE ENGINEER
I don't know why I am even concerned with be approved for my CHL, as I have a security clearance. Is it fairly safe to assume that if you are able to purchase a handgun without any issues at all, that you would probably get your CHL without any issues?

Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 7:06 pm
by bauerdj
Not exactly; there are things like unpaid child support, student loans, etc that are not a bar to owning a firearm but prevent issuance of a CHL

Dave B.

Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 7:59 pm
by AV8R
I had a "Q" clearance, and it took 4 1/2 months for my application to clear, if that helps you any.

In all fairness to the DPS, they did send the license the day after they found my packet.

Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 2:35 pm
by THE ENGINEER
Thanks guys. I don't anticipate any issues as I have never been arrested, don't owe child support, and have never been late on a student loan payment.