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That is AWESOME to hear!

Just for comparison, here are the Utah CFP forms.

Here is the Application Form:
http://www.des.utah.gov/bci/docs/ccwapp.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Here is the Renewal form, note the cost...$10!! Note that there is no need for a renewal class (and shooting qualification):
http://www.des.utah.gov/bci/docs/ccwrenew.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I say this because I've had a TX CHL for a few years (original plus renewals, one or two? can't recall). Well, it came up for renewal again and I waited too long to renew it - why? The hassle (from what I recall the renewal wasn't as bad as the original license but it was still a pain). So I had to start fresh, meaning just like I was getting a new license (interesting sidenote, I still have the same CHL number as my original). I took the class from Crossfire and I also decided to apply for the Utah CFP. The Utah paperwork is a BREEZE! Seriously, easy, easy, easy! From what I recall it's ONE form along with a fingerprint card (or two?) AND it's CHEAPER, essentially half price: $65.25 and it's for FIVE years.

So - why is it such a pain/hassle for the TX CHL? Back in '96 or so I purchased a submachine gun, did all of the NFA paperwork and it was MUCH easier and less complicated than the TX CHL Application and Process. Seriously, it's way overcomplicated in my opinion. Especially when you compare it to Utah and other highly-restricted firearm transactions (NFA items). Are other states better/worse when it comes to the CHL application and process?

I say all of this because I see on this fine forum that people make mistakes on the paperwork quite a bit of the time...it seems that the more you have to fill out, the more papers/forms that you have to submit, sign here, notarize this, etc that the higher the odds of something being wrong are. It's almost like it's set up to fail for many folks. My dad took the class with me at Crossfire, they (Crossfire - Linda and Marty) walked all of us through all of the forms, etc. To be 100% sure that I had it all filled out correctly I asked Linda to review it after the class, I'm GLAD she did, as I did have one error, which I corrected. Sent the packet off - it was received by TX DPS on November 17 and I received my CHL in the mail on January 17. My dad, however, had his paperwork returned, he forgot to sign one item.

So, after all of the rambling - any word on a "Paperwork Reduction Act for the TX CHL" in the future?