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lrb111 wrote:However, I have it straight from the DPS that the CHL does not officially count as general "ID". A Tx DL or Tx issued ID card are the only state isssued forms.

That's very true. I'm working for Academy at the moment and a VALID TDL or TID is a must have regardless if you have a CHL license. The 4473 has area's for both so the only thing a CHL save's us firearm dealer's is the call to NICS.

jnkirk1974 wrote:

Jason73 wrote:If I get pulled over I give the officer my dl and chl regardless of whether Im carrying or not. I know the law says I am not required to do so but I would rather the officer find out from me instead of finding out when he runs my dl for wants/warrants. I can think of no good reason not to inform the officer. Believe it or not those police officers are not the enemy, theyre the good guys.

Just my $.02

This is exactly right.

So very true! I was told by a CHL holder that when he was pulled over and produced his TDL along with his CHL he sat there and compared handgun's with the officer for 30min's and was ready to get home but the officer was so gung ho he would not stop talking! After speaking with a few HCSD officer's as well as DPS officer's who worked security for my job they view CHL holder's as the good guy's.

I was informed by my CHL instructor to produce your CHL along with your TDL at all time's just so they know even if you are not carrying.