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Got it today !!!!!


Class taken-1/17/09
Package at DPS 2/1/09
Application Complete, License issued-5/27/09
Plastic in hand-6/03/09

I called them today to check the status. They told me that my background check is completed and they are waiting for my license to be printed. However, there was a problem with the manufacturer that prints the licenses and a large batch including mine were ruined. They told me this would delay my getting the license by several more weeks.





I took the class on January 17th!!!!

Mailed completed packet to CHL on January 31st (class instructor didn't have all the needed forms so there was a short delay between completing the course and sending the packet in).

March 26th: Discovered that my finger prints were rejected.


March 29th: sent new finger prints

April 4th: CHL folks receive the new finger prints.

May 27th: Told my background check completed but first attempt to print my license didn't work so there will be additional delay of a few weeks.



Roughly 120 days and counting......

It's been nearly two months so I decided to check the status of my application online. It said my application was incomplete- "missing info, "detailed letter sent"


I called them and they said my finger prints were rejected due to poor quality. Terrific!


They gave me the contact info for a company that does them electronically and I have an appointment on Thursday. I'm told they scan my fingerprints electronically and then print new cards which I have to mail to the DPS/CHL folks.


The finger print cards I originally sent them had lots of info we filled out during the class. I wonder if I need to do the same thing for these prints as well.

They received it today. Whew!

Now it's time to find a semi-automatic handgun that is suitable for concealed carry. I want something that is lightweight but packs a big punch (40 caliber?). Anyone have suggestions?

This might sound silly to some but I do have a fear that the gun will accidentally discharge. Are triggers really that sensitive? Do some guns have more rigid triggers then others??

I mailed my completed packet (with fingerprints, CHL course certificate etc) on Sat Jan 31st, 2009. I called today and they told me it's not been entered into the system so they can't confirm if they received it at all. I foolishly didn't mail my packet certified mail so I'm not sure what to do. Is it normal for it to take over a month for them to receive the completed application if mailed to them using standard mail?