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Day 5 of Plastic in Hand...gotta tell you guys, it's nice to finally have it. Hang in there if you're waiting. When you finally get that card in the mail, you seem to forget about the 100+ day wait.

Haven't done the "Wally Walk", but wanted to see if I could get a vote if this qualifies:
Friday - went fishing with some friends, first time out carrying, they had no idea and didn't suspect
Saturday - Bass Pro Shops, AT&T store and general errands
Sunday - Church (which was tough, we're a hugging group), trip to the range to shake off a little rust.
Monday - VBS at church, officially on the "security team" - sad world where we have to have a security team, but glad we watch out for the kids and each other so well.

Hoping this qualifies even though it's not an official "wally walk".

Have a great week guys!

The long wait is over...plastic in hand.

Status change to "Application Complete..."

Hope I get to do a Wally Walk this weekend!

Just in case anyone doesn't know who their Texas State Senator or Representative are...

http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Type in your address and you'll see a complete listing. Hope this helps in getting your CHL through more quickly.

Calling your State Rep will help. My online status still shows "processing application". I asked my state representative's office to inquire for me and got word today that my license is currently being printed. 92 days from date that DPS received my application.



Now I just have to wait on the USPS. From one government agency to another.

I know I shouldn't have, but I called down to Austin today. I'm glad I did, because I found out that all my background information has been received by DPS, the hold up is getting a technician to review through the background checks and issue or deny the license. I asked if she had any idea how much longer for that to happen and her answer..."due to the high volume of applications we're receiving each day, it could be 2-3 more weeks."

Now, I don't want to sound annoyed by this, but shouldn't applications that are almost complete take priority over newly received applications? It sounds as though they are bouncing between in process and newly received applications throughout the day, when it is more efficient to get stuff out the door that's complete, rather than sit on it, but no one ever said the government was efficient.

Only 2 times in my life have 2 words meant so much to me. The day my bride said "I Do" and today with "Processing Application"! And on top of that, I found 380 rounds online yesterday at regular prices and in stock.

I just got off the phone with customer support. I was checking on status, because my application was received on March 24. As of tomorrow, I'll be at 7 weeks from receipt, and the status still shows "Packet Mailed to Applicant".

The clerk informed me that they are behind in loading into the system (big surprise there...). Actually, she said they are currently working through applications received the week of March 15. Good news for those of you who fall in that week. For the rest of us, we're a week or more out.

Hey all - new member to the forum, but active member of the waiting room.