So, your CHL Application has been filed and the clock has slowed to a crawl - tell us about it!
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Got a pleasant surprise in the mail
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H C Striker »
Sun Jul 23, 2006 9:15 pm
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I've been lurking here for the last two months and finally decided to post a message. I sent my application in on May 22. I received my pin number 25...
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Senior rate applys to renewals now...........
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Last post by wrt45
Thu Jul 27, 2006 12:21 pm
Its on the way!
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spud »
Thu Jul 27, 2006 9:49 am
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Mailed May 22ed
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congratulation spud , mine took 6 days to get to fort worth. Be safe.... :cool:
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Last post by ac-mech
Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:24 am
45 Days - Application Completed - license issued
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panic911 »
Wed Jul 26, 2006 8:02 pm
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Day 45. I just checked my status after sending an email to DPS on Monday to ensure they had everyting they needed to process my application. I got a...
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Cool beans!
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Last post by GrannyGlock
Wed Jul 26, 2006 8:21 pm
Waiting!!
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strongsteve »
Fri Jun 16, 2006 10:21 pm
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It has been 60 days since the TX DPS received my packet for CHL. I finally got through to a person after dealing with that frustrating phone machine...
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Congratulations! :anamatedbanana
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Last post by sparx
Mon Jul 24, 2006 4:12 pm
PINs Received
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sparx »
Thu Jul 20, 2006 9:50 am
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Well, another step in the process made its way through the turnstile and my and my wife's PINs arrived in the mail yesterday! :grin:
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Actually, I agree, I liked waiting and Whinning! Now all I get to do is carry.... ;-)
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Last post by Diode
Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:03 am
I'M OUT OF THE WAITING ROOM!!!
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WNallG30 »
Wed Jul 19, 2006 11:09 am
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I just checked online, and I got the coveted Application Completed - license issued or certificate active response!!! I don't have much time to...
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Good luck, Will.
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Last post by KBCraig
Sun Jul 23, 2006 1:07 am
CHL False Alarm!!!
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robert_de_niro »
Fri Jul 21, 2006 3:44 pm
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Ok, Austin recieved my packet 6/30/06, so I am expecting to wait for quite some time. So I get home from work the other day and I look through my...
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hah, that is pretty funny
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Last post by Russell
Fri Jul 21, 2006 4:04 pm
Yay! Got my pin number
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Russell »
Tue Jul 04, 2006 12:57 pm
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Right at 29 days.
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Jason-
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Last post by robert_de_niro
Fri Jul 21, 2006 3:33 pm
Day 74 - forgot a signature *updated*
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The Marshal »
Wed Jun 21, 2006 2:49 pm
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What moron forgot to sign the online approval for charging of the Credit Card? Oh wait, that would be me. :oops:
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Wellllll.... called in, got to talk to a nice woman that told me....
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Last post by The Marshal
Fri Jul 21, 2006 12:50 pm
Don't wait too long...
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kw5kw »
Tue Jul 11, 2006 3:38 pm
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... Hey guys,
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Happy Birthday neighbor.
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Last post by propellerhead
Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:04 am
Renewal Clock running.
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rgoldy »
Fri May 26, 2006 8:55 am
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start the clock on my renewal. I mailed it on Weds 5-24. I will try to keep the forum posted on the process. Next step.....a return on the receipt...
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I received my license in the mail today, got the full five years, doesnt expire until 2011......
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Last post by rgoldy
Thu Jul 20, 2006 7:30 pm
Renew- Application Completed - license or certificate active
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stephen_g22 »
Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:39 pm
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Renewal packet received by the state 5/25/06
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Apparently Application Completed - license or certificate active means the card is in the mail, because greeting me this afternoon was my renewal....
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Last post by stephen_g22
Thu Jul 20, 2006 5:54 pm
There's hope
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Rex B »
Fri Jul 14, 2006 8:59 am
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Online app & payment in February. Nothing happens, no response for over 60 days.
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I did the online app and had my paper work a week later.
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Last post by cyphur
Fri Jul 14, 2006 1:16 pm
How to delay your application process
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j1132s »
Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:18 pm
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Ok, here's how:
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Well, I applied and paid online, and never got anything in the mail or email. The only acknowledgement was the $140 debit from my bank account.
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Last post by Rex B
Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:20 am
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Last post by WNallG30
Thu Jul 13, 2006 3:35 pm
Bad Fingerprints - Day 47
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sebis »
Mon Jun 19, 2006 7:21 pm
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Today I got a letter in the mail that my fingerprints cards were rejected due to:
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My packet had a FAST page mailed with it that told us about the program. I don't know if that's SOP for them now tho...
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Last post by robert_de_niro
Thu Jul 13, 2006 2:47 pm
Spoke with Austin today...
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spud »
Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:34 am
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They let me know that after 45ish days they havent even looked at my paperowrk yet. After 28 days they sent it back for me to sign something i...
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Even better! Thanks.
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Last post by spud
Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:47 pm
How many others here are at 80 plus days?
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strongsteve »
Sat Jul 01, 2006 4:31 pm
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I am now at 80 days and am quite disgusted. Everything was in order with my packet and there have been no delays on my part. They are blaming the FBI...
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My wife and I are at 80 days waiting today (7/12/2006). Sent the following email to Ms. Leach at DPS and received her response back today. I'll let...
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Last post by pfgrone
Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:52 am
Frustrations!
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strongsteve »
Tue Jul 11, 2006 8:40 am
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I am near 90 days now. I called last Monday and she said that it would be mailed on Thursday. It never was. I called this Monday and she said it...
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finally.. after 90 days, website says application completed - license issued or certificate active ...... unbelievable.
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Last post by strongsteve
Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:56 am
The Good Thing About Waiting
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pfgrone »
Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:58 pm
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Day 74 or something.
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That's a very good rule. Keeps the forum clean and pleasant. I thought about it after I posted the remark and shut down for the night. I apologize....
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Last post by pfgrone
Sat Jul 08, 2006 9:07 am
Just Steppin in.
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Liberty »
Tue Jul 04, 2006 8:21 am
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I guess officially I am not here yet. I took the class in Texas City. and need to get a cashiers check and actually mail it off.
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Thats the first time I heard of that. Thanks for correcting me, the last thing we need to do is slow the process down even more!
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Last post by bauerdj
Tue Jul 04, 2006 7:00 pm
TEASERS
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TEXASGIANT »
Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:23 pm
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WELL I GUESS THAT'S NOT TOO BAD 29 DAYS TO GET A PIN. BUT GUESS WHAT IT DON'T WORK THEY PROBLY JUST HAVE NOT LOADED IT YET. SO I WILL TRY EVERY 5 MIN...
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That was too funny my wife thought I had lost it, blew my drink out my nose laughin. Quit pickin on me.
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Last post by TEXASGIANT
Mon Jul 03, 2006 9:11 pm
Beating
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strongsteve »
Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:10 am
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This whole process is a real beating. Texas charges more than other states and takes longer. It seems like there is some real inefficiency with the...
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This too will pass.... hang in there. I would call them, they are happy to check on it and let you know what's going on.
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Last post by Diode
Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:39 am
SHE JUST HAD TO ASK!
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TEXASGIANT »
Sat Jun 24, 2006 10:01 pm
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I had almost forgotten about the whole thing and then it happened. The wife asked if I should call someone to see what was going on with our packets!...
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Over a month and no signs of life yet? That's depressing. I just took my class yesterday and was gonna get a money order on Monday. :sigh:
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Last post by propellerhead
Sun Jun 25, 2006 10:18 am
Finally!!
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wrightcrew »
Thu Jun 22, 2006 2:54 pm
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Here's my timeline...
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Congrats.
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Last post by dws1117
Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:01 am
And it was over.
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Thane »
Thu Jun 22, 2006 2:13 am
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From March 28, when they received the application, to June 21, when I received the card. 86 days total.
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Welcome out of the WR. Keep shooting w/ Mom. That is fun from one side of Texas to the other.
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Last post by longtooth
Fri Jun 23, 2006 5:01 am
Plastic in the mail...
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KD5NRH »
Wed Jun 21, 2006 5:00 pm
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...and since I didn't order a Glock, this must be the CHL :grin:
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:lol:
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Last post by Skipper5
Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:55 pm
CHL App sent - A few questions for you guys...
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panic911 »
Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:31 pm
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Completed my CHL training class last Saturday and paperwork was sent on Monday. Now, a few questions for you guys:
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the info. Hossisfree, that's what I was thinking. The FBI should have all of my fingerprints and info. I had my clearance...
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Last post by panic911
Thu Jun 22, 2006 3:58 pm
Coupla' empty chairs here? ;-)
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sparx »
Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:12 pm
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Well finally! As of Saturday my wife and I both completed our CHL class, and the packets ware mailed off to Austin today. :grin:
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Yes, it's only been Sunday afternoons. A bunch of great guys there and we've enjoyed meeting every one of them! I know how the work-crunch goes and...
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Last post by sparx
Thu Jun 22, 2006 12:39 pm
Unsigned Documents - Day 29
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spud »
Tue Jun 20, 2006 6:21 pm
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Sent in on May 22ed
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Go to the County Court house and ask for your misdemeanor arrest record, you might as well pick up your felony arrest record while you are there, it...
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Last post by ElGato
Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:20 am
First weekend with a CHL
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barres »
Tue Jun 20, 2006 1:52 pm
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This past weekend was my first with my CHL. I carried any time I was dressed. By Saturday evening, I stopped constantly watching people's faces to...
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There really are not that many places that post a correct 30.06 sign. If you are a person who follows a fairly regular routine - you go to work at...
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Last post by Crossfire
Tue Jun 20, 2006 2:58 pm
New member to the waiting room
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spud »
Sun May 21, 2006 5:49 pm
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Just got home from my CHL class, got my packet stamped and ready to ship out on Monday. Scored a 100% on both tests.
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Probably not a chance but I guess it never hurts to ask. Nobody has yet. Answer is going to be you can be next right after me. :lol:
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Last post by longtooth
Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:35 pm
Got it!
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GrannyGlock »
Thu Jun 15, 2006 1:45 pm
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92 days from their receipt until issue, with no apparent reason for the delay. Mail took another 7. DH's is still hung up waiting on paperwork on...
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Congrats GrannyGlock. I have a friend who applied back in November, has not recieved it yet...
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Last post by one eyed fatman
Fri Jun 16, 2006 9:58 pm
Wa-hoo!
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Thane »
Fri Jun 16, 2006 1:57 pm
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Now I hurry up and wait...
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I'll echo the Wah-hoo! and even add a
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Last post by quidni
Fri Jun 16, 2006 7:45 pm
I'm gettin' close!!
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airizzy »
Wed Jun 14, 2006 11:46 pm
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The aplication status has changed to completed.
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The WR is thinning out. We need more to replace you. This is a place we want a constant fresh flow like a river. Out of the general population into...
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Last post by longtooth
Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:36 pm
And the wait continues
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barres »
Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:45 pm
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Just saw Bones3's post that he received his license today. I noticed in his timeline that his packet arrived in Austin 23 days after my packet...
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Good deal!
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Last post by Diode
Fri Jun 16, 2006 9:10 am
Over 30 days since I got my PIN
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O6nop »
Sun Jun 11, 2006 10:31 pm
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That was the first week in May, I completed my application and sent it in around the first wek of April. I don't know if the 60 day response is from...
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Welcome to the club. Carry safely!
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Last post by Diode
Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:26 am
it's a start
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Boxerrider »
Wed Jun 14, 2006 5:32 pm
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Dear Sweet Wife & I sent apps in on May 16th. PIN numbers were both in our mailbox this afternoon.
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Well Boxrider... the average time on the PIN is about 30 days....on target there.....now just the waiting some....
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Last post by Skipper5
Thu Jun 15, 2006 3:19 pm
Completed!
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KD5NRH »
Wed Jun 14, 2006 6:49 pm
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55 days, and the website shows issued.
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Congrats Hoss!!!.....worth the wait....enjoy the stroll!!!!
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Last post by Skipper5
Thu Jun 15, 2006 3:12 pm
Wahoooooooo!
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HOSSISFREE »
Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:54 pm
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Application Completed - license issued or certificate active
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Well, I've had some aaronds to run for a few days now. Been putting them off. Hmmmmmmm. Wonder why!
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Last post by HOSSISFREE
Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:57 pm
Finally a letter!
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AC »
Sat Jun 10, 2006 4:22 pm
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I'm a little relieved, got a letter today from Austin. I got my PIN. At least I have something official in writing! :lol:
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Great news. Now another short wait & you'll be good to go.
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Last post by Bones3
Sat Jun 10, 2006 6:09 pm
I'm still waiting!!
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airizzy »
Tue Jun 06, 2006 12:36 am
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I'm new to the forum and have enjoyed reading your comments.
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LOL....whatever normal is.... :lol:
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Last post by crankshaftkid
Sat Jun 10, 2006 2:29 pm
I guess I got lucky.
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pastor1 »
Thu Jun 08, 2006 2:20 pm
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I sent in all my paper work in mid March and my CHL was in the mail on May 23. My birthday was May 15 so I only had eight days I couldn't carry. I...
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My lil brother sent me the link but I have never asked how he got it...
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Last post by Diode
Thu Jun 08, 2006 4:02 pm
5 HOURS AND WAITING
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TEXASGIANT »
Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:38 pm
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OK I GOT MY APP IN THE MAIL ABOUT 5 HOURS AGO AND NOTHING, NOT A PEEP! I HAVE ALL OF THESE TRACKING RECIEPTS TRUNING YELLOW IN MY HAND. :banghead:...
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Lemme Guess, he was the one pacing?
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Last post by Diode
Thu Jun 08, 2006 8:16 am
The wait begins this Friday
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Scroggwe »
Tue Jun 06, 2006 2:30 pm
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I completed El Gato's CHL course last Saturday. I am mailing off my packet this Friday. Can't stand the thought of waiting 60+ days! Last Saturday...
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+10 evil_smurf on Diode....haha
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Last post by Skipper5
Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:22 am
Application Completed - 51st Day
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Bones3 »
Sat May 27, 2006 7:36 pm
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Application Received per USPS Return Receipt - April 5th
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Congrats Bones Will see you at the range Take care John
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Last post by JB3
Mon May 29, 2006 6:21 pm
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