I need some support

[dhm]

Final Update: I am out of here. The plastic arrived on Sept. 12, 2007. So, that is 71 days from drop off to plastic in hand. Good luck one and all!

[sbb]

Glad the plastic arrived. Congratulations!!! Hope that my wait is over soon. Make sure to post the details of your Wally Walk.

[Mark G26]

Final Update: I am out of here. The plastic arrived on Sept. 12, 2007. So, that is 71 days from drop off to plastic in hand. Good luck one and all!

Congrats dhm Hope you come back and visit

[lawrnk]

I wonder exactly how they could check your chemical dependency/Psych history. Unless you were committed, or went to a state/county facility..how could they know. Hospital privacy laws would apply here.

Hello, I'm curious, what do they actually check in your background that takes so long? Isn't it just a criminal history?

Just a criminal check, Cajundude? Au contraire, mon frère!

DPS examines your local/federal criminal history; along with your state tax records, child support history (if applicable, for any arrearage), chemical dependency/psychiatric history (if applicable), and student loan history (for any defaulted loans). I'm leaving something else out, I'm sure...

It's a pretty thorough investigation (much more methodical than an FFL check for a gun transfer), but your CHL is worth the wait.

I know it's tough, but remain positive. My packet only took about a month for DPS to process, which is much quicker than years gone by. Some "older" members report waiting periods in excess of 90 days for their original licenses. DPS has definitely become more efficient.

[dhm]

The Wally Walk was uneventful. No stranger asked if I was carrying, and I felt relatively at ease--other than having to overcome the need to check the weapon every few seconds.

[sbb]

Glad all went well and was uneventful. We would all like to know about the nachos with extra jalapenos.