Jan 2010 applications

[rpecunia]

DPS is really making great progress on all these applications, are't they - very encouraging - watching, waiting and here's the latest on my application:

01/09/2010 - CHL class taken
01/11/2010 - Packet overnighted to DPS with money order
01/22/2010 - Received PIN via Email Request (same day)
01/22/2010 - Processing Application (not sure of exact date since I didn't have the PIN)
01/30/2010 - Received PIN via snail mail
xx/xx/xxxx - Application Complete
xx/xx/xxxx - Plastic in Hand

best wishes friends !!!

[joe817]

Application Completed - license issued or certificate active!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

20 days from receipt? Incredible! Super congrats!

I wonder if the folks in Austin are in a speed contest for approvals. The winner gets a trip to Disneyland!

[joe817]

"Application Completed - license issued or certificate active" YAYUH!!!!!

And fantastic congrats to you too SYMWAFA!!

[MojoTexas]

I finally mailed my packet on 1/29/2010. Hopefully it will go through quickly!

[USA1]

I finally mailed my packet on 1/29/2010. Hopefully it will go through quickly!

Good Luck !

Hope it goes fast for you .

[SYMWAFA]

Thanks for the congrats guys!

Now, the 10 billion dollar question is: How long til the license gets here? I'm guessing within a week.

I gotta hand it to the DPS- they got this done QUICK! I don't know if they hired more personell, got a better system in place, etc... Whatever the case may be, I am grateful not to have had to wait 6 months!

[joe817]

Thanks for the congrats guys! Now, the 10 billion dollar question is: How long til the license gets here? I'm guessing within a week.

Depends on the length of time it takes the mail to get to you from Austin.

Seriously though, you don't see that message until the license is going out in today's mail.

BTW, what part of this great State do you hail from? And for something completely different. Belgium proof marks?? Is it an FN licensed by Colt? Or is it a Belgium contract Colt? (I tink I about to learn someting)

[SYMWAFA]

Joe- if that's the case I should have it on Thursday, which would be 22 days from receipt of my packet!

I'm in Houston. That .32 is a Colt Belgian contract. John Brunner put out a 2nd edition of the Colt Hammerless Automatics book. It's $80, but worth every penny.

[joe817]

Wow! And you're going to go shoot that thing? That is truly a collectors item.

I collected WWII German pocket pistols, and U.S. military shotguns back in the 70's & 80's. I had a mint Astra 300 with proper markings that I'd be carrying today...if I still had it.

But I know exactly where you're coming from! Congrats on a suuweeettttt pistol.

[SYMWAFA]

Joe- I shoot it occasionally. I have another '03 that I shoot, too. The Belgian contract piece is too rough to be considered a collector's item, IMO.

Need to find a .380 pocket hammerless auto!

[joe817]

Ahhh I see. That's a shame. then it'll be a fun shooter. Hammerless, eh? Well there's a few older one's out there. What did you have in mind?

[Advrider1]

Hello everyone. I have been lurking and following the post for about 2 weeks now but tonight I couldn't resist posting. DPS definitely processes in batches. I have the same dates as some of our other members here.
02/02/2010 - Application Completed - license issued or certificate active
Congrats everyone!

[USA1]

Hello everyone. I have been lurking and following the post for about 2 weeks now but tonight I couldn't resist posting. DPS definitely processes in batches. I have the same dates as some of our other members here.
02/02/2010 - Application Completed - license issued or certificate active
Congrats everyone!

Congratulations Advrider1 ! and welcome to the forum .

[grumble]

to all the new plastic holders
I can't believe how quickly DPS is turning these out now.

[MojoTexas]

I mailed mine last Friday using USPS Express Mail, and I know it was delivered on Saturday to the PO Box. I also paid with a personal check, because my CHL instructor said that is fine. I'm still checking every day waiting to see that check show as cashed. So far, nothing. :-(