Interesting call from DPS this morning
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:08 pm
I received a call from a trooper in the neighboring county this morning (Saturday of all days). He had some questions about my background, in particular a PI ticket and free night in the county hotel from when I was in college 11 years ago. I explained, even told him that I had included a certified copy of the disposition from the court with my application. He said he wasn't concerned about that and that he was sending my paperwork to DPS in my county the day after labor day.
The odd part was that he asked me all sorts of questions like if I had a college degree, where I went to college, what I do for a living. He asked several qusetions about my employer too. It was like I was being interviewed for a job.
He even asked me the question that I really hoped he wouldn't but he did......"So why did you apply for a license to carry a concealed weapon?"
I almost was a smart alleck and said something along the lines of it my constitutional right...or because I can....or ....well you get the jist. I just said something about protecting my family (we expect our first kid in January) and myself. He seemed ok with that answer, just hit a nerve I guess. I feel I shouldn't have to justify myself to him....
Anywho, I thought this was an interesting. Anyone else get call during the background check?
Also, if my paperwork is being sent along to the next place on Tuesday, where am I in the process. I sent my app in the first part of August. This is moving a lot faster than I expected.
Thanks
JET
The odd part was that he asked me all sorts of questions like if I had a college degree, where I went to college, what I do for a living. He asked several qusetions about my employer too. It was like I was being interviewed for a job.
He even asked me the question that I really hoped he wouldn't but he did......"So why did you apply for a license to carry a concealed weapon?"
I almost was a smart alleck and said something along the lines of it my constitutional right...or because I can....or ....well you get the jist. I just said something about protecting my family (we expect our first kid in January) and myself. He seemed ok with that answer, just hit a nerve I guess. I feel I shouldn't have to justify myself to him....
Anywho, I thought this was an interesting. Anyone else get call during the background check?
Also, if my paperwork is being sent along to the next place on Tuesday, where am I in the process. I sent my app in the first part of August. This is moving a lot faster than I expected.
Thanks
JET