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Howdy to ya'll

Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:35 pm
by redlin67
I have been reading on this site and have enjoyed everything so far. I would like add myself to the March waiting list. I mailed my packet on 3/30, but did not send it certified. However, I did my application on line, so they sent me a pin with the app. I took my class 3/20, had to wait a few days for some papers from Kentucky (my used to be home state). My status changed to "Processing Application" 4/19. Now I am doing the wait game and checking several times each day for any change. Going by what I am seeing on the recent wait times, I should be seeing something any day now. I only have a Taurus 85 revolver, but I have a cheap soft holster that fits nicely into my left front pocket with the handle toward the right. I have tested it with an unbloused loose t-shirt and it is totally undetectable. Can't wait for my first Wally Walk.

Re: Howdy to ya'll

Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:40 pm
by USA1
Welcome to the forum redlin67 :tiphat:

Make yourself at home. We look forward to your future posts.

Re: Howdy to ya'll

Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:52 pm
by A-R
Welcome redlin67.

I've heard those Taurus 85s are good quality guns, though haven't had the opportunity to shoot one myself. I often carry a Smith & Wesson J-frame very similar to your 85 in my front pocket as well. Easiest way to carry, IMHO.

Curious, did you shoot the qualifying test with a borrowed semi-auto so you can carry either type of gun? Always thought the differentiation between revolver and semi-auto for test purposes was stupid (like saying you can't drive an automatic if you take your driving test with a 5-speed manual), but oh well law is the law until we change it.

Anyway, glad to have you here but especially glad that you'll be one more law-abiding armed citizen on our streets soon enough.

:patriot: :txflag:

Re: Howdy to ya'll

Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:00 pm
by redlin67
I did my qualification with an SA, I had already been forwarned not to use my revolver.

Re: Howdy to ya'll

Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 6:23 pm
by Quahog
Welcome redlin67

Great to have you with us!

Re: Howdy to ya'll

Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 9:14 pm
by AddyLO
Welcome to the forum and the Class of March '10, redlin67! :tiphat:

If you've been in processing status since the 19th you have GOT to be close to "Application Completed" by now. Here's hoping you get some good news real soon.


03/02/10 - Packet mailed
03/04/10 - Packet delivered
03/20/10 - PIN# received, "Processing application"
04/12/10 - "Application Completed - license issued or certificate active"
04/15/10 - Plastic in hand

Re: Howdy to ya'll

Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 2:48 pm
by redlin67
AddyLO wrote:Welcome to the forum and the Class of March '10, redlin67! :tiphat:

If you've been in processing status since the 19th you have GOT to be close to "Application Completed" by now. Here's hoping you get some good news real soon.


03/02/10 - Packet mailed
03/04/10 - Packet delivered
03/20/10 - PIN# received, "Processing application"
04/12/10 - "Application Completed - license issued or certificate active"
04/15/10 - Plastic in hand
I did get it a few days ago and have done my obligatory Wally Walk, went to a gas station and to Blockbuster's. All went well as my nice Hawaiian shirt. Nary a glance from anyone that I noticed.

Re: Howdy to ya'll

Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 5:09 pm
by KinArlington
:woohoo