Another newbie intro

[Fosforos]

Hello to all.

I've been lurking on this board for a while and figured I might as well register.
I've been in Texas for 7 years, originally from Sweden, but I'm a Finn if that makes sense to anyone.

I bought my first and (so far) only firearm about a month ago after dragging my feet about it ever since I moved here. There is a very misleading answer in the Texas DPS FAQ section about "aliens" being unable to get a CHL or purchase a firearm. I believed them, until the Virginia Tech massacre happened and they said the shooter was a permanent resident. I thought "If he could buy one, I sure should be able to", and after days of searching, I finally found the answer I was looking for on the BATFE web site FAQ.

The next day I had my local shop order a Glock 19. It took a few day to get there, and then a couple of days extra because of a NICS delay.

I've put around 1000 rounds through it so far, and my wife bought herself a Bersa Thunder 380 a few weeks ago. We have both been going to the range for practise weekly, and just yesterday completed the CHL class.

I guess we will both be in the "waiting room" starting tomorrow, when we mail out packet to Austin.

I have enjoyed reading the posts of this site. It sure is nice to have a place to discuss CHL issues specific to Texas.

[seamusTX]

Welcome to the forum. I'm sorry that misinformation delayed your shooting fun so long.

- Jim

[longtooth]

Welcome aboard & we are glad to have you. Welcome to Texas.
Being from Finland makes perfect sence to em. My long range hunting rifle is a Tikka T-3 Hunter in .300 WSM. OOOOOH I like it.

[carlson1]

You will enjoy the Forum and we are glad you are here.

[flintknapper]

Fosforos,


Welcome to the forum, we are happy you joined. Please encourage your wife to participate here as well.

We are glad to have you aboard Sir.


Flint.

[Venus Pax]

Just wanted to say welcome.
Most of the participants on this forum seek to gain wisdom & knowledge about firearms and the laws that pertain to them. I've learned a lot from many different people here, and enjoy getting different perspectives.

Encourage your wife to join as well.

[NcongruNt]

Hello to all.

I've been lurking on this board for a while and figured I might as well register.
I've been in Texas for 7 years, originally from Sweden, but I'm a Finn if that makes sense to anyone.

I bought my first and (so far) only firearm about a month ago after dragging my feet about it ever since I moved here. There is a very misleading answer in the Texas DPS FAQ section about "aliens" being unable to get a CHL or purchase a firearm. I believed them, until the Virginia Tech massacre happened and they said the shooter was a permanent resident. I thought "If he could buy one, I sure should be able to", and after days of searching, I finally found the answer I was looking for on the BATFE web site FAQ.

The next day I had my local shop order a Glock 19. It took a few day to get there, and then a couple of days extra because of a NICS delay.

I've put around 1000 rounds through it so far, and my wife bought herself a Bersa Thunder 380 a few weeks ago. We have both been going to the range for practise weekly, and just yesterday completed the CHL class.

I guess we will both be in the "waiting room" starting tomorrow, when we mail out packet to Austin.

I have enjoyed reading the posts of this site. It sure is nice to have a place to discuss CHL issues specific to Texas.

I was going to ask if your last name was Torvalds, but we're in the wrong state for that.

Welcome to the forum. May you use your waiting time wisely.

[nuparadigm]

Howdy, Fosforos!