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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.

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

- Jim

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.

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

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.

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.

Fosforos wrote: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.

Howdy, Fosforos!