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FWIW, I had checked the website a few times, most recently this Monday, and always got the same "give it time" message as the above posters. I was pleasantly surprised to get the license yesterday. One day shy of three weeks since fingerprinting, and over the holidays to boot. Have to give...

While the process is quite easy (assuming I did things correctly) they are not clear about some supporting documents. What are "Born out of Country Documents"? I assumed Report of Consular Birth and scanned that old doc and attached, I guess we shall see. Lucky I still have that ancient sc...

To start the online application you need an "audit" number that I cannot find on the paper temporary DL. Guess I have to wait until the real one comes in before starting the process, scheduling class, etc. I was trying to minimize the time as much as possible, since my other state license ...

I have been a member of MGO for a few years, and it is generally a good forum (although the for sale section is usually good for some laughs, there are some reasonable folks on there). Like most CHL holders, following the laws is paramount to me. I have carried for years, and done all the holster, p...

Michigan.
The laws there are pretty similar, including the requirements for license.
Two big differences. There is open carry, and they register handguns.
Actually surprised me a bit, but MI is a huge hunting and fishing state.

I just returned to TX after a long hiatus. I have never held a TX CHL license, but have a license in another state with reciprocity. I have had the license for many years, and now feel somewhat "undressed" without carrying. The problem is, once I get my TX DL, which I need first to apply f...