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Thanks, ElGato!

Appreciate the time and info...Johnny (beaucoup ammo)

Thanks for the qik reply, guys! Now it doesn't seem so bad. I'm grateful Texas finally saw the light 10 - 12 years back, however we could and should have a more unrestricted approach to, what I consider anyway, to be a right rather that a privilege.

A lot of 1st time applicants find it difficult to come up with $140 for a CHL. I'm 62, did reasonably well over the years..not missing any meals, but I can remember when $140 for a CHL would be out of the question when you're faced with 3 young kids, feeding them and putting gas in your vehicle.

Guess I got out of bed on the wrong side this morning!

I don't like the idea of having to fork over $140 every 5 years for my Texas CHL. Taking the long, protracted class as well adds to my aggravation. I can see a background check after 5 years..that's fine, but I'd prefer laying out a smaller chuck of change. A computerized NICS review shouldn't take any time at all. I object to having the 12 hour class and the $140 out of my wallet every 5 years. As it is I might have to take out a 2nd mortgage to fill up my Jeep with gas!

If Texas were to adopt Indiana's policy I wouldn't mind at all!:O)

Thanks, AEA! I was under one big misconception. Appreciate your setting me straight on that!

This is my 1st day here. The question I have may have already been addressed, but here goes! The renewal time for a Texas CHL was extended to 10 years from 5 back in September of '07.

Will those of us holding CHL's at that time be "grandfathered in" and be able to have an active CHL for the full 10 years, or does the new time line apply only to new CHL's issued after the law change went into effect?

Thanks!!