Thanks from a CHL noob

F_L · Post by **F_L** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:05 am

I have been lurking here for a while and decided to join and post up a thanks to this board. I sent my CHL packet to DPS at the end of June and got ready for the LONGGGGGG wait and process time. A few visits to the Waiting Room showed that DPS was getting apps approved much quicker. Sometime last night my online status went to "Application Completed - license issued or certificate active". After reading the horror stories here of 90+ day waits, I was quite impressed. I didn't get my CHL in 60 days, but didn't miss it by much. I think this board (and Charles in particular) are largely responsible for getting DPS to speed up their process. A great example is the sticky with Charles appeal letter. Great job everyone!

My timeline:
5/16/09 - CHL course
6/29/09 - Packet mailed
6/30/09 - Packet arrived at DPS
7/16/09 - Pin issued - Processing Application
9/5/09 - Application Completed - license issued or certificate active

My carry firearms:
Sig P220
Summer carry - Sig P6

I see a wally walk in my future!

Thanks,
Fred

USA1 · Post by **USA1** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:48 am

hi Fred ,
its very nice to meet you

and welcome to the forum .

joe817 · Post by **joe817** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 12:36 pm

Hi Fred, welcome to the forum, and super congrats on the approval!

longtooth · Post by **longtooth** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 1:01 pm

Welcome aboard from the piny woods.

LostInAustin · Post by **LostInAustin** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:10 pm

Welcome aboard Fred, and you are right about Charles. A good man to have in your corner!

F_L · Post by **F_L** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:26 pm

Thanks Everyone,
I am still waiting on the plastic. How long does it take to get a letter from Austin to Canyon Lake??????

Fred

Johnny Polite · Post by **Johnny Polite** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:45 pm

Congratulations F_L. I am in a timeline similar to yours. Mine went "license issued or certificate active" last thursday and have been getting antsy to get my card in the mail. It has been a week for me so far so I am also curious when it will come in the mail.

Will be carrying:
Glock 23 or Kahr MK40 (once broken in)

USA1 · Post by **USA1** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:47 pm

Johnny Polite wrote:Congratulations F_L. I am in a timeline similar to yours. Mine went "license issued or certificate active" last thursday and have been getting antsy to get my card in the mail. It has been a week for me so far so I am also curious when it will come in the mail.

Will be carrying:
Glock 23 or Kahr MK40 (once broken in)

have you checked today ?

Johnny Polite · Post by **Johnny Polite** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:54 pm

Nice! Right after I posted my wife called and said that it came in the mail.

So, F_L, about a week.

I wonder if we need anything from the store tonight...

austin-tatious · Post by **austin-tatious** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 4:15 pm

Johnny Polite wrote:Nice! Right after I posted my wife called and said that it came in the mail.

So, F_L, about a week.

I wonder if we need anything from the store tonight...

For sure you need some things from Wally World.

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