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infoman wrote:to Carl in Katy- One thing I can tell you is that this fingerprint thing has affected thousands of people, whether you choose to beleive it or not. It may seem like you're being singled out or that it's some "conspiracy", but neither is true. There are tons of people who have had their prints taken before yours and are still waiting on the system as well. I can tell you that no one at DPS gains any benefit on purposely delaying applications, if anything, it makes their jobs harder and more complicated. I understand the fustration, just don't play the conspiracy card or pretend like you are the only one, or even one of just a few. You are one of thousands and are caught up in a software problem. Don't give me the "try walking in my shoes" line, as many long time forum members remember, there was a thing called Hurricane Ike a few years back, back then, it was normal for all new applications to take 3-4 months- and those were the lucky ones.

Do you have your CHL, sir?

I'm more concerned about the "reason" my application is held up. I wouldn't mind if the BG or something was holding it up, but this may be something that holds it up for a LONG time.

On a side note, I can't believe Jerry Lewis isn't hosting the MDA telethon tonight. End of an era, I guess.

Application : Received 07/04/2011; 07/27/2011
Fingerprints : Not received, notice sent to applicant 07/08/2011; ???
Affidavits : Received 07/27/2011
DL or ID : Valid 07/27/2011
Citizenship : No documentation required 07/27/2011
Passport photo holder : Received 07/23/2011; 07/27/2011
Photo : Received 07/23/2011; 07/27/2011
Proof of Classroom training : Received 07/23/2011; 07/27/2011
Proof of Proficiency training : Received 07/23/2011; 07/27/2011
Fee : Received 07/04/2011
Background Check : Under review ???
Concealed Handgun License : Print pending completion of application review ???

66 days since fingerprints;
40 days since packet received by DPS.

paulhailes wrote:

Carl in Katy wrote:Maybe NOW something will be done about the fingerprinting problem. They sure as heck haven't done anything about MY application just sitting there, even though I've been complaining. Its done me no good! Maybe if it started happening to EVERYONE, something would get done!! If I would have known how incompetent DPS is, I would have never applied for the CHL.

Give DPS a little break, they try to do their best to help everyone sometimes people fall through the cracks. Next time you call don't complain talk to them politely but insist that they explain what is holding up your application. They are people just like the rest of us and sometimes when they tell you they can't do anything to help you they really can't, it's nothing personal they just don't have the ability to fix what you want fixed. If there really is an issue and its not just running slowly then talk to them and see what can be done to fix the issue, however sometimes things are just slow.

NO! I will not give DPS a break, I shouldn't have "fallen through the cracks". I have tried calling and being nice to them, that got me nowhere. Why can't they do something to help me? Aren't they running the show over there? It is THEIR responsibility to fix THEIR problem, not just because I want it fixed! I have repeatedly asked if there is something that I can do to help them speed up the process. And NO!, the process has only been slow for me and a few others while DPS takes new applicants around us.
Are you having this problem? I bet you aren't or else you would keep your OPINION to yourself, until you have all the information. How long did you have to wait for your application to be processed? Do you have a CHL in your possession? I'm betting you do and that you didn't have to wait, not knowing if DPS will be able to produce you a card after paying your fee. Next time, walk a mile in someone's shoes before you chime in with your opinion.

Maybe NOW something will be done about the fingerprinting problem. They sure as heck haven't done anything about MY application just sitting there, even though I've been complaining. Its done me no good! Maybe if it started happening to EVERYONE, something would get done!! If I would have known how incompetent DPS is, I would have never applied for the CHL.