TexasCHLforum.com

Just did the Wally walk. Kind of weird carrying the first time. I went over and looked at ammo and was approached by two Wally employees asking if I needed help. I have to admit I was a bit worried when they walked over too me. I know it will get more comfortable, but the first time I was definitely very cautious. I was carrying my Glock 17 using an IWB holster at about 4 o'clock, so I think once I get something a little smaller it will be easier.

Plastic came today! I wasn't expecting it until tomorrow. Problem is I have to watch the kids tonight and don't want to try and go out with them. I guess it means a late night trip to Wal-Mart once the wife come back. I may brave it and carry to the TX State Fair this weekend.

Congrats to everyone that got their ID yesterday. I just checked and received the 'mailed' update today. I guess I should look forward to next Friday, since it seems it is really just in pending to be mailed based on everyone's postdate this past week.

I finally got around to shopping for a holster this past week for my Glock 17, but I also was looking at a few sub-compacts that would a little easier to carry.

I just checked the website this morning (which is a daily ritual) and was surprised to see my BG check is complete and my status is now manufacturing pending. Basically, 2 business days for the BG check, which is way faster than I was expecting.

I checked today and got my 1st update. Green checkmarks for everything except for the following that are yellow:

Application: Received
Background Check: Under review
Concealed Handgun License: Print pending completion of application review

I had some problems with DPS receiving the online app, so I wanted to check with everyone on here to see if the yellow 'Application: Received' is normal. Is this what it shows for everyone else until everything is processed? Just checking.

I just mailed all my paperwork today. I'm hoping for no more issues. I've already had 3 calls to the TX CHL Office due to some technical issues with the online application. I received a confirmation email and was billed, but the CHL dept didn't have any record of my application. The only way I found this out was when I went to do my fingerprints, L1 couldn't find any record of my application. Luckily, I have a direct line now to someone in the office who has been helping me. I ended up having to fax in my email receipt, barcode checklist, and credit card statement showing I was charged. They confirmed that my application is now in the system and that they received my fingerprints. The lady I have been working with told me to mark my package with attention to her, so she will handle it personally.

Anyway, I hope it all works out now.