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DJFriar wrote:

mikelst wrote: What is the protocol for being stopped and asked for ID if I have not received my License, as I will show on the system as having a chl but I can't produce one? I was told in my class to always produce the chl with my dl to avoid possible confusion with the LEO even if I am not armed. In fact I could have a weapon in my car but not carry outside my car or property right???

I was told very, very sternly that you do not carry until you have your plastic card in your possession.

I think the castle doctrine still applies as long as you don't carry outside of your property or vehicle.

Wally Walk is done... SWMBO didn't know I was carrying, when I asked her if she saw my weapon. She said are you carrying????...

Plastic in hand

Application Process Dates
Application done the 17th of December 2012 on line
Prints done the 21st of December
CHL class done the 22nd of December
mailed it on the 23 of December (a Sunday) at the post office.
16 Jan 2013 status changed from Waiting documentation to back ground check under review
19 Jan 2013 Status changed to Background Check : Completed
20 Jan 2013 Concealed Handgun License : Manufacturing Pending
23 Jan 2013 Concealed Handgun License : Mailed

Postmark on Envelope January 28th
In hand January 30th so
2 days in the mail but 5 days from marked mailed to postmark???
38 days mailbox to mailbox
Wally Walk to follow

So...
On the 23rd of January my status was updated to mailed.
That was a Wednesday. I figure 2 days for mail from Austin to Dallas, so even allowing for it getting to the mail room on Wednesday the 23rd and the post office on Thursday I should have had it by Saturday or Monday at the latest. Now Tuesday has come and gone. How long does it usually take from "mailed" to actually being mailed and how long should I let it be before I become concerned that it is 'lost or stolen' and report it?

What is the protocol for being stopped and asked for ID if I have not received my License, as I will show on the system as having a chl but I can't produce one? I was told in my class to always produce the chl with my dl to avoid possible confusion with the LEO even if I am not armed. In fact I could have a weapon in my car but not carry outside my car or property right???

Thanks for any input?
Mike

waiting...

Yea... you didn't say which Saturday did you.

Then again... Maybe not.

Waiting... ... ...

mikelst wrote:this mornings update

Application : Received
Fingerprints : Complete
Affidavits : Received
DL or ID : Valid
Citizenship : No documentation required
Passport photo holder : Received
Photo : Received
Proof of Classroom training : Received
Proof of Proficiency training : Received
Proof of Special Condition : Received
Fee : Received
Background Check : Completed
Concealed Handgun License : Mailed
so how long from "mailed" to in hand

waiting... ... ...

Where is your whataburger???

And ....

Still waiting..... I was really hoping to get it this week...

Maybe Monday.

this mornings update

Application : Received
Fingerprints : Complete
Affidavits : Received
DL or ID : Valid
Citizenship : No documentation required
Passport photo holder : Received
Photo : Received
Proof of Classroom training : Received
Proof of Proficiency training : Received
Proof of Special Condition : Received
Fee : Received
Background Check : Completed
Concealed Handgun License : Mailed
so how long from "mailed" to in hand

waiting... ... ...

Where is your whataburger???

Status updated this am

Application : Received
Fingerprints : Complete
Affidavits : Received
DL or ID : Valid
Citizenship : No documentation required
Passport photo holder : Received
Photo : Received
Proof of Classroom training : Received
Proof of Proficiency training : Received
Proof of Special Condition : Received
Fee : Received
Background Check : Completed
Concealed Handgun License : Manufacturing

and... waiting... ... ...

Application done the 17th of December 2012 on line
Prints done the 21st of December
CHL class done the 22nd of December
mailed it on the 23 of December (a Sunday) at the post office.
16 Jan 2013 status changed from Waiting documentation to back ground check under review
19 Jan 2013 Status changed to Background Check : Completed
Concealed Handgun License : Manufacturing Pending

So that's where I sit now.

Waiting... ... ...