A CHL background check is much more thorough than a NICS check. The following is what I saw in another thread on here. I assume it to be true.jb2012 wrote:Any word? Website still hasn't changed for me. I know they have already started my bg check, but that should be literally instant. I have almost no criminal history; no arrests (luckily), I have had my fair share of tickets but nothing violent and only class C tickets. Plus I've bought 3 guns this year and all three I was out of the store within 30 minutes (mind you some browsing time).Marathonbbq wrote:No rhyme or reason is correct! Here's my timeline:
Online app - Aug 31
Fingerprints - Sept 17
CHL 100 submitted - Sept 22 email confirmation same day
Still waiting. I'm calling Monday!!
"DPS sends an employee into each county where you have lived for the last 5 years (5 I believe) to conduct an in person background. They check the county and district criminal clerk and District civil clerk. The tax assessor is also queried"