Well, my CHL arrived at my doorstep today, UPS Expedited, 7 days after contacting my local rep, 3 days after hearing back from his office, 77 days after receipt of my paperwork by DPS.
Strange thing is that I got one of the old-style licenses...which would indicate to me that my license might have just been sitting around, waiting to be mailed out (as I understand the new licenses are being sent out).
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Best route might be for *everyone* to contact a state legisl
Sent my paperwork in end of July...in mid-September, my prints were kicked back to me. Had them redone, sent them back within a week. No less than 3 individuals at DPS told me I would have to re-enter the queue, 45-60 day wait (end of October to mid-November). License expired last week. Have a non-resident PA permit to tide me over, but not happy with that arrangement.
Took the advice of some folks here, contacted my local state representative's office in Austin. This was last Friday. Received a call Tuesday from the rep's office requesting more info (CHL number, details of conversations with DPS, etc.). Received a call this morning: DPS is sending my CHL out *today*, should arrive tomorrow or Monday.
It's apparent to me that those of us who are taking the time to contact their reps are getting bumped to the front of the line. While this is too bad for those in front of us, I believe that the more of us who go this route (contacting our state reps), the stronger the message will be to the DPS that we're really tired of all the delays.
Oh, and it probably helped that my representative is also chair of the House Committee on Law Enforcement!
Took the advice of some folks here, contacted my local state representative's office in Austin. This was last Friday. Received a call Tuesday from the rep's office requesting more info (CHL number, details of conversations with DPS, etc.). Received a call this morning: DPS is sending my CHL out *today*, should arrive tomorrow or Monday.
It's apparent to me that those of us who are taking the time to contact their reps are getting bumped to the front of the line. While this is too bad for those in front of us, I believe that the more of us who go this route (contacting our state reps), the stronger the message will be to the DPS that we're really tired of all the delays.
Oh, and it probably helped that my representative is also chair of the House Committee on Law Enforcement!