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cowboyrob - - - - - - don't know whether you're right or wrong on that, I'm an old retired engineer and you need a lawyer. Perhaps Mr. Cotton can comment.

Mine took 120 days, with 3 retakes of my fingerprints. And it's depressing to wait.

But here's my opinion. You as an individual can't do much. There's no point in getting on the phone and yelling. They've got all the cards (er,,I mean paperwork)

But you DO have a state rep and and state senator. YOU elected these folks, and they are there to be your representatives. Once you go beyond a reasonable time (say 90 days) (or even right after 60 days, although I think that's unrealistic) contact both of them and state your case.

Do it by letter, unless your rep (and many do) has a website where you can email in issues. In my case, I hand delivered a letter to my reps office. Or find your rep's office, unless you're way out in the never-lands, and go down and talk to a staffer. there's always someone there to take your problem.

I can't guarantee it will work, although I beleive that's what got my case off the dime. But the DPS is going to at least give the rep the courtesy of listening. They may not be as courteous or responsive to you.

In any case, before you start hiring attorneys and filing suits, spend some time checking out this site. I think you'll find that guys and gals who got their plastic in 60 days are a small minority. Most waited much longer.

And, be thankful that you took the class when you did, because it will only get worse. the last 3 Sunday mornings I was at my pistol range, there were some mighty big classes of new applicants. The instructor is telling these new folks to expect 5 months. So the flood will only get worse. AT least you're ahead of the newer crowd that's coming up.

Just stay cool, my friend. You'll get it.