2016 Application Watch - post your 2016 timelines here

[Boomstick1]

It only took the oilfield slowing down to a crawl for me to be able to find enough time at home to finally take a class. Just submitted all supporting docs, so going to try and "forget" about it for a month or so...


21 Jan 2016... Class completed
12 Feb 2016... Confirmation email and fee paid
19 Feb 2016... Prints completed and All supporting docs uploaded

Now for the wait....

Update:

22 Apr 2016... Called both Reggie's voicemail, left a message and also called the main RSD number. RSD wouldnt give me any other info than "Still processing"
23 Apr 2016... Reggie returned my call and said that I was approved, expect plastic in hand 7-10 days
29 Apr 2016... Website changed today jumped off couch and one leg hopped to the mail box (just had ankle rebuilt in surgery wednesday) no plastic yet

Ret, I can picture you hobbling to the mailbox. I know you only had your ankle rebuilt, but I picture you having a full leg cast and that stiff leg kicking out to the side in a looping motion as you head to the mailbox.............

Class 2/6/16
CHL 100 emailed 2/6/16
Application 2/6/16 online
Confirmation email 2/8/16
Fingerprints 2/15/16
started working on it 3/11/16 (said it was in background check status)
as of 4/25/16 still being processed
currently at overall day 82
business days 59
still no status change online.

Waiting..........

4/29/2016 online status change

Still no plastic. Maybe tomorrow. I've waited this long so what's a few more days right?

Boom, me too. Looks like many of us got a status change today. Maybe tomorrow, maybe in a few days.

Still waiting Mike. hopefully Monday. One thing for sure, we know it wont be long now.
I know I'm ready. It's been a long wait. don't recall ever waiting this long for anything.
reminds me of the old days when you ordered something from a catalog, you clipped out the order form, filled it out,
put it in the envelope with the money, put it in the "Snail Mail" then waited 6 to 8 weeks for it to come in. but don't reckon
I ever waited 12 weeks for anything. especially in a time of instant everything. seems like a long long time.

[Walter85]

My timeline:
Application on line 3-5-16
Confirmation email 3-6-16
Fingerprints 3-11-16
LTC Class 3-12-16
RSD Email 4-29-16 (Said that my license was printed and mailed
on 4-29-16)
Plastic in hand: I will be on the mail box like white on rice!!!!

I hear ya Walter, I got my online status change the 29th as well, as of the 30th still no plastic, I was watching that mailbox like a hawk. lol still no plastic not going to let that dampen my spirit. Maybe Monday..

Yes... Monday....!

[DVDGUN]

Got the plastic this week thanks to a little assistance from a new friend! Hang in there and thanks to the waiting room

Class: 10/10/15
Docs. Uploaded: 10/11/15
Fingerprints: 10/23/15
Email Confirmation: 10/11/15
Status: NONE
Can't get response on email or phone number. Recorded message.
Stuck in limbo....This really sucks

You need to call and get someone to talk to. Something's gone wrong in the process.

Sent you a pm

[Boomstick1]

Is today the day? or
Time will tell.

[Walter85]

I get off work at 5PM. Can't wait to check....

[Malfy26]

I get off work at 5PM. Can't wait to check....

Seriously, me too.... Would have been nice to have it for our trip this past weekend.

[mikezee1970]

Is today the day? or
Time will tell.

Crossing fingers.........

[Gnamaree02]

118 Days. OR 3 months, 27 days!

App date: 1/6/2016
Class:1/10/2016
Docs submitted: 1/11/2016
Fingerprints: 1/13/2016
Email conf: 1/15/2016
DPS Letter requesting further info: 4/4/2016
Mailed expungement docs,etc: 4/11/2016
Website: ??
Plastic: ??

Disqualifying conviction in 1997 was expunged in 2002. However, CA county never forwarded docs to DOJ. Last year I was denied picking up my handgun (purchased legally in 2012 at TX Gun Shop) from a local pawn. I had to Appeal to reinstate my right to own & possess a MY already LEGALLY purchased firearm. I received my VAF number and new printout of my criminal background from DOJ, NICS. The disqualifier was no longer on record.

Note: there are numerous Databases the federal and state agencies use for background checks. My husband was a security contractor with secret clearance says every federal department uses their use systems. And none of the agencies share info.

[BROOKELF]

Monday mail Come and gone still No plastic I would rather Reggie had not returned my call than to call me back and bullsh-t me no status change on site and of course no one answering the main number My app should have been straight forward I work for an airline I've gone through 2 federal FBI background fingerprint checks over the last 4 years clean record

[vjallen75]

Monday mail Come and gone still No plastic I would rather Reggie had not returned my call than to call me back and bullsh-t me no status change on site and of course no one answering the main number My app should have been straight forward I work for an airline I've gone through 2 federal FBI background fingerprint checks over the last 4 years clean record

I understand your frustration with this process. If you've passed the background check you have nothing to worry about. They are processing applications as fast as they can considering they are horribly understaffed. Usually when you call that 7771 number they tell you it will take 7-10 days for processing the app. They still have to send it to printing and have them mailed out. give them another 7-10 days then call that number back to see where you are in the application process.

Your frustrations are misplaced. DPS requested for more funding, but Legislature refused. This needs to be addressed in 2017.

[SoConfused]

I just tried to call the number they gave me, which is 512.454.7293. I can't get a person or even a voicemail. A woman's recorded voice just says to try back later. Is there a number I can call to verify that they have everything they need from me? I don't want to hound a bunch of very busy people, but I also don't want to wait for months only to realize they've been waiting on me! Thanks for all the help guys!

[Fr3aksh0w]

I just tried to call the number they gave me, which is 512.454.7293. I can't get a person or even a voicemail. A woman's recorded voice just says to try back later. Is there a number I can call to verify that they have everything they need from me? I don't want to hound a bunch of very busy people, but I also don't want to wait for months only to realize they've been waiting on me! Thanks for all the help guys!

I got the same recording several times. I managed to get through around 10am on two separate occasions, but sat on hold for about 30 min or so.

[SoConfused]

I just tried to call the number they gave me, which is 512.454.7293. I can't get a person or even a voicemail. A woman's recorded voice just says to try back later. Is there a number I can call to verify that they have everything they need from me? I don't want to hound a bunch of very busy people, but I also don't want to wait for months only to realize they've been waiting on me! Thanks for all the help guys!

I got the same recording several times. I managed to get through around 10am on two separate occasions, but sat on hold for about 30 min or so.

Thanks. Guess I'll try again on the morning. Called 27 times this afternoon with no luck.

[mikezee1970]

118 Days. OR 3 months, 27 days!

App date: 1/6/2016
Class:1/10/2016
Docs submitted: 1/11/2016
Fingerprints: 1/13/2016
Email conf: 1/15/2016
DPS Letter requesting further info: 4/4/2016
Mailed expungement docs,etc: 4/11/2016
Website: ??
Plastic: ??

Disqualifying conviction in 1997 was expunged in 2002. However, CA county never forwarded docs to DOJ. Last year I was denied picking up my handgun (purchased legally in 2012 at TX Gun Shop) from a local pawn. I had to Appeal to reinstate my right to own & possess a MY already LEGALLY purchased firearm. I received my VAF number and new printout of my criminal background from DOJ, NICS. The disqualifier was no longer on record.

Note: there are numerous Databases the federal and state agencies use for background checks. My husband was a security contractor with secret clearance says every federal department uses their use systems. And none of the agencies share info.

Gnamaree!!! Haven't seen you around in this forum as of late.

Sorry you are having issues. Hang tough.

[Boomstick1]

I just tried to call the number they gave me, which is 512.454.7293. I can't get a person or even a voicemail. A woman's recorded voice just says to try back later. Is there a number I can call to verify that they have everything they need from me? I don't want to hound a bunch of very busy people, but I also don't want to wait for months only to realize they've been waiting on me! Thanks for all the help guys!

I have the number on speed dial. And i just keep calling till i get the answer that puts me on hold for 30 to 40 minutes. Sometimes it takes more than 20 attempts to get through. It's a hassle. But it is what it is.