September Apps

[escapedNJ]

Hi! This is my first post here. I also submitted all of my paperwork electronically online. Here is my timeline:

9/15 - Took CHL course
9/18 - Fingerprinting done
9/19 - Submitted all forms online (barcode form, CHL-100, fingerprinting receipt)

Still no update when I check my status. I'm resisting the urge to also mail all of my documents via snail mail because the website did say wait 30 days for an update. I'm mainly curious if anyone else has submitted a completely new application online, and how long did it take to get an update and plastic in hand. I'm hoping this government shutdown business isn't affecting wait times.

Welcome to the forums!


I was wondering the same thing about the government shutdown. My status is currently on background check and it updated just yesterday, hopefully it changes within the next day or so then we'll see.

Right behind you Evo...

[EvoGTR]

Great now the DPS site in down for maintenance.

[escapedNJ]

Great now the DPS site in down for maintenance.

It's up... not that I was checking it on the weekend..

[tdrollo]

Well, it's encouraging that you got any kind of update during the shutdown. Perhaps it will not affect state government as much. I could understand it might affect the background check portion because that's federal. However, we were at our FFL dealer Thursday picking up three firearms we ordered and had to wait in store while they ran both the background checks. It did not take very long, so I am hopeful! On the other hand now I have my carry weapon and I can't carry it yet so I am even more impatient!

[txducks]

Here is the official timeline:
8-31 CHL class
8-31 Fingerprints
9-3 Mailed paperwork - certified
10-5 Plastic in hand
Time for the......Dancing Banana

[escapedNJ]

Here is the official timeline:
8-31 CHL class
8-31 Fingerprints
9-3 Mailed paperwork - certified
10-5 Plastic in hand
Time for the......Dancing Banana

Congratulations!

[jmra]

Here is the official timeline:
8-31 CHL class
8-31 Fingerprints
9-3 Mailed paperwork - certified
10-5 Plastic in hand
Time for the......Dancing Banana

Congratulations!

Ditto. Wally walk yet?

[EvoGTR]

Here is the official timeline:
8-31 CHL class
8-31 Fingerprints
9-3 Mailed paperwork - certified
10-5 Plastic in hand
Time for the......Dancing Banana

Congratulations!

Ditto. Wally walk yet?

So jealous but congrats man! Mine should be mailed this week!

[txducks]

Here is the official timeline:
8-31 CHL class
8-31 Fingerprints
9-3 Mailed paperwork - certified
10-5 Plastic in hand
Time for the......Dancing Banana

Congratulations!

Ditto. Wally walk yet?

So jealous but congrats man! Mine should be mailed this week!

Thanks y'all. No official Wally walk yet. I've been too busy. I going tomorrow for sure!

[TrackinPat]

This does bring hope!!! It's been 14 days since I submitted mine electronically... LET'S GO DPS!

[escapedNJ]

I put my app in the mail three weeks from today. I am hoping to see my status change over the next day or so.

[EvoGTR]

Hmmm...I wonder how long background checks take? Been on the same status since Friday. Soo close but yet soo far!

[Vince]

Ya been on background check since Thursday. Not sure how long it takes. This was a renewal

[escapedNJ]

Hmmm...I wonder how long background checks take? Been on the same status since Friday. Soo close but yet soo far!

I haven't even made it to Background check yet... So there maybe a lot of applications due to the decreased hours or requirements for renewals. Just my current logic on the current trend.

[THINKER]

Congrats to all you that have received your plastic recently. I got mine with a turn around time of about 30 days. My status stayed on "Waiting for required documentation" the entire time then went to "Manufacturing" one day and "Mailed" the next. Just recently completed the "Wally Walk" and IT FELT GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!