September Apps

[TrackinPat]

Why can't mail be delivered on Sundays....

This is TrackinPat... Right now at the mailbox part...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI5GZkP2i5A

Hahahaha, and you aren't??
I just want my license!

[escapedNJ]

Why can't mail be delivered on Sundays....

This is TrackinPat... Right now at the mailbox part...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI5GZkP2i5A

Hahahaha, and you aren't??
I just want my license!

After being oppressed all my life in NJ... I am :)

[BewaffneteBürger]

Hello all,

Newbie CHL applicant here. USPS delivered my required forms to DPS on 10/20/2013, yet still no update online. Today I post-30 day called DPS and the lady I spoke with (and I did ask her to repeat herself) told me that not only has no data been entered for me, but they have absolutely no way of telling me anything until my "data" is entered. When I informed her that the USPS had delivered all of my documents to them on 10/20/2013, she responded that they still have no way of knowing and that I was welcome to call back next week. Any suggestions? Should I just leave it alone and continue to wait patiently or resubmit my documents online and write them an email inquiring as to my status? I like many don't have a problem waiting, but concerned about how DPS appears to arbitrarily keep one in the dark about the process due to being inundated with applications/renewals.

You may want to post in the October thread, but some of us just got our 1st updates after 5 weeks of mailing it in.... So you maybe waiting a little bit.

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Thank you for the response escapedNJ! I apologize (to all) though, I actually meant 09/20/2013 (and yes, I did provide the lady at DPS with the correct date, lol). I think I am getting everything in continuing to read this message board; Guess I am just taken back how the DPS is operating here. Thought the process would be more efficient, refined. Learning here. Question, since now I am in my 5th week, do you think I should still just wait or further contact them?

I think you will probably have an update any day. I coverd myself by sending the documents online as well. you can do that via email in the contact us section.

Appreciate it bro. I went ahead and resubmitted my documents online just in case, and after reading 125Dad's post that his wife mailed her documents on the 23rd, DPS received them on the 26th, then got an update 10/25. I understand now that it is an undetermined waiting game that is definitely not first come, first served, lol. Shame though, because it reflects a measure of government inefficiency in a area that should not be..

[TrackinPat]

Why can't mail be delivered on Sundays....

This is TrackinPat... Right now at the mailbox part...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI5GZkP2i5A

Hahahaha, and you aren't??
I just want my license!

After being oppressed all my life in NJ... I am :)

I really want a shoulder holster...

[BewaffneteBürger]

Hello all,

Newbie CHL applicant here. USPS delivered my required forms to DPS on 09/20/2013, yet still no update online. Today I post-30 day called DPS and the lady I spoke with (and I did ask her to repeat herself) told me that not only has no data been entered for me, but they have absolutely no way of telling me anything until my "data" is entered. When I informed her that the USPS had delivered all of my documents to them on 09/20/2013, she responded that they still have no way of knowing and that I was welcome to call back next week. Any suggestions? Should I just leave it alone and continue to wait patiently or resubmit my documents online and write them an email inquiring as to my status? I like many don't have a problem waiting, but concerned about how DPS appears to arbitrarily keep one in the dark about the process due to being inundated with applications/renewals.

BewaffneteBürger

I called DPS and they lady i talked to said it takes 3 to 4 weeks for applications to be sent for data entry. She didn't say how long applications stay in data entry but once the application has been entered into the system the process moves fairly fast. Most one this forum have their CHL in hand with in a week or so from the first updated on the website.

Thank you RugYG! I am hoping to see/hear something soon! I followed escapedNJ's prompt and resubmitted my documents online. I'm optimistic of progress and will continue to do what I have to do, patiently wait, lol! I appreciate this forum, it is very informative. It has definitely opened my eyes not only to chl wait times, but to the disparity of DPS processing times (e.g. DPS does not process things on a first come, first served basis). Thanks again!

[escapedNJ]

Why can't mail be delivered on Sundays....

This is TrackinPat... Right now at the mailbox part...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI5GZkP2i5A

Hahahaha, and you aren't??
I just want my license!

After being oppressed all my life in NJ... I am :)

I really want a shoulder holster...

I want every holster.. except appendix.. that just worries me a little.

[BewaffneteBürger]

Wife got her first update this morning. She mailed all her stuff on Sept 23rd and a confirmation the got it on the 26th,

Won't be long I hope.

Thank you for your information 125Dad! I hope it won't be long for your wife either. I am thankful to hear that you all received an update in the time frame I submitted mine (DPS received all my stuff on 9/20) because it shows that at least some progress is being made. To date, I haven't received an update yet and when I called DPS, they claimed an ignōrantia (until data is entered) excuse and that there is no one to speak with until it is. Since DPS apparently does not practice first come, first served, I am hoping for an update soon as well. In the meantime still patiently waiting, lol! Please do let us know when you guys get another update. Thanks again!

[TrackinPat]

Why can't mail be delivered on Sundays....

This is TrackinPat... Right now at the mailbox part...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI5GZkP2i5A

Hahahaha, and you aren't??
I just want my license!

After being oppressed all my life in NJ... I am :)

I really want a shoulder holster...

I want every holster.. except appendix.. that just worries me a little.

Yeah I'm not a fan of appendix carry for many reasons... Namely it makes bending over some what painful lol... I want some more IWB holsters, maybe a few OWB and a couple shoulders... If I get a pocket gun for back up id like a few pocket holsters or deep concealment options.

[125Dad]

Wife got her first update this morning. She mailed all her stuff on Sept 23rd and a confirmation the got it on the 26th,

Won't be long I hope.

Thank you for your information 125Dad! I hope it won't be long for your wife either. I am thankful to hear that you all received an update in the time frame I submitted mine (DPS received all my stuff on 9/20) because it shows that at least some progress is being made. To date, I haven't received an update yet and when I called DPS, they claimed an ignōrantia (until data is entered) excuse and that there is no one to speak with until it is. Since DPS apparently does not practice first come, first served, I am hoping for an update soon as well. In the meantime still patiently waiting, lol! Please do let us know when you guys get another update. Thanks again!

The waiting part Is the worst. When I did this for my CHL It was 127 days from mailbox to mailbox and 45 days to the first update. All I can say is that It Is worth It. Never felt safer.

[escapedNJ]

Why can't mail be delivered on Sundays....

This is TrackinPat... Right now at the mailbox part...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI5GZkP2i5A

Hahahaha, and you aren't??
I just want my license!

After being oppressed all my life in NJ... I am :)

I am probably a day behind you in mail... So did you get it today?

[txducks]

I GOT A STATUS UPDATE! I GOT A STATUS UPDATE! I GOT A STATUS UPDATE!

License Status: Application packet has been received from the applicant, the application is in progress. Show receipt

Application : Received
Fingerprints : Complete
Affidavits : Received
DL or ID : Valid
Citizenship : No documentation required
Passport photo holder : Received
Photo : Received
Proof of Classroom training : Received
Proof of Proficiency training : Received
Proof of Special Condition : Received
Fee : Received
Background Check : Under review
Concealed Handgun License : Print pending completion of application review

Is the "special condition" because I'm military?

Yes it is. You get recognition for it on your license as "Veteran" under where it says Concealed Handgun License. Thank you for your service brother and happy carrying!

Unless something has changed since April, you can get "Veteran" on your TX driver's license, but NOT on your CHL, because I renewed both back in April and that's the way it was then. Got in put on DL, but not on CHL.

It has changed since then, sir. It was in effect as of Sept. 1, 2013.

I sent mine in Sept. 3 and got plastic in October and it did not include "Veteran" on it.

Ok...not trying to beat a dead horse but I did some checking and TX HB 572 never made it to a vote. I would like to hear from anyone that already has their CHL with the veteran designation on it, please. I'm not calling anyone liars on here, just maybe mis-informed. I appoligize in advance if I am wrong. I'm just the kind that needs proof and not what someone heard. Thanks!

I have a Veteran designation on mine.. I'm at work, but I can upload a picture later on tonight if you want.

Please do!

I uploaded this to a seperate forum earlier this week so I apologize for not having a timestamp on it, but here you go: http://i.imgur.com/Pt9plMS.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I applied in the middle of last month received it this past Monday. I applied as a Veteran, not while I was still in Active Duty.

Thanks for sharing.

[BewaffneteBürger]

Wife got her first update this morning. She mailed all her stuff on Sept 23rd and a confirmation the got it on the 26th,

Won't be long I hope.

Thank you for your information 125Dad! I hope it won't be long for your wife either. I am thankful to hear that you all received an update in the time frame I submitted mine (DPS received all my stuff on 9/20) because it shows that at least some progress is being made. To date, I haven't received an update yet and when I called DPS, they claimed an ignōrantia (until data is entered) excuse and that there is no one to speak with until it is. Since DPS apparently does not practice first come, first served, I am hoping for an update soon as well. In the meantime still patiently waiting, lol! Please do let us know when you guys get another update. Thanks again!

The waiting part Is the worst. When I did this for my CHL It was 127 days from mailbox to mailbox and 45 days to the first update. All I can say is that It Is worth It. Never felt safer.

127 days, wow! Sure hope I don't have to wait that long, lol. Why so long though? Did DPS provide a reason as to such a delay? That seems far out there, outside accountability.

[TrackinPat]

Why can't mail be delivered on Sundays....

This is TrackinPat... Right now at the mailbox part...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI5GZkP2i5A

Hahahaha, and you aren't??
I just want my license!

After being oppressed all my life in NJ... I am :)

I am probably a day behind you in mail... So did you get it today?

No, I got off at 11 and came running in so excited to see if it made it but alas... it has not arrived, my buddy who runs security at my work used to work for the post office for 30+ years, he said I will most likely get it tomorrow.

[escapedNJ]

Why can't mail be delivered on Sundays....

This is TrackinPat... Right now at the mailbox part...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI5GZkP2i5A

Hahahaha, and you aren't??
I just want my license!

After being oppressed all my life in NJ... I am :)

I am probably a day behind you in mail... So did you get it today?

No, I got off at 11 and came running in so excited to see if it made it but alas... it has not arrived, my buddy who runs security at my work used to work for the post office for 30+ years, he said I will most likely get it tomorrow.

I ended up finishing my work from home and the mail was here.. but nothing from DPS :( I knew it wasn't going to be here today, but i had to look....

[ltgencharles]

Why can't mail be delivered on Sundays....

This is TrackinPat... Right now at the mailbox part...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI5GZkP2i5A

Hahahaha, and you aren't??
I just want my license!

After being oppressed all my life in NJ... I am :)

I am probably a day behind you in mail... So did you get it today?

No, I got off at 11 and came running in so excited to see if it made it but alas... it has not arrived, my buddy who runs security at my work used to work for the post office for 30+ years, he said I will most likely get it tomorrow.

I ended up finishing my work from home and the mail was here.. but nothing from DPS :( I knew it wasn't going to be here today, but i had to look....

That's the worst feeling friend. Went to check my mail two Saturdays ago, after seeing a status of mailed the Thursday before, and knowing I wouldn't have it until Monday morning. You'll have it soon, just keep walking around your home with it concealed and work on your draw. Hopefully you will have practiced enough to survive the wally walk!