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First timer starting his "wait"

Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:13 pm
by Natesac
Online app 2/21
CHL Class 2/23
Packet sent 2/25
Prints done 3/7


And now I wait. Birthday is end of June, maybe I'll get my plastic for my birthday

Already got pistol, holster, backup mags, carry ammo, and a belt. Just need my plastic.

Re: First timer starting his "wait"

Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:28 pm
by strider67
Sounds like you have everything ready. Hope your wait is a short one...and welcome to The Forum! :txflag:

Re: First timer starting his "wait"

Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:46 pm
by Natesac
Thank you

I'm going to try and forget about it, but I won't.

Re: First timer starting his "wait"

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 8:01 am
by nightmare69
I did my app by snail mail so I have to wait till DPS sends me a letter telling me to go my my finger prints done. Others that mailed everything said it took close to a month to get the letter. I hope I have my plastic in the mail by end of May at the lastest.

App and packet delivered to DPS- 2/28

Now we wait........

Re: First timer starting his "wait"

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:39 am
by Really
Just an FYI to save you some pain the system only updates once daily at 6am.

Through the process I had checked mainly numerous times daily.

I've checked mine and my wifes at 5:30am normally and then again through out the day as time allowed over the last 3 weeks ours have gone from Background complete through the process. at 5:30am my wifes said Manufacturing pending ad 6:05am it was changed to Manufacturing. This is similar to the other previous steps but the closests check to check to see a change. It's a painful wait but once you get plastic it's like christmas morning.

Re: First timer starting his "wait"

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:43 am
by Natesac
Really wrote:Just an FYI to save you some pain the system only updates once daily at 6am.

Through the process I had checked mainly numerous times daily.

I've checked mine and my wifes at 5:30am normally and then again through out the day as time allowed over the last 3 weeks ours have gone from Background complete through the process. at 5:30am my wifes said Manufacturing pending ad 6:05am it was changed to Manufacturing. This is similar to the other previous steps but the closests check to check to see a change. It's a painful wait but once you get plastic it's like christmas morning.

Oh good tip, thanks!

Re: First timer starting his "wait"

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 11:01 am
by nightmare69
I cant get on the DPS website to check my status. Everytime I try to check its says Im not in the system, now it says Ive exceeded the log in attempts and now Im locked out for 24hrs.

Re: First timer starting his "wait"

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 12:34 am
by strider67
nightmare69 wrote:I did my app by snail mail so I have to wait till DPS sends me a letter telling me to go my my finger prints done. Others that mailed everything said it took close to a month to get the letter.
I did my prints when I took my class...has procedure changed and now you wait on an invite to a fingerprint party? :headscratch

Re: First timer starting his "wait"

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 2:20 pm
by Natesac
strider67 wrote:
nightmare69 wrote:I did my app by snail mail so I have to wait till DPS sends me a letter telling me to go my my finger prints done. Others that mailed everything said it took close to a month to get the letter.
I did my prints when I took my class...has procedure changed and now you wait on an invite to a fingerprint party? :headscratch

Yep. The prints have to be done electronically through a certain company. This company has like 4 names.

I remember back 7 years ago you just did them at the class.

Re: First timer starting his "wait"

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 1:47 pm
by Natesac
Online App 2/21
CHL class 2/23
Packet mailed 2/25
Packet received 2/28 (USPS tracking)
Fingerprints Done 3/7


Today is 3/26 and still no update. Maybe I should have faxed mine in.........

Re: First timer starting his "wait"

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 2:46 pm
by Kadelic
Natesac wrote:Today is 3/26 and still no update. Maybe I should have faxed mine in.........
Don't sweat it man. I would suggest not even checking in for a few days but we both know that ain't gonna happen. :lol:

A year ago i was in about the same boat. Delivery confirmation on 3/1 and nothing until 3/20 when I was updated to Background under review. Another nine days to complete the background check, etc.

The real fun was waiting from when I got the "mailed" update till my plastic actually appeared in my mailbox. :totap:

I was ready with all the accouterments as well when that fateful day finally came on 4/7. I'd bet you'll get yours before your birthday.

Re: First timer starting his "wait"

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 2:52 pm
by Natesac
I never thought I'd memorize my drivers license number lol!