And so...the wait begins!

[MRnTX]

Good afternoon all,

Just wanted to say thank you for all of the great advice and encouragement I have found on this forum, it really made a difference in my decision regarding a CHL.
I am new to the forum and have been in TX close to 2 years now.

Filled out the application online week before last, finger prints and photos 2 days later.
Class last Saturday, mailed Monday received yesterday.

So here I am waiting, patiently...lol

[Gunner4640]

Welcome to Texas and the forum, good luck with your app.. things have been going fast these days.

[Pecos]

YES! Welcome!!
June & July seemed fast. Mine took 29 days mailbox to mail box. It seems like forever but this forum will keep you sane while waiting!!!
Gunner4640 was like my mentor keeping me calm!!!!

[MRnTX]

Thanks y'all I appreciate the support and the welcome.

[ShiftedParadigm]

Thanks y'all I appreciate the support and the welcome.

We've all gone through it. Some more than others. But we have a bond!

[MRnTX]

I finally got an update!
Background check under review
Concealed Handgun License: Print Pending completion of application review!

Typically how long does it take now?

[Gunner4640]

I finally got an update!
Background check under review
Concealed Handgun License: Print Pending completion of application review!

Typically how long does it take now?

It just depands on the bg check. mine took 5 days to complete some others i've seen have taken weeks, months for bg to come back. hang in there and good luck. Mine total time was 62 days from mail box to mail box. Pecos has learned to be calm, seek his advice, his process was much faster than mine. Also post your time line its helps those who mailed around the same time you did.
this is my fist post of a time line
3-7-13-Application completed online
3-8-13 -Fingerprints
3-9-13- Class completed
3-11-13 -Mailed all paperwork to DPS
3-15-13 dps recieves paperwork

[MRnTX]

Here are the dates so far:

Forms Completed Online: 7/09/13
Prints: 7/11/13
Class: 7/13/13
Mailed: 7/15/13
Received: 7/17/13
Status Update: 7/25/13

Thanks everyone for the encouragement!

Thanks again Gunner for your support.

[xb12s]

A year ago this month, I spent 1 month in BCR. 6 to 8 weeks was about "normal" for mailbox to mailbox time.

ETA, from looking at this year's stats in the July Apps thread, it appears to be going a lot faster right now. Good luck

[MRnTX]

More progress,

Background Check Complete
Manufacture Pending!

[Gunner4640]

You'll either monday or tuesday the change to manufacturedd then mailed you should have it by the end of the week, hopefully.. Congrats it wont be long now.
Remember to carry safe and proud. Also post the day you get it with the dancing bannana

[MRnTX]

You'll either monday or tuesday the change to manufacturedd then mailed you should have it by the end of the week, hopefully.. Congrats it wont be long now.
Remember to carry safe and proud. Also post the day you get it with the dancing bannana

Thanks Gunner, I have been looking forward to the dancing banana!
It has ben awesome to read about everybodies experiences and advice on this great forum.

I suppose I need to get my holster ordered now!

[Pecos]

Now is the time to order your holster & start buying BIG cloths!!

[MRnTX]

Now is the time to order your holster & start buying BIG cloths!!

Yep, let the buying begin!
Got the holster ordered (white hat), extra mags and I'm sure plenty more to come!

[MRnTX]

Status Update: Mailed!!!