"Waiting Room"

[Sic SS]

well low and behold, 87 days later and my update has finally changed from "waiting on required documents" to "Concealed Handgun License : Manufacturing Pending" :)
I was just about to call them and see what was up...

Must be backed up because of the holidays...

[geeman99]

I received my CHL in the mail today - 85 days mailbox to mailbox (mailed in materials on 11/4/13). <Happy Dance!>

* Interesting to note - my on-line status first showed "mailed" on 1/22/14. Since it was 7:00 AM when I checked, I naturally assumed that it meant it was actually mailed the day before (on 1/21/14), since "mailed" is past tense (and I didn't think they had mailed it earlier than 7 AM that morning). When I received my CHL today - I noticed that the postmark on the envelope was "01/24/2014" meaning that they not only didn't mail it the day before, but 2 days AFTER it was posted as mailed (1/22/14).

Sooooo...the date when you see your status change to "mailed" may not actually be the date they mail it.

Also, for anyone who might be curious - they mailed it USPS First Class Mail (mailed on Friday 1/24 and I received it Tuesday 1/28...and I live in the Dallas area).

[imvirus]

Mine was also mailed on 1/24/2014, although the website said "Mailed" on 1/23/2014. I received mine yesterday 1/27/2014.

[jmra]

Mine was also mailed on 1/24/2014, although the website said "Mailed" on 1/23/2014. I received mine yesterday 1/27/2014.

Congrats

[johnmbergman]

11/02: CHL Class
11/03: CHL Application Submitted Online
11/09: Fingerprints
11/11: Checklist and documentation dropped in my mailbox
11/15: Submitted documents online (just in case - recently some of my mail has gone undelivered)
11/18: Received a confirmation e-mail that the documentation has been received electronically and forwarded to the appropriate personnel

01/25: Manufacturing Pending
01/29: Mailed

So it was mailed today! Which means it will *actually* get mailed in a couple days and I will likely see it sometime next week.

[kabmedic]

Here's an "update" for everyone. I actually was able to get a hold of a representative today on the phone! I should get some prize for that! Anyways, he informed me that they were currently processing applications from the beginning to mid November. Since I sent in all my paperwork on the 27th, he said to give it a couple more weeks. They are very popular right now so the 60 days for a new license is not valid.

[MarshalMatt]

Hello ya'll,

I just registered on the forum and have enjoyed reading so many informative posts. Well, I got everything completed last Wednesday, 1/29 and mailed away to DPS...We shall see how long it takes. I was in "Wally World" with my wife this afternoon and was wearing clothing that I would wear if I were carrying (this wait is gonna be a killer! LOL). Anyway, I was just watching people as it was packed with everyone getting ready for the Super Bowl. I gotta tell you, there was not a single person in the place who even noticed me. I have my cell phone on outside, so there would be a protrusion. Not a glance from anyone that I could tell. I think sometimes we think people are checking us out much more closely. The truth is, and actually kind of sad, people are REALLY oblivious.

Anyway, I will keep you posted on my wait, but thanks for having me. I enjoy learning from all of you!

[larlev]

Mine was mailed 11/16......

1/30.....handgun license mailed


I guess thats not too bad considering 3 holidays mixed in.

[twootton]

How long did it take y'all to go from background check under review to Manufacturing pending?

[pixel5]

It looks like waiting times are back to 60 days, and hopefully that number will continue to drop. Let's hope the DPS doesn't cut the temp hires any time soon.

[Weirded]

Posted under the February 2014 applications but wanted to share here as well:

CHL Class: 09/15/2013
Financial issues kept me from applying until:
Application Filed: 01/28/2014
Fingerprinted: 02/06/2014
Documentation Mailed: 02/06/2014
Documentation Received: 02/07/2014

Website currently reflects that they haven't "received" the paperwork yet so I'm stuck in a holding pattern at the moment. Hoping it'll be faster than the max of 90 days.

[smokejensen]

A December app timeline to wet your whistles.
CHL Application process

12/12/13 - CHL application online (9:49 am) $142.00
12/12/13 - Certified copy of Dallas criminal misdemeanor search (Afternoon) $5.00
12/17/13 - FAST finger printing (9:00 am) $10.43
12/21/13 - CHL- 100 class completed/Documents uploaded to DPS (1:30 pm class) $60.00
12/27/13 - DPS email confirming receipt/forwarding of uploaded documents. (Day 1)
1/27/14 - Follow up email to RSD with application materials to verify receipt. (Day 32)
2/10/14 - First update. Day 45 from DPS email confirmation:51 days from online submission.
Application : Received
Fingerprints : Under review
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
Fee : Received
Background Check : Under review
Concealed Handgun License : Print pending completion of application review

[SwimGreg]

Hello All, this is my second post (posted in December Thread), but I have been lurking on the forum since I decided to get my CHL. Here is my Application Timeline. Shouldn't be long now. Thanks to all for such great information

12/30/13 - All forms submitted online
12/30/13 - Confirmation email from DPS
2/16/14 - Update on Website

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
Fee : Received
Background Check : Under review
Concealed Handgun License : Print pending completion of application review

[pixel5]

Seems a bit long greg, can you tell us what day you sent in your last item (fingerprints or forms)?

[slwilson6]

I am at 63 days and no status update yet...

still waiting.