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sweatmachine wrote:

GibsonLesPaul wrote:So I just called DPS (6:45pm). The first call hung up from high volume (pretty standard result), but the second time said they were now closed.

Aren't they staying open till 7 these days? Or is there another government holiday I'm not aware of?

"Please allow sufficient time for processing"

That should be their slogan.

So I just called DPS (6:45pm). The first call hung up from high volume (pretty standard result), but the second time said they were now closed.

Aren't they staying open till 7 these days? Or is there another government holiday I'm not aware of?

sweatmachine wrote:

GibsonLesPaul wrote:I check the site at least ten times a day...I'm a sucker for disappointment.

It's like a slot machine. "come on baby, one more time, no whammies!"

Excellent Press Your Luck reference, sir.

I check the site at least ten times a day...I'm a sucker for disappointment.

Jiminy Cricket...DPS told me emailing was the better way. Doesn't look to be the case.

sweatmachine wrote:

zencurry wrote: Sounds like it is time to take Infoman's advice and call your Local Representative's office.

Tuesday is 85 calendar days/60 business days for me. If I don't have a status change or plastic by then I'll run it up the flagpole.

I'm planning on holding my breath till you get yours. Surely you have the longest wait as of recent. Granted, if I had turned everything in in Jan, then I'd be expecting it before you.

zimmerdesignz wrote:Application 12/20/15
Class 12/22/15
Email confirmation of receipt 12/22/15
Fingerprints 12/30/15
Online change 3/7/16
Card in hand 3/9/16
Wally Walk, gas and Lowes done!

Were you able to leave Lowe's without spending over $100? I can't seem to master that art yet.

Us 3 seem pretty close on our timelines. I'll be watching for y'all to get your site change or plastic in hand. Thanks for sharing.

This thread moves so fast. I'm curious, how many more December applicants do we still have out there?

I know we haven't determined when the clock starts, but my app was done 12/21, and last confirmation email was 12/29.

GibsonLesPaul wrote:Greetings!

12/19 - CHL Course

12/21- LTC Online Application
(email confirmation same day)

12/29 - Fingerprints
(received email receipt 12/30)

12/29 - CHL 100 Uploaded
(email confirmation same day)

After trying for a few days, I managed to reach an operator at DPS. This was my third call speaking with someone. I've tried calling once a month to verify everything was received, but was only able to speak with Too-Early-Darryl both times.

This time I was finally able to verify that they have received everything they needed from me, but that was the end of the good news.

The nice lady, who didn't give her name, said they are still working on mid-December apps.

It seems to contradict everything I see here, but at least I now know my wait won't be prolonged due to missing information.

mitchv wrote:Been about 10 weeks since confirmation email. Sent multiple emails and tried calling, but nothing. Can I ask what y'all mean by "site change"...?

From what I've read, the site will have additional options near the bottom, where it has an option to apply for an instructor license.

Breny414 wrote:

GibsonLesPaul wrote:

TexasSully wrote:

AustinAG2005 wrote:Class - 12/21
Prints - 12/22
Uploaded - 12/22
Confirmation - 12/28

Held out as long as I could but finally broke down and called. "Darrell" told me I was calling way too early. Yet people after me have already received plastic???? Never had more than a traffic ticket and the last one of those was 10+ years ago.... I don't get it.

That must be "Darrell's" stock answer. He told me the same thing when I called. My timeline started about a week after yours.

Yup. That's who I've spoken with twice. Same response both times.

I had good success whenever I talked to Victor or Rene. Hang up if you get anyone else.

I'm not sure I could stomach that hold music for a second call...

Has anyone tried asking for a specific operator when they called? I might give it a shot if 'ol Darrell answers my next call in March.

TexasSully wrote:

AustinAG2005 wrote:Class - 12/21
Prints - 12/22
Uploaded - 12/22
Confirmation - 12/28

Held out as long as I could but finally broke down and called. "Darrell" told me I was calling way too early. Yet people after me have already received plastic???? Never had more than a traffic ticket and the last one of those was 10+ years ago.... I don't get it.

That must be "Darrell's" stock answer. He told me the same thing when I called. My timeline started about a week after yours.

Yup. That's who I've spoken with twice. Same response both times.

Greetings!

12/19 - CHL Course

12/21- LTC Online Application
(email confirmation same day)

12/29 - Fingerprints
(received email receipt 12/30)

12/29 - CHL 100 Uploaded
(email confirmation same day)

I wish I had known you could upload the CHL 100 online, but it was difficult to find a solid answer due to misinformation I received from a local gun shop owner telling me they could only be mailed in, my instructor saying they could be emailed, the fact that the RDS site has been updated to calling the licences LTC, and their refusal to respond to any emailed questions. I wasn't able to upload it during the application as I completed it through my phone.

I called DPS in late January, around a month after completing the application, and was only told "it's too early", and to "wait a few weeks" before info would be available.

I called again this evening, spoke to the same gentleman, and was given the same response. This time he added that they were processing mid-December apps. I asked if he could verify that all items needed on my part were received. He was unable to do so, and suggested I try calling again in the first of March.

Tom Petty was right. The waiting is the hardest part.

Luckily, I've been able to use this site as a stress reliever. It's easier when you know you're not alone.