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Morgan wrote:You do seem to be excited.....

Really? Hmmm, I couldn't tell he was at all.

Congratulations on the completion. Will expect a full Wally Walk report.

Fangs wrote:That's why it'd be a test case... Am I carrying under the Castle Law if I don't have my plastic yet, even if it's been issued?

FYI, there is no such thing as carrying under the Castle Doctrine. What you are referring to is the Motorist Protection Act that was invoked under HB 1815 last year.

To answer the question, IANAL, but believe that once the website goes active and shows your license issued, then you are bound by the CHL and have to have it on your person. It is not a set time-frame that the CHL shows up on a DL check, but it has been stated that it can show up before receiving the plastic. Sooooo, not a good idea to carry in the car and potentially be in violation IMO.

Also, once your CHL is active you can no longer carry under the Motorist Protection Act; you are now carrying under the authority of the CHL, even if you don't have your license on you in the car.

IPv6 wrote:I have been cruising this board for almost a month now. I appreciate the information you all provide. You guys treat newbie questions with serious consideration and patience. Thanks for the great place to come all that is CHL!


Class 11/08/08
Mailed 11/10/08
PIN Received -/-/-
Application Completed -/-/-
Plastic Arrived -/-/-

Welcome IPv6! Glad to have you as a member. We look forward to seeing you in the threads!

nils wrote:.....remember one thing-BUG YOUR STATE REP!!!!!!! Good Luck.

But ONLY after the required 60 day time has elapsed.

cowboymd wrote:I'm new to the forum, though have been reading it about a week. I have enjoyed the advice,stories, and humor. I Certified mailed my packet today. The wait is on.

Welcome as an official member of the forum cowboymd. Glad you find it useful! Hope your wait is a short one.