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Finally! I checked my online status and saw....Drum Roll....Application Completed - license issued or certificate active!!!

Wow, over 70 days and still waiting on my plastic! Well, I'm almost there. Oh, man, I still need a holster for my Sig P220 Carry. I better get moving! I think this is going to be the worst part of the wait. I can almost taste it!

I now have my PIN!! I checked the web site and I thought, "That is it?" I logged in twice just to make sure. It just states "Processing Application". DPS is not much for elaboration. Anyway, I am a little bit closer. I need to start shopping for a holster and a way to secure my weapon in the car when needed. I'll check out the safe listings I saw on this site. In the mean time....

Well, I called DPS this morning and was told that they had started working on my application on Friday. I guess that means that it is "in process". They said that I would receive my PIN in a few days by mail. They also said that if I was interested, I could send an email to the DPS/CHL web site and they would send it to me via email. I think I can wait for the mail. My goal is the CHL, not the PIN. So, I am still waiting. At least I am in good company.

seamusTX wrote:You should call DPS. You're way past due to get the PIN letter.

Did you send a personal check, and was it deposited?

- Jim

Thanks, I'll call on Monday. No, I did not send a personal check, I sent a bank check. I am sure I can find out from the bank if it has been cashed. I'll call them also.

Well, it seems I am still lurking around here, only now I am a member. I have been checking out the waiting room and other areas on site (while taking a trip now and then to the range) and I noticed that others have been receiving their PIN after sending in their packet at about the same time I did (Nov 21). Well, I then noticed, to my disgust, that I did not send my packet with a return receipt. Oops. Well, not much I can do about that, but I am wondering, would I gain anything by calling and speaking with someone in Austin? I did not even know about the PIN until I starting reading posts here. I am sure that the holidays had some effect, but I cannot help but wonder why I have not received it by now.

Anyone have any comments or suggestions? I guess, as some have pointed out, that if I had my PIN, I would just spend more time checking the state web site. I guess I should just go shopping for a holster and such and spend more time at the range.

Thanks to all for the greetings. I am sure everyone will agree that receiving our CHL is just the beginning of our training, which is why I plan to make plenty of use of this resource.

Badkarma, I actually looked at an H&K .45 and they are nice, but other than name and reputation, I know very little about them. I like to buy what I know and I don't like spending money on something I have not tried out. I am sure I'll get a chance one of these days to pull the trigger on an H&K. Thanks again for the greeting!

Howdy! I received my instruction from ElGato on Nov. 3 (that is a great class!) and sent off my paperwork on Nov. 21. ElGato recommended this site and I am glad he did. Now, I am just waiting around, reading the forum posts, reading about the laws of different states, and trying to decide which of the many carry options I most like. I just purchased and am breaking in a new Sig P220 Carry .45. ElGato let me test with a full size P220 .45 and I loved it. I used to think I was a bad shot, but Sigs are NICE. I have not decided how I will carry. I'll be glad to hear any advice from the experienced carry folks, including vests, shirt-over- tees, holsters, etc. I am also becoming much more aware of news events involving shootings and CHL. Well, thanks to Mr. Cotton for a great site for the free expression and exchange of ideas on "the right of the people to keep and bear arms".