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I took my class 4 Apr, mailed the packet 6 Apr and just got my PIN today. I had called DPS and they said that they were recieving a high volume of applications. They said that it generally takes 60 days for the status to flip to "Processing Application", so you should get them soon. She said she could not give an estimate on when the lisence would come in because it varies (incomplete applications, bad finger prints, etc.). I'm miltary and didn't have to pay the state fee, so I'll be getting mine right about the time you guys renew yours!!

I'll just keep trying to be patient, hit the range as much as possible, and wait for my plastic. I don't think they'll let me carry when I get admitted to the nursing home, though!!

I mailed mine in on 6 Apr also. Haven't recieved a PIN either. I called to see how I can confirm that they even recieved the application, and they said to give it until the end of May. I'll wait 'till then and call again. I know they're really backlogged, but it seems there could be an easier way to do this. I think they should send something at least confirming reciept. Otherwise, it will be Jun before they can claim they never got it. Then I get to reapply, I guess. We'll wait and see what happens. Guess it wouldn't be a big deal if I would have thought to maybe send it certified or with some type of delivery confirmation.

Life can be tough for us intellectually-challenged boneheads!!!

Well, I'm in the April club as well. Took the course on 4 Apr, and submitted my paperwork on the 6th. Haven't heard anything, and guess I don't really expect to, for a while. Since I'm active duty military, I didn't have to pay any fees through the state, so the fact that they got $00.00 from me will push my application to the bottom of the stack I'm sure. I've heard that if your fingerprints are on file with the FBI (for a security clearance) it slows the process down. Can anyone confirm this?

I've been spending a lot of time on this forum gaining knowledge from others' experiences. Have also been carrying around the house trying to ensure I don't print and all. I've read postings where people are talking about checking the status of their application on line. Tells you how slow I am...I didn't know you could do that. Where do you go? I haven't gotten a PIN or anything yet.

It hasn't even been 30 days yet, and I'm not sure why I'm so anxious about getting the plastic. It's definitely nice to know there are plenty of other twisted folks out there in the same boat!!