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Thanks for the reply Chas. I understand the logistics and I never doubted DPS's commitment to making things easier on all, I just don't see how this is easier for new applicants.

However, if this new system will put the plastic in the mail 3 to 5 weeks faster like LT is seeing, then I can definitely see the benefit and how we can portray the benefits to our students. The average wait time I am hearing about these days is 4 to 6 weeks. So does that mean the students could expect a new average of only 1 to 3 weeks?

The new online application is great and has made things much easier on the instructors. Anything we can do to get more CHL holders and shooters will be a win for all. In this day and age we need all the supporters of our Second Amendment Rights that we can get.



Garcia…..use this link…..got it from the DPS website.

http://www.ibtfingerprint.com/locations/?st=tx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Is it too late for DPS to rethink this? Maybe they could offer an incentive, discounted app fee, for those who go to an L1. On the flip side, maybe they could charge an extra $10 or $15 for those who still want submit rolled prints.

I'm all for streamlining and making the process easier for all.

I knew this was coming. I have two thoughts on this matter….

1. This will allow for more instruction time and decrease workload on the instructors. DPS will benefit from the efficiency and faster returns on fingerprints.

2. I think we will see a decrease in the number of people getting their CHL. Most of us instructors offer an "all inclusive" or "one stop shop" for the students. If the students now have to navigate through another website, make an appointment, take time off from work, skip lunch, hassle with the children or whatever to get their fingerprints done, then I think many people will just not bother with it.

Here lately it seems many of my "new" students have been wanting to get their CHL for a while, but kept putting it off. Making the process more difficult or time consuming for the applicant will most likely have a negative impact on the number of applicants. That being said, I hope my prediction is wrong! I will do my part to keep the applicants informed and make the transition as seamless as possible.

On another note, what are your reject rates on rolled fingerprints? Out the hundreds I have done, I only know of two that were kicked back.