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chasfm11 wrote:[quote="prometheus"....I will say to those of you that are nervous about carrying your gun that you are still preoccupied with the notion that theres somthing mystical or magical about guns or theres somthing taboo about owning/carrying them......

Not necessarily. I have been around guns all my life, too, but it was always away from people who didn't have and didn't like guns. I don't believe that there is anything magical about guns at all. I do know, however, that there are those in our society, even in Texas, who are so rabid anti-gun that if they ever did see even part of one, they would go into a full panic attack. If there needs to be evidence of that, the Eric Scott situation in Las Vegas is a reminder. Someone saw his gun and overreacted, or at least it appears that way from the reports that have been available so far.

No, for me it is all about whether the concealment works or not. Even the old hands at it have told me that they "learned" how not to reach high with their strong side. I really do believe that there is some learning and acclimation involved. I have a full sized Ford van and I think I've learned how to get in and out without letting the seat pull my shirt up in the back. I agree that printing is not a concern but actual disclosure is. Only today did I feel comfortable washing the windshield of the van while I was getting gas. I've figured out how to get to the center of the windshield with the squeege without getting my shirt up above my belt line. I was hunting for something and ended up doing at double Wally Walk (two different stores) this past Monday - in the middle of 100s of parents and kids. I'm comfortable walking but I was more than a little nervous with the number of people in such close quarters to me. Others have been reported being bumped and not detected but I'm not quite ready for that just yet. Yes, it is a mental thing for me I can just imagine junior bumping into me and asking his mother "does he have a gun?" Kids are not always as oblivious to things as their parents.

I'm sure that, over time, I'll not worry any more. Until then, there will be extra little tug on my shirt tail if I make an unusual move with my upper body. I'm not nervous, just cautious. There is a difference between those two.[/quote]

I totally agree with you chasfm11. I dont find anything mystical or magical about guns or somthing taboo about owning/carrying them. I don't have the problem its the people around me that I feel will have a problem. I don't want people to overact. If I was still in the Army and not around civilians all day it probably wouldn't be a problem. Since I am not I get a little cautious. Like chasfm11 I need a little more time to feel comfortable. So until then I know that I will still be tugging on my shirt from time to time lol

Well the wally walk didn't go as I hoped. I kept asking my wife "can you see it." I was so nervous that I kept thinking everyone can see it. Hopefully I will get comfortable with my concealed weapon.

Well I'm no longer waiting I finaly have PIH!!!!! Wally Walk here I come!

infoman wrote:they mail to the address on your application. also, keep in mind the post office does NOT foward state mail. so, as long as someone is checking the mail at your old address you'll be fine. CHL and DL are not connected when it comes to address changes. Hope this helps.

Yes it did thank you so much

I might have a problem. I just moved 15 days ago so do they mail it to the address on the application? Or do they go with what's on your DL? Which would be great either way. I just need to know what address to be looking out for. Also I do want to compliment the DPS. From what I have seen from previous post that it used to take a lot longer than 60 days. So let us all be thankful.

[quote="prometheus"]I called them a while back and was told I had no reason to inquire about the status of my app untill the 60th day, and untill then they could give me no more information. I agree with NOS on evaluating the efficency of thier process, I think for the moment they've only got the two epileptic bipolar schizoeffective amputee midgets with IBS, terets, and down syndrome and a fancy for psychodelic drugs working these files for the whole state, and with the reported

Calling got me no where as you can tell by my timeline! Just sitting here waiting by the mailbox hoping the mailman brings me good news.

TexasFTW wrote:I'm also still here waiting. I guess I'll call them again in a few weeks but I'm not sure that has any effect on the speed on the background check.

I think that makes them mad and they go even slower!

Well thank you everyone for your input. I didn't carry and I won't till I get my license.

I have a question to ask. Well I know it has probably asked already but I'll ask anyway lol. will i get in trouble if i carry and I don't have my license on my persons. waiting on the mailman to come Tuesday is killing me!

Checked my status today and it said mailed!!!!! OMG the end is near! So next week I will be stalking the mail man. lol

Anyone know the timeframe from the green light on background check to green on manufacturing pending?

Well I checked my status and my background check was completed today! HOORAY ME!!!!! OMG finally after calling and harassing my technician!

I have a question to ask. Once it hit day 60 and my status still shows background under review what do I do next because it seems like its heading that way.

TexasFTW wrote:It looks like I may potentially break one of the records, I mailed my application on 6/16, on 8/5 they asked for additional information. They received it by certified mail on 8/9. I called them today on 8/12 asking if they have everything and if that will complete the background check and they tell me now they can start the background check and it should be complete in 60-90 days. Constitutional conceal carry like Arizona is starting to sound better and better every day.

OMG now that is crazy. I thought my wait was bad. From now on I will not complain!