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Wed Dec 22, 2004 11:25 pm
Mission Statement:
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Wed Dec 22, 2004 11:25 pm
Forum Clean-Up and Consolidation
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Charles L. Cotton »
Sat May 19, 2012 1:06 pm
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I've finally taken some time to clean up the forum and consolidate the older sub-forums in the Legislative, Elections and TexasCHLforum Day at PSC....
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Campus-carry has previously been a regular forum, but it was only used shortly before and during the last two legislative session. That's the reason...
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Mon May 28, 2012 11:30 pm
verification process
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VSG »
Fri May 25, 2012 1:58 am
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Hello all. New to board. First post, and it'll be the obligatory do you think this will keep me from getting CHL.. message.
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The clinic was already closed today when I contacted them, so I'm going to go by first thing Tuesday and see what I can get. Back to my original...
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Sat May 26, 2012 1:16 am
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Last post by HerbM
Mon May 21, 2012 9:23 am
Problem with documentation.
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Bersa Granny »
Sat May 12, 2012 7:59 pm
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Hello everyone, I sure do need some help from you knowledgable people. My son and I finished our CHL class today, our fingerprints were done a couple...
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Yes, she stated that if I didn't have the trace number to attach the face sheet to the documents with all of the other info on it and they would use...
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Last post by Bersa Granny
Tue May 15, 2012 7:15 pm
Eligibility question...
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LaRue32 »
Sun May 06, 2012 8:24 pm
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Hello everyone. I am new to the forum and in need of assistance. On 06/09/2005 I was arrested for DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED , I was placed on 2 years...
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Did you apply yet? Wondering how this turned out.
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Last post by scud runner
Sun May 13, 2012 6:03 pm
Pictures/photos
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matriculated » Wed Apr 18, 2012 2:23 pm
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How in the world do I embed a picture in a post? I'm not able to figure this out for some reason. Can someone point me to a thread or just tell me...
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My man!
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sat May 12, 2012 5:39 pm
Online application done...
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LaRue32 »
Tue May 08, 2012 11:17 pm
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I just finished up the online application, I have set up a date for my chl class. I had a chance to pick up my arrest history and had the documents...
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You will mail those in to DPS when you mail in your class completion documents.
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Last post by Crossfire
Wed May 09, 2012 11:01 am
Underwent Counseling: Disclose on application?
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nick77 »
Sun May 06, 2012 10:02 am
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About six or seven years ago, I underwent counseling for a couple of months about some personal issues I was going thru at the time. Also, in early...
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:iagree: AMEN!
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Last post by MoJo
Sun May 06, 2012 6:54 pm
Truth in advertising re: CHL Application
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lbuehler325 »
Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:34 am
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So, I came to TX about 1.5 months ago for a new job as a visitor , living in a hotel, maintaining my KY residency. In that time, and up until just...
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Agreed. Lesson learned. Hopefully, I will have it all straightened out in a couple of weeks. Still, good to know for anybody who's planning on...
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Last post by lbuehler325
Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:24 pm
Status
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MrHix »
Sun Apr 22, 2012 10:43 am
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Hello all, Im starting to worry now. Sent everything on 3/31, and as of today 4/22 status still reads, waiting on receipt of required materials. I...
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Welcome to the forum and the waiting game. I sent mine in right at a month ago, received my first status update on week 2, hoping to receive second...
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Last post by Tbucher1218
Tue Apr 24, 2012 10:06 am
Eligibility question
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matajl »
Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:31 pm
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Hello everyone. I am new to the forum and in need of assistance. Back in 2006 I was arrested and charge with evading arrest with motor vehicle. It is...
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You will have to honestly list the arrest and disposition on your application.
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Last post by recaffeination
Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:09 pm
Dumb question about passport photos
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discoqueen »
Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:33 am
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When getting your packet ready to send in, the CHL-6 says to Place your photographs in a separate, sealed envelope. Write your name on the envelope...
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Congrats on completing your application. BTW, it's always easier to cut it later than trying to reattach the fibers on a microscopic level. :mrgreen:
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Last post by Thomas
Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:54 am
Good Deal thread/sticky
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comp73 »
Mon Apr 02, 2012 1:27 pm
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My apologies to the Mods if this topic has been broached before. The title pretty much states it. Is there a chance we could either get a thread...
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You're welcome, and thanks for the prompt fix!
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Last post by Ropin
Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:33 pm
Submitting Checklist Online?
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JoeMal »
Sun Apr 08, 2012 10:04 am
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Hello All-
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Well I called the state today and asked what they thought;
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Last post by JoeMal
Mon Apr 09, 2012 6:34 pm
Online App vs. Mail in App
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tomtexan »
Sat Feb 25, 2012 8:28 pm
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Got my CHL class done today and I'm wondering if it is better to do the online app or the mail in app. My instructor gave all the paperwork to mail...
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I did the online app and mailed in all my stuff at once.
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Last post by GeekDad
Sun Apr 08, 2012 12:02 am
Tip for those in Austin needing fingerprints
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Scott Farkus »
Sat Mar 31, 2012 7:13 am
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If you search the L-1 website for locations, you get three listed for Austin. One is on Cameron Road, and then it lists the same location on S...
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There's also one in Round Rock - general vicinity of RR high school
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Last post by A-R
Sat Mar 31, 2012 7:51 am
Question About An Old Arrest And Eligibility: Update
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Kadelic »
Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:17 am
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Back in 1987, at the age of 18, and in the state of California, I got pulled over for cutting through a restaurant parking lot and my vehicle was...
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Thanks again Keith. I'll go with the, could be released pending charges as the answer. I'm still not sure it's right for the state to ask about...
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Last post by G26ster
Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:23 pm
Hello all & Eligibility Help
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jwtexas »
Fri Mar 23, 2012 12:03 pm
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First, hello to every one it's great to be here. I have just joined. Have been studying the forum for months now. A great resource indeed! I have a...
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WooHoo! Thanks for the info fella's. I was hoping I'd be good to go. I just bought an M&P Pro .40 two weeks back(loving it btw) so I knew I was good...
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Last post by jwtexas
Fri Mar 23, 2012 1:58 pm
May have messed up on application please help
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Fireman1912 »
Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:37 pm
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I just submitted my application I checked the never been arrested box as I don't believe I have been. BUT, in Indiana in 1995 I got into a accident...
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Called dps today and asked about if I needed to amend and they said don't worry about it, if they find something they will ask for more information....
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Last post by Fireman1912
Mon Mar 19, 2012 11:04 pm
Icon Legend?
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by matriculated » Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:13 pm
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Is there a legend anywhere on this site that shows what the various variations of icons next to the topic names mean?
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Ahh, thanks! That was very useful.
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Last post by matriculated
Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:25 pm
Chapter 10 discharge. Can I get CHL?
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wantchl »
Wed Mar 14, 2012 12:09 pm
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I have a Chapter 10 discharge, under other than honerable conditions. Does this disqualify me from CHL.
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Yes, that is why I included the statement if you can pass the NICS back ground check for a hand gun purchase . If you can not pass the NICS you can...
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Last post by jmra
Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:57 pm
Still Waiting
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FNFan »
Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:09 pm
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The status of my license on the DPS website switched from Manufacturing to Mailed more than a week ago and I still have not received my license....
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I wouldn't worry yet. Mailed likely means sent to mailroom.
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Last post by MasterOfNone
Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:38 pm
Send packet before getting fingerprints?
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jcarlson91 »
Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:05 pm
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Can I do that?
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Fingerprints are transmitted overnight, every night. Even if you mail the packet first, DPS will probably have the fingerprints before they get the...
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Last post by Crossfire
Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:10 pm
Trying to apply online..
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jcarlson91 »
Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:18 pm
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I'm trying to apply online and when it asks to select my application condition and the only selections are activity duty or veteran.. Where do I...
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Did you, by chance, tell DPS(in one of your answers to a previous question) that you were asking for a reduced charge based upon military service?...
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Last post by n5wd
Mon Mar 12, 2012 2:27 am
Motorcycle subforum
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gigag04 »
Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:42 pm
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Most of the bike forums I've been on have a gun subforum. Any interest in a bike sub forum? Plan rides, meets, and tech issues. Get together and...
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:iagree:
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Last post by Skiprr
Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:06 pm
Another Eligibility Question
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Finally »
Thu Mar 08, 2012 1:24 pm
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Thanks all CHL mailed.
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A lot is going to depend on the conviction. It is possible that the NICS check was an error. You can file an appeal with NICS to see why you were...
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Last post by Keith B
Thu Mar 08, 2012 1:53 pm
Should I even waste my time??
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curiousTexan »
Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:26 pm
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Thank you in advance!
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Curious - when it comes to cases like yours, DPS will not give you an answer over the phone. This would be reviewed by the medical board, and could...
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Last post by Crossfire
Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:53 am
6-months residency?
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jdcoffman »
Mon Jan 09, 2012 10:38 pm
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Hey folks, I've been reading this forum up and down for a few weeks now (I'm signed up for my class this weekend). My one question - which I couldn't...
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Since you already have a G22, I would recommend going with the baby .40 (G27) and not the 9mm. This will give you compatibility with the larger mags...
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Last post by C-dub
Sun Mar 04, 2012 9:58 pm
Class B Misdemeanor and processing question.
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Mr.F »
Wed Feb 29, 2012 4:59 pm
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Apologies in advance is this is not in the correct subforum.
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Thank you, I'll get on the phone in the AM :thumbs2:
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Last post by Mr.F
Wed Feb 29, 2012 6:32 pm
Where to post topic, CCTV
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warpdriv »
Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:39 pm
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I would like to start a discussion about Close Circuit TVs equipment to see what other are doing. What forum should I post it it?
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Post that in the either in the Off Topic section. There are actually a few older threads on this topic already. Just use the Search function to look...
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Last post by Keith B
Wed Feb 29, 2012 4:55 pm
Mail in Original Certified Copies?
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tomtexan »
Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:58 pm
If a person has to send copies as proof of a court disposition, would you mail in the originals that you received in the mail or make copies of the...
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Last post by tomtexan
Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:58 pm
I need help on my eligibility
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SRSheets86 »
Sun Dec 25, 2011 11:15 pm
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Hello all, I just purchased a beretta pistol for christmas and i wanted to get my CHL and im not sure if im eligible. I got a ticket for marijuana...
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Well my CHL is in the mail. Seemed like it took FOREVER to have the online site update the status of background check! Thanks for the help with my...
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Last post by SRSheets86
Mon Feb 27, 2012 9:23 am
Fingerprinting and Missing Thumb
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4copas »
Sun Feb 26, 2012 12:05 pm
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Literally - A guy I work with has decided he wants to get his CHL. I walked him through the whole process and referred him to a few places to take...
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my lack of fingerprints was a little issue but no finger wouldn't have been.
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Last post by JeepGuy79
Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:31 am
Eligibility Question
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SkinnyECV711 »
Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:22 pm
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Gonna keep this short and sweet....last sept I received a disorderly conduct charge on federal land(lake amistad, shot a wild dog in self...
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...the magistrate where you paid the fine would have the exact charge and disposition...I'd start there...
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Last post by speedsix
Thu Feb 23, 2012 1:28 pm
Address question
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S&Wgrl »
Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:34 am
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I filled out my application online. Fingerprints today and mail tomorrow-wooohooo. Anyway, I don't know if I put the correct date for one of my...
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It's too late to make changes. A less than 6 month temporary move turned into 7 years this April. Gosh, thats hard to believe. I'm still at that...
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Last post by S&Wgrl
Tue Feb 21, 2012 11:49 am
Why online application before CHL class?
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r_gray »
Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:06 pm
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Hello all,
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You are correct about fingerprints - I confused that with our employee packets. They require those electronically - even our employees do them...
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Last post by goamerishield
Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:49 am
Anyone with a class A,B, or C misdemeanor been approved?
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pmcdn »
Sun Feb 19, 2012 5:58 pm
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I am just curious if anyone has ever heard of someone which either who's been approved?
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Yes, actually, it does. I don't agree with it or think it should be applied retroactively, but that is in fact how it is enforced.
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Last post by Jumping Frog
Mon Feb 20, 2012 10:22 pm
Where to find CHL Statistics
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lonestartools »
Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:13 pm
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Where can I find statistics regarding CHL and gun ownership in Texas by county or zip code?
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...I can't imagine it being accurate...even remotely so...
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Last post by speedsix
Mon Feb 20, 2012 9:22 pm
CHL RENEWAL
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ricor »
Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:40 pm
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I have paid on line for the app and set up a class. I noticed on the app info it stated they will try to use your old finger prints and phone's. Is...
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I just took the renewal class last Saturday and the instructor said not to worry about sending in new prints or photos. I believe he would have known...
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Last post by hi-power
Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:18 pm
CHL Background check vs gun purchasing background check
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pmcdn »
Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:08 pm
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What is the main difference in how they do the CHL background checks vs a gun purchasing background check?
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The NICS background check is a name based system that only takes your name and birth date into consideration when searching for history that would...
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Last post by jmra
Sun Feb 19, 2012 6:40 pm
Certified Mail or First Class Postage?
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birdog »
Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:07 pm
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I hope I haven't screwed up but I sent my packet in back on January 27, 2012 using First Class postage instead of Certified mail. I checked the DPS...
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I mailed all my forms on Jan.31 and had the fingerprints done the same day, sent it normal mail; DPS site updated on Feb.17 about the same time frame...
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Last post by firediver
Sun Feb 19, 2012 6:35 pm
Filling in employment history on DPS CHL
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pmcdn »
Sat Feb 18, 2012 10:04 pm
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I took/passed my exam and course for my Tx CHL today. I came home and went to DPS to register and pay online. I have been self employed for the last...
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...kinda scary that a bureaucrat gets to decide if I'M wrapped tightly enough to carry... :lol:
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Last post by speedsix
Sun Feb 19, 2012 2:36 pm
DWI eligibility question!
Replies: 5
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sulfur »
Fri Feb 17, 2012 8:27 pm
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New guy here, love the site, been lurking for a bit but haven't found an exact answer via the search feature (man there are a lot of post to filter...
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Thanks for all the links smoothoperator! Just for someone doing a search, obstruction of a roadway in Texas is a Class B misdemeanor!
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Last post by sulfur
Fri Feb 17, 2012 8:58 pm
L1 Fingerprints in Texas only?
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by
JALLEN »
Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:52 pm
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When I went online to schedule fingerprints, I saw that L1 does them in California. I believe I had read somewhere, maybe here, that as long as L1...
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Well, I'm moving back as soon as our house here sells. I'll be back in Texas for various family and HS reunion functions, maybe, before the move, so...
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Last post by JALLEN
Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:58 pm
Friend unable to register on the forum!
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Pawpaw »
Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:52 pm
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Jeff is my friend who came to the skeet shoot at Elm Fork this past Saturday.
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Nobody knows, the trouble we've seen ...
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Last post by C-dub
Wed Feb 15, 2012 6:21 pm
Traveling to Switzerland
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stratosurfer »
Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:18 am
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All,
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I know I'm (slightly? ;-) ) off topic here.
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Last post by PappaGun
Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:30 am
About to move... what is the timing?
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JALLEN »
Tue Jan 17, 2012 8:38 pm
First post
As announced on the other thread, I will be moving to Texas in a few months.
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Not sure if this is the right place to post this so forgive me. My daughter will probably be moving to Missouri and is thinking of getting her CHL. I...
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Last post by mot7981
Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:54 am
Suggestion - OP Original Poster indication
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puma guy »
Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:51 pm
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Maybe already covered. Sometimes when a thread gets lots of replies it'would be nice to not have to go back to the OP. Would it be possible to...
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There's a really cool GreaseMonkey script that was done for a motorcycle forum. The script adds a check-box on the top of the page. When you check...
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Wed Feb 08, 2012 2:07 pm
Should I be concerned?
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FNFan »
Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:06 pm
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I mailed my packet certified and the post office website shows it was delivered Monday, the 23rd. It's now Thursday the 26th and the DPS website...
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I called them when I was waiting and was told it takes 7 days to show a status.
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Last post by RockingRook
Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:51 pm
moved around a lot
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koconcept »
Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:14 am
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When I was between the ages of 17-20 I did a lot of moving around and didn't neccesarily change myh dl each time I moved, is there a tool somewhere...
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Thanks i really didnt even dawn on me to get a credit report lol.
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Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:07 am
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