Let's hear some updates!

So, your CHL Application has been filed and the clock has slowed to a crawl - tell us about it!

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aandpman
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Re: Let's hear some updates!

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Post by aandpman »

:hurry: :thewave

1/19/08 Completed the online application process and paid by Credit Card
1/24/08 DPS Mailed my app
1/26/08 I received app at my house
3/15/08 Took the class at Reds South in Austin
3/17/08 Hand carried the paperwork to DPS (I just work 2 block from there)
***Sorry did't log when online changed to "packet received" and "processing applicaton" but it was several weeks****
5/31/08 Status Changed to "Application Completed - license issued or certificate active"

Mine was a clean app - meaning to say no past record and I didn't have to go back and submit any extra documents.

I never called DPS to check on my status either. Just watched my status online.

I believe it was on about day 75 after hand delivering the packet that the online status changed to "Application Completed - License issued or certificate active"

Today is Saturday - Guess I'll be camping out next to the mailbox today....
Plastic 6/4/08
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Re: Let's hear some updates!

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That makes me feel better. I hand delivered mine 7 days after aandpman. Ill keep my fingers crossed and hope for the best.

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02 Mar: Applied online
10 Mar: Recieved packet/Pin Number
24 Mar: Hand Delivered packet
22 Apr to Present: "Processing Application"
31 May: "Application Completed - license issued or certificate active"
04 June: Plastic in Hand.

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Re: Let's hear some updates!

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Post by grapeno1 »

:anamatedbanana :anamatedbanana :anamatedbanana :anamatedbanana
Just checked my status and :

Application Completed - license issued or certificate active. :party: :party: :anamatedbanana :anamatedbanana


Happy days are here again, :thewave :party: :party: :anamatedbanana :anamatedbanana :chldancing :chldancing :party: :party: :anamatedbanana :anamatedbanana

Now just waiting on the mail.

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02 Mar: Applied online
10 Mar: Recieved packet/Pin Number
24 Mar: Hand Delivered packet
22 Apr to Present: "Processing Application"
31 May: "Application Completed - license issued or certificate active"
04 June: Plastic in Hand.
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Re: Let's hear some updates!

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That wait for the mail is probably the hardest part.
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Re: Let's hear some updates!

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Post by RiverRat »

new udate: :thewave

We (both wife and I) Got an "issued" on the dps website.....in the mail soon....Yeah!! :txflag:

:thewave

rob02262008, you were correct....90 days to issue!

Thanks to all for all of the info and support.....Now, just a mail delay and a WaleyWalk. :cheers2:

chl class = March 1
mailed apps = March 3
received pin = May 23
says license issued on website = May 31.......IN THE MAIL....COMING SOON!

:anamatedbanana :thewave :anamatedbanana
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Re: Let's hear some updates!

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RiverRat wrote:new udate: :thewave

We (both wife and I) Got an "issued" on the dps website.....in the mail soon....Yeah!! :txflag:

:thewave

rob02262008, you were correct....90 days to issue!

Thanks to all for all of the info and support.....Now, just a mail delay and a WaleyWalk. :cheers2:

chl class = March 1
mailed apps = March 3
received pin = May 23
says license issued on website = May 31.......IN THE MAIL....COMING SOON!

:anamatedbanana :thewave :anamatedbanana
Congrats, riverrat. I am hoping for 90 days but not honestly expecting it. Good luck with your wally walk. :cheers2:
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Re: Let's hear some updates!

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Post by BambooShoots »

HELL YES!!! MY CHL IS NOW ACTIVE!

I almost didnt' check it today since it's a Sunday any nothing ever happens in .gov in Sunday but I did and it shows "Application Completed - license issued or certificate active."

62 days since they opened my packet and cashed my check... looking at 67-69 days door to door (however long it takes to mail from Austin to College Station).

To be honest, I wouldn't feel any different when I recieve it as I have been carrying without the plastic...but I'll be comforted that I'll be legal now.

Now if only my dealer would call me tomorrow and say that my Form 4 has been approved for my AAC M4-2000 and I recieve an approved Form 1 for my SBR....it would be a perfect world.
CHL Class taken: 3/5/08
CHL Packet Sent: 3/24/08
CHL Packet Recieved by DPS: 3/25/08
Check Cleared: 4/1/08
PIN Number Recieved: 4/12/08
CHL Licence Issued/Active: 6/1/08
In the mailbox: 6/5/08
72 days.

1st Renewal
Online app.: 1/3/13
Class: 1/27/13
Mailed: 1/28/13
Paperwork received: 1/31/13

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Re: Let's hear some updates!

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Feb 23 Took class
Feb 25 Mailed application
Feb 27 DPS received application
March Status changed to "Processing Application"
May 27 - 90th day Status still "Processing Application"

June 2 - Application Completed - license issued or certificate active
:thewave

I can't believe it. I think somehow when your mind finally gives up on ever getting the CHL the DPS finds out and issues the license.

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Re: Let's hear some updates!

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Post by ed3eclipse »

darn. mine still say "processing".
Edward
took class on 2-16 perfect score on written and shooting
mailed off 2-28
DPS officially received 3-6-08 add 60 days = 5-6-08
Got my PIN letter on 3-18
got plastic on 6-9
94 days total.geez

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hogue grips
3.5 lb connector.

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Re: Let's hear some updates!

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mondo2000 wrote:Feb 23 Took class
Feb 25 Mailed application
Feb 27 DPS received application
March Status changed to "Processing Application"
May 27 - 90th day Status still "Processing Application"

June 2 - Application Completed - license issued or certificate active
:thewave

I can't believe it. I think somehow when your mind finally gives up on ever getting the CHL the DPS finds out and issues the license.

You gotta keep your expectations low. :grumble

I had already resigned myself to waiting 90 days because of all the horror stories.

And then, just after after 62 days, the license got approved.
CHL Class taken: 3/5/08
CHL Packet Sent: 3/24/08
CHL Packet Recieved by DPS: 3/25/08
Check Cleared: 4/1/08
PIN Number Recieved: 4/12/08
CHL Licence Issued/Active: 6/1/08
In the mailbox: 6/5/08
72 days.

1st Renewal
Online app.: 1/3/13
Class: 1/27/13
Mailed: 1/28/13
Paperwork received: 1/31/13

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Re: Let's hear some updates!

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Post by JDKRIEK »

I imagine mine will just show up one day without any indication, hahah!

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4/22/08 PACKET AT DPS
5/15/08 PIN, PACKET MAILED TO APPLICANT
5/22/08 EMAILED DPS
6/10/08 EMAILED REPRESENTATIVE
6/11/08 PROCESSING APPLICATION
7/03/08 APPLICATION COMPLETED - LICENSE ISSUED OR CERTIFICATE ACTIVE
7/10/08 PLASTIC IN HAND! 80 DAYS

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Re: Let's hear some updates!

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Post by ed3eclipse »

87 days for me.....
Edward
took class on 2-16 perfect score on written and shooting
mailed off 2-28
DPS officially received 3-6-08 add 60 days = 5-6-08
Got my PIN letter on 3-18
got plastic on 6-9
94 days total.geez

HARDWARE
Glock 22 nite sights
springco recoil reducer
hogue grips
3.5 lb connector.

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Re: Let's hear some updates!

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Post by wrinkles »

73 days no PIN no nothing.

I just sent an email this morning to get the status of my application, no reply as of 2:26 pm.

:cryin :cryin :cryin

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Re: Let's hear some updates!

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Post by mondo2000 »

Feb 23 Took class
Feb 25 Mailed application
Feb 27 DPS received application
March Status changed to "Processing Application"
May 27 - 90th day Status still "Processing Application"
June 2 - Application Completed - license issued or certificate active
June 2 - Came home and there was a UPS package from Austin. My CHL was inside! :smash:

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Re: Let's hear some updates!

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Post by ed3eclipse »

what??!? really? via UPS. not USPS? hmmmmm. that's weird. anyone else experience this?
Edward
took class on 2-16 perfect score on written and shooting
mailed off 2-28
DPS officially received 3-6-08 add 60 days = 5-6-08
Got my PIN letter on 3-18
got plastic on 6-9
94 days total.geez

HARDWARE
Glock 22 nite sights
springco recoil reducer
hogue grips
3.5 lb connector.
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