Renewal timeline...

[jmorris]

Thanks KC5AV!

jmorris, if you still find a problem with that, I suggest you ask Charles to clarify it for you as we all (most of us) agree with the intent of the rule.

My problem was never with the rule or understanding it (I can read). As my message said I was just having problems finding it in the code. Thank you.

[testersbc]

recieved letter august 3rd took class on aug 25th mailed forms on monday 27th have been looking at dps site for 2 weeks now..they just posted recieved all info and doing background check! 20 days from class! now see how much longer.

[plantop14]

Took renewal class Aug. 24th, paid for my class and application to the State same morning! Submitted the Chl-100 & checklist on the states Customer Relations Center web page, uploaded the 2 files and submitted!!!!!




Aug. 24 - Took renewal class/paid state app. fee
Aug. 24 - Submitted & uploaded CHL-100 & Checklist on DPS web-site

Status updated today to:
Application : Received
Fingerprints : Not required, fingerprints on file
Affidavits : Received
DL or ID : Valid
Citizenship : No documentation required
Passport photo holder : Not required for renewal
Photo : Not required for renewal
Proof of Classroom training : Received
Proof of Proficiency training : Received
Fee : Received
Background Check : Under review
Concealed Handgun License : Print pending completion of application review

Had a small delay, I did not have the second date on the CHL-100 form filled in, the date under the instructors name!!!!! A "Darrell" at DPS sent me an email about it, he was very helpful!!!! So, the wait is on!!!!!

As of this mornin', Sept. 13......status has changed to:
Concealed Handgun License : Manufacturing Pending

Wow, the DPS have really gotten efficient compared to the timeline for my original license ordeal in 08'!!!!!

As of this mornin', Sept. 15......status has changed to:
Concealed Handgun License : Mailed

I guess it'll be in hand/wallet sometime next week, blazing speed from the DPS!!!!

[plantop14]

Rec'd my renewal license in the mail today !!!! Just 28 days from submitting my paper work on-line to receiving it in the mail........great job CHL dept. @ the Texas DPS!!!!!!

[WildBill]

Rec'd my renewal license in the mail today !!!! Just 28 days from submitting my paper work on-line to receiving it in the mail........great job CHL dept. @ the Texas DPS!!!!!!

That's the way it should be.

[testersbc]

received new license in mail yesterday.. 29 days from time i mailed the forms to them!

[The Annoyed Man]

So I'm an idiot.....

I took my renewal class back in May or June from Crossfire-Training, and then the paperwork sat around while I tended to other things. By mid September, when I finally remembered to get it done, I had lost my CHL-100. Panicked, I called Crossfire. She told me to meet Marty over at Cabela's the next day and he'd print me out one. So I went and got it, put it together with the printout from the DPS website, and mailed it off by registered mail on about 9/15.

Since my CHL expired today, my birthday, I checked the DPS website early this afternoon and saw that everything had been received, and my background check was under review.

Then, a little later, The Annoyed Woman came back in from the mailbox with an envelope from DPS.......OH GOODIE!!! Was my plastic in there?

No. It wasn't. What was in there was a photocopy of my CHL-100 and a cover letter telling me to SIGN the stupid CHL-100 and return it to DPS as soon as possible.

Thank God I have a Utah CFP.

[Crossfire]

Is it bad that I laughed out loud when I read that?

[WildBill]

Is it bad that I laughed out loud when I read that?

That depends on your motivation.

[The Annoyed Man]

Is it bad that I laughed out loud when I read that?

No, it's not bad. I have it comin'.

[The Annoyed Man]

Just an update.... the DPS website noted that the background check showed as completed on Monday night, and it shows today that my license has "mailed." I'm assuming that I'll have it in hand in the next week or so. What a PIA, but I have only myself to blame. Y'all can bet that I'll pursue it more assiduously the next renewal than I did for this one. So to recap for anyone else who is about to have their first renewal:

• Took renewal class late May/early June 2012 with Crossfire Training.
• Waited until mid-September to mail in paperwork, and lost my CHL-100 somewhere along the way.
• September 15, rush back to Crossfire and obtain a new printout of CHL-100, and send in with other stuff to DPS by registered mail that same day.
• October 5, my CHL expires. (Thank goodness for Utah CFP.)
• October 5, receive letter from DPS telling me to sign the stupid CHL-100 and send it back to them.
• October 5, sent signed CHL-100 back to DPS via registered mail.
• November 11, background check completed.
• November 15, license mailed.....40 days after it expired....

This is a very good model for how NOT to proceed with a CHL renewal. I offer it up for all y'alls instruction and edification.

[Crossfire]

Everyone can serve as an example. Some as WHAT to do.... some as what NOT to do.

Congrats on finally completing the process

[WildBill]

[*]October 5, receive letter from DPS telling me to sign the stupid CHL-100 and send it back to them.
This is a very good model for how NOT to proceed with a CHL renewal. I offer it up for all y'alls instruction and edification.

I always thought the CHL-100 was a stupid form!

[KC5AV]

Everyone can serve as an example. Some as WHAT to do.... some as what NOT to do.

Congrats on finally completing the process

I always tell folks that I'm not totally useless. I can always serve as a bad example.

[The Annoyed Man]

Everyone can serve as an example. Some as WHAT to do.... some as what NOT to do.

Congrats on finally completing the process

I always tell folks that I'm not totally useless. I can always serve as a bad example.

I'm not the only eejit around here? Phew! I feel better now.