Got Delayed....have some questions

[txinvestigator]

Originally Posted by Stigo

i just might have to try that...or i guess after i take me CHL class ill figure it out

If you are denied you will be given a form where you can call to find out why and clear it up if possible. You don't need the expense of an FBI check.

You wrote something interesting a few posts ago.

as i know i am perfectly legal to own a firearm....unless the court system has something screwed up

Were you charged in the past with a crime and perhaps given deferred, or something of that nature? I wonder why the court system would be an issue?

The answer to that might shed some light on the delay.

[Stigo]

In Feb '06 i was arrested for a DWI, but wasnt charged with a DWI, it got switched to a minor traffic ticket. "failure to maintain single marked lane" or something like that

[txinvestigator]

Originally Posted by Stigo

In Feb '06 i was arrested for a DWI, but wasnt charged with a DWI, it got switched to a minor traffic ticket. "failure to maintain single marked lane" or something like that

That may be the reason for the delay. The FBI is verifying the conviction that would keep you from being denied.

[Stigo]

any way that i can get that all cleared up and make sure that all is good in the future

[txinvestigator]

Originally Posted by Stigo

any way that i can get that all cleared up and make sure that all is good in the future

I believe there is. You get some sort of "number" or code or something. Any of you guys more versed in the FFL stuff than I can help him out?

[TxEMTP69]

UPIN i think is what its called - Unique Personal ID Number - not sure if its good forever or just that purchase? I remember someone saying something about it, I think... lol

[Stigo]

yea its a upin number but i dont know how long it takes to get one and i think it costs ya....im takin my CHL class in a week or two so ill just see how that goes i guess. If there is something on my background when i do the CHL is there a way to correct it without having to take the course again?

[TxEMTP69]

Be honest about all arrests and convictions on the app and if you are eligible it will work out.

here is a link to eligibility questions http://www.texasonline.state.tx.us/N...lNewAppManager click continue and apply for license, will show you questions. Also applying online may speed up the process a bit, may not.

[Stigo]

Well i got my gun picked up this afternoon, goin to shoot it out at Red's tonight as soon as i can get out of the office

[LonghornAR15]

Stigo, if you are concerned about getting your background stuff cleared so that you don't get delayed, you probably dont need to go through the FBI. It's my understanding that the NICS goes through local/state records to see if you have any convictions/pending charges. often times with DPS they don't have the disposition of cases on file, just an arrest and charge. This is where the delay can come. If you go to the county or district clerks office, in your case probably county, and get a copy of the disposition in your case, you just need to fax that to DPS. I think it is their crime records or crime information correction office, or something like that. That is what I did.

As part of your charge and whatever deal you had, did you have to attend any kind of alcohol/drug treatment? If you have been in treatment within the last 5 years, you still meet the criteria for "chemically dependent" described in the CHL eligibility guidelines. The recent DWI arrest alone may be enough to bar you, but probably not. But definitely if you had to go to any kind of rehab or treatment, you have to wait 5 years.

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong about this.