Getting ready to get my CHL...

[gdouthit]

And I was wondering. Should I take a CHL course first and then apply on the dps website or the other way around?

Thanks!

 

[GRV]

I'm in the same boat as you

 

[Rocket]

NO! Apply NOW!!! Get the ball rolling!

 

[Rocket]

The back ground will take 6-12 weeks... so apply with the DPS asap............

 

[gdouthit]

Thanks! Il jump on it next time I get paid!

 

[Gramps]

Sooo they won't start processing until all of the paperwork is in. Either way won't hurt, I applied online the day before my class and sent everything in on the following Monday.

 

[txinvestigator]

I am an instructor. It matters not if you apply online or take the class first. DPS will not process your application until ALL materials are in, including the materials you send in after the class.

 

[68blackbird]

You might as well get your app done and send them your $$. You can't schedule your fingerprints until you do. I had both done, and mailed my stuff the next Monday after my class. Mailed packet Dec 17, just got email from DPS that CHL is being printed and should recieve in 5-15 days.

 

[kakpataka]

The back ground will take 6-12 weeks... so apply with the DPS asap............

why does it take so long?

 

[68blackbird]

There has been a spike in number of people applying, it's a Govt run agency, it just does.

 

[txinvestigator]

why does it take so long?

Several reasons. Your prints are forwarded to the FBI, that takes considerable time. DPS conducts a physical background check, sending an employee to the criminal and civil county clerks offices. They query the AG and tax offices for delinquencys.

They also have many applicants and a small staff.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

Ya know for the first two yrs carrying one must carry a fs 1911

 

[Glockster69]

Ya know for the first two yrs carrying one must carry a fs 1911

And if you don't have a 1911, Sterling is required BY LAW to get you a loaner, free of charge.

 

[Texas713]

Wow that's fast! I've mailed mine on december 14th and they recieved it on the 18th now it's background under review...I hope it dosen't take any longer or to long...