How long does it take to get a pin

[WarrGo]

I dropped my application in the box 12/30/08. How long does it take to get a PIN?

Does anyone else find it odd that DPS is trusting you to carry a loaded firearm but they don't trust you to send a personal check?

 

[JKTex]

Does anyone else find it odd that DPS is trusting you to carry a loaded firearm but they don't trust you to send a personal check?

Nope. These days, the cost and hassle makes it not worth dealing with. We also have too many other ways to transfer money without the risk to the receiver.

 

[OldGringo]

Currently 30 ~ 40 days to get PIN based on another forum I visit.

 

[TXTacticalSource]

I dropped my application in the box 12/30/08. How long does it take to get a PIN?

Does anyone else find it odd that DPS is trusting you to carry a loaded firearm but they don't trust you to send a personal check?

Where did you get that info?
I sent a personal check with no problems.

 

[blazer]

60 days!

i got my pin after 2 weeks. dps said they got my app 11/12/08
got my CHL postmarked 1/12/09! the status on the website said "completed, issued or active" on 1/11/09. also, personal check was fine.

60 days as promised!

 

[Castrolr1]

Got mine after 2 weeks also

 

[perchjerk]

i got my PIN in ab out 5 days back in august! still took me about 4 mon. to get my plastic but the wait for the PIN was hardly anything!

 

[jdbz32]

Got my pin back in 11/10/08 after 2-3 weeks, still waiting on my plastic. Hearing stories of 4-6 months for that.




GLOCK 22
Springfile XD9

 

[TXTacticalSource]

Got my pin back in 11/10/08 after 2-3 weeks, still waiting on my plastic. Hearing stories of 4-6 months for that.




GLOCK 22
Springfile XD9

They are not stories Those are facts. I am in my 3rd month. Stories are those who get there CHL in less than 2 months

 

[Skyjunky]

Hell I'm waiting on a PIN 1 month later.

 

[Stormwatcher]

I took my class on Oct 8, 2008......mailed packet on the 9th. DPS rec'd the packet on the 14th and I got my PIN on Oct. 31st.
My status just today changed to application complete....license issued.
Waiting on plastic via snail mail. That is appox 110 days.

 

[Skyjunky]

Well well, sent it off 12/22. They mailed it 1/22. I received it today, however they messed up my name. Hopefully they can correct it.

 

[TAZ]

When did it start taking this long to get licenses? I am up for renewal this october and was going to take the class this summer, just like last time. By the sounds of it. I'll be SOL and have my license expire before they get me a new one. WTF??

 

[txtrooper]

I work for DPS in Houston and DPS is about 5000 applications behind, (Harris County only). DPS has assigned several additional Troopers to conduct the background investigations, due to the increase in applications. Hopefully it will come soon.

 

[txinvestigator]

I work for DPS in Houston and DPS is about 5000 applications behind, (Harris County only). DPS has assigned several additional Troopers to conduct the background investigations, due to the increase in applications. Hopefully it will come soon.

What is your region and district? What is your status with DPS, ie Trooper, Civilian, etc?

Who is your Capt?

 

[WarrGo]

I went to the post office yesterday 1/27 to check if my postal MO that I mailed on 12/30 had been cashed and it hasn't. Still no Pin. I am going to write them right now to see what is up. I hope it wasn't lost in the mail because I didn't put a return address.

BTW I was wrong about them not taking personal checks. I misread that.

Thanks
Warrgo

 

[txtrooper]

I am commisioned and in the Houston area.

 

[Skyjunky]

I am commisioned and in the Houston area.

Who do we need to buy a beer for?

 

[txtrooper]

The CHL background investigators have been very busy. I am glad to see that there are so many CHL holders here in the Houston area. I will ask the CHL background investigation Troopers what the turnaround time is and I will let you know next week.

 

[jdbz32]

They are not stories Those are facts. I am in my 3rd month. Stories are those who get there CHL in less than 2 months

Guess the process is speeding up! Got my approval yesterday! 11/12/08 - 1/27/09. Approx 66 days.



Glock 22
Springfield XD9